Zardari fails to impress Chaudhrys of Gujrat

Zardari fails to impress Chaudhrys of Gujrat

On Monday, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) supremo Asif Zardari turned over to the Chaudhrys of Gujrat in a bid to garner support for a no-trust motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan. However, Zardari failed to

PML-N’s Shehbaz Sharif wants to become interim PM: Reports

PML-N’s Shehbaz Sharif wants to become interim PM: Reports

PML-N President and Opposition Leader in the National Assembly (NA) Shehbaz Sharif is willing to become the interim prime minister. According to media reports, the PML-N leader has laid forth his name for the PM's

FBR removes tax on diplomats’ imports

FBR removes tax on diplomats’ imports

The government has withdrawn the 17% sales tax imposed last month on imports by the United Nations agencies and foreign diplomatic missions. According to media reports, the rollback came after a warning from the Foreign

Protests over classroom hijab ban takes speed in India

Protests over classroom hijab ban takes speed in India

A ban on Islamic headscarves at schools has led to an outcry among Muslims in southern India. On Monday, large crowds took to the streets to protest against the restrictions. "It is discriminatory in nature.

Imran Khan’s China trip to brighten CPEC’s prospects

Imran Khan’s China trip to brighten CPEC’s prospects

China and Pakistan are set to ink a five-year Industrial Cooperation Framework Agreement to reinvigorate the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The discussions will be held in Beijing. On Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan embarked on

Punjab says no ban co-education in BS degree programs

Punjab says no ban co-education in BS degree programs

Focal Person to Chief Minister Punjab on Digital Media, Azhar Mashwani, clarified Thursday that the Punjab government had not placed a ban on co-education in BS (Hons) degree programs in private colleges in the province.

DG ISPR rubbishes Indian army chief’s claim of negotiating ceasefire

DG ISPR rubbishes Indian army chief’s claim of negotiating ceasefire

On Friday, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar categorically rejected the Indian Chief of Army Staff's recent claim as misleading. The Indian COAS had said that the ceasefire along the Line

PM Imran lauds security forces for combating terrorist attacks in Panjgur, Naushki

PM Imran lauds security forces for combating terrorist attacks in Panjgur, Naushki

On Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan lauded the security forces of Pakistan, honouring their services for foiling the terror attacks in Balochistan. Taking to Twitter, the premier said the nation stood united behind the security

Islamabad eyes gold as PM departs to China

Islamabad eyes gold as PM departs to China

On Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan embarked on a four-day official visit to China. The high-level delegation, comprising Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, Planning Minister Asad

Govt hoping to break begging bowl after latest IMF tranche

Govt hoping to break begging bowl after latest IMF tranche

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Wednesday, approved the 6th tranche of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme for Pakistan. Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin confirmed the development. "I am happy to announce that the IMF