Showing posts from August, 2023
KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan has opposed the traders’ call for strike against inflation and increase in power charges.In a statement issued on Thursday, the MQM-P’s Coordination Committee said the party stood by the traders but it wa…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-31/l_1105537_110138_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} "Such acts are utterly reprehensible," says Caretaker PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar August 31, 2023 at 11:35PM The News International - National …
MINGORA: The residents of Tiligram area in Swat on Wednesday staged a demonstration outside the Tiligram police post in a bid to pledge support to the cops facing rising attacks.Speaking on the occasion, the local elders and peace activists said that …
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-30/l_1105226_112726_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Ministry responds to president’s letter seeking its input on ECP response regarding appointing election date August 31, 2023 at 12:24AM The News Int…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-30/l_1105224_110549_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} SAPM Sohrab expresses satisfaction on establishment of the cell August 30, 2023 at 10:34PM The News International - National https://ift.tt/kiVTGEg …
PESHAWAR: A digital payment system has been introduced at the Bus Rapid Transit to help commuters get rid of conventional paper tickets.A press release said Mastercard, Bank of Khyber , and LMK Resources Pakistan Limited have entered into partnership …
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-29/l_1104937_113842_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} LHC reserves its verdict on a plea seeking implementation of its earlier order restraining the authorities from arresting Elahi August 30, 2023 at 1…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-29/l_1104929_104841_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} SAPM also reaffirms Caretaker PM Kakar's unwavering commitment to overseas Pakistanis August 29, 2023 at 07:20PM The News International - Nation…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-29/l_1104918_094636_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Former Pakistani cricketer Khalid Latif had allegedly offered 21,000 euros for killing Dutch MP Geert Wilders August 29, 2023 at 09:52PM The News In…
LAHORE: Theatre artists held a press conference Monday at the Lahore Press Club on the recent closure of theatres by the Punjab government on charges of vulgarity.Tahir Anjum while talking to the media with his fellow artistes said the artistes are al…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-28/l_1104597_115836_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} The Sindh High Court directs former minister to extend his full cooperation with NAB as and when required August 28, 2023 at 09:30PM The News Intern…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-28/l_1104590_105304_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Interim PM Kakar orders acceleration of “identified projects” by capitalising on an enabling environment August 28, 2023 at 11:33PM The News Interna…
BATTAGRAM: The residents here on Sunday asked the government to build roads and bridges in the remote Battagram district to facilitate the local population, particularly the school children.It may be mentioned that eight people, mostly students, got s…
LAHORE: On the instructions of Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, PPP Central Punjab has sent dowry to the Christian affectees of the Jaranwala incident.The dowry was sent by former senior minister and General Secretary PPP Hassa…
PESHAWAR: A delegation of the World Bank, led by Robin Mearns, Practice Manager, Social Sustainability and Inclusion for South Asia, visited different project sites in Landikotal tehsil of Khyber district, which have been completed under the Pakistan …
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Health Dr Nadeem Jan on Sunday directed to conduct an inquiry into the matter of appointing inexperienced doctors at different airports.Taking notice of a media report, the minister said that this is unfortuna…
KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh chief minister Justice Maqbool Baqar has taken notice of the rising cases of malaria infection in the province. In a statement issued on Sunday, he noted that majority of the malaria cases were reported in Hyderabad, Mirpurkha…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-28/l_1104304_121726_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} “Peaceful protest is everyone’s right in a democratic system," says Khurram Sher Zaman August 28, 2023 at 12:53AM The News International - Nati…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-27/l_1104300_103128_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Police are tracking a mobile phone SIM card that belongs to Urfan Sharif August 27, 2023 at 11:27PM The News International - National https://ift.tt…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-27/l_1104232_101641_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} US Department of Justice says Masood wanted to conduct 'lone wolf' terrorist attacks in America August 27, 2023 at 11:35AM The News Internat…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-27/l_1104229_100608_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Power sector officials reveal electricity theft is approximately stands at Rs250 billion in country August 27, 2023 at 11:11AM The News Internationa…
SWABI: A memorandum of understanding was signed on Saturday for collaboration in the field of research in order to promote indigenous technology.The MoU was jointly signed by the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Nati…
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is making efforts to attract domestic and foreign investors to various sectors in the province to boost economic growth, a meeting was told here on Friday.An official handout said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chi…
