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Pakistan - 2024-08-02

Sindh, Punjab at risk of flash floods due to heavy monsoon rains: NDMA

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday warned of flash floods in various cities across Punjab...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 09:25pm

Govt announces ‘support package’ for families of missing persons

The government on Friday announced a support package for the families of missing persons in the country. Addressing...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 05:12pm

Business & Economy

Letter written to China for debt reprofiling: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that he has “written a letter” to the Chinese authorities for the...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 04:25pm

Heavy rain, floods in Pakistan kill at least 30

LAHORE/PESHAWAR: Floods brought by torrential rains in Pakistan caused damage that killed at least 30 people this...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 04:00pm

PM Shehbaz says ‘Zionist state’ should be held accountable for Haniyeh’s assassination

National Assembly adopts resolution condemning killing of Hamas political chief and ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza

Updated 02 Aug, 2024 04:46pm

SC gives Secretary last chance to form Climate Change Authority

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court gave last chance to the secretary Ministry of Climate Change to constitute the Climate...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 08:19am

Curbing practice of filing frivolous cases: SC for imposing costs under Order XXVIII, Rule 3

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court noted that the practice of instituting frivolous and vexatious cases can be curbed by...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 08:19am

Pakistan condemns Israel’s adventurism in region

ISLAMABAD, August 1: Pakistan strongly condemned Israel’s continuing adventurism in the region and urged its...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 08:19am

Anti-state propaganda case: PTI’s Raoof and others granted bail

ISLAMABAD: The special court, on Thursday, granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary Information ...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 08:19am

Gohar Ejaz demands forensic audit: IPPs assailed for ‘pocketing’ Rs200bn

ISLