NA witnesses first ever successful vote of no-confidence in parliamentary history: Pildat

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly had witnessed the first-ever successful vote of no-confidence in Pakistan’s parliamentary history through which former premier Imran Khan lost the confidence of the house by 174 votes an hour past midnight on Sunday, April 10. The 41st session of the 15th National Assembly was began on March 25 and ended on […]

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Agha Hassan Baloch expresses grief over Karachi blast

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Agha Hassan Baloch expressed grief over the loss of precious lives in the heinous blast incident that occurred in Karachi. In a statement, the federal minister said, “I am deeply saddened by the loss of precious lives including our Chinese friends in the attack”. Expressing heartfelt condolences to […]

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Karachi University suicide attack: BZU tightens security apparatus

MULTAN: Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) administration beefed up the security apparatus at entry and exit gates following the Karachi University’s suicide attack. A spokesperson for BZU said on Wednesday that more security guards have been increased at all check posts located outside boys’ and girls’ hostels. He stated that security staff was keeping vehicular record […]

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Heat wave conditions to continue in most parts till Monday: PMD

ISLAMABAD: The prevailing heat wave conditions will continue in most parts of the country till Monday causing water stress on water reservoirs, standing crops, vegetable and orchards, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Talking to reporter, Spokesman PMD, Dr. Zaheer Ahmed Babar said that the heat wave conditions would prevail in most parts of […]

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Indonesia temporarily bans palm oil exports to regulate local markets: Envoy

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, Adam Mulawarman Tugio on Wednesday said that the Indonesian government temporarily banned global palm oil exports to regulate local markets and provide subsidized palm oil to locals. While talking to reporter in an exclusive interview here, he said that considering the global trade dynamics and the global supply chain, […]

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Bilawal Bhutto joins PM Shehbaz’s cabinet as federal minister

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday administered the oath of office to Chairperson of Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari as the federal minister. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif witnessed the oath-taking ceremony here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, which was attended by former president Asif Ali Zardari, ex-prime ministers Yousuf Raza Gilani and Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, […]

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8 shops sealed over use of polythene bags

FAISALABAD: The Environment Protection Department has sealed eight shops on the charge of using polythene bags in different parts of Faisalabad during the past 12 hours. Deputy Director Environment Farhat Abbas Kamoka said on Wednesday that the government, on the court orders, had banned the use of polythene bags, but some shopkeepers were stilling violating […]

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