Taliban say they’ve not found body of Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri
Kabul: Taliban have not found body of Ayman al-Zawahiri and are continuing investigations, group spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said after United States said they killed Al Qaeda leader in an airstrike in Kabul last month. United States kille...
Internet outages to increase due to severe floods situation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistanis may face more suspensions of internet service in near future as country deals with excessive flooding caused by relentless rains, a technical report submitted to Ministry of Information Technology stated. Pakistan has witnessed...
Imran Khan allowed to contest by-elections in Mardan
PESHAWAR: An election tribunal declared PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s nomination papers valid for NA-22 Mardan, allowing him to contest by-election in constituency. Tribunal was hearing an appeal against approval of former prime minister’s no...
Shahbaz Gill in Adiala Jail on judicial remand: Punjab Home Minister
LAHORE: Punjab Home Minister Hashim Dogar has said Shahbaz Gill has been shifted to Adiala Jail Rawalpindi on judicial remand. In a statement issued here Hashim Dogar said that best care will be ensured for Shahbaz like other prisoners. It is pertine...
Asad Umar granted interim bail in Section 144 violation case
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar was granted interim bail in Section 144 violation case registered against him for holding a rally on August 20 in federal capital. Umar along with party chief Imran Khan appeared before court...
Marriyum terms floods situation a national emergency
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb while terming floods situation in country a national emergency said national spirit will have to be demonstrated to cope with massive destruction caused by floods in Sindh and Ba...
Karachiites protest against inflated bills, load shedding
KARACHI: Residents of different localities staged protests against Karachi-Electric over unannounced load shedding and inflated electricity bills. According to reports protests were held at Model Colony, Landhi and Korangi. Scores of people including...
SHC recommends separate rainwater, sewerage drains
KARACHI: On NED University report Sindh High Court (SHC) has recommended separate drains for rainwater and sewerage in Karachi. University submitted its report in case pertaining to urban flooding. Court directed parties in case to review report sub...
PTI moves SHC against delay in LG elections
KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has filed petition in Sindh High Court (SHC) against delay in Local Government elections in Karachi scheduled for August 28. Petition was filed by PTI MPAs Khurram Sher Zaman and Raja Azhar who also made Chief...
Murtaza Wahab says opportunities to develop tourism need of the hour
Karachi: Sindh adviser and administrator Murtaza Wahab said that there are good tourist destinations in Pakistan and Iran where tourists from both countries can visit and further promote fraternal relations between two countries. This he said on beh...
