India-Pakistan should play bilateral series regularly: Imad Wasim

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim believed cricket can unite nations saying India and Pakistan should play bilateral series regularly against each other as it would be great for both countries. “As a player you always want to compete at the highest level and against the best teams which is why these games are so special […]

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European phase of Khalistan referendum starts as Sikhs seek separate homeland

ISLAMABAD: The European phase of Khalistan Referendum started on Friday in Geneva, Switzerland which the Sikhs leaders hope to be the biggest gathering to remind the United Nations of its commitment to Sikhs facing non-stop persecution by Hindutva-dominated Indian administration. The result of the Khalistan referendum would be declared by the Punjab Referendum Commission after […]

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Dr. Atta-ur-Rehman lauds remarkable contribution of Private Sector in Higher Education

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Prime Minister’s Task Force for Science and Technology, Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rehman Friday said that better results were achieved only with intelligent minds and highly qualified faculty instead of big buildings of universities. The contribution of private sector needed to be appreciated in higher education sector, he added. He was addressing at the ceremony […]

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Karachi Green Line Service to accommodate 135, 000 passengers daily: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Friday said the Green Line Bus Rapid Transit System had the capacity to accommodate 135, 000 passengers daily. In a tweet, he said that Prime Minister Imran Khan (today) would inaugurate the Green Line Bus Transit System project for the people of Karachi on […]

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Dr. Sania stresses need to stop gender-based violence to ensure country’s development

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania Nishtar Friday stressed the need to stop gender-based violence at all levels to ensure the country’s development. “Gender-based violence is not acceptable at any level and it should be stopped for the development of society and economy. Our government is […]

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Three-day food festival ‘Taste Plus’ starts

ISLAMABAD: A three-day food festival featuring food and music titled “Taste Plus” started here on Friday at Jinnah Convention Center. The festival was being organized by Media Sniffers in collaboration with various food outlets. The three-day festival would entertain the visitors with food, music, entertainment and culture all under one roof. The opening ceremony was […]

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IFC urged to increase investment in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin here on Friday invited the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to increase investment in Pakistan to make private sector an engine of growth and development. In a meeting with Senior Vice President of IFC, Stephanie Von Friedeburg, the adviser said the government had taken […]

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Center to provide water facility to Karachi through K-IV project: Senator

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), Senator Auon Abbas on Friday said that Center would provide 260 million gallon water to Karachi through K-IV project. The Pakistan Peoples Party ruling in Sindh for the last many years could not resolve the water issue being faced by people of Karachi, he said while talking to a […]

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