Pakistan

Matters related to religion cannot be given in hands of individuals: SC

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) has accepted bail plea of person alleged in blasphemy case on basis of poor investigation and non-inclusion of clause in indictment. Court has remarked every case in regard to religion has relevance with state. Matters r...

8th anniversary of terrorist attack on APS Peshawar observed

ISLAMABAD: Eight anniversary of terrorist attack on APS Peshawar was observed. Main function of tragic incident of APS School was held in Army Public School Peshawar. Special prayers were offered for martyred students and teachers of Army Public Scho...

PML-Q places give and take conditions on matter of dissolution of PA

Islamabad: PML-Q has placed conditions before PTI in connection with dissolution of Punjab Assembly (PA). PML-Q on other side has refused to merge party into PTI besides seeking seat adjustment on 10 National Assembly (NA) seats and 20 Punjab Assembl...

First disciple, now mentor turns out to be thief: Talal

ISLAMABAD: Senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) Talal Chaudhry said that Toshakhana is biggest scandal in history of Pakistan. Addressing a press conference here, Talal said whether Bushra Bibi is political or non-political, she is a...

Students leave hall during Imran’s speech

RAWALPINDI: Many students from Satellite Degree College have reportedly left hall during Khan’s speech to students via video link. PTI Chairman was talking to students in different universities through video link about importance of hard work w...

Greater investment in family planning stressed

Islamabad: “Population growth and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are intrinsically linked and fertility decline could work like magic for Pakistan in achieving all SDGs”. Romina Khurshid Alam Convener National Parliamentary Taskforc...

PMC orders next MDCAT in jails too

Islamabad: Following directions of national health services Minister Abdul Qadir Patel, Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) has directed vice-chancellors of all public sector universities to hold medical and dental colleges’ admission test in cou...

FSC orders setting up transgender child protection centre

ISLAMABAD: Federal Shariat Court (FSC) Chief Justice Dr Syed Muhammad Anwer directed Ministry of Human Rights to establish specialised child protection centre for transgender children and form monitoring committee. A full bench of FSC comprising Chie...

‘Collective efforts needed for making country progress, develop’

LAHORE: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said all must come forward to take part in country’s progress. Addressing CEO summit, he said that resource-rich Pakistan was facing scores of challenges due to political instability add...

Sheikh Rasheed sees country moving towards default

RAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim League Chief Sheikh Rasheed said that country is moving towards default, adding that state of instability in country could not be controlled without Imran Khan. Days from December 15 to 30 were important, he stated. “Wh...

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PSX digital display screen at entrance non-functional, stagnant sewerage water surrounds parking area

Karachi: As Pakistan steps into the new year, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has achieved a historic milestone, with its benchmark index surging past 175,000 points, the highest level ever recorded. While this achievement reflects growing investor...

PM Shehbaz calls on UAE to strengthen investments in major sectors

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and invited increased UAE investments in strategic sectors to support Pakistan’s economi...

KSE-100 index ends in red, lowers 243 points

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a modest decline yesterday. Stocks opened on a positive note, hitting an intra-day high of 171,587.32 in the opening hours of the trading. However, selling pressure was seen in the final hours, dragging...

KWBF to kickoff from Jan 18 at Karachi Expo Cent

KARACHI: The Managing Committee of Karachi World Book Fair (KWBF) has revealed at a press conference that besides 140 leading publishers and booksellers from Pakistan, 40 exhibitors from 17 countries will also participate in the Karachi World Book Fa...
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