Pakistan

Pakistan (2452)

China will continue its support to Pakistan, assures Vice President Wang Qishan
China will continue its support to Pakistan, assures Vice President Wang Qishan

Beijing: Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif met with Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Qishan, where he reaffirmed China’s support to Pakistan’s independence and sovereignty and its counter-terrorism efforts.

“China w...

Wednesday, 25 April 2018 06:39

In memory of Sabeen Mehmud

Written by
In memory of Sabeen Mehmud
In memory of Sabeen Mehmud

Today marks the third year since Pakistan’s highly lauded human rights activist, Sabeen Mehmud was shot dead in Karachi.

The founder of the community center and café, The Second Floor (T2F), was returning home with her elderly mother after a session held at T2F when she received fatal gunshots...

The News impact: CJP Nisar takes notice of blind lawyer&s plea who dreamt of becoming judge
The News impact: CJP Nisar takes notice of blind lawyer’s plea who dreamt of becoming judge

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has taken suo motu notice over a news story published in The News about a blind lawyer who wanted to be Pakistan’s top judge but was denied opportunity because of his disability.

CJP Nisar...

Dennis thinks Sania, Shoaib should name their child 'Kashmir'
Dennis thinks Sania, Shoaib should name their child 'Kashmir'

After perfecting the art of trolling Indian cricket fans, Dennis seems to have sharpened his sense of humor too.

The Australian journalist was at his best when he reacted to Sania Mirza's Twitter post in which the tennis star seemed to announce her pregnancy...

Wednesday, 25 April 2018 06:39

CJ says won't take salary until PWD employees get theirs

Written by
CJ says won't take salary until PWD employees get theirs
CJ says won't take salary until PWD employees get theirs

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday said he would not take his salary until employees of the Public Works Department (PWD) receive theirs.

The chief justice was hearing a case regarding the non-payment of salaries to PWD employees.

He...

American diplomat put on black list for killing Pakistani youth in road accident
American diplomat put on black list for killing Pakistani youth in road accident

ISLAMABAD: Name of a US diplomat involved in a road accident in Islamabad has been put on the black list, the federal government told the Islamabad High Court on Tuesday.

Deputy Attorney General Raja Khalid told the court that Colonel...

Tuesday, 24 April 2018 06:03

Gwadar port aims to become a new Dubai

Written by
Gwadar port aims to become a new Dubai
Gwadar port aims to become a new Dubai

GWADAR:  For over a decade, Pakistani officials have dreamed of transforming the small but strategically located fishing port of Gwadar into a duty-free port and free economic zone – Pakistan’s answer to Dubai.

The aim is for Gwadar – located on the Arabian Sea near Iran and the m...

Supreme Court permits security to Nawaz Sharif being former premier
Supreme Court permits security to Nawaz Sharif being former premier

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday allowed adequate security for the ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif on sanctions as a former prime minister.

The hearing in the apex court was being headed by Chief Justice Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar to...

Man from China ties knot with Pakistani girl he met online
Man from China ties knot with Pakistani girl he met online
Man from China ties knot with Pakistani girl he met online
Man from China ties knot with Pakistani girl he met online

After coming from his country a Chinese man tied the knot with a Pakistani woman he had met online.

The 26 year old Chinese man identified as Budio flew from his country to get hitched to 21 year old Shama, hailing from the Pakistani city of Sargodha.

The...

CPEC, a futuristic project for upcoming generations: PM Abbasi
CPEC, a futuristic project for upcoming generations: PM Abbasi

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was not only a project for the present, but had the potential to pass on its benefits to the future generations.

Addressing at the CPEC Summit, he said the...