IHC restrains CDA from dispossessing residents of One Consitution Avenue – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday restrained the Capital Development Authority (CDA) from dispossessing the residents of One Constitution Avenue and issued a stay order on intra-court appeals filed against the dismissal of their writ petitions. A division bench comprising Justice Muhammad Azam Khan and Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas heard the appeals […]
PM Shehbaz calls for China, Pakistan to ‘really be together’ for restoring peace in Middle East – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called for Islamabad and Beijing to “really be together” in ongoing efforts to restore peace in the Middle East amid the US-Israel war on war. He made the remarks during bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People. PM Shehbaz landed in […]
Dar to visit New York to participate in UNSC open debate: FO
The minister will also hold bilateral meetings with counterparts as well as senior United Nations officials Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Photo: X/ File Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will travel from Beijing to New York City for an official visit from May 26 to 28, the Foreign Office said […]
Pakistan importing cotton from US, Brazil even before local ginning season – Pakistan
LAHORE: In an unprecedented development in Pakistan’s history, local textile mills have begun massive cotton imports from the United States even before the start of the new cotton ginning season, as the country has virtually run out of cotton stocks, triggering a sharp surge in domestic cotton and phutti prices. Reports suggest that local textile […]
5,000 years of Pakistan? – Newspaper
TOXIC debates around cultural identity are a frequent occurrence in online spaces, both between people from Pakistan and among those here and across the border in India. In recent months, intense discussions have taken place on the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) and Pakistan’s claims of ownership of that part of this region’s history. Alongside, there […]
Murad asks contractors to increase manpower for ‘timely completion’ of Karachi’s Red Line project – Pakistan
KARACHI: Amid growing criticism over Karachi’s worsening infrastructure and traffic woes, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has stepped up personal oversight of key development projects, making his fifth consecutive Sunday visit to review progress on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Red Line and newly opened Shahrah-i-Bhutto while announcing June 15 to open Azeempura Flyover. During his […]
Govt plans Wapda security force for water projects – Pakistan
• Chinese workers, engineers to get enhanced security• Force to guard dams, plants, project sites• Bill sent to parliament for approval• Move follows attacks on Dasu hydel workers ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to create a new “Wapda Security Force” to provide dedicated security to major water sector infrastructure projects across the country and associated […]
At least 14 killed, 20 injured in suicide bombing targeting shuttle train in Quetta: Balochistan govt – Pakistan
QUETTA: At least 14 people were killed and 20 others were injured after a blast caused by a vehicle-borne suicide bombing tore through a shuttle train in Quetta on Sunday morning, the Balochistan government said. Hours after the blast, the provincial government said in a statement it was confirming with “profound grief and deep concern” […]
Pakistan, 7 other nations condemn Israeli minister’s ‘appalling’ actions against Gaza aid flotilla activists – World
Pakistan, along with seven other nations, condemned on Sunday the “appalling, degrading, and unacceptable actions of extremist Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir” against participants in the Gaza-bound flotilla while they were in Israeli detention. Last week, Israel’s far-right national security minister posted a video on showing the detained activists kneeling with their hands tied and […]
Gwadar University VC, pro-vice chancellor return home 10 days after they were reported missing – Pakistan
QUETTA: The vice chancellor and pro-vice chancellor of the University of Gwadar, another varsity employee and their driver reached home on Sunday, around 10 days after they were reported missing, an official said. “All four, including the vice chancellor and pro-vice chancellor, have reached their homes safely,” Babar Yousafzai, an aide at the Balochistan Home […]