Subscribe to this RSS feed
Pakistan

Pakistan (2452)

Wednesday, 16 May 2018 16:16

Shehbaz questions performance of Imran, Zardari at Orange Line train test run

Written by
Shehbaz questions performance of Imran, Zardari at Orange Line train test run

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) project was delayed by 22 months due to Imran Khan’s negative politics.

“Imran Khan’s own train has left and he has zero understanding how people su...

Published in Pakistan
Tagged under
Read more...
Wednesday, 16 May 2018 16:16

Nawaz Sharif's statement grossly misinterpreted by Indian media: PML-N

Written by
Nawaz Sharif's statement grossly misinterpreted by Indian media: PML-N
Nawaz Sharif's statement grossly misinterpreted by Indian media: PML-N

ISLAMABAD: Shortly after Pakistan army suggested to Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to call a meeting of National Security Committee to discuss ‘misleading” media statement of former prime minister about Mumbai attacks, PML-N said that Nawaz Sha...

Published in Pakistan
Tagged under
Read more...
Wednesday, 16 May 2018 10:09

PM Abbasi, CM Shahbaz meet Nawaz Sharif

Written by
PM Abbasi, CM Shahbaz meet Nawaz Sharif
PM Abbasi, CM Shahbaz meet Nawaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif met with PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif today at the Punjab House on Wednesday.

The trio has met for the first time since Nawaz's explosive interview with a local newspaper. 

 Nawaz in the interview,...

Published in Pakistan
Tagged under
Read more...
Wednesday, 16 May 2018 10:09

Ex-army chief Aslam Baig, ex-ISI chief Assad Durrani summoned for questioning in Asghar Khan case

Written by
Ex-army chief Aslam Baig, ex-ISI chief Assad Durrani summoned for questioning in Asghar Khan case
Ex-army chief Aslam Baig, ex-ISI chief Assad Durrani summoned for questioning in Asghar Khan case

ISLAMABAD:  A panel of The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) investigators  has summoned  former army chief General (retd) Aslam Baig and former ISI chief Let. Gen (retd) Assad Durrani to record their statement  in Asghar K...

Published in Pakistan
Tagged under
Read more...
Wednesday, 16 May 2018 10:09

A Pakistani woman helping other women

Written by
A Pakistani woman helping other women

Farzana Shoaib came to Karachi some 18 years ago .

She came to the city to help her daughter take care of her young children. 

But as time passed and things grew more and more pressing for the family, she prayed for an opportunity to arise, where she could work and primarily stay...

Published in Pakistan
Tagged under
Read more...
Wednesday, 16 May 2018 10:09

Sarfraz proud of Imam and Babar as Pakistan survive Ireland scare

Written by
Sarfraz proud of Imam and Babar as Pakistan survive Ireland scare
Sarfraz proud of Imam and Babar as Pakistan survive Ireland scare
Sarfraz proud of Imam and Babar as Pakistan survive Ireland scare

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed praised the character of young batsmen Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam after they ensured his decision to enforce the follow-on in Ireland’s inaugural Test did not backfire.

Only three times in the 141-year history of Test cricket...

Published in Pakistan
Tagged under
Read more...
Wednesday, 16 May 2018 10:09

Major power breakdown in Punjab, KP after fault in Tarbela Power Plant

Written by
Major power breakdown in Punjab, KP after fault in Tarbela Power Plant
Major power breakdown in Punjab, KP after fault in Tarbela Power Plant

LAHORE: Several  cities in Punjab and Khyber Paktunkhwa are facing power outages after a fault occurred in Tarbela Power Plant, Geo News reported on Tuesday.

Power Division Secretary and other officials are said to have visited the National Power...

Published in Pakistan
Tagged under
Read more...
Wednesday, 16 May 2018 10:09

Nawaz says will disclose names of characters behind 2014 sit-in

Written by
Nawaz says will disclose names of characters behind 2014 sit-in
Nawaz says will disclose names of characters behind 2014 sit-in

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said there were several characters behind 2014 sit-in.

"Imran Khan and Tahirul Qadri are among those characters,  I will disclose names of other characters when the time comes ," he said while...

Published in Pakistan
Tagged under
Read more...
Wednesday, 16 May 2018 06:00

As climate risks grow, Azad Kashmir boosts emergency plans

Written by
As climate risks grow, Azad Kashmir boosts emergency plans
As climate risks grow, Azad Kashmir boosts emergency plans

MUZAFFARABAD: When major floods hit Azad Kashmir in 2016, Jawad Hussain, a worker at the local government disaster agency, had to wait hours to receive updates on what kind of help was needed and where.

The delays meant families were left without aid for days, he...

Published in Pakistan
Tagged under
Read more...
Wednesday, 16 May 2018 06:00

Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today for Ramazan moon-sighting

Written by
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today for Ramazan moon-sighting
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today for Ramazan moon-sighting

KARACHI: Pakistan's main moon-sighting body, Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, will meet today (Wednesday) to sight the crescent for the holy month of Ramazan.

According to Pakistan Meteorological Department the crescent of Ramzan is likely to be sighted today...

Published in Pakistan
Tagged under
Read more...
Page 138 of 176