Turkish Democracy & National Unity Day: Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with Erdogan’s leadership By: Web Desk on July 15, 2022On the sixth Democracy and National Unity Day, Pakistan reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with the Turkiye people and government. “The heroic struggle of the brave Turkish people against the treacherous coup attempt of 15 July 2016 shows that with unity, courage, resolve and commitment, nations can overcome all odds and challenges,” the Foreign Office said […]
NDMA alerts authorities concerned amid torrential rains forecastapp By: APP on July 13, 2022ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority has issued an advisory to the federal and provincial departments to stay vigilant and alert amid fresh weather forecast of vigorous monsoon and torrential rains. In a press release, the authority said as per fresh forecast by Pakistan Meteorological Department, monsoon currents are penetrating upper and central parts of […]
Pilgrims stone the devil as almost million-strong Haj winds down By: AFP on July 9, 2022Pilgrims cast pebbles in the stoning of the devil ritual on Saturday, as this year’s expanded Haj pilgrimage was winding down. From first light, small groups of worshippers made their way across the valley of Mina, near Makkah, to throw stones at three concrete walls representing Satan. In 2019, some 2.5 million pilgrims from around […]
Pilgrims offer ‘Waqoof-e-Arafah’ with religious zeal, zest By: APP on July 8, 2022MAKKAH: One million pilgrims hailing from every nook and cranny of the world including Pakistan on Friday offered ‘Waqoof-e-Arafah’ at Arafat with religious zeal and zest. On this occasion, Dr Al Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al Issa delivered the Hajj sermon, urging the entire Muslim ummah to be united for the supremacy of Islam […]
PBF for trade with Afghanistan in local currency By: Monitoring Desk on July 6, 2022Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) on Tuesday urged the authorities concerned to take measures for trade with Afghanistan in Pak rupee, a move that can ease the country’s burgeoning current account deficit. Talking to the media, PBF Vice President Ahmad Jawad said it would also be a good move for Pakistan’s importers to deal in rupee. […]
UN’s 2030 development agenda to end poverty on racial equality, non-discrimination: Expert By: APP on July 5, 2022UNITED NATIONS: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which is aimed at ending poverty in all its forms, is characterized by a shallow commitment to racial justice and equality, an independent UN-appointed rights expert told the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday, adding that it fails to address systematic racism and xenophobia. Despite the 2030 […]
CDA hospital gets recognition for endocrinology specialization By: APP on July 5, 2022ISLAMABAD: The College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan had recognized the CDA hospital’s department of endocrinology for specialization. The CDA hospital was honored to be the first recognized super institute for endocrinology specialization, its spokesman told on Tuesday. Earlier, he said the specializations were being conducted in various fields including dermatology, radiology, general medicine ENT […]
‘Martyrs’ Week’ to be observed in IIOJK, AJK and world over from tomorrow By: APP on July 5, 2022ISLAMABAD: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over will observe Martyrs’ Week from July 6 (tomorrow) to memorize the services martyrs who laid their lives for the freedom of their motherland from oppressors on different occasions. According to Kashmir Media Service, the call for the observance of the Martyrs’ […]
Oil rises as tight supply trumps recession fears By: AFP on July 5, 2022Oil rose on Monday as supply concerns driven by lower OPEC output, unrest in Libya and sanctions on Russia outweighed fears of demand-sapping global recession. Euro zone inflation hit yet another record high in June, strengthening the case for rapid European Central Bank rate increases, while US consumer sentiment hit a record low. Brent crude […]
InDriver becomes Pakistan’s most downloaded ride-hailing app By: APP on July 4, 2022KARACHI: InDriver, the international ride-hailing service with over 100 million users worldwide, has become Pakistan’s most downloaded app for hiring cars by passengers. Launched in the country in early 2021, inDriver connects drivers and passengers, and allows them to independently agree on all the terms of each trip, told Ms. Sidra Kiran, the Company’s Communications […]