UN report highlights cross-border attacks against Pakistan, increasing TTP threat after unification in Afghanistan

A recent United Nations report that focused on the global threat posed by Al-Qaeda, Da’esh and related groups, yet again, drew attention to the increasing Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) cross-border terrorist threat to Pakistan from the Afghan soil, according to analysts. The 28th report of the UN Monitoring Team submitted to the UN Security Council recently, […]

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Pakistan completes its year-long EOSOC presidency, hands over to Botswana

Pakistan Friday completed its presidency of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), after leading the 54-member body amidst the deadly coronavirus pandemic that created the greatest economic and social crisis around the world, especially in the developing countries. “It was a unique experience,” Ambassador Munir Akram said, as he handed over the presidency to […]

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Govt taking bold initiatives to empower Youth under ‘Kamyab Jawan’ program: Usman Dar

ISLAMABAD:Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs Usman Dar Friday said that government under ‘Kamyab Jawan’ program was taking multiple bold initiatives to empower the country’s youth for the development of highly innovative and sustainable human capital. PTI-led government has planned to launch various youth scholarship programs, youth development centers, Kamyab Jawan […]

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Pakistan condemns India’s state-sponsored spying operations

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan on Friday condemned in the strongest possible terms India’s state-sponsored, continuing and widespread surveillance, and spying operations in clear breach of global norms of responsible state behaviour. “We have noted with serious concern recent international media reports exposing Indian government’s organized spying operations against its own citizens, foreigners as well as Prime Minister Imran […]

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PM vows to continue pleading Kashmiris’ case at all int’l fora

KOTLI, Azad Kashmir:Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said contrary to the corrupt leaders, who being the slaves of their wealth could not speak against tyranny of Narendra Modi regime and its RSS ideology, he would continue to plead the case of innocent Kashmiris at all international fora. “When you have money abroad, you become […]

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FM hopeful China visit to further strengthen bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD:Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday expressed confidence that his visit to China would further strengthen bilateral fraternal relations between the two countries. In a video statement before leaving for China on a two-day visit, the foreign minister said bilateral strategic agenda would be discussed in his meeting with the Chinese counterpart. Foreign Minister […]

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Hot,humid weather likely to prevail in most parts of country

ISLAMABAD:The MET department Islamabad on Friday forecast hot and humid weather likely to prevail in most parts of the country during next 24 hours. However, rain wind-thundershower was expected in east Punjab and Kashmir. Monsoon currents were penetrating in lower parts of the country. Maximum temperature’s recorded in (°C): Sibbi 46, Nokkundi 44, Turbat 43, […]

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BISE Hyderabad HSC Part-II annual examinations from July 26

HYDERABAD:The management of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Hyderabad will conduct Higher Secondary Certificate Part-II annual examinations from July 26, 2021. According to announcement here on Friday, the examinations of all groups will be conducted both in morning and evening shifts and will continue till July 31, 2021. The BISE management has finalized […]

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