Police officer deployed on anti-polio team’s security shot dead By: webdesk on September 19, 2021 KOHAT: On Sunday, a police constable deployed for the security of the anti-polio team was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Kohat. Police suspect personal enmity may have driven the assailants to murder the victim. The provincial police have launched a search after gathering the evidence. The body of the deceased cop was shifted […]
Sudden change in plan was matter of minutes says NZ Cricket chief David White By: webdesk on September 19, 2021 The board was initially satisfied with security arrangements in Pakistan that is why we sent our team to the country, New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive David White admitted on Sunday. “The advice changed, the threat level changed and, as a consequence, we took the only responsible course of action possible. I’m comfortable with the decision […]
Pakistan dispatches 300-ton edibles for people of Afghanistan as humanitarian aid By: APP on September 19, 2021PESHAWAR: Pak-Afghan Cooperation Forum (PACF), on behalf of the Pakistan government on Sunday dispatched 17 trucks loaded with 300 ton edibles to Afghanistan on the humanitarian basis. Briefing media at the at Pak-Afghan border Torkham, Chairman, Pak-Afghan Cooperation Forum (PACF) Habibullah Khan Khattak, said “Afghans are our Muslim brothers and neighbors and we have centuries […]
I’m going to Pakistan tomorrow, who coming with me? : Gayle tweets By: webdesk on September 19, 2021West Indies opener Chris Gayle lifted the spirits of Pakistan fans with his tweet , “I’m going to Pakistan tomorrow”. A huge number of Pakistani fans on Twitter lauding him for standing behind the country in its time of need. The cricketer’s statement soon became the top trend on Twitter in Pakistan. The 41-year-old allrounder […]
CJP inaugurates Pakistan Corner at Al Azhar University Jakarta By: APP on September 19, 2021ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Gulzar Ahmed has inaugurated the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Room and Pakistan Corner in the library of Al Azhar University Jakarta. The Chief Justice was currently on a four-day visit to Indonesia, accompanied by Justice Ejaz ul Ahsan, to participate in the second Judicial Conference of Constitutional and Supreme […]
Pakistan capable to host international cricket, security arrangements: Faisal Javed By: APP on September 19, 2021ISLAMABAD: Senator, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Faisal Javed Khan on Sunday said, Pakistan was the best place for cricket and hosted many international matches for which they made unprecedented security arrangements. Talking to a private news channel he said, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and the Government made foolproof security arrangements for all visiting teams and assured […]
Pakistan receives first consignment of buses for Karachi BRT project By: webdesk on September 19, 2021A cargo ship carrying the Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project buses has arrived in Pakistan. The cargo ship Feng Shen, loaded with 40 buses, arrived Pakistan on Sunday. According to the reports another consignment of 40 buses will arrive in Pakistan from China in the first week of October. Governor Sindh Imran Ismail […]
Afghanistan, climate change top list of issues at UNGA debate; Imran to address Sept 24 By: APP on September 19, 2021UNITED NATIONS: Afghanistan, climate change and the coronavirus crises will dominate discussions at the U.N. General Assembly’s hybrid high-level debate starting Tuesday in which a large number of world leaders, including Prime Minister Imran Khan, are set to participate, as security is tightened in New York. Despite U.S. requests that member states send pre-recorded messages […]
German ambassador lauds Pakistan’s positive role in Afghan peace process By: APP on September 19, 2021ISLAMABAD: Germany has appreciated the positive role played by Pakistan in bringing about the Doha Process for stability, peace and prosperity in Afghanistan. In an exclusive interview with Radio Pakistan, German ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck said it has been acknowledged by the United Stated, the world community and Germany also recognizes this very positive […]
Govt to adopt a gender roadmap to achieve equality: Asad By: APP on September 18, 2021ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Saturday said the government would adopt a gender roadmap to achieve equality. He was chairing a high-level meeting here. Member Social Sector & Devolution presented the draft gender roadmap which proposed gender integration across all national policies, programmes, offices and key management processes. The roadmap […]