Peace in South Asia hinges on resolution of long-standing issues: COAS By: News Desk on June 1, 2021Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that peace and stability of South Asia are dependent on the resolution of long-standing issues in the region. He made the remarks while addressing officers and faculty of Command & Staff College in Quetta, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said […]
Israel’s Lapid says ‘obstacles’ remain in bid to oust Netanyahu By: AFP on June 1, 2021Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday said many obstacles remain before a diverse coalition can be built to oust veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but voiced hope it will achieve the “greater goal”. Lapid, a secular centrist, has been locked in talks with the right-wing nationalist Naftali Bennett on the terms of a “change […]
Chinese envoy NAB chairman discuss mutual interest issues By: APP on June 1, 2021Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong Monday called on National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal, at NAB headquarters and discussed matters of mutual interest. He was accompanied by Director of Political Section Wang Sheng Ji. The chairman apprised them about NAB’s ‘Accountability for All’ policy in order to eradicate corruption from Pakistan […]
Qureshi calls for global partnership against climate change By: APP on June 1, 2021Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Monday urged the nations across the world to develop a global partnership to deal with the challenge of climate change as it was highly important for an agrarian economy like Pakistan. He was addressing the participants of a cycle rally arranged by the Foreign Ministry in collaboration with the United […]
Pakistan, China open Khunjerab pass for trade, travel on June 1, 2021After a prolonged closure due to the coronavirus outbreak, Pakistan and China have opened the Khunjerab pass for trade and travel activities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Pak-China Division stated in a letter to the Gilgit Baltistan chief secretary that the border point has been opened. China has also opened its side of the border […]
Imran Khan, Sheikh Mohamed discuss ways to further cement, diversify Pak-UAE ties By: APP on June 1, 2021Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The two leaders reaffirmed the close fraternal relations between the two countries, and discussed ways to further cement and diversify bilateral ties. The prime […]
SC adjourns Shaukat Siddiqui’s appeal till Wednesday By: APP on June 1, 2021The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the appeal of former judge of Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui till Wednesday. A five-member larger bench of the apex court headed by Justice Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan, Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel and Justice Sajjad Ali […]
Buzdar inaugurates ‘Khidmat Ap Ki Dehleez Par’ programme By: APP on June 1, 2021Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar inaugurated the “Khidmat Aap Ki Dehleez Par” [Services at your doorsteps] programme and launched the khidmat app at his office, on Monday. Additional chief secretary (ACS), Lahore commissioner and the secretary Local Bodies Department apprised the CM about salient features of the programme. Addressing the ceremony, the CM said […]
FUNERAL GRANT: OPF COMES UP WITH A NEW WELFARE SERVICE FOR DESTITUTE OVERSEAS PAKISTANIS on June 1, 2021Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF), since inception, has been assisting overseas Pakistanis working abroad and their families in Pakistan. A number of schemes have been introduced by the OPF which are directly beneficial to the overseas Pakistanis. The Main focus of OPF’s activities has been in the field of education, housing, financial assistance and other personalized […]
We will win the AJK election: Bilawal Bhutto By: inp on June 1, 2021Leaders of Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) called on Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday and briefed him about political situation in the Valley. Those who called on Chairman PPP at Bilawal House Islamabad including President PPP AJK Latif Akbar and opposition leader of AJK Assembly Chaudhry Yasin. Former Prime […]