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President Xi vows to turn CPEC into 'exemplary project of BRI'

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-31/l_1095913_121416_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} “No matter how the international landscape may change, China will always stand firmly with Pakistan,” says Chinese president August 01, 2023 at 12:4…

After Senate, NA approves Pakistan Army Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-31/l_1095955_120016_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} The bill seeks to amend provision of the Pakistan Army Act, 1952, so as to provide structural underpinnings of raising and maintaining the Army Augu…

SC dismisses contempt plea against Justice Faez Isa

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-31/l_1095945_114703_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Decision comes after Advocate Riaz Hanif Rahi withdraws his petition seeking contempt proceedings against Justice Isa and two other judges August 01…

ECP asks KP CM to 'de-notify' cabinet member 'indulged in politics'

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-31/l_1095922_084953_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Directives were issued in a letter sent by ECP Secretary Omar Hamid Khan to interim chief executive July 31, 2023 at 10:24PM The News International …

KSA, US deplore Bajaur suicide bombing

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-31/l_1095835_104930_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} At least 46 people were killed and over 100 injured July 31, 2023 at 11:12AM The News International - National https://ift.tt/9rZMKXF https://ift.tt…

May 9 protests aimed at overthrowing military leadership: PM

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-30/l_1095555_125516_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} PM Shehbaz says the planners wanted "anarchy" and "war" in the country July 30, 2023 at 01:30PM The News International - Nationa…

Prevention of violent extremism bill to be tabled in Senate today

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-30/l_1095533_113801_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Govt can detain violent person, leader, official or worker of a violent organisation for 90 days to 12 months July 30, 2023 at 12:06PM The News Inte…

Chance of rain, drizzle in Karachi as weather turns cloudy

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-30/l_1095537_105501_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} PMD forecast heavy to moderate rains in Karachi and rest of country till today July 30, 2023 at 11:40AM The News International - National https://if…

Five dead, 20 injured in Rajanpur bus crash

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-30/l_1095534_094837_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Bus was carrying devotees of Sufi saint from Sakhi Sarwar to Jacobabad; deceased include woman and children July 30, 2023 at 10:42AM The News Intern…

Islamabad announces two-day local holiday

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-30/l_1095531_093509_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Announcement comes as He Lifeng is set to visit Pakistan from July 30 to August 1. July 30, 2023 at 09:58AM The News International - National https:…

Checkpost attacked in KP's Khyber district

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-30/l_1095529_090800_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Police report no loss of life in attack; attacker escapes July 30, 2023 at 09:33AM The News International - National https://ift.tt/woXJfm0 https://…

PTI to probe senators' role in approving Army Act amendment bill

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-29/l_1095493_114926_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Senator Shibli Faraz-led one-member commission will investigate the matter, announces PTI July 30, 2023 at 12:06AM The News International - National…

Muharram 9 processions end peacefully across country

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-28/l_1095180_112437_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} In Karachi, main procession was taken out from Nishtar Park and culminated at Hussainia Iranian Imambargah July 29, 2023 at 12:07AM The News Interna…

Man kills father in Bajaur

KHAR: A man allegedly shot dead his father after they exchanged harsh words in Farash Balolai locality near Khar, the headquarters of Bajaur tribal district, on Thursday.The tragic incident occurred after Shahid Khan and his father Malang Jan, a head-…

PTI's Ali Muhammad Khan walks free from jail on PHC order

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-27/l_1094784_115350_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} “How did Ali Muhammad Khan disturb the law and order situation,” asks judge July 27, 2023 at 11:13PM The News International - National https://ift.t…

Minister asked to approve school for girls

ABBOTTABAD: The elders and residents of two union councils in Galiyat circle on Wednesday asked Federal Minister Murtaza Javed to approve a higher secondary school for girls so the student could continue higher education in the area.The elders said th…

'PML-N did not suggest Dar's name as caretaker PM'

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-26/l_1094449_113415_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Interior minister says retired judges or bureaucrats are not considered “neutral” for interim PM post July 26, 2023 at 11:56PM The News Internationa…

Ciphergate case: FIA summons Imran Khan yet again

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-26/l_1094435_094253_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} PTI chief will be quizzed on follow-up questions related to his recorded statement on July 25 July 26, 2023 at 10:33PM The News International - Nati…

