Prince Rahim Aga Khan V arrives in Islamabad on week-long visit
President Zardari receives Prince Rahim Aga Khan V at Noor Khan Airbase as he begins his visit to Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari receives Prince Rahim Aga Khan V at Islamabad’s Noor Khan Airbase on Wednesday. SCREENGRAB Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday on […]
‘I have led a spotless life’: PPP’s Raja Pervez reacts after purportedly being named by ‘drug baroness’ Pinky – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and PPP leader Raja Pervez Ashraf on Wednesday reacted to alleged drug baroness Anmol alias Pinky purportedly naming him as a client, saying that he had led a “spotless life”. A recent video of the suspect during a court appearance had gone viral on social media, in which she can be […]
Naqvi meets IRGC chief in Tehran during second visit in less than a week
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi shakes hands with Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) chief Gen Ahmad Vahidi during a meeting in Tehran. Photo: X Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) chief Gen Ahmad Vahidi in Tehran during his visit to Iran for meetings with senior Iranian officials, PTV News reported on Wednesday. […]
WTAP, PTF discuss measures to promote women’s tennis in Pakistan
The meeting was chaired by Mr. Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Women Tennis Association of Pakistan (WTAP) was held today at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, Islamabad. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation. The meeting was attended by Ms. Asma Khawar Khawaja (President […]
Pakistan, China share ‘converging vision’ on regional and global issues, says DPM Dar – World
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said Islamabad and Beijing shared a “converging vision” on regional and global matters. “Pakistan and China share a converging vision on regional and global issues,” said Dar while addressing the Senate. A Chinese delegation was present in the visitors’ gallery to mark the 75th anniversary […]
IHC issues notices on applications seeking early hearing of Imaan, Hadi’s sentence suspension pleas – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday issued notices on multiple applications seeking early hearing of sentence suspension pleas filed by human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chatha in the social media posts case. During the hearing, the couple’s lawyer, Faisal Siddiqi, requested Justice Muhammad Azam Khan to fix the matter […]
Govt announces Eidul Azha holidays from May 26-28 – Pakistan
The federal government on Wednesday announced a three-day public holiday from May 26-28 to mark Eidul Azha. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, shared by state-run APP on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared May 26 to 28 as “public holidays on the occasion of Eidul Azha”. Pakistan […]
Punjab govt bans activities ‘injurious to public health, peace’ ahead of Eidul Azha – Pakistan
Ahead of Eidul Azha, the Punjab government has prohibited several activities “injurious to public health” and that also disturb public peace under Section 144 from May 27 to June 2. A notification issued by the Punjab Home Department, dated May 19, said that during Eidul Azha, people sit by the roadside and roast the heads […]
Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs to clinch Test series 2-0 – Sport
Spinner Taijul Islam took six wickets to lead Bangladesh to a 78-run win over Pakistan in the second Test and clinch a famous 2-0 series win on Wednesday. Pakistan, who started the fifth day on 316-7 while chasing a record 437, were bowled out for 328 in the first session in Sylhet after Mohammad Rizwan […]
Taijul takes six to lead Bangladesh to Pakistan Test series sweep
Win marks major milestone for Bangladesh, who secured 4 successive Test series victories for first time in history Bangladesh players celebrate winning the second Test against Pakistan in Sylhet. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan, who started the fifth day on 316-7 chasing a record 437, were bowled out for 328 in the first session in Sylhet after […]