‘Chehlum’ of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) being observed today with religious zeal By: Web Desk on September 17, 2022The ‘Chehlum’ of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his martyred companions is being observed today (Saturday) with religious zeal and respect to remember the great sacrifice in the history of Islam. To honour the Karbala martyrs, mourning processions will be held in numerous cities and towns across the country. The Federal Government has authorized the […]
PM joins SCO leaders at Heads of State meeting in Uzbekistan By: APP on September 16, 2022 SAMARKAND (Uzbekistan): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday joined the leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) at its Heads of State meeting held in the historic city of Samarkand. PM Sharif along with leaders of the eight-member SCO attended the close-format Council of Heads of States at the Congress Centre, where he was […]
Putin says pipeline gas supplies to Pakistan are possible By: webdesk on September 15, 2022Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that pipeline gas supplies to Pakistan are possible, and that part of the necessary infrastructure is already in place, Russian state-owned news agency RIA reported. Russian President and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met today on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Prime Minister Muhammad […]
IHC grants Shahbaz Gill interim bail in sedition case By: Web Desk on September 15, 2022The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday granted bail to PTI leader Shahbaz Gill in a sedition case, lodged against him last month for allegedly inciting mutiny within the military’s ranks. PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s chief of staff Gill has been in detention since last month when he was arrested after a treason case was […]
FATF on-site visit to Pakistan was smooth and successful: FO By: Web Desk on September 15, 2022The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Wednesday responded to media queries related to Pakistan’s current engagement with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and stated that the recent visit of the body’s technical team to Pakistan for the purpose of holding discussions with relevant agencies was carried out in a productive manner. “The focus of […]
Petrol price in Pakistan likely to decrease by Rs9.62 By: webdesk on September 15, 2022Petrol price in Pakistan likely to decrease by Rs9.62: It is is likely to drop from Rs235.98 per litre to Rs226.36 after a cut of Rs9.62 per litre on September 16 (Friday) for the next fortnight. However, a minor increase of Rs3.04 per litre is expected in the price of diesel, taking the rate up […]
Imran Khan appears before JIT in terror probe By: Web Desk on September 14, 2022PTI Chairman Imran Khan appeared before the JIT in a terrorism case for threatening a woman judge, after ditching the hearing thrice. Imran Khan appeared before SSP Investigation officer Farhat Kazmi. Notably, Islamabad Police sent two notices to PTI Chairman Imran Khan to appear. Earlier, Imran Khan did not appear in the JIT when he […]
Fodder dries up for Pakistan’s cattle as floodwaters stay high By: Reuters on September 13, 2022DADU: Fodder dries up for Pakistan’s cattle as floodwaters stay high. Farmers stranded by unprecedented floods that have submerged huge swathes of Pakistan are running low on feed for their cattle, officials said on Tuesday, as airdropping supplies proved a difficult task. The floods caused by record monsoon rains and glacial melt in northern mountains […]
Pakistan races to keep floodwaters out of Dadu power station that supplies millions By: Reuters on September 12, 2022DADU: Pakistan races to keep floodwaters out of Dadu power station that supplies millions. Authorities in Pakistan are scrambling to protect a vital power station supplying electricity to millions of people against a growing threat of flooding, officials said on Monday, taking steps such as building a dike in front of it. Floods from record […]
Asia Cup 2022 Final: Sri Lanka and Pakistan to face off today By: Web Desk on September 11, 2022On Sunday (today), at the Dubai International Stadium, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will face off in what is predicted to be an exciting Asia Cup 2022 champions league final. The day before the Asia Cup 2022 final, neither team played any cricket activity. Pakistan will have two changes in the team for the final. Shadab […]