Govt determined to eradicate terrorism: Tarar on April 26, 2024Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar Thursday informed the National Assembly that the government was determined to eradicate terrorism from the country. In response to a calling attention notice regarding increase in incidents of suicidal bombing in different parts of country and increase in number of incidents of snatching, gunshots in Karachi, Hyderabad […]
Islamic Summit Conference in Gambia on May 4 on April 26, 2024The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold the 15th session of the Islamic Summit Conference on May 4-5 in the Gambian capital of Banjul to discuss variety of regional and global issues, including Palestine, Islamophobia, climate change and minorities. The session will be held under the slogan “Enhancing Unity and Solidarity through Dialogue for […]
ATC grants interim bail to Azam Swati in 6 cases of May-9 riots on April 26, 2024An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Thursday granted interim bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Khan Swati in six cases related to the May-9 riots, until May 21. The court stopped the police from arresting Azam Swati and instructed the PTI leader to join the investigation. ATC Judge Arshad Javed presided over the bail petitions […]
FC official shot dead in Bannu on April 26, 2024An official of Frontier Constabulary (FC) was shot dead by unknown motorcyclists in the Janikhel area of Bannu district on Thursday. Police said FC personnel, Abid Ullah was on leave from duty and was on the way home after working in his fields when armed motorcyclists shot him dead. On receiving information, the police force […]
Three new bills introduced in Senate on April 26, 2024As many as three government bills including the Election (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Motion Pictures (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Establishment of Special Court (Overseas Pakistanis Property) Bill, 2023 were introduced in the Senate on Thursday. Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar on behalf of Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Minister for Information and Broadcasting […]
Abdul Wasay, Faisal Wawda take oath as Senators on April 26, 2024Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani on Thursday administered the oath to newly-elected two members Faisal Vawda and Abdul Wasay of the upper house of the Parliament. Later the newly-elected Senators signed the roll of members.
15 female teachers injured in road accident on April 26, 2024At least 15 female teachers sustained injuries on Thursday when a Toyota Hiace van carrying school teachers overturned near Barmi Gali, but fortunately no causality has been reported yet. According to Rescue 1122 sources, a passenger van en route from Abbottabad to Nathiagali carrying morning shift female teachers, when reached near Barmi Gali, overturned. As […]
President stresses joint efforts to control Malaria on April 26, 2024President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday urged all provincial governments and stakeholders to collaborate in controlling the spread of malaria and make Pakistan a Malaria free country. “I urge our healthcare providers both in the public and private sector, the non-governmental organizations, private entities, philanthropists, community leaders, media and other stakeholders to raise awareness about […]
Renowned TV, stage actress, playwright, activist Madeeha Gohar remembered on April 26, 2024Renowned television and stage actress, playwright,director of social theater, and women’s rights activist Madeeha Gohar was remembered on the occasion of her death anniversary on Thursday. Born on Sept 21, 1956, in Karachi, she was known for the art of dialogue delivery and changing facial expression in a beautiful style according to her character. Madeeha […]
Soyabean, palm oil imports grew 53.07%, 28.55% in 9 months on April 25, 2024Edible oil imports including soyabean and palm into the country during the first three quarters of the current financial year increased by 53.07 per cent and 28.55 per cent respectively as compared to the imports of the corresponding period of the last year. During the period under review, about 200,191 metric tons of tea worth […]