Marking ‘black day’, Kashmiri body urges world powers to end India’s occupation of Kashmir

WASHINGTON:The World Kashmir Awareness Forum (WKA), an advocacy group, has called on world powers to take steps to end India’s occupation of Kashmir where, it said, the people’s demand for self-determination keeps growing stronger, despite brutal suppression. In a statement released ahead of the 75th anniversary — on Oct 27– of India’s massive invasion and […]

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China-Pakistan Higher Education Research Institute established

BEIJING::The 4th Exchange Mechanism Conference of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Consortium of Universities was held on Friday. The Conference was held simultaneously through online and on-site modes at Peking University, Beijing and National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad. Shafqat Mahmood, Minister for Federal Education and Profession Training; Du Yubo, President, China Association of […]

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PSX turns around, gains 487 points to close at 44,821 points

ISLAMABAD:The KSE 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday witnessed bullish trend, gaining 487. 85 points, with a positive change of 1.10 per cent, closing at 44821.53 points against 44,333.68 points on the last working day. A total of 388,597,570 shares were traded during the day compared to the trade of 388,597,570 shares […]

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NHMP adopts contemporary gadgetry mechanism to control traffic accidents

ISLAMABAD:National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) has adopted contemporary gadgetry mechanisms to control traffic accidents and save precious lives through the use of modern technology on motorways and highways. Performance Audit Automation System (PAAS) – a web based real time performance evaluation and assessment application – was recently launched to further improve the of Motorway […]

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ATC indicts 5 policemen in Osama Satti murder case

ISLAMABAD:An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) Friday framed charges against five accused police personnel allegedly involved in killing of a citizen Osama Satti. ATC Judge Muhammad Ali Warraich heard the case regarding the above matter. The five accused were produced before the court during hearing. The judge read out the charge sheet against the accused. The […]

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Fakhar Imam stresses production of sustainable quality food production

ISLAMABAD:Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam Friday stressed the need to increase awareness about safe and nutritious food, and encourage the stakeholders to produce more nutritious food sustainably, and manage food waste. He was speaking as chief guest at an event in connection with World Food Day (WFD) jointly organized by […]

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PBM organizes special ‘Naat’ event in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW)

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Baitul Mal (PBM) on Friday organized a special ‘Naat’ event in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). The event celebrated with great religious zeal and fervor in Panahgah here in Tarlai. Managing Director PBM Malik Zaheer Abbas Khokhar was also present among the large number of poor persons in the vicinity including daily wagers and […]

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Serving farmer community a ‘service to Pakistan’: PM

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said his vision for the promotion of the agriculture sector was focused on bringing improvement in the life of small farmers and resolving their grievances on priority. Addressing the launch of Kisaan Portal, at the Pakistan Citizen Portal, he assured the farmers that the government would stand by them, […]

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