PM, Amir of Qatar discuss issues of mutual interest

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest. Qatar and Pakistan enjoy close and cordial relations. Qatar is home to over 200,000 Pakistani diaspora that is playing a pivotal role […]

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9th Muharram to be observed in Islamabad amid tight security

ISLAMABAD:The 9th of Muharram-ul-Haram would be observed throughout the country including Islamabad with due solemnity and sanctity as stringent security measures have been taken particularly on the routes of processions to avoid any untoward incident. Muharram is the month of mourning for the seventh-century martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad […]

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Minister of State visits flood affected areas of Kharan

QUETTA: Minister of State for Energy Mohammad Hashim Notezai on Sunday visited the flood affected villages of Kharan. Deputy Commissioner Kharan Dr. Khuda-e-Rahim Mirwani, and political and tribal dignitaries accompanied him. The state minister inspected the houses affected by flood and torrential rains and assured the affectees of government’s full support. “The catastrophe-hit people will […]

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Career guidance session for TTC trainees held in Quetta

QUETTA:A career guidance session for the trainees of Technical Training Center Quetta was held at TTC here on Sunday. Director Punjab Vocational Training Council Naseem Akran delivered a motivational and career guidance session to trainees. Deputy Director NAVTTC Islamabad Waseem Ahmed was also present. The team assessed the Institute against recently developed quality assurance standards […]

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Chinese company helps flood-affected people in GB

ISLAMABAD:A Chinese Company has initiated emergency response in flood-hit areas in Gilgit Baltistan and helped the flood-affected people alongside Pakistani brothers. CEC Hydropower Seventh Bureau Pakistan Basha Dam and Tangir Hydropower Project Teams responded promptly to the news of the devastating flood and remained at the frontline of rescue and relief efforts to fight the […]

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CM orders to improve traffic flow in Murree

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi on Sunday ordered to improve traffic flow in Murree and gave directions to the commissioner and the regional police officer Rawalpindi in this regard. According to handout issued here, the CM directed chief traffic officer (CTO) Rawalpindi to reach Murree forthwith and further directed to undertake all necessary […]

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Elements behind propaganda against forces should be exposed: PML-N

QUETTA:The central leader of Muslim League (N) Chaudhry Naeem Karim on Sunday said that negative propaganda on social media against national security institutions was intolerable. “Elements behind the social media propaganda campaign need to be exposed,”. In a statement issued here, Chaudhry Naeem Karim said that we must pay tribute to the martyrs of the […]

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Pakistan strongly condemns storming of Al-Aqsa mosque by Israeli settlers: FO

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned the storming of the courtyards of Al-Aqsa mosque by Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli occupying forces. The Foreign Office Spokesperson in a statement said, “This provocative action has blatantly violated the sanctity of the Qibla-e-Awal and hurt the sentiments of Muslims across the world.” “Such incidents are flagrant […]

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