Strong monsoon currents penetrating upper parts; to bring more rain

ISLAMABAD: Strong monsoon currents penetrating upper and central parts of the country will bring more rain with isolated heavy falls during the next 24 hours. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), these strong monsoon currents are likely to continue in the upper and central parts during the next few days. A westerly wave was […]

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Governor emphasize upon preventive measures for thalassemia

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail Sunday said thalassemia was a contagious disease and it is necessary to be tested to be safe from the disease, because testing can save future generations from anguish and suffering. He expressed these views while addressing a Thalassemia Screening Camp organized by Kashif Iqbal Thalassemia Career Centre at Governor House. […]

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Pakistan rejects Indian defence minister’s baseless allegations

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday categorically rejected Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s terrorism-related allegations against Pakistan as completely baseless. The Foreign Office spokesperson, in a statement said that Pakistan had shared incontrovertible evidence with the international community of India‘s state sponsorship of terrorism and subversion against Pakistan. “India uses terrorism as an instrument of state policy. […]

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NSA office demands clarification, retraction for misleading interview to The Times

ISLAMABAD: The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) on Sunday in a statement demanded ‘The Times’ a clarification and retraction from it’s misleading and frivolous interpretation of NSA Dr Moeed Yusuf’s interview with journalist Christina Lamb. The NSA in a media release issued here said it was compelled to state that a story titled […]

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UAE’s real estate giant poised to foray into Lahore with mega $30 Million waterfront development

ISLAMABAD: Award-winning United Arab Emirates (UAE) real estate company is aiming to foray into downtown Lahore with the acquisition of a $30 million super prime waterfront development. “We have been eying Lahore’s prime real estate market for the last 24 months, patiently waiting for the right opportunity. We look forward to delivering a world class […]

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PASSD utilizes Rs. 206.76 billion in FY 2020-21, Rs. 254.95 billion in FY 2019-20

ISLAMABAD: Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Division (PASSD) has utilized Rs. 206.76 Billion in the Fiscal Year 2020-21 followed and Rs. 254.95 billion in the Fiscal Year 2019-20 for different pro-poor initiatives under the government flagship program of Ehsaas. According to three years performance of PASSD, an amount of Rs. 179 billion disbursed to 14.8 […]

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Ashrafi wants perpetrators of heinous crimes to be punished publicly

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Interfaith Harmony and Muttahida Ulema Board (MUB) Chairman Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi Sunday on Sunday condemned rising cases of child abuse and women harassment in the society and stressed that the perpetrators of such heinous crimes should be given punishments in public through speedy trial. Talking to a […]

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Over thousand needy people avail free quality meal at G-9 Langar Khana

ISLAMABAD: The government’s Langar Khana (alms house) has been offering quality food to thousands of labourers, travellers, and needy people on daily basis with dignity and respect in Sector G-9/4 of the Capital. Almost 100 needy people were offered breakfast at the ‘Langar Khana’ accompanied by Lunch to at least 400 labourers and dinner to […]

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