Malala missing Pakistan, vows to take it to newer heights on April 13, 2017OTAWA: Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai, who became only the sixth person to receive honorary Canadian citizenship said she is proud of Pakistan and vowed to take it to newer heights. Speaking to a private TV channel, she stated, “I am proud of Pakistan and I miss Pakistan. We are Pakistanis and we will take […]
Three alleged terrorists gunned down in Taunsa on April 13, 2017TAUNSA: The Security Forces claimed to have gunned-down three alleged terrorists and recovered huge cache of weapons and explosives tunnel during a search operation in Taunsa and Turbat areas respectively. On a tip-off, the Security Forces conducted search operation in Taunsa area on Thursday, where the terrorists started firing at the security Forces. The Security […]
Syria war: Anger after Russia vetoes resolution at UN on April 13, 2017NEW YORK: Russia has vetoed a draft resolution at the UN Security Council that would have condemned last week’s alleged chemical attack in Syria and demanded that Damascus cooperate with investigators. The resolution was presented by the US, UK and France, who reacted angrily to Russia’s decision. It was the eighth time Russia has protected […]
79% Pakistanis cite water pollution to be a critical problem on April 13, 2017Islamabad: A Gilani Research Foundation survey carried out by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan said on Thursday that 79% Pakistanis cite water pollution to be a critical problem in their locality, followed by 78% who say excessive land development. A nationally representative sample of men and women from across the four provinces was asked, “How much, […]
KP govt decides to bring Ehtassab Commission under control of High Court on April 13, 2017Islamabad: Chairman PTI Imran Khan has decided to bring KP Ehtassab Commission under Peshawar High Court (PHC). In his message on social networking site Twitter, Khan said, “KP government is introducing a Bill in Provincial Assembly that DG Ehtassab Commission should be appointed by Chief Justice PHC and commission should report to CJ, thus independent […]
Flimsy oil storage capacity poses a national security threat: FPCCI on April 13, 2017ISLAMABAD: Thin oil storage capacity in the country is a national security threat therefore Government should take immediate steps to ensure proper strategic reserves of oil in Pakistan, a business leader said on Thursday. The current state of oil storage capacity in the country is highly unsatisfactory as petrol can be stored for requirements on […]
Baby girls body found in a sack on April 10, 2017ISLAMABAD: Sack-packed body of a three and a half year old baby girl has been found in the area of Jhangi Sayyedan within the jurisdiction of Noon police. The girl was abducted three days back and her body was recovered from the rear side of her residence. Muhammad Ishaq reported to local police on April […]
FO calls on Indian diplomat over firing incident on LoC on February 8, 2017ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Director General (SA & SAARC) Dr Mohammad Faisal, invited the Indian deputy high commissioner and denounced the recent ceasefire violation resulting in the martyrdom of a labourer named Ashfaq. The Foreign Office official criticised the deliberate targeting of civilians by Indian border force, and labelled it as a crime as well as […]
Police nab several suspects in raids, kill alleged criminal on February 8, 2017KARACHI: Police force claimed to have killed an alleged criminal in an encounter and arrested 24 suspects during raids in different parts of the metropolis on Wednesday. Police officials said an accused, Fazal alias Baghi, was killed in a police encounter in Quaidabad. The slain was accused of involvement in various crimes. Police also apprehended […]
Dean Jones urges players to focus on qualifying for PSL final on February 8, 2017DUBAI: Islamabad United coach Dean Jones urged his players to not get distracted by the debate over the possible absence of overseas players in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final in Lahore. Jones says his players can decide for themselves, but wants them to focus on qualifying, in order to be in a position to […]