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Our peace efforts not to be construed as weakness, says Asad Qaisar

He said that stance of government has clarified that we want peace and our peace-promoting policy should not be construed as weakness.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 09:36pm

Pakistan

Tree plantation vital for green future of Pakistan: Amin Aslam

The SAPM urged the people to become an active part of the ongoing tree plantation drive under 'Clean and Green Pakistan' for success of this government’s initiative.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 09:33pm

Pakistan

CM aide advises Bilawal to focus deteriorating condition of Sindh

He said that Bilawal Bhutto should visit KP to witness the achievements of PTI government for well being of people.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 09:31pm

Pakistan

Govt committed to welfare of Overseas Pakistanis: FM

Chuadhry Pervaiz Iqbal Losar briefed the Foreign Minister in detail about the performance of Pak-EU Friendship Federation.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 09:30pm

Pakistan

Armed forces never hesitate to sacrifice their lives in country’s defence: Shehryar Afridi

Afridi said the Armed Forces of Pakistan were not afraid to risk their lives for the sake of national dignity and sovereignty.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 09:29pm

Pakistan

Farooq pays tribute to PAF for shooting down Indian aircraft on 27 February

He said this on observing 'Surprise Day' in regard with shooting down of two Indian warplanes by Pakistan Air Force on February 27, 2019.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 09:13pm

Pakistan

Buzdar sees Baloch Culture Day to promote interprovincial harmony

He said that celebrating Baloch Culture Day in Punjab would promote national and interprovincial harmony as well as brotherhood.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 09:13pm

Pakistan

PTI wanted to enslave Sindh police: Shah

Shah said that PTI wanted to enslave Sindh police like they had done in Punjab and KP.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:12pm

Pakistan

Gold prices decrease Rs1050 to 108200

The price of per tola silver decreased by Rs20.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:25pm

Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif to be brought back to country: Governor

Imran Ismail said that he was not seeing PPP’s role in the politics of Punjab in future.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:24pm

Pakistan

Weekly inflation goes up 2.41pc

The weekly SPI with base year 2015-16 is covering 17 urban centers and 51 essential items for all expenditure groups.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:24pm

Pakistan

Pakistan's will for peace is its 'strength, not weakness': President

The President paid salute to the country's valiant armed forces for making unsuccessful the Indian attempt of violating Pakistan's airspace.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:21pm

Pakistan

Pakistan earns US $224mn from export of travel services in 1st half of fiscal year 2020-21

This shows decline of 18.54 percent as compared to US $275.114 million same services were provided during the corresponding period of fiscal year 2019-20.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:20pm

Pakistan

Spices export increases 7.94 percent in 7 months

Pakistan exported spices of worth $ 52.489 million during July-January (2020-21) against the exports of $ 48.627 million during July-January (2019-20).

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:19pm

Pakistan

February 27 day of pride, glory for entire nation: Shibli

Shibli said that Pakistan was a proponent of peace in the region but was fully capable of responding to any aggression.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:18pm

Pakistan

27 Feb, shining example of Pakistan’s invincible defense: Omar Ayub

He said we are proud of our forces. Long live Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy and Long Live the Pakistan Air Force.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:17pm

Pakistan

PM’s visit to Sri Lanka helpful for promotion of regional trade: VP SAARC CCI

He said SAARC was a very important forum for strengthening of regional cooperation and trade in the region comprising of 21 percent of world’s population.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:15pm

Pakistan

Govt encouraging indigenous production of mobile phones: Amin ul Haque

Amin ul Haque said he had announced a Rs 550 million IT project for Sanghar district soon after assuming the charge of the ministry.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:14pm

Pakistan

Pakistan wants to resolve issues with India peacefully: Qureshi

The minister said Pakistan had no aggressive designs but if Balakot will be repeated Pakistan knows how to defend itself.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:13pm

Pakistan

Senate election campaign to end from midnight March 1st: ECP

Violation of said provision will be illegal practice which is punishable in accordance with Section 183 of that Elections Act, 2017, it added.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:12pm