Scattered rain forecast

LAHORE: Scattered rain with hot and humid conditions were witnessed in the City here Tuesday while Met office predicted similar weather conditions for the next 24 hours.Met officials warned that heavy rains may cause flash flooding in local drains of …

More rain expected in most parts of country

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-25/l_1094078_114043_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} "Heavy rains may cause flash flooding in local Nullahs of Dera Ghazi Khan, Quetta, Zhob, Qila Saifullah and other areas on July 26," warns…

Imran Khan questioned for two hours in US cipher case

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-25/l_1094067_105459_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Azam Khan reportedly termed US cipher a "conspiracy" used by ex-PM to "manipulate for creating a narrative against establishment and …

Punjab swimming pool Naegleria-free: experts

LAHORE: After thoroughly checking, SBP experts declared that state-of-the-art Punjab International Swimming pool is in ideal condition and it is free of all viruses including Naegleria.Sports Board Punjab’s expert team checked the water quality of the…

Aleem announces plan to boost school education

LAHORE: Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party President Abdul Aleem Khan on Monday has announced important points for the youth and the education sector, according to which clean drinking water and a healthy environment will be ensured in all educational institut…

Military won't rest until economy is out of woods, vows Gen Munir

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-24/l_1093745_120203_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Army chief also urges nation to end reliance on debts, "throw away the begging bowl" July 25, 2023 at 12:19AM The News International - Nat…

Steel prices to go high with power tariff raise

ISLAMABAD: Drastic increase in power tariff by 25 percent coupled with further devaluation of Pakistan rupee will result in immediate increase in price of steel rebars by at least Rs15,000-Rs18,000 per ton.In a statement issued here on Sunday, Pakista…

Three killed in Bajaur

KHAR: Armed motorcyclists gunned down three persons on account of personal enmity at Aseel Tarogha area in Barang tehsil in Bajaur tribal district, a police official said on Saturday.District Police Officer of Bajaur Nazir Khan while confirming the in…

Protection of Chinese nationals top priority, says official

ABBOTTABAD: Commissioner Hazara Division Amir Sultan Tareen on Saturday said that the provision of protection to the Chinese nationals was the top priority of the government of Pakistan and construction of hydropower projects was important for the dev…

Federal cabinet dissolves Privatisation Commission Board

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet on Friday dissolved the Board of the Privatization Commission and subsequently removed its members.The decision was communicated through a circulation process, paving the way for the federal government to initiate the es…

Lahore DIG Shariq Jamal found dead at his DHA residence

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-22/l_1092976_040240_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Police have initiated an immediate inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Shariq Jamal's demise July 22, 2023 at 04:17AM The News Internatio…

Clarification sought after newsman's expulsion from press conference

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-21/l_1092706_021939_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} For the first time since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1993, Ukrainian FM visits Pakistan July 21, 2023 at 02:46PM The News Internati…

10 dead as landslide wreaks havoc in Indian village

MUMBAI: A landslide triggered by heavy rains in India’s western Maharashtra state has killed at least 10 people, with many others feared trapped under piles of debris, officials say.Rescue teams on Thursday were battling lashing rain in the remote, hi…

Nawab of Junagarh passes away

ISLAMABAD: Nawab of Junagarh, Muhammad Jahangir Khanji passed away in Karachi on Thursday, confirmed his spokesperson.Khanji was admitted to a private hospital after being diagnosed with cancer where he breathed his last. The funeral prayer of the Naw…

Law minister says cypher saga can land Imran in prison for 14 years

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-20/l_1092461_111654_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Azam Tarar says former PM committed crime by using classified document for vested interest July 20, 2023 at 11:47PM The News International - Nationa…

VC says Hazara University vying for innovation in research

ABBOTTABAD: A delegation from the US Consulate Peshawar visited Hazara University Mansehra on Wednesday and discussed matters of mutual interest.The delegation included Public Affairs Chief Monica L. Davis and Political - Economic Affairs Chief Dustin…

Karachi Intermediate Board chairman removed amidst ongoing exams

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-20/l_1092152_042043_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Dr Saeeduddin's removal came at a critical time as thousands of students across Karachi were appearing for their class 11 examinations July 20, …

