Modi using Hindutva ideology to turn India into an ‘autocracy’: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Thursday said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was using the Hindutva ideology to turn his country into an ‘autocracy’. “The minorities do not feel safe in India due to the policies and laws adopted by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government that systemically discriminate […]

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US Senate confirms Donald Blome as next American Ambassador to Pakistan

WASHINGTON: The United States Senate has confirmed the appointment of Donald Blome, a career foreign service officer, as the next US Ambassador to Pakistan. “Partnership with Pakistan is key to progress on regional security, trade and investment, the climate crisis and human rights, ” the US State Department said after Ambassador Blome’s confirmation. A Middle […]

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7, 785 fine tickets issued for not fastening seat belt

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) issued 7785 fine tickets to motorists for not fastening seat belts while 2, 468 for using mobile phones during the last two months. According to police spokesman, various squads headed by Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Mazhar Iqbal under a special campaign were taking actions against the traffic laws violators […]

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FM, EU High Representative discuss Ukraine situation

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Josep Borell, Vice President of the European Commission and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in a telephonic conversation discussed the current situation in Ukraine. The two sides also focused on the Emergency Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Foreign […]

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Smart Phone for all with data package to be available on instalments soon: Amin-Ul-Haque

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin-Ul-Haque said that smartphones for all and mobile with data packages would be available on instalments soon. “Smartphone for all and mobile with data package will be available on instalments, I have directed to prepare work plan in this regard, ” he said this while talking […]

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