Govt decides to slap ban on TLP on April 15, 2021Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Wednesday said the government has decided to ban Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under Anti-Terrorism Act on the request of Punjab government. “The government of Punjab has recommended to ban the TLP. It has been decided to ban the TLP due to its character and not due to any political compulsion. A […]
Pakistan records highest death toll of Covid-19 third wave on April 15, 2021The national tally on Wednesday of total active Covid-19 cases was recorded at 76,757 as 4,681 more people tested positive for the deadly virus. One hundred and thirty-five patients died on Wednesday, 126 of whom were under treatment in hospitals and nine in their respective quarantines or homes, according to the latest update issued by […]
Imran Khan ready to listen to pro-Tareen PTI lawmakers on April 15, 2021Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said that he is ready to listen to the reservations of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s like-minded group of 20 to 30 party MNAs and MPAs who have become active since investigations were opened against estranged PTI leader Jahangir Tareen over the sugar crisis. “I am ready to listen to everyone, but […]
US Secretary of State telephones COAS to discuss Afghan peace on April 15, 2021US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken on Wednesday telephoned Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed Afghan peace and reconciliation process. “During the conversation matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including latest developments in Afghan peace process and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed,” according to a press […]
Special Courts to help provide timely justice to overseas Pakistanis: Ch Sarwar on April 15, 2021Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that the decision to set up Special Courts in Punjab has been made for the provision of timely justice to Overseas Pakistanis. Various proposals are also being considered, including allowing overseas Pakistanis to record statements in their cases through video link. He was presiding over an important meeting […]
KE plantation drive for 100,000 mangroves at BQPS – III on April 15, 2021As part of the environmental and social implementation programme for BQPS – III, KE celebrated the successful planting of 100,000 mangroves and launched a drive for plantation of 100,000 more mangroves in partnership with Pakistan Coast Guards. The event was attended by the Chief Guest Naeem Mughal, Director General, Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). Commenting […]
IG Punjab vows to maintain state’s writ, termed martyred officers’ heroes of police on April 15, 2021Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Inam Ghani on Wednesday said the officers and personnel who were martyred and injured due to the violence of Tehreek-e-Labbaik protesters are heroes of Punjab Police, and vowed that Punjab police will not spare any sacrifice for maintenance of the writ of estate. The police chief said that the […]
WhatsApp rolls out Ramadan sticker pack on April 15, 2021Messaging app WhatsApp has launched a new sticker pack dedicated to the holy month of Ramadan. “A new sticker pack is available now for iOS and android: Ramadan Together,” tech portal WABetaInfo announced. It can be downloaded from WhatsApp store. The pack, which contains 20 stickers, has been created by Murat Kalkavan, an illustrator based […]
Superstars act fake: Nawazuddin Siddiqui on April 15, 2021Critically acclaimed Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has said that ‘superstars’ in Bollywood do fake acting and aspiring actors should not copy them, reported Times of India. Doling out advice for young newcomers, the Gangs of Wasseypur star said, “I would just like to say from my experience that you should not lose your originality,” adding, […]
Pakistani chef named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list on April 15, 2021Pakistani chef Zahra Khan has made it to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Europe list in the Retail and Ecommerce category. “Immigrant Zahra Khan defied Pakistani cultural stereotypes and launched a career in the UK focused on empowering women,” it says on the chef’s Forbes profile. She employs 30 full-time staff, takes on women illustrators to […]