Accession Day: PM strongly condemns Indian persecution of Kashmiris

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-19/l_1092136_110750_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Premier Shehbaz calls upon UN and international community to ensure the implementation of the UN resolutions on Kashmir July 20, 2023 at 12:05AM The…

650 cameras of PSCA to monitor Muharram processions

LAHORE: Punjab Safe Cities Authority has completed special security arrangements for Muharram.The PSCA will monitor the security operations of processions, Imambargahs, and gatherings throughout the City. More than 650 cameras will provide 24-hour cov…

Expats, tourists allowed tax-free use of mobile phones for 4 months

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-18/l_1091797_113808_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Overseas Pakistanis, including students, employees and foreign nationals visiting Pakistan for tourism or business purposes can benefit from new fac…

PM Shehbaz expresses gratitude to UAE president for financial support

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-18/l_1091795_113129_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Premier “conveyed profound gratitude for His Highness’ firm support for the economic and financial stability of Pakistan” July 18, 2023 at 11:54PM T…

Hundi dealer arrested

PESHAWAR: The Federal Investigation Agency arrested a hundi dealer from Khyber Bazaar on Monday.An official said the FIA Peshawar team conducted a raid in Khyber Bazaar and arrested a hundi dealer Abu Zar. The official said Rs 13.5 million were recove…

Green Pakistan Initiative to address environmental challenges

LAHORE: Rice Research and Development Board Punjab Chairman Shahzad Ali Malik Sunday said the Green Pakistan Initiative, launched by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif aimed to address environmental challenges, promote sustainable development and boost agr…

Journalist dies of cardiac arrest

HARIPUR: A local journalist, Raja Saadat Ali Turk, passed away here on Sunday, family and hospital sources confirmed.According to family sources, Raja Saadat Ali Turk, known as Raja Sahib among his friends and acquaintances, came home from the local m…

Jahangir Khan Jadoon resigns as AG Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Barrister Jahangir Khan Jadoon has tendered his resignation as the Advocate General of Islamabad citing personal reasons.It emerged Saturday Jadoon formally informed President Arif Alvi about his decision to step down from the position. Con…

Court releases Elahi in money-laundering case

LAHORE: A banking court on Saturday accepted surety bonds of former Punjab chief minister Parvez Elahi in a money-laundering case and issued his release orders.The Federal Investigation Agency had registered the case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf P…

PM, Zardari discuss appointing 'politician as caretaker premier'

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-15/l_1090899_114556_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} During the one-on-one meeting, both the leaders vow “not to tolerate any delay in the elections,” say sources July 16, 2023 at 12:20AM The News Inte…

Punjab okays Rs5bn for 7 hospitals' upgradation

LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi presided over the 20th Provincial Cabinet meeting at CM office Friday in which it was decided to improve treatment and other facilities in big hospitals of Punjab.The cabinet granted approval to the upgrad…

SMBR orders retrieving govt's land from private housing societies

LAHORE: Senior Member Board of Revenue Punjab Nabeel Javed has directed the officials concerned to take immediate action to retrieve government lands from private housing societies and after retrieval, steps should be taken to develop these lands as c…

The News Education Expo 2023 begins today

LAHORE: Pakistan’s biggest education expo ‘The News Education Expo 2023’ will begin at Expo Centre, Johar Town here today . The two-day event, with absolutely free entry for students, their parents and other stakeholders, is being organised by the cou…

'Livestock sector can help boost economy'

LAHORE: The caretaker Minister for Livestock & Dairy Development Department Ibrahim Hasan Murad visited the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore and held a detailed meeting with Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad and other senior f…

Rescue efforts intensified in districts near Sutlej River

LAHORE: Punjab Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed has announced that rescue and relief efforts have been intensified in the districts near the Sutlej River.He said at least eight relief camps have been set up in Okara with 66 rescuers and two ambulances…

Punjab CM orders restoring 12 historic gates

LAHORE: Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi presided over a meeting at his office to assess the progress of restoring 12 historic gates and to discuss the proposal of developing an urban park, similar to Greater Iqbal Park, near the mausoleum…

Khawaja Asif slams Imran Khan for 'proxy war'

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-13/l_1090172_114049_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Defence minister says Israel worried that its “agenda” was being stopped in Pakistan July 14, 2023 at 12:31AM The News International - National http…