Pakistan

Corona vaccination to senior citizens from March 8 in Punjab; Hanif Pitafi

He said these hospitals projects would be completed within next two years as easy access of quality health facilities was right of all.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:11pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 8 more patients, infects 274 others

The chief minister urged people of the province to follow SOPs.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:09pm

Pakistan

Elders of Hamza, Maryam promoted culture of corruption: Shibli

He said these elements filled their pockets at the cost of the people of the country.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 08:42pm

Pakistan

Consumer should know their rights: Federal IT Minister

He said that the meaningful efforts are being to extend and improve the services in the rural areas of all provinces.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:00pm

Sports

City make it 20 straight wins with victory over West Ham

City took the lead in the 30th minute with central defender Ruben Dias heading in a Kevin De Bruyne cross, but the Hammers drew level through Michail Antonio two minutes before the interval.
Pep Guardiola's side secured their 14th consecutive league win, however, when Dias' fellow defender John Stones slotted home after being picked out by a Riyad Mahrez pull back.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:10pm

Sports

T20 matches shifted as Auckland enters lockdown on Sunday

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the lockdown in the country's biggest city after a new local case of the coronavirus of unknown origin emerged.
Wednesday's double-headers will go ahead in Wellington as planned but without a crowd, New Zealand Cricket said in a statement on Saturday.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:09pm

Pakistan

CAA extends travel restrictions for visitors to Pakistan

The category list of countries from which visitors seek to travel to Pakistan will also remain in effect till March 14, the CAA said.
South Africa, UK, Portugal, Ireland, Netherland, Botswana, Zambia and Brazil were the new countries included in category C.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 07:58pm

Pakistan

Ask your doctor, not the Islamic scholar on safe fasting: Mufti Taqi Usmani

“There are some extreme views that fasting is very harmful for the diabetes’ patients in all circumstances, and there are some who say fasting should be practiced (even) in worst (health) conditions but I think medical practitioners will be in a better position to explain to the patients as to how they should fast safely,” says the renowned Islamic scholar.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 08:58pm

Pakistan

Nation stands united against any external threat: FO

“Pakistan remained committed to the peaceful resolution of the long outstanding Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people,” says FO.
“The valiant Pakistan Armed Forces swiftly responded and displayed exemplary professionalism,” says the spokesperson.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 07:00pm

Sports

Swiatek latest to withdraw from Qatar Open

World number one Ash Barty on Wednesday withdrew from the March 1-6 tournament in Doha with a left leg injury, while world number three Simona Halep and 2019 US Open winner Bianca Andreescu are also skipping the event.
"I don't want to have injury or anything. I want my body to rest properly." Swiatek is also scheduled to compete in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships next month.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:09pm

Sports

Double World Cup winner Pathan calls it quits

He was an established member of the one-day team when India won the World Cup in 2011.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:46pm

Sports

Key India bowler Bumrah leaves Test squad for 'personal reasons'

The surprise move came only two days after India, with Bumrah in the side, thrashed England in the third Test inside two days to take a 2-1 series lead.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:42pm

Sports

Swiatek crushes Bencic to win Adelaide title

The 19-year-old Pole was in ruthless form as she downed Bencic 6-2, 6-2 to claim the second title of her career.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:38pm

World

New Zealand's largest city back in lockdown as Covid lingers

The latest restrictions in Auckland will last at least seven days and come less than two weeks after a three-day shutdown in the city.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:34pm

Perspectives

Narrowing the cognitive conflict

The existential crises which Bulleh Shah was grappling with in his famous kafi, ‘Bullah, ki jana main kaun’ ...