WANA: Students from Government Degree College, Sam Kaniguram, in the Upper South Waziristan district, and their parents staged a protest, demanding the re-posting of lecturers and other staff who had been temporarily transferred to other institutes.Du…
TIMERGARA: A young unemployed graduate lost life on Friday while taking part in a race as part of the physical test to get a job in the Police Department in Lower Dir district.Police and rescue 1122 officials said Rahatullah, son of Sher Haider Khan, …
MULTAN: The city district administration and city police jointly reviewed security arrangements for the inaugural ceremony of Asia Cup 2023 scheduled on August 30 at Multan Cricket Stadium, officials said on Friday.CPO Multan Mansoorul Haq Rana along …
MULTAN: The Derajat Awami Fikri Mahaz on Friday condemned the Jaranwala incident and demanded strict action against those involved in the tragic incident.“Only condemnation is not enough but the situation needs some practical and solid measures to squ…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-25/l_1103678_105433_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} "There were no changes in the [National Assembly] seats, hence, the elections should not be delayed," says Bilawal-led party August 26, 20…
LAHORE: Environment experts and academics have demanded the government advance green energy projects and discourage investments in fossil fuels and other environmentally detrimental ventures.A conference was organised by the Indus Consortium in partne…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-25/l_1103380_011526_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} After Sara Sharif's body was found on August 10, Surrey Police launched international manhunt for her father Urfan Sharif and others August 25, …
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-24/l_1103369_114128_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} PTI says they “have no association/connection with the organisation HRLAF or Mr Rashad Yaqoob” August 25, 2023 at 12:21AM The News International - N…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-24/l_1103354_100012_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} “We will send a response in light of the applicable laws once we receive the letter,” says interim law minister August 24, 2023 at 10:53PM The News …
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-24/l_1103308_020355_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Inflow and outflow of water at the Ganda Singh Wala is now at 115,046 cusecs August 24, 2023 at 02:39PM The News International - National https://if…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-24/l_1103298_124716_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Two-member bench comprising IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri hearing the plea August 24, 2023 at 01:45PM The News …
CHITRAL: Two persons were shot dead over a forest dispute in Kardam Goal area in Drosh tehsil in Lower Chitral district on Wednesday. The police said that the accused identified as Noor Alam shot dead Ashraf Gul and Ihsanuddin, residents of Drosh, whe…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-23/l_1103060_110906_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} "I am disappointed that despite what is known about PTI chief’s destruction of Pakistan, CJP is doing this," says PML-N supremo August 24,…
SUKKUR: Khairpur Police on Tuesday brought Syed Fayaz Shah, father-in-law of accused Syed Asad Shah jillani in a murder case of Fatima Phuriro, and another suspect Shah Mardan Shah in GIMS hospital Khairpur for a DNA test.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-22/l_1102703_091547_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Homemade cable cars are commonly used in remote areas of the country including In Battagram where traditional infrastructure is lacking August 22, 2…
HARIPUR: The civil society organizations, political parties and traders’ associations on Monday asked the government to suspend the deputy registrar of the Revenue Department till the completion of an inquiry against the official in question.Speaking …
MARDAN: Anjuman-e-Tahaffuz-e-Haqooq-e-Kashtkaran Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Naimat Shah Roghani said on Monday that the provincial government had increased the land registry and land transfer fee from 6 percent to 21 percent.In a statement, he said …
MANSEHRA: The local government representatives on Monday staged a protest against the non-release of development funds and the alleged unjust distribution of non-development funds to the local governments in the province.The chairmen of the village an…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-21/l_1102374_111333_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Prosecutor Waris Janjua had pleaded the court to extend physical remand of PTI leader for another 14 days August 21, 2023 at 11:53PM The News Intern…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-21/l_1102361_094321_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Secretary Waqar Ahmed seeks inquiry by FIA or any other agency to probe facts and fix responsibility for any lapse August 21, 2023 at 10:54PM The Ne…
KARACHI: Condemning the recent murders of two Pakistan Peoples Party activists in Karachi, former Sindh labour minister Saeed Ghani on Sunday said the lives of peaceful political workers being threatened in such a manner raises many questions.Ghani, w…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-20/l_1102072_111933_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} "Returning the bills without any observations or assent is not provided for in the Constitution," says law ministry August 21, 2023 at 12:…
