PSDP: Majestic Achievements in Punjab
The Government of Punjab in collaboration with The World Bank carried out a diagnostic study in 2014 of the TVET sector in Punjab. The study was conducted in order to appreciate the…
China ready to increase security along CPEC: Zhao
BEIJING: Chinese State Councilor Zhao Kezhi has said that China was ready to maintain close coordination with Pakistan under the SCO framework, and enhance bilateral cooperation on fighting transnational crime, anti-terrorism, and…
IHC suspends verdict on suspension of mobile service
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended a judgment of its single bench which had declared illegal the suspension of mobile phone service in the federal capital, especially during the Pakistan Day…
Ahsan denies reports of shelving three infrastructure projects of CPEC
Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal Monday briefed the Parliamentary Committee on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor about the CPEC’s long term plan agreed between the two countries in a Joint Cooperation Committee…
NAB chairman approves grading system to review officers’ performance
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal Friday approved a comprehensive quality grading system to review the annual performance of the bureau’s officers and officials. Under this grading system, while…
FC recovers cache of arms
Balochistan Frontier Corps, in operations in Dera Bugti and Loralai, recovered a sizeable quantity of arms and ammunition. According to details, Frontier Corps carried out a successful operation against terrorists in Ilyasi…
Govt focuses on early completion of uplift projects
The measures have been adopted to accelerate pace of work on gas and electricity projects under Prime Minister’s Global SDPs Programme for members of the National Assembly. Sources said the government has…
President for stronger ties with Malaysia, Sweden
President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday said Pakistan attached great important to its ties with Malaysia and Sweden and desires to enhance trade relations, along with cultural and people-to-people contacts with both the countries.…
Afghan peace and reconciliation process Kabul asks Islamabad to release 5 influential militants ‘commanders’ NEWS DESK The Afghan government, while showing desire for dialogues with Taliban and other militants operating on its…
Ahsan denies any grouping in PML-N ranks
Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday said there is no grouping in PML-N and all party leaders were united under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif. He said the rule of law…
How did Dar’s assets increase 91 times in 15 years, SC asks counsel
Raja Faisal As the counsel to Sharif family, Khawaja Harris completed his arguments on review petition on Panama verdict on Thursday; Shahid Hamid – the counsel of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar…
Two policemen killed in DI Khan firing
PESHAWAR From Shamim Shahid At least two policemen were shot dead by unknown militants on Bannu Road at Kotli Imam Hussain In Dera Ismael Khan late on Friday night. A police…
Burhan Wani: A man to remember
RAJA FAISAL It was a cold rainy day of December 1966 in the thick green valley of Vallegrande, in central Bolivia. A group of missionaries en route to a church in nearby…
PTI seeks information about corruption allegations on Fawad Hassan
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has sought certified information pertaining to corruption allegations on Secretary to Prime Minister Fawad Hassan Fawad under Freedom of Information Ordinance 2002. PTI senior leader Andleeb Abbas, in her…
Indian Doctor claims to be tortured by Pakistani husband
Talking to the Islamabad High Court on Sunday, Indian citizen Doctor Uzma alleged that she was forced to get married to a Pakistani citizen Tahir Ali on gunpoint. She has filed a…
NASA discovers new solar system TRAPPIST-1
Astronomers have found at least seven Earth-sized planets orbiting the same star 40 light-years away, according to a study published on Wednesday in the journal Nature. The findings were also announced at…
Brain communication: Scientists discover new mechanism hiding in plain sight
Researchers have discovered a brand new mechanism that controls the way nerve cells in our brain communicate with each other to regulate learning and long-term memory. The fact that a new brain…