PAF releases documentary paying tribute to martyrs on Defence Day

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has released a documentary comprising eight short episodes in connection with Defence Day. The documentary is a tribute to the bravery and courage of the valiant air warriors of PAF who, during the air battle of 1965, displayed unparalleled professionalism and bravery to defend the homeland, said a PAF media […]

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PTI not to compromise country’s sovereignty: Usman Dar

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar Tuesday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led government would not compromise on the sovereignty of the country. Talking to a private news channel, he said Prime Minister Imran Khan had made it clear that Pakistan could be partners in peace but not in conflict […]

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GB development top priority: Shaukat Tarin

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin said on Tuesday that development of the Gilgit-Baltistan was the top priority of the present government. During a meeting with the Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan, Khalid Khursheed here, the minister said all possible steps would be taken to ensure timely provision of funds for progress and development […]

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Omni Group’s head moves IHC for interim bail

ISLAMABAD: Omni Group’s head Khawaja Anwar Majeed and his son Khawaja Abdul Ghani Majeed on Tuesday approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to obtain pre-arrest bail in a NAB case. The petitioners including Mustafa Zulqernain had adopted the stance that they had received a call up notice from National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The bureau had […]

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Dr Ishrat meets Chaudhry Fawad

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Institutional Reforms Dr. Ishrat Hussain Tuesday called on Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain. Ishrat Hussain presented book on performance and decisions of Cabinet Committee on Institutional Reforms to the minister. The book outlines strategies for spending reduction and institutional reforms. Implementing these recommendations will not only help […]

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CAA renews license of Juzzak Airstrip to revive air connectivity with Sandak project

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Director General, Khaqan Murtaza Tuesday approved the renewal of License for Juzzak Airstrip, a significant step to revive air connectivity with Saindak project. The air connectivity would ensure direct and fast-track access to project, boosting the economic growth of Balochistan. Juzzak Airstrip was initially built as mud strip in […]

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COVID-19 pandemic disrupts women’s lives more than men: Speakers

ISLAMABAD: COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives of individuals and communities across the globe, however, women are reported to have suffered more than men due to systemic inequality and lack of access to humanitarian and health services. Women have specific humanitarian needs, they have specific roles too to make themselves resilient against all kinds of shocks. […]

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