6 die as jeep falls into gorge in Kolai-Palas

MANSEHRA: A woman, her daughter and four other members of their family died and four persons sustained injuries when a jeep plunged into a ravine in the Burparo area of Kolai-Palas in the wee hours of Wednesday.“We have shifted the bodies and injured …

World Population Day marked

HARIPUR: The health professionals and staff members of District Population Welfare Office, Haripur, on Tuesday organised a rally to mark the World Population Day.Led by District Population Welfare Officer Muhammad Ashfaq, the rally started from the di…

People raising questions on polls says Kaira

LALAMUSA: Advisor to Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira has said nowadays, many people ask whether the elections will be held on time or not.Addressing the participants of the inauguration ceremony of the Lalamusa…

LHC grants bail in alleged rape case

MULTAN: The Lahore High Court has granted bail to a man involved in the alleged rape of American Vlogger Isebela Urphi in Dera Ghazi Khan a couple of years back, according to the petitioner’s counsel.LHC Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar granted b…

Talents not recogniged

There is no value of talent in our country. Pakistan is one of the nations which have been blessed with quality IQ, but it could not devise appropriate system to capitalise on it. Only relation works, not talent.These are the sentences we come across …

Ahsan says his statement about China is out of context

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal in a statement on social media said that his statement about China in a TV interview is out of context and needs clarification.In a tweet, he said, “My statement about China in a TV …

Faiz Hameed offered top Senate slot claims Fazlur Rehman

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-09/l_1088849_114327_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} "Gen Faiz asked me to bring change in the system which I refused," says JUI-F chief July 10, 2023 at 12:31AM The News International - Nati…

PTI terms Ahsan Iqbal's statement on China CPEC 'insulting'

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-09/l_1088846_110700_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} "PTI-led govt had successfully implemented several CPEC projects," says Shah Mahmood Qureshi July 09, 2023 at 11:47PM The News Internation…

Steps to prevent dengue ordered

LAHORE: A divisional meeting was held under the chairmanship of Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa for the prevention of dengue here on Saturday.The meeting was attended by DC Rafia Haider along with Health Department, PITB, Punjab Healthcare Commissi…

Justice Khan takes oath as PHC's acting CJ

PESHAWAR: Justice Muhammad Ibrahim Khan took oath as the acting chief justice of the Peshawar High Court on Friday.Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Ghulam Ali administered oath to the new acting CJ. Justice Ibrahim was appointed CJ after Justice Musarrat H…

Rs1.114bn UoE project inaugurated

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof Ahsan Iqbal inaugurated the newly-constructed Academic Block, Students Service Centre, Students Hostel, Health and Day Care Centre and Bachelor Faculty Hostel at the Unive…

Vehari police FIA arrest ring leader of human trafficker

LAHORE: Vehari police along with FIA arrested a human trafficker who looted innocent citizens on the pretext of employment abroad.The accused was identified as Muhammad Saeed. A complaint was received by FIA against 4 suspects who were accused of rece…

COP28 president visits Pakistan today

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan will welcome Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the President of COP28 and UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology today , as a distinguished state guest for a day long official visit.According to press release, th…

Pakistan 'strongly condemns' Israeli airstrikes on Jenin

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-04/l_1087025_110955_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} “Violence against occupied people by occupying power must end immediately,” says FO July 04, 2023 at 11:27PM The News International - National https…

13 wounded in Khyber accidents

BARA: Thirteen people sustained injuries in separate road accidents in Bara tehsil of the Khyber tribal district on Monday, local sources said.A passenger coach heading from Tirah to Bara collided with a car in the Dogra area, leaving 11 passengers wo…

'PML-N wants Nawaz Sharif to lead country become PM'

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-03/l_1086663_121132_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Finance minister says there is no legal hurdle for disqualified ex-premier to participate in electoral politics July 04, 2023 at 12:29AM The News In…

Mob kills bandit trying to rob house in Karachi

KARACHI: A suspected robber was beaten to death by a mob within the limits of the Site Super Highway Industrial Area police station in the early hours of Sunday.According to police, the bandit was killed after a mob in the Faqira Goth area caught and …

Nawaz says he will tame runaway inflation if voted to power

https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-07-02/l_1086314_112506_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} “PML-N will resolve all difficulties being faced by the people,” says former PM July 03, 2023 at 12:13AM The News International - National https://i…

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