Lahore: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Wednesday rejected the post-arrest bail applications of three workers of a banned religious party in a case involving rioting, arson and an attack on police.
ATC Judge Shahid Sikandar announced the verdict a…
Google Pakistan office to strengthen tech talent pipeline, local ecosystem: Shaza
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Wednesday said the opening of Google’s first office in Pakistan would strengthen the country’s talent pipeline and provide further support to the loc…
IGP takes notice of two persons’ killing
Lahore: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abdul Kareem took notice of the killing of two persons in firing by alleged opponents in Phalia, Mandi Bahauddin, and ordered immediate arrest of the suspects involved in the incident.
According to police s…
Chairman Senate underscores strong Pakistan-Portugal ties, invites Portuguese investment
Islamabad: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani and Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan, Paulo Miguel Guedes Dominguez, on Wednesday discussed bilateral relations, trade and investment, parliamentary cooperation and people-to-people contacts.
Dur…
Three held posing as govt officials, threatening citizens with account blocking
Lahore: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Punjab arrested three members of an alleged gang involved in impersonating government officials, threatening citizens with bank account blocking and extorting money from them.
According …
Govt. making efforts for early release of 10 Pakistanis held by Somali pirates
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Wednesday said the government was making all possible efforts to secure the early release of 10 Pakistani nationals held by Somali pirates.
Responding to a Calling Att…