French embassy won’t close despite Pakistani exit advice for citizens By: Usman on April 15, 2021ISLAMABAD: The French embassy in Islamabad has advised all French nationals and companies to temporarily leave the country following street protests against the publication of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) cartoons in France and their support by French president Emmanuel Macron. However, the embassy’s operations will continue. Violent protests erupted across the country on Monday following the […]
Nobody allowed to take law into own hands: religious minister By: APP on April 15, 2021ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Pir Dr Noor-ul-Haq Qadri Thursday warned that no person would be allowed to play with the lives of innocent people and government would take stern action against those elements who creating law and order situation. Talking to PTV news channel, he said that common people are suffering […]
Responsibility to thwart efforts of fanning violence lies on every Muslim: Ch Fawad By: APP on April 15, 2021ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Thursday said the responsibility to thwart efforts aimed at fanning violence and extremism in the country lies on every Muslim. The minister stated this in a tweet a day after the federal government on Wednesday decided to ban the ultra-right-wing Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) whose […]
PM Imran, federal cabinet approves blacklisting of TLP as a terrorist organization By: ANI on April 15, 2021ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has blacklisted radical Islamist Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), whose supporters and workers have been carrying out violent protests across the country for three days after the arrest of their chief. The summary was approved during the federal cabinet’s session on Thursday, after which the process to blacklist TLP as a terrorist organization was initiated. […]
French embassy asks its citizens to leave Pakistan By: Web Desk on April 15, 2021The French embassy in Pakistan advised its citizen’s to leave the country over serious security threats following the TLP protests. “Due to the serious threats to French interests in Pakistan, French nationals and French companies are advised to temporarily leave the country,” the French mission said in an email to French citizens. “The departures will […]
Federal cabinet approves ban on TLP By: Web Desk on April 15, 2021Prime minister Imran Khan and the federal cabinet, on Thursday, approved the ban on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. The proposal seeking a ban on TLP was sent by the interior ministry. The summary from the interior ministry suggested a ban on the TLP following the violent activities and protests across the country after TLP chief Saad […]
A Global Edtech Giant, My Tutor Source (MTS) opens new doors for Pakistani Professionals By: Press Release on April 15, 2021It is the first week of March 2020, Islamabad is enjoying the first blooms of spring. Lahore, with its ever going literature festivals, is brimming with students, teachers and literary circles. Karachi is enjoying the first course of sea breezes from the south. The mornings are fine and the evenings are filled with excitement, laughter […]
Prime minister launches scholarship program for higher education By: Web Desk on April 15, 2021Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the Rehmatul-il-alameen scholarship program for deserving students seeking higher education, the PM office announced. وزیراعظم عمران آج اسلام آباد میں "رحمت اللعالمین ﷺ سکالرشپ پروگرام" کا آغاز کریں گے۔ pic.twitter.com/1WGHzxjSQb — Prime Minister's Office, Pakistan (@PakPMO) April 15, 2021 “As part of a comprehensive policy to reform the country’s education […]
Army chief inaugurates 100 bed hospital in Rawalpindi: ISPR on April 15, 2021Chief of army staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa Thursday visited Fauji Foundation Headquarters in Rawalpindi, ISPR said in a statement. General Bajwa was updated and briefed about the current and upcoming plans of the Fauji Foundation stated military’s media wing. COAS appreciated the performance of the Foundation and its commitment to provide quality services. On […]
Govt decides to slap ban on TLP By: News Desk on April 15, 2021Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Wednesday said the government has decided to ban Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under Anti-Terrorism Act on the request of Punjab government. “The government of Punjab has recommended to ban the TLP. It has been decided to ban the TLP due to its character and not due to any political compulsion. A […]