PM thanks German chancellor for felicitation message

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif Friday thanked German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for conveying felicitations after he assumed the office of the prime minister. “Many thanks, Vielen Danke, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, ” the prime minister said on Twitter. He said he looked forward to working closely with the German chancellor to further strengthen and deepen […]

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IHC adjourns case regarding Baloch students till Apr 23

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday adjourned hearing till April 23, on a case related to cases registered against Baloch students of Quaid e Azam University. Deputy Attorney General informed the court that he would submit a detailed report to the court after arranging of students’ meeting with the president. The court said […]

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ECP forms 50 Union Councils in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The Delimitation Committee for Local Government Islamabad on Friday released the preliminary list of constituencies as per the schedule of delimitation of local bodies. According to ECP, fifty union councils have been formed in Islamabad while within each union council six general wards and two women’s wards have been formed. Preliminary list of constituencies […]

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SC stops Punjab govt from dislocation of Agriculture Research Council

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to respondents and barred the Punjab government from dislocation of Arid Zone Research Institute, Bahawalpur. A three-member SC bench comprising Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan, Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi heard the case filed by Aziz Ullah Shah, President PARC Scientists Association (PARSA), […]

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Christian community set to celebrate Easter Sunday on Apr 17 with religious zest

ISLAMABAD: Like everywhere in the world, the Christian community in Pakistan is also set to celebrate their annual religious festival of Easter on Sunday (April 17), marking special services and other festivities. Easter Sunday is one of the most festive events among Christians worldwide which commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death, according to the Bible. […]

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IGP holds ‘khuli Katcheri’; vows to resolve public grievances on priority

ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younas addressed the grievances of public and police officials during a “khuli Katcheri” (open court) held on Friday in Islamabad. The complaints of officials and citizens were referred to the relevant officers by the IGP who directed to resolve them on merit and in the given […]

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China-Pakistan ‘iron-clad’ relations to remain key focus: Chinese experts

BEIJING: Ever since Shahbaz Sharif was elected as Pakistan’s new prime minister, he has highlighted the friendship between Pakistan and China, which was also echoed by the Chinese Foreign Ministry. China-Pakistan relations are expected to remain the key focus for the two countries, which will be worry-free, ” the experts said. Given positive remarks from […]

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Canadian politician asks Modi govt to stop stocking anti-Muslim sentiment

ISLAMABAD: Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh has expressed his serious concerns over the ongoing atrocities and hate crimes against the Muslims in India. According to reporter, Jagmeet Singh slammed the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government over oppression of the Muslims and asked them to stop inciting anti-Muslim sentiment. “I am deeply concerned about images, videos, […]

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