LAHORE: If the ever-increasing population is not controlled, major obstacle will arise in the country. In any country, if the population increases beyond the available resources, in other words, if the rate of growth in population growth is faster tha…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-20/l_1101850_043840_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Shireen Mazari's daughter has been picked up by police, according to former PTI MNA August 20, 2023 at 05:02AM The News International - National…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-20/l_1101807_010524_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} The wounded and the bodies have been transferred to hospitals, according to officials August 20, 2023 at 01:34AM The News International - National h…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-19/l_1101799_112120_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} ISPR says terrorists were “sent to hell following intense exchange of fire in Bara area” August 19, 2023 at 11:56PM The News International - Nationa…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-19/l_1101792_094552_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} A day earlier, a Dutch far-right activist tore up a copy of the Quran at a demonstration outside Turkish embassy in The Hague August 19, 2023 at 10:…
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has enhanced the penalty for workplace harassment imposed upon the Human Resource Management director in Nepra to “dismissal from service”.He held that sending text messages to a female colleague, asking her to stay i…
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani Friday took the charge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi received him on arrival at the ministry.“A former foreign secretary of Pakistan Ambassador Jilani comes with e…
LAHORE: Chief organiser of PMLN Maryam Nawaz has said that the youth should prepare as party leader Nawaz Sharif will be among them soon.She met with youth coordinators from provincial constituencies in Lahore and distributed party notifications among…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-18/l_1101499_114545_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Envoy Masood Khan urges Pakistani Americans to play their role in their homeland’s growth and make it a stronger nation August 18, 2023 at 11:09PM T…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-18/l_1101488_103357_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Punishment enhanced from “withholding of two increments” to “dismissal from service” as accused deserved no leniency, says Dr Arif Alvi August 18, 2…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-18/l_1101487_101942_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} CIE says students can retake papers cancelled in May due to protests without paying exam fee August 18, 2023 at 10:48PM The News International - Nat…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-18/l_1101471_082355_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Solangi says interim govt will not stay in power for a single minute whether they conduct polls within 90 days or in February August 18, 2023 at 10:…
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to produce Hasaan Khan Niazi, nephew of PTI chief Imran Khan, before the court today . LHC Justice Sultan Tanvir Ahmad issued the direction while hearing a plea filed by Hafe…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-17/l_1101185_112409_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} FO urges New Delhi to bring an end to unjustified and illegal detentions of Kashmiri activists August 18, 2023 at 12:04AM The News International - N…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-17/l_1101180_105324_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Party spokesperson Kundi says delimitation of constituencies is not “constitutional requirement” August 17, 2023 at 11:23PM The News International -…
LAHORE: All Pakistan Public Transport Owners Federation announced Wednesday to increase the fares by Rs100 to 150.Chairman Ismatullah Niazi said that the daily increase in the prices of petroleum products has destroyed the business community and a new…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-17/l_1100841_011923_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} President Alvi signed PEMRA Amendment Bill 2023 on Tuesday, August 15 August 17, 2023 at 01:43AM The News International - National https://ift.tt/2V…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-16/l_1100830_115441_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} "Ambassador Syrus Qazi has been appointed as 32nd foreign secretary of Pakistan," says spokesperson August 17, 2023 at 12:33AM The News In…
KARACHI: The Special Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday dismissed applications of former Sindh Building Control Authority director general Manzoor Qadir Kaka and former Jamshed Town mukhtiarkar Khair Muhammad Dahiri seeking post-arrest bail in the Nasla…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-16/l_1100488_122558_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Security forces also recovered weapons and ammunition from the killed terrorists August 16, 2023 at 12:55AM The News International - National https:…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-15/l_1100470_095220_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Earlier today, president said bill had brought improvements to the existing media law August 15, 2023 at 11:43PM The News International - National h…
PESHAWAR: Provincial Disaster Management Authority Khyber Pakhtunkhwa celebrated Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day with enthusiasm and zeal.A press release said the entire PDMA staff attended the celebrations.Guided by the chief secretary and led by th…
JAMRUD: Several workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf were booked on Monday on the charges of trying to sabotage an Independence Day event in Jamrud Bazaar.Chairman of Jamrud Tehsil Syed Nawab got a first information report registered with the relevant …
The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan has been waging terrorist attacks within Pakistan while operating from sanctuaries in neighbouring Afghanistan.However, the group now seems to be facing increased pressure as the reigning Afghan Taliban regime has disavo…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-14/l_1100180_115031_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Development came after an emergency meeting of the MQM-P Rabita chaired by Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui August 15, 2023 at 12:34AM The News International…
