Day: March 5, 2022

Pakistan has called for restraint and avoidance of disproportionate actions in the conflict stemming from Russia’s “special military operation” against Ukraine, while expressing “deep concern” over the failure to resolve the week-long crisis through diplomatic means. “We note with deep concern the failure of diplomacy and human rights and humanitarian implications arising from the conflict,” […]

ISLAMABAD:The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has fixed March 26 as the last date to receive applications for postal ballot papers for bye-election in constituency NA-33 Hangu. According to ECP, this facility, under the law, has been extended to the persons in government service, members of Armed Forces, their wives, and children as are registered […]

ISLAMABAD:The guidelines published by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) were developed with the support of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and United Nations Women. A new set of guidelines will help both governments and businesses better address the needs of women in the tourism sector, said a press release. According to UNWTO, […]

ISLAMABAD:The Abu Dhabi Residents Office (ADRO) has announced new, exclusive benefits for holders of the Golden Visa in the UAE Capital. This came as the ADRO signed agreements with several leading brands and institutions in automotive, real estate, healthcare, hospitality, health insurance and banking. Abu Dhabi’s Golden Visa offers long-term residence to talented individuals in […]

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his “deep condolences” over Friday’s terrorist attack against a Peshawar mosque in which at least 56 people were killed and hundreds more injured. In a phone call to Pakistan UN Ambassador Munir Akram, the UN chief said that this was personal for him since he knows Peshawar very well […]

ISLAMABAD:The management Serena Hotels in collaboration with Nomad Gallery would organize a two-day Crafts Festival from March 5, promoting arts and crafts of the country. Maleeha Lodhi likely to be the chief guest in the inauguration ceremony of two-day festival, said a Founder Director Nomad Gallery Nageen Hyat. The festival aimed to celebrate the 20th […]

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan’s High Commissioner to UK Moazzam Ahmad Khan has lauded the role of British Pakistani community in advancing Pak-UK relations and making constructive contribution to the progress and development of both countries. He particularly emphasized the significance of youth in shaping the contours of a futuristic relationship. The High Commissioner was speaking at the launch […]

ISLAMABAD:Mainly partly cloudy weather in most parts of the country during next 24 hours. According to MET office,however, rain-wind/thunderstorm (snow over the hills) was likely in north Balochistan and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during evening/night. A strong westerly wave is approaching western border of the country on Saturday and likely to grip most upper and central […]