Jati Umrah palaces in hot water: Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan The SACM renewed the pledge that the government was pursuing a zero-tolerance policy against land mafia without any discrimination. Published 17 Apr, 2021 07:36pm
Gold prices increase Rs1300 to Rs104,300 per tola The price of ten gram silver increased by Rs25.72. Published 17 Apr, 2021 07:33pm
FPCCI, SAARC congratulate Shoukat Tarin for assuming charge of Finance Minister They said what business community badly needed is peaceful atmosphere, and business friendly environment coupled with judicious and prudent monetary policies for strengthening the national economy on sound footings. Published 17 Apr, 2021 07:33pm
Jahangir Tareen denies involvement in sugar price hike, says smear campaign is being run against him to tarnish his reputation JKT said he has nothing to do with the sugar mafia, and that a smear campaign is being run against him to tarnish his reputation. He noted that all three FIRs lodged against him had no mention of sugar-related affairs. Updated 17 Apr, 2021 07:46pm
Baluchistan Government imposes broader lockdown till May 1st. All sorts of public gatherings will be banned in the province, starting May 1. The inter-city transport will be suspended on Saturdays and Sundays, while public transport will operate with 50 percent capacity. Updated 17 Apr, 2021 07:35pm
Federal Govt decides to register case against Rana Sanaullah on terrorism charges for threatening the government officials The PMLN leader had threatened government officials over action against Sharifs’ Jati Umrah residence. Rana Sanullah will be booked under the Anti-Terrorism Act, Fawad Chaudhry said. Published 17 Apr, 2021 07:01pm
Extremism venomous for society: Punjab governor Sarwar said the government had been consulting ulema in every important decision-making process and would continue to do so. Updated 17 Apr, 2021 07:33pm
36 more people died from corona in KP: Health Official The death toll from Corona in the last 24 hours in Peshawar has risen to 18, the official of the health department said. Published 17 Apr, 2021 06:34pm
PM urges Western govts to penalize those spreading hatred against Muslims The prime minister demanded an apology from those extremists in the West who under the garb of freedom of speech had hurt 1.3 billion Muslims. Published 17 Apr, 2021 06:30pm
Court extends interim bail of Jehangir Tareen, son till May 3 The both with their counsel appeared before Judge Ameer Muhammad Khan on expiry of their interim bail. Published 17 Apr, 2021 06:30pm
All previous agreements with TLP are void as it is a banned organization now, says Fawad Chaudhry He also rejected the notion of foreign involvement in the ban of TLP and termed it an internal decision. The minister praised the interior ministry, provincial governments, and the police for successfully controlling the protests. Updated 17 Apr, 2021 07:00pm
Declaration of TLP proscribed organization an internal decision: Fawad He said Prime Minister had already issued a statement and tweet in which he had appreciated the bravery of police and law enforcement agencies. Updated 17 Apr, 2021 06:29pm
Share videos to raise donations in SnackVideo-Edhi Ramadan 2021 initiatives SnackVideo has partnered Edhi Foundation to provide an indoor opportunity for people to support the vulnerables in... Published 17 Apr, 2021 05:42pm
Capital reports 241 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours: NCOC He said so far 68,906 cases were reported from the federal capital while 631 deaths were reported from ICT. Published 17 Apr, 2021 05:30pm
Perpetrators of violence against police, institutions will be brought to justice: Fawad He said that the government could not be blackmailed by force and the perpetrators of violence. Published 17 Apr, 2021 05:28pm
FM to leave for UAE to discuss bilateral ties, regional, global issues He will also discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest. The UAE is home to the second largest Pakistani community abroad. Updated 17 Apr, 2021 05:29pm
US sanctions 10 Pakistani individuals and companies for meddling in 2020 presidential election US imposed sanctioned on 32 individuals and entities for participating in Russia’s alleged election meddling attempts in 2020 presidential elections. 10 of them belonged to Pakistan, based in Karachi and Lahore. Updated 17 Apr, 2021 06:00pm
Coronavirus vaccination for people 50, above to begin from April 21: Asad Umar "Would once again encourage everyone to register for the vaccination," Asad Umar tweeted. Government will open COVID-19 vaccine registration for all citizens after Eid Published 17 Apr, 2021 02:31pm
Pakistan reports over 100 COVID-19 deaths for fifth straight day 4,976 people also tested positive for coronavirus in 24 hours. 65,279 tests were conducted across the country during the last 24 hours. Published 17 Apr, 2021 09:45am
Pearl’s parents file review petition against SC judgment ISLAMABAD: The parents of Daniel Pearl, Wall Street Journal (WSJ)’s Bureau Chief for South Asia, submitted that ... Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am
NACTA includes TLP in banned outfits ISLAMABAD: National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has included Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in the list of... Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am
Talks with India: FO declines to confirm UAE’s role ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office remained hesitant to confirm what the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has already admitted... Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am
TLP ban at right time: senator LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Ejaz Ahmad Chaudhry has said that the movement of (Tehreek-e-Labbaik... Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am
DC appeals clerics to sensitize people to follow SOPs FAISALABAD: The District Peace Committee (DPC) meeting was held in the DC Office, which was chaired by Deputy... Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am
Iftikhar Malik steps down as member RUDA LAHORE: Iftikhar Ali Malik on Friday stepped down as member Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) owing to his pre... Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am
Covid-19 positivity rate remains 7.74pc in Punjab LAHORE: There is no let up in the spread of coronavirus, as out of 35,257 Covid-19 tests conducted during the last ... Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am
Kamal Azfar condoles death of I A Rehman KARACHI: Kamal Azfar, a former governor of Sindh, has expressed his deepest grief on the sad demise of I. A. Rehman.... Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am
DSPs’ appointments: MQM-P demands inquiry into ‘irregularities’ KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan (MQM-P) has condemned the alleged irregularities in the appointments... Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am
Nawaz, Fazl discuss PDM’s future over telephone ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) president Maulana Fazlur Rehman... Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am
Sindh CM approves Safe City Project KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved Rs 30 billion to launch Safe City Project under which... Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am
President appoints 12-member CII ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi Friday appointed 12-member Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) with the reappointment ... Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am
Promotion of KMC employees: Administrator for transparent, legal procedure KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Friday said that the promotion of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation... Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am
Met office predicts rains in Punjab LAHORE: The Met office has predicted rains across Punjab during the next 24 hours, saying the spell of drizzling... Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (April 16, 2021) and the forecast Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am
Pakistan’s pharma sector can increase exports to $3bn in five years, but it ‘needs policy, govt support’