Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Friday, broadcasted a verse from Surah Al-Baqarah in the holy Quran in his fight against the people spreading fake news. Fake news appears to have impacted Pakistani politics too as it becomes extremely rampant worldwide. In such circumstances, PM Khan tweeted the message of Quran from Surah Al-Baqarah [2: 42]. […]
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Belt and Road Forum and Pakistan
President Xi Jinping of People’s Republic of China invited Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mr. Imran Khan to attend the 2nd BRF in Beijing, China from April 25-28, 2019. China hosted this global event along with kick-starting the celebrations of 70th anniversary of Peoples of Republic of China. This year’s theme was “Belt […]
Army didn’t help PTI come to power: Imran
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday hit out at the opposition saying that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) came into power through its own performance rather than help from any army general. “No General Jilani brought the PTI up,” he said, while addressing a convention to mark the 22nd anniversary of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in the federal […]
Heatwave returns to Karachi
The deadly heat wave that has plagued Karachi for years has returned even earlier than predicted by the Met office. The mercury soared to 41 degrees in the city today. It has been predicted these conditions will persist until May 4. Last year, 65 Karachiites died during the hot spell, which has now become an […]
Higher Education Commission rules and universities on charity
The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan was established in 2002 with the aim of raising the quality bar in higher education and for promoting educational research and development in the country. It was also given the task of implementing reforms in faculty development; promoting excellence in learning and research; developing leadership, management and governance; and […]
Pakistan and Iran: the two confused neighbours
If we check the annals of history it is easy to see that Iran was the first country that had given recognition to Pakistan’s sovereignty. It is a well-documented fact that both countries not only share a 950-kilometre porous border but also similar ideological and religious beliefs. Up to 1979 both states enjoyed a cordial […]
PM, IMF chief discuss financial bailout package
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday met International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde on the sidelines of the second Belt and Road Forum (BRF) here. After the meeting, the IMF chief, in a social media post, said that she was glad to meet the Pakistani prime minister and that a comprehensive policy package […]
Pakistan offers help to Sri Lanka in counter terrorism
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday telephoned his Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe and reiterated Pakistan’s offer of assistance to Sri Lanka in its efforts to counter terrorism. While strongly condemning the terrorist attacks that took place on Easter Sunday, the prime minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and profound prayers for […]
PM asks cabinet members to introduce policies in public interest
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday directed his cabinet members to introduce policies in public interest and improve their performance in order to resolve the issues faced by the people. Briefing the media about the decisions of the federal cabinet meeting, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan said the prime minister […]
PM convenes party meeting to chalk out future strategy
Prime Minister Imran Khan has convened an important meeting of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Islamabad on Saturday (today), a private TV channel reported. PM Imran Khan will chair the party meeting at his house in Bani Gala. Sources said the meeting will hold deliberations to devise a strategy to tackle the current political and […]