Month: June 2021

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said that just like Lahore Fort, his government intended to preserve and restore all historical sites of the country. “Lahore Fort has been restored and preserved for our future generations. My government intends to eventually preserve and restore all our historical sites,” the prime minister said on Twitter. He also […]

ISLAMABAD:In total contrast to its projection as a well-knit force, the Indian armed forces suffer a plethora of administrative and policy issues as Narendra Modi’s regime was just focused to use it as fodder for gaining political mileage and maligning Pakistan. Starting from being exposed in post Pulwama scenario against Pakistan and Laddakh against China, […]

ISLAMABAD:The country on Friday recorded the lowest positivity ratio reported in a day since June 1; the national tally of total active COVID-19 cases was recorded 35,809 with 1,043 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 1,410 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Thirty-nine corona patients have died during […]

ISLAMABAD:The Senate Standing Committee on Interior here on Friday passed Islamabad Rent Restriction Amendment Bill 2020, moved by Senator Seemi Ezdi. The Committee which met with Senator Mohsin Aziz in the chair, also passed Pakistan Arms (Amendment) Bill 2021, moved by the Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs. The Islamabad Capital Territory Food Safety Bill […]

ISLAMABAD:The European Union and Pakistan agreed to enhance bilateral trade, including by addressing issues hampering trade and investment and improving the business climate. During the Pakistan-European Union Joint Commission held by video conference, both the sides agreed for enhancing Pakistan’s efforts towards full implementation of the 27 international conventions stipulated under the EU’s unilateral trade […]

ISLAMABAD:The Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir has compiled a book on rules of procedures here on Friday. Special Secretary, Qamar Sohail Lodhi presented the rules of procedure to the Chairman Kashmir Committee, Shehriyar Khan Afridi, said a news release. Director General of the Committee, Amir Omar Malik and Muhammad Pervez were also present on the occasion. […]

ISLAMABAD:European Union (EU) on Friday welcomed the progress made by Pakistan in the implementation of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and it’s commitment to continue the engagement with the FATF to address all of the remaining issues. EU also appreciated Pakistan’s efforts towards full implementation of the 27 international conventions stipulated under the EU’s […]

ISLAMABAD:The country has been repeatedly placed among the top ten countries affected due to climate change induced natural calamities particularly floods due to weak adaptation and mitigation measures to cope with natural disasters. Recharge Pakistan, a project based on wetland sites identified under Ramsar Convention to revive freshwater storage sites along the left and right […]