Tow WAPDA employees 'kidnapped' in Sadiqabad
Two Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) employees have ‘kidnapped’ on Friday by unknown men in Sadiqabad, Punjab.
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Two Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) employees have ‘kidnapped’ on Friday by unknown men in Sadiqabad, Punjab.
The rescue team on Friday recovered four dead bodies of the family drowned in Malir river at Karachi Highway Link Road.
The Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) decided to send another notice to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supremo Imran Khan in the party’s prohibited funding case.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday launched a Rs 37 billion relief program to provide Rs 25,000 cash assistance each among 1.5 million families in areas hit by recent flash floods.
Sindh Labor Minister Saeed Ghani has resigned from the ministry, he has sent his resignation to the Sindh Chief Minister. On the other hand Provincial Minister of Sindh for Women Development, Shehla Raza has also resigned from her ministry.
Hearing Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaf Chairman Imran Khan's petition against the recent amendments made to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) law, Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial said that those sitting in parliament must not make self-serving legislation.
Pakistan have overtaken Afghanistan to secure the third spot in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League.
Pakistan has categorically rejected India's pre-poll rigging attempts in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and called on the international community to take cognizance of its attempts at effecting illegal demographic changes in the region.
A Lahore court on Friday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for 12 PML-N leaders, including prime minister's special assistant Ata Tarar, in relation to a ruckus created at the Punjab Assembly.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif kicked off national anti-polio vaccination campaign by administering polio drops to children at an event in Islamabad on Friday.
The federal government on Friday appointed Jameel Ahmad as the new governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). He was previously the central bank's deputy governor.
A district and sessions court in Islamabad ordered to send Imran Khan's chief of staff Shahbaz Gill to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for a reassessment of his health while announcing the verdict on a plea seeking an extension in Gill's physical remand in a sedition case filed against him.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd on Friday said that its optical fiber network is experiencing "technical faults" due to heavy rains and floods and assured subscribers work is underway to restore services.
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says media faced unprecedented gags during last regime of Imran Khan and now he is misleading the nation in the name media freedom.
China says it will continue to work with Pakistan under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects to ensure that cooperation outcome are better delivered.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan desires peaceful ties with India based on the principles of equity, justice and mutual respect.
Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Thursday of a nuclear disaster in Ukraine during his first face-to-face talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky since Russia’s invasion began, echoing pleas from the UN’s chief.
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa discussed military-to-military ties with Commander US Centcom General Michael Erik Kurilla, a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Thursday.
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, Thursday said that Pakistan will adopt the Chinese model of economic development, which he called a modernday miracle.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday while reacting to PTI chairman Imran Khan’s today’s address at a seminar in Islamabad said Imran Niazi was confusing people by distorting facts, playing mind games and insulting intelligence of people through deceitful speech.
Flooding in Sudan has killed 77 people and destroyed an estimated 14,500 homes as seasonal rains pound the country, causing rivers to flood and destroying property.
Islamabad High Court (IHC) allowed Shahbaz Gill's lawyers to meet him at the facility where he is undergoing medical treatment.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday directed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) lawyer to provide the documents in the reference seeking the disqualification party chief Imran Khan for hiding Toshakhana gifts.
Cricketer Azam Khan has been denied no-objection certificate for participation in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, in a press conference alongside members of the economic team, said that the import ban on non-luxury items was placed in line with the IMF's demands.
Ireland clinched the five-match Twenty20 international series 3-2 against Afghanistan by sealing a narrow win in the last and fifth rain-affected faceoff at Stormon on Wednesday.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reiterated the commitment to stand by Pakistan in hard times and extends full support to flood victims.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed NDMA, PDMA and the provincial government to speed-up relief operations in the flood-affected areas immediately.
Heavy rains continued to wreak havoc in Balochistan after a new spell of rains caused flash flooding in Lasbela district and nearby areas, leaving several villages inundated.
Chinese troops will travel to Russia to take part in joint military drills, Beijing’s defence ministry said.
Former prime minister and Chairman PTI Imran Khan's Chief of Staff Shahbaz Gill was shifted to the PIMS Hospital late Wednesday after he complained of difficulty in breathing.
Addressing Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit in Islamabad, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has said the government is focusing on enhancing exports.
A, with at least one in eight leaving the country since its war with Ukraine began.The Jewish Agency helps Jews around the world move to Israel. It says an astonishing 20,500 of Russia's estimated total of 165,000 Jews have gone since March.
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has said he will soon reveal "the truth" about his future after reading so many "lies" this summer.
Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to the island nation next week after fleeing in July amid mass protests, local media reported on Wednesday.
Finance Minister Miftah Ismail confirmed Wednesday that the government has sent the letter of intent (LoI) back to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after fulfilling the pre-requisites, paving the way for the executive board's meeting.
Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited (PSMCL) announced on Tuesday that the prices of various models have been reduced by Rs75,000-199,000 effective August 16, citing rupee appreciation against the dollar.
An Islamabad district and sessions court on Wednesday approved a two-day physical remand of PTI leader Shahbaz Gill at the request of the capital police.
A Chinese research vessel bristling with antennas and communication gear docked at Sri Lanka’s Chinese-run port of Hambantota on Tuesday despite concerns from India and the United States about its alleged spying activities.
