WTO braces for battles on fisheries, agriculture in UAE talks – World
The world’s trade ministers are set for tough negotiations on Tuesday at a World Trade Organisation (WTO) meeting in Abu Dhabi, with fisheries and agriculture taking centre stage. The closed talks will take place on the second day of the WTO’s 13th ministerial conference which is scheduled to run until Thursday but could go into […]
On 5th anniversary of ‘Operation Swift Retort’, armed forces vow to respond to any aggression against Pakistan – Pakistan
On the fifth anniversary of ‘Operation Swift Retort’, Pakistan’s armed forces have vowed to respond to any aggression against the people of Pakistan, the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity with “full might and without any hesitation”. On February 27, 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had shot down two Indian planes that had violated Pakistani […]
Another PIA cabin crew member ‘goes missing from Toronto’ – Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Another member of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) cabin crew has reportedly gone missing while on duty, after landing in Canada. Maryam Raza arrived in Toronto on PIA flight PK-782 from Islamabad on Monday, but failed to report for duty on the return flight, PK-784 to Karachi. When the authorities opened her hotel room, […]
Ramiz Raja shares theory on cricketers’ performance slump
With so many of our beloved cricketers tying the knot recently, the chatter on the streets for all cricket fans after their favourite players get married has been a wide concern for their on-field performance. From Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf to Shaheen Afridi and Imam-ul Haq, critics and fans alike have noticed that their […]
Interim CM Baqar, health minister in shouting match at Sindh cabinet’s farewell meeting – Pakistan
KARACHI: The farewell meeting of the outgoing caretaker cabinet took an ugly turn on Monday when Chief Minister retired Justice Maqbool Baqar and Health Minister Dr Saad Khalid Niaz exchanged words and reportedly accused each other of going beyond the defined mandate of the caretakers. However, a statement issued by the CM House did not […]
PTI team meets Mahmood Khan Achakzai, Mengal to seek support against ‘rigging’ – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: With the sole agenda of raising a collective voice against the alleged rigging in the recent elections, a PTI delegation, led by Asad Qaiser, held separate meetings with Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Balochistan National Party (Mengal) chief Akhtar Mengal on Monday. While talking to Dawn, MNA Sher Afzal Marwat […]
Nepra okays record fuel cost adjustment after govt ‘arm twisting’ – Business
ISLAMABAD: Days after ordering a probe into the record fuel cost adjustment (FCA) demanded by distribution companies, the power regulator approved the hike, which will put an additional strain of Rs55 billion on electricity users. In a remarkable turnaround on its proclamations, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) notified the additional fuel cost adjustment […]
After refusal by president, speaker calls NA session – Pakistan
• Maiden sitting of National Assembly scheduled for 29th• ECP takes up SIC’s request for reserved seats today• Hearing on Nawaz’s plea about NA-15 seat set to resume ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Monday had to summon the maiden sitting of the lower house of parliament at 10am on Feb 29, after […]
US eyes Israel-Hamas ceasefire by next week
GAZA, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: A new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could start as soon as Monday and last through Ramadan, US President Joe Biden said, in a deal that would also free dozens of hostages held in Gaza. In the protracted bid to broker a truce, mediators from Egypt, Qatar and the United States have […]
Balochistan caretakers leaving behind Rs50bn in kitty: Jan Achakzai – Pakistan
QUETTA: Balochistan caretaker Minister for Information Jan Achakzai has claimed the caretaker provincial government is leaving with Rs50 billion in the provincial treasury for the new elected government to spend on welfare and development projects. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, the minister said the caretaker government took measures to check unnecessary expenditures and […]