Pakistan, China to be major contributors to BRI thru CPEC: PM Abbasi
Pakistan, China to be major contributors to BRI thru CPEC: PM Abbasi
Pakistan, China to be major contributors to BRI thru CPEC: PM Abbasi

BEIJING: Prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that his government together with China is looking forward to make Pakistan a major contributor to “building a community of shared future for mankind through China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).”

“Tog

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Naqeebullah Mehsudfamily demands arrest of Rao Anwarassociates
Naqeebullah Mehsud’s family demands arrest of Rao Anwar’s associates

KARACHI: Father and the family of late Naqeebullah Mehsud demanded from the Sindh Government to arrest the associates of suspended SSP Malir Rao Anwar.

Naqeebullah's father, senior members of Mehsud tribe, and family members of 'missing persons' were

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Policies of PML-N, PTI abhor the masses and favour the elites: Bilawal
Policies of PML-N, PTI abhor the masses and favour the elites: Bilawal

MULTAN: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has slammed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for carrying ideologically the same policies that abhor the masses and favour the elites as c

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Navy chief visits Cadet College Petaro
Navy chief visits Cadet College Petaro
Navy chief visits Cadet College Petaro
Navy chief visits Cadet College Petaro
Navy chief visits Cadet College Petaro

KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi visited Cadet College Petaro (CCP) and inaugurated the newly constructed Sports Complex, according to a press release issued Sunday.

The indoor sports complex at CCP has recently been constructed which has almost every

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Tax amnesty scheme ordinance expected today
Tax amnesty scheme ordinance expected today

ISLAMABD: The presidential ordinance to introduce tax amnesty scheme announced by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi earlier this week is expected to be promulgated today.

PM Abbasi on Thursday unveiled an economic reforms package, including five-point tax amnesty scheme for

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Chinese engineers invite Pakistan police to share meal , 'apologize' for misbehavior
Chinese engineers invite Pakistan police to share meal , 'apologize' for misbehavior
Chinese engineers invite Pakistan police to share meal , 'apologize' for misbehavior

Chinese engineers who provoked social media storm last week and drew strong criticism over their manhandling of Pakistani police have reportedly apologized.

Our correspondent confirmed that the police personnel were invited by the

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Salman Khan's charity work has inspired millions: Javed Afridi
Salman Khan's charity work has inspired millions: Javed Afridi

Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi on Sunday said Salman Khan's release on bail is "an excellent news for everyone who looks up to him," a day after the Bollywood superstar was granted bail in blackbuck poaching case.

In a message posted on his Twitter

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Pakistan summons US envoy over fatal road accident involving American diplomat

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday summoned US Ambassador to Foreign Office to lodge protest over a road accident involving a US diplomat that killed a citizen in the federal capital on Saturday.

According to Geo News, US Ambassador David Hale

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Pakistani in viral Pope selfie speaks of ´heartache´ for minorities
Pakistani in viral Pope selfie speaks of ´heartache´ for minorities

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani Christian whose selfie with the Pope has gone viral has spoken of his "heartache" at the treatment of minorities in Pakistan, and said the pontiff told him he was praying for peace.

Daniel Bashir, a 26-year-old doctor in Karachi,

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Video: US Embassy car hits motorcycle, kills man in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: US Embassy car hit a motorcycle in the federal capital on Saturday, killing a man and critically injuring another within the limits of Kohsar police station.

According to details, the car driven by US defence air attaché Col Joseph Emanuel hit the

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CM Sindh urges KE, SSGC to iron out all differences, not to punish people
CM Sindh urges KE, SSGC to iron out all differences, not to punish people

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a joint meeting of K-Electric (KE) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) here at the CM Hose today has categorically told both the entities that due to their personal disputes

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Bahria University Medical Dental College Karachi holds 5th Convocation
Bahria University Medical Dental College Karachi holds 5th Convocation
Bahria University Medical - Dental College Karachi holds 5th Convocation

KARACHI: The fifth MBBS and 2nd BDS Convocation Ceremony of Bahria University Medical - Dental College was held here on Saturday.

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi was the chief guest, who conferred degrees upon 133

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Big blow to PML-N as MNA Dr Ramesh Kumar joins PTI
Big blow to PML-N as MNA Dr Ramesh Kumar joins PTI
Big blow to PML-N as MNA Dr Ramesh Kumar joins PTI

ISLAMABAD: Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) member of the National Assembly on a minority seat, has left the party and joined Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

He made this announcement during a joint press conference at his

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First flight lands at new Islamabad airport
First flight lands at new Islamabad airport
First flight lands at new Islamabad airport

The first plane of the Pakistan International Airlines on Saturday landed at the Islamabad's new international airport as part of excessive to assess the the preparations for the formal inauguration of the facility on April 20.