Former president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Zardari expressed concern on Tuesday over the latest hike the petrol price by Rs6.72 for the next fortnight, and urged the government to consult the allies before taking such important decisions.
The federal cabinet amended the Exit Control List (ECL) on Tuesday on the recommendation of the Interior Ministry, removing 22 names from the no-fly list and adding 10 people to it, while giving a one-time permission to three people to leave the country.
A larger bench of the Islamabad High Court has been constituted to hear an appeal of the PTI against the decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on the prohibited funding case.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa was conferred with the Order of the Union Medal, the second highest honour of United Arab Emirates, for his distinguished efforts in strengthening UAE-Pakistan ties.
A "catastrophe" at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southern Ukraine would threaten the whole of Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Monday.
Convicts involved in gang rape and murder during the Gujarat pogrom in 2002 have been released after their application for remission of sentence was approved by the state government, Indian media reported.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has offered Pakistan's services as a mediator to bring together US and China as it did decades ago.
The government has decided to arrest all the people behind the negative propaganda against Lasbela helicopter crash on social media, national media reported.
Some two-thirds of the world could starve to death in the event of a nuclear war between Russia and the United States, according to a Rutgers University led study published Monday.
Finance Minister Miftah Ismail went on the defensive, a day after the government raised the price of petrol for the next fortnight, saying that while he was an "easy target" the revision does not include any new taxes.
Two policemen were killed in an attack on a polio team by armed men on Tuesday in the Tank district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P).
A Karachi court on Tuesday overturned a decision to conduct PTI MNA Aamir Liaquat Hussain's post-mortem.
The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday decided to fix the prohibited funding case before a larger bench. The hearing is set to take place on August 18.
A Myanmar junta court jailed Aung San Suu Kyi for six years for corruption on Monday, a source close to the case said, taking the ousted leader’s prison time to 17 years.
Pakistan's star athlete, Arshad Nadeem, who won gold medals for Pakistan in the javelin throw events at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and the Islamic Solidarity Games in the Turkish city of Konya, has returned home.
At least 20 people were killed and six injured when a passenger bus collided with an oil tanker on the Multan-Sukkur Motorway (M-5) in the early hours of Tuesday, officials said.
The Government of Pakistan Monday jacked up the petrol price by Rs6.72 per litre for the next fortnight.
A man in India was arrested for hoisting Pakistan's flag on his rooftop on Saturday.
In line with the international market, the price of gold plunged by a whopping 3.1% in the domestic market amid no demand from consumers.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday stopped the police from arresting Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s Special Assistant Attaullah Tarar.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman exchanged views to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries during a telephonic conversation.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its positive momentum on Monday on the back of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) letter of intent and other expected inflows.
Senior PTI leader and Imran Khan's chief of staff Shahbaz Gill on Monday moved the Islamabad High Court against the sedition case filed against him, accusing the police of booking him at the federal government's behest.
Federal minister Javed Latif said Monday that PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif — after a long hiatus — will return to the country in September to represent "the people".
Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Rizwan sent a meaningful message out to his fans, urging them to practice some self-reflection before pointing fingers at others.
Security forces gunned down a terrorist during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan.
President Dr. Arif Alvi has approved the appointment of Syed Mehdi Shah as new Governor Gilgit-Baltistan.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) granted protective bail to Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) Attaullah Tarar for 14 days.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to remove all obstacles in the way of foreign.
Acting Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Dr Murtaza Syed has expressed the hope that the crucial IMF bailout package will provide a reprieve to the country.
A US delegation of lawmakers has arrived in Taiwan for a two-day visit during which they will meet President Tsai Ing-wen.
In the past 24 hours, Pakistan recorded 459 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths.
Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi announced free education up to graduation will be free in the province.
The fresh spell of heavy rains has further aggravated the misery of people in Balochistan as 10 more citizens were killed during the last three days.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and American Foreign Minister Antony Blinkin have congratulated Pakistan on the 75th independence day.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz said that she wants to dedicate the 75th Independence Day to the youth of Pakistan, who hold the future of this country in their hands.
The Pakistani rupee is expected to continue its upward trajectory on renewed optimism that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package will resume by the end of this month.
At least 41 people have reportedly been killed in a fire at a church in Egypt's capital, Cairo.
President Arif Alvi conferred Pakistan civil awards on 253 Pakistani citizens as well as foreign nationals on the occasion of 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of the country.
The change of guard ceremony was held at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi on Sunday morning.
Two Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyrdom in Harnai, Balochistan during a gun battle with terrorists, the military’s media affairs wing said on Sunday.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formally inaugurated the Rawal Chowk flyover.
President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have congratulated the nation on the 75th Anniversary of Independence Day of Pakistan.
On the occasion of Pakistan's diamond jubilee celebrations, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has renewed the pledge to take to the country to new heights of glory.
The nation is celebrating today (Sunday) the diamond jubilee of its independence after completion of 75 years since Independence Day, with traditional zeal and fervour across Pakistan.
Saudi Arabia is planning to renew the kingdom's $3 billion deposit with Pakistan, Bloomberg reported Saturday, as the cash-strapped country desperately seeks financial assistance.
On the eve of August 14, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the nation that there is no concept of a nation's independence without economic self-reliance.
British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan said that he is done with the sport and has no plans to return to the boxing ring.
More than a dozen people were killed, and several others were injured after a truck fell over a passenger bus in Punjab's Rahim Yar Khan.