KARACHI: The motor vehicles bill that was amended to increase traffic law violation fines and was passed recently by the Provincial Assembly of Sindh is now awaiting the governor’s assent. After its implementation, the traffic police would launch an a…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-14/l_1099922_013020_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} "Attempts to drive a wedge between army and nation are reprehensible and will never succeed," says Gen Asim Munir August 14, 2023 at 01:37…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-13/l_1099914_102848_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Swift action will be taken against aerial firing, youngsters involved in wheelies or riding bikes without silencers and sellers of honking toy horns…
MARDAN: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman of the union council Fatma-II, along with several activists, resigned from the basic membership of the party here on Saturday.Speaking at a news conference at Mardan Press Club, Haji Ehsanul Haq said that they…
BATKHELA: The officials of local Wildlife Department and district administration in a joint action on Saturday raided a house and recovered a bear and four monkeys and arrested the accused.Assistant Commissioner Shakil Ahmad told The News that officia…
LAHORE: After resumption of power generation from 969 MW-Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project a couple of days ago, electricity generation by Wapda hydel power stations crossed 8,000 MW mark, as Wapda contributes 8,158 MW to the National Grid during peak …
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-12/l_1099644_113321_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} "Sentences would be remitted for those male prisoners who are aged 65 or above or those who have served at least 15 years of their sentence,&qu…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-12/l_1099639_105824_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} “I am thankful to the Almighty for being given an opportunity to serve the people of Pakistan,” says Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar August 12, 2023 at 11:33PM …
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-12/l_1099620_091132_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} CIE should consider fact that Pakistani students sat their examination in times of unprecedented political turmoil, says Maryam August 12, 2023 at 1…
LAHORE: Alhamra Arts Centre hosted Azadi Music Show, where the resonating chants of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ filled the air as the event began on Friday.Famous film producer and director Syed Noor graced the occasion as the chief guest. Amidst the melodies…
PESHAWAR: After removal of the KP caretaker cabinet, the federal government has reportedly decided to replace Governor Ghulam Ali and replace him with former chief minister Mahmood Khan as new governor of the province, sources told The News on Friday.…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-11/l_1099290_113404_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Resignations of 14 ministers and 11 advisers and special assistants accepted August 12, 2023 at 12:14AM The News International - National https://if…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-11/l_1099288_110544_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} "Security forces remain committed to eliminating the menace of terrorism," says ISPR August 11, 2023 at 11:49PM The News International - N…
LAHORE: Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman, on Thursday, issued directions to all the deputy commissioners regarding celebrations of the Independence Day in a befitting manner.He issued these instructions while presiding over a meeting at the Civil Se…
WANA: District Police Officer Lower South Waziristan Farman Ullah along with other officers visited the Spin area to inspect the security situation and meet local tribal elders.On the occasion, necessary instructions were issued to the cops regarding …
ISLAMABAD: Federal cabinet has approved first music policy of Pakistan.According to sources Cabinet met under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and accorded approval to first music policy Wednesday. No change of legal or administrative or policy level was…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-09/l_1098691_110448_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} Over 118,000 entries were made for AS and A-Levels in June 2023 series in Pakistan August 10, 2023 at 01:14AM The News International - National http…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-09/l_1098687_105359_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} President Arif Alvi has to give assent to the summary for immediate dissolution of the legislature August 10, 2023 The News International - National…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-09/l_1098683_102522_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} PTI chief, a critic of US military operations, has alleged that a senior US official worked to oust him — claims strongly rejected by Washington Aug…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday launched the Prime Minister’s health programme for journalists, media workers, artists and technical resources along with the Pakistan code and digital repository of federal laws mobile app and websi…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-09/1098393_120601_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} The previous government “poisoned” the society, says premier August 09, 2023 at 01:35AM The News International - National https://ift.tt/zJXo1Fg https…
https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/updates/2023-08-08/1098380_102200_updates.jpg{FeedTitle}} PTI social media accounts had claimed that visiting Pakistani judge had been expelled due to their online campaign August 08, 2023 at 11:04PM The News…