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 06:57pm

Sports

Unstoppable Gut-Behrami seals speed double in Italy

The 29-year-old, successful in the Italian resort on Friday, once again proved unstoppable to consolidate her grasp on her second overall World Cup title.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:14pm

World

UAE supports Saudi position on U.S. Khashoggi report - state news agency

The UAE’s foreign ministry “expressed its confidence in and support for the Saudi judiciary rulings, which affirm the kingdom’s commitment to implementing the law in a transparent and impartial manner, and holding all those involved in this case accountable,” WAM said.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:01pm

Technology

India's Reliance partners with Google, Facebook for digital payment network bid: ET

Set up in 2008, NPCI is a not-for-profit company, which as of March 2019 counted dozens of banks as its shareholders, including the State Bank of India, Citibank and HSBC.
A spokesperson for Infibeam declined comment on the report, saying the company was bound by the confidentiality of process, while Reliance, Google and Facebook did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 05:58pm

Sports

Pogacar wins UAE Tour after Ewan claims closing sprint

The 22-year-old Pogacar turned the tables on Briton Adam Yates, who had got the better of him in the World Tour event 12 months ago.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 05:57pm

World

Myanmar police launch most extensive crackdown; one woman shot and wounded

Police launched their most sweeping crackdown in three weeks of protests against military rule on Saturday in towns and cities across Myanmar, and one woman was shot and wounded and dozens of people were detained.
Three domestic media outlets said earlier that the woman shot in the central town of Monwya had died but an ambulance service official said she was in hospital. The circumstances of the shooting were not clear.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 06:02pm

Pakistan

Hamza Shahbaz released from Kot Lakhpat jail

PML-N vice president Maryam Nawaz also arrived outside Kot Lakhpat Jail where she received her cousin.
PML-N workers carrying drums and showering rose petals danced and celebrated for hours outside the jail in anticipation of his release.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 05:06pm

Pakistan

‘I see no reason for us to continue with any kind of hostilities,’ says Abhinandan about India-Pakistan conflict

"I do not know what needs to be done to bring about peace but I only know that there should be peace,' he said.
Pakistan Army has released another video of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on the second anniversary of the dog fight between Pakistan and India.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 05:35pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt withdraws restrictions after decrease in COVID-19 cases

Notification issued by Secretary Primary and Secondary Healthcare read that restrictions imposed in the province under Punjab Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Ordinance 2020 have been withdrawn.
“The shrines will also open their doors in the province from March 15,” Secretary Health retired Capt. Muhammad Usman has said in a statement.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 03:36pm

Sports

Sandeep Lamichanne replaces Rashid Khan in Qalandars’ squad

Sandeep, the 20-year-old leg-spinner from Nepal, made his HBL PSL debut in the 2019 edition and played seven matches for Lahore Qalandars.
Lamichanne will be available to Qalandars for the entire season.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 02:58pm

Pakistan

Daska Assistant Commissioner removed over negligence during NA-75 by-polls

Daska DSPs Ramzan and Zulfiqar Virk have been removed from the post as well.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 02:56pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s desire for peace should not be taken as weakness: warns Air Chief

“We want to live in peace but if our sovereignty is challenged, our response would always be Swift and Resolute as it was on 27 February, 2019” said Mujahid Anwar Khan.
The Air Chief further said, “PAF maintained its Operational Readiness to deter aggression, despite the challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic.”

Published 27 Feb, 2021 02:20pm

Pakistan

Senate Election: ECP rejects Shehbaz Sharif’s plea to cast vote in Lahore

The ECP said that that a vote cannot be cast anywhere other than National Assembly.
The Senate elections will be held on March 3.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 01:46pm

Pakistan

HEC says regular five-day classes policy does not apply to universities

The HEC has clarified that all universities will continue to operate as per guidelines issued by the HEC earlier.
On February 25, Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood had announced that all schools will go back to regular five-day classes from March 1.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 05:15pm

Pakistan

Feb 27 Surprise Day: DG ISPR says Pakistan stands for peace but when challenged, 'shall respond with full might'

Two years ago, the PAF had shot down two Indian aircraft inside Pakistani airspace and arrested Indian pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.
Pakistan stands for peace but when challenged, shall respond with full might," the DG ISPR tweeted.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 11:09am

Pakistan

LoC ceasefire restoration: PM says onus of creating enabling environment for further progress rests with India

The onus of creating an enabling environment for further progress rests with India, the PM said.
"India must take necessary steps to meet the long-standing demand & right of the Kashmiri people to self determination acc to UNSC resolutions," the PM tweeted.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 10:28am

Technology

PTA directs CMOs to improve network coverage as per licence standards

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) to improve...