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OIC

Blinken thanks Pakistan for summit on Afghanistan

On Wednesday, US State Secretary Antony Blinken thanked Pakistan for organising an extraordinary session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers to ponder the situation in Afghanistan. The OIC session took…

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Maryam nawaz

Nawaz to return soon: Maryam

On Tuesday, Vice President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz said Nawaz Sharif would return to Pakistan soon. In a media talk outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC) premises, Maryam said her father was desperate…

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IMF

IMF asks Pakistan to publicize asset declarations of politicians

The government has agreed to the condition set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to disclose politically exposed people’s assets publicly. The condition also includes civil servants and their spouses. According to media reports, the…

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Pakistan to hold condolence reference for Priyantha Kumara today

Pakistan to hold condolence reference for Priyantha Kumara today

Pakistan – Today, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is set to hold a condolence reference for the late Sri Lankan national Priyantha Kumara — the man lynched and burnt by a mob in Sialkot. The…

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Asad says PM to inaugurate Green Line service in Karachi on Dec 10

Asad says PM to inaugurate Green Line service in Karachi on Dec 10

Karachi – Prime Minister Imran Khan Is set for the groundbreaking of the Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project this coming Friday (December 10), Asad Umar announced on Sunday. He said the Green Line…

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Religious extremism claims another life in Pakistan

Religious extremism claims another life in Pakistan

Pakistan – On Friday, furious workers of a garment factory tortured their Sri Lankan manager to death over accusations of blasphemy. Later, his body was set on fire. The horrendous killing drew widespread condemnation from…

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IHC seeks AGP’s reply on alleged Saqib Nisar audio leak

IHC seeks AGP’s reply on alleged Saqib Nisar audio leak

Pakistan – Chief Justice Islamabad High Court (IHC) Athar Minallah Has said that the judiciary cannot get into the hands of those who intend to build political narratives on leaked audiotapes. Minallah made these remarks…

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Govt wins another round in Parliament, crucial bills passed

Govt wins another round in Parliament, crucial bills passed

Pakistan – The joint session of Parliament passed, On Wednesday, the Elections (Second Amendment) Bill, 2021 – authorising the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the next general elections. Moreover, the joint sitting passed…

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PM’s package nothing but a joke: PPP

PM’s package nothing but a joke: PPP

Pakistan – Prime Minister Imran Khan announced, on Wednesday, a Rs120 billion relief package – subsidising essential food items. In a televised address to the nation, the premier warned people of another spree of spikes…

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Stocks rally, rupee rebounds as Saudi Arabia announces support package

Stocks rally, rupee rebounds as Saudi Arabia announces support package

Saudi Arabia – The rupee bounced back to gain Rs2.5 against the US dollar, on Wednesday, in the interbank market – closing the trade at Rs172.78. According to experts, the Pakistani currency gained strength after…

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