More demonstrations in Myanmar as ASEAN diplomatic effort stalls
YANGON: Protests against a military coup in Myanmar showed no sign of abating with more planned across the country on Wednesday, as Southeast Asian...
Calls to protect minorities a decade after minister slain
WASHINGTON: Political leaders, activists, and religious figures voiced hope for greater tolerance as they mourned slain minister for minorities’ affairs Shahbaz Bhatti, at a...
Vawda becomes senator after casting last vote as MNA
ISLAMABAD: Announcing its reserved verdict in a case seeking disqualification of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) leader Faisal Vawda, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday ruled...
France, allies to push on with protest at IAEA over Iran’s activities
PARIS: France and its Western allies plan to lodge a protest with the United Nations’ nuclear body to criticise Iran’s decision to curb cooperation...
Major Senate upset forces PM Imran to seek confidence vote
KARACHI/ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to seek a vote of confidence from the parliament, after the ruling party lost a coveted Senate...
Pakistan, China commence celebrations of 70-year long diplomatic ties
ISLAMABAD:Â Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and China Foreign Minister Wang Yi formally commenced their celebrations of 70-year long diplomatic ties on Tuesday.
At a...
Pakistan playing role for regional peace, stability: COAS
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pakistan is committed to peace and stability in the region and playing...
Sindh Information secretary assures maximum help to media persons
Sindh Information Secretary Rafique Ahmed Buriro on Tuesday visited various sections of his department, including directorate of press information, admin and accounts, advertisement, press,...
US imposes sanctions on Russia over poisoning of Navalny
WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday announced sanctions on senior Russian government officials and Russian entities in response to what US officials said was Moscow’s...
Stirling shines as Islamabad United down Quetta Gladiators
KARACHI: Islamabad United won the toss, and, yes, Islamabad United won the game. While that continues to be the story of this year's HBL...
New evidence of ‘vote trading’ emerges as lawmakers go for Senate polls today
ISLAMABAD: A video recording and WhatsApp chat surfaced on Tuesday in which it was shown offers were being made to the lawmakers of the...
Senate polls: Ruling coalition comfortably placed to win numbers game
ISLAMABAD: All preparations have been made as the National Assembly (NA) and four provincial assemblies are set to go for Senate elections.
A day before...