Negative propaganda, online trolls can’t distract nation, says COAS By: Agencies on April 27, 2024Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Friday said that negative propaganda and social media trolls could not distract the nation from working for the development and prosperity of Pakistan and its people. The army chief expressed these remarks while addressing the Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI) conference. Federal Minister for Planning and […]
Nawaz asked to retake helm of PML-N amid ‘internal rifts’ By: Agencies on April 27, 2024Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab President Rana Sanaullah stated on Friday that he has urged the party’s supremo, Nawaz Sharif, to resume leadership of the party once again. Sharif, a three-time prime minister, relinquished his position within the party following his disqualification in the Panama Papers case of 2017, which also led to his departure […]
As PML-N, PPP strike reconciliatory tone, PTI laments victimization By: Agencies on April 27, 2024As PPP Senator Sherry Rehman and PML-N’s Irfan Siddiqui struck a reconciliatory tone with the opposition on Friday, PTI’s Ali Zafar lamented the “political victimisation” of his party. Addressing the Upper House on Friday, Rehman hailed yesterday’s Senate session as “very exemplary”, adding that it was a source of pride for the lawmakers. Speaking in […]
PM says economic indicators in right direction By: Agencies on April 27, 2024Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the elements involved in the deep-rooted menace of corruption and criminal negligence for denting the national economy would be held accountable. Referring to the track and trace system agreement made in 2019, the prime minister said this system was nothing but a cruel joke to the nation […]
US denies rift with Pakistan after row over sanctions By: Agencies on April 27, 2024The US Department of State denied that there were any rifts between Islamabad and Washington after the latter imposed sanctions on four commercial entities allegedly having links to the former’s ballistic missile programme. “Absolutely not. You’ve heard me say this before. Pakistan continues to be one of our most important partners in the region,” said […]
Pakistan rejects provocative claims by Indian leaders on IIOJK By: Agencies on April 27, 2024Pakistan rejected on Friday provocative statements and claims by Indian leaders on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and said that a surge in such statements has been witnessed recently. The Foreign Office rejected all unwarranted claims that pose threats to regional peace and stability and urged Indian politicians to cease the practice of […]
Opponents must compete with Punjab CM on the basis of performance: Azma Bukhari By: APP on April 27, 2024Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has said that opponents should compete with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on the basis of performance instead of using inappropriate language. She said this while reacting to a statement of Barrister Saif here on Friday. Azma Bukhari said that the ‘Fitna’ party was matchless in telling lies and using […]
CM Maryam invites Holland to invest in Punjab By: Agencies on April 27, 2024Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met the Ambassador of Holland in Pakistan Mrs. Henny de Vries in which matters pertaining to mutual interest along with enhancing bilateral relations between Holland and Punjab were discussed in the meeting. Mrs. Henny de Vries congratulated CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif on being elected as the first woman Chief […]
Retail volume sales of cigarettes decreases By: pr on April 27, 2024The retail volume sales of cigarettes decreased in Pakistan due to higher taxes and awareness amongst cigarette consumers of the potential health risks caused due to smoking, studies have revealed. According to the Euro monitor report the retail volume sales decreased by 1% in 2022, resulting in the sale of 60 billion sticks annually, the […]
Govt extends stay of registered Afghan refugees until June 30 By: Agencies on April 27, 2024The government has extended the validity of the Afghan refugees’ Proof of Registration Cards (PoRs) that expired on April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, to facilitate those who have yet not left Pakistan voluntarily as it presses ahead with its push to boot out illegal foreigners, a statement said on Friday. A decision to […]