15 years since the 2005 earthquake

15 years since the 2005 earthquake

Pakistan is observing the 15th anniversary of history’s worst destructive earthquake, measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale across the country especially in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and northeastern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to pay tribute to the

Admiral Niazi takes charge as new chief of Pakistan Navy

Admiral Niazi takes charge as new chief of Pakistan Navy

A ceremony marking the transfer of naval staff chief responsibilities from outgoing Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbassi to the recently appointed Amjad Khan Niazi was held at PNS Zafar, Islamabad. Niazi was commissioned at the Pakistan

PPP handed over the twin islands, says Zaidi

PPP handed over the twin islands, says Zaidi

The PTI-led federal government and the PPP-led Sindh government have locked horns with each other over the Bundo and Bundle Islands -- prime property located on Karachi's coastline. The federal government had taken ownership of

Baldia factory arson case: ‘Bhola’, ‘Charya’ challenge conviction in SHC

Baldia factory arson case: ‘Bhola’, ‘Charya’ challenge conviction in SHC

Charya and Bhola -- who were sentenced to death by anti-terrorism court in Karachi -- have challenged their conviction in the Sindh High Court requesting the court to strike down their conviction. On September 23,

Wheat prices touch record high

Wheat prices touch record high

Pakistan has historically been self-sufficient when it comes to major crops i.e. wheat, sugar, cotton etc, however with the rising population and subsequent surge in the demand for these staple foods and the lack of

Lack of SOPs at marriage halls, restaurants behind rising Covid cases: Asad Umar

Lack of SOPs at marriage halls, restaurants behind rising Covid cases: Asad Umar

The government's focal person on containing the Covid-19 pandemic Asad Umar has warned that the lack of standard operating procedures at the marriage halls and restaurants is leading to a spike in the number of

Umrah resumes after seven-month hiatus

Umrah resumes after seven-month hiatus

Saudi Arabia welcomed pilgrims from around the country as authorities reopened holy sites to visitors after a seven-month hiatus after the Covid-19 pandemic led to an end of congregations. The authorities have scaled down the

Birthday wishes pour in for PM Khan

Birthday wishes pour in for PM Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan turns 68 today (October 5) as fans and followers from across the world wished the former world cup winning captain. Khan, head of the social media-savvy Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf received a plethora

FIR against Nawaz, others for ‘conspiring’ against Pakistan, state institutions

FIR against Nawaz, others for ‘conspiring’ against Pakistan, state institutions

A citizen based out of Lahore has filed an FIR against the former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and other opposition leaders for conspiring against the country and its top institutions including the military and judiciary.

FATF verdict due this month

FATF verdict due this month

The Financial Action Task Force is due to meet this month and review Pakistan’s steps towards anti-money laundering and countering terror financing, The review in Pakistan will be taken through a virtual meeting of the