PIA 's A320 aircraf was due to take off from

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Facebook to verify identities for political ads during elections in pakistan, other countries
Facebook to verify identities for political ads during elections in pakistan, other countries

NEW YORK: Ahead of general elections in Pakistan and other countries, CEO Facebook Mark Zuckerberg on Friday made an important announcement, saying transparency would be ensured in requiring the political ads on its social

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PIA will operate Test flight at new Islamabad airport today
PIA will operate Test flight at new Islamabad airport today

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is all set to operate a first mock flight from the New Islamabad International Airport on Saturday (today).

The new Islamabad airport will be named Liaquat Ali Khan International Airport and it will be

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UK CGS Nicholas discusses regional security with COAS General Bajwa

RAWALPINDI: Chief of General Staff (CGS) UK Army, General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter, met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed bilateral issues and regional security situation.

According to Inter Services Public Relations

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Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to achieve common aim of regional security
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to achieve common aim of regional security

KABUL, Afghanistan: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Friday agreed on achieving the common aim of regional security through connectivity.

They agreed during delegation level talks which were held in a very cordial

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Air Chief visits Headquarters Air Defence Command

Islamabad: Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force paid maiden visit to Headquarters Air Defence Command Friday.

On his arrival, he was received by Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Zahoor Faisal, Air Officer Commanding, Air Defence

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PM will attend Boao Forum in China from April 8
PM will attend Boao Forum in China from April 8
PM will attend Boao Forum in China from April 8

Our correspondent

Beijing: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi along with high level delegation will attend Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) in China from 8 to 10 April.

According to official sources, Foreign Minister Kh. M Asif , Federal Minister for Interior Ashan Iqbal, Federal

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PIAnew logo to represent national animal Markhor
PIA’s new logo to represent national animal Markhor

KARACHI: National carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has once again decided to re-design its logo symbolising the country’s national animal ‘Markhor’ this time.

The new emblem is to be painted on the tail end as well as engine of all aircrafts, a process

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Pakistan rejects Afghanistan's allegations of airspace violation
Pakistan rejects Afghanistan's allegations of airspace violation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Friday rejected baseless Afghan allegations of violation of its airspace and air raids inside Afghan territory by Pakistan Air Force, the Foreign Office said in a statement.

Pakistani security forces were undertaking counter-terrorism

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PM Abbasi arrives in Kabul to discuss bilateral issues

KABUL : Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday arrived in Kabul on a daylong visit to discuss wide ranging bilateral matters with the Afghan leadership.

Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Iqbal Zafar

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Nawaz Sharif demands level playing field
Nawaz Sharif demands level playing field

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday demanded Chief Justice take suo motu notice of toppling of Balochistan government and the recently held Senate election.

He was speaking to reporters outside the accountability court which has been hearing corruption

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MQM leader Rauf Siddiqui ties knot in Holy Kaaba
MQM leader Rauf Siddiqui ties knot in Holy Kaaba
MQM leader Rauf Siddiqui ties knot in Holy Kaaba

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) senior leader Rauf Siddiqui on Thursday tied the knot with Mahnoor at Haram Sharif (Grand Mosque) in Makkah where Saudi cleric Abdul Nawaf solemnized Nikah.

As per details, Rauf Siddiqui, 56, has married with Mahnoor daughter of

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Salman Khan jailed because heminority, says Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif
Salman Khan jailed because heminority, says Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif
Salman Khan jailed because he’s minority, says Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif

JAIPUR: Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday flayed the verdict of Indian court against Bollywood actor Salman Khan who has been sentenced to five years jail for poaching.

Criticising the status of minorities in

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Steering Committee reviews preparations for IDEAS-2018
Steering Committee reviews preparations for IDEAS-2018

KARACHI: Commander Karachi Corps, Lieutenant General Shahid Baig Mirza chaired the First Steering Committee Meeting of IDEAS 2018 was held at Expo Center Karachi on Thursday, said a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The 10th International

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Sindh govt pursues progressive tax policy, maintains lowest tax rate: Murad Shah
Sindh govt pursues progressive tax policy, maintains lowest tax rate: Murad Shah

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Sindh government pursues a progressive tax policy rather than a regressive one with low tax rate as its cardinal component.

Consequently, no new tax was levied in the budget

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Navy committed to revive Pakistan& Maritime sector: Naval Chief
Navy committed to revive Pakistan’ Maritime sector: Naval Chief

KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi visited Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The visit was aimed at creating synergy between the business community and the maritime sector so as to give a boost to country’s e

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Army Chief assures Naqeebullah Mehsudfather of justice
Army Chief assures Naqeebullah Mehsud’s father of justice

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday met father of Naqeebullah Mehsud’s father in Makeen, South Waziristan Agency.

According to Inter Services Public Relations, the Army Chief condoled with the father of Naqeebullah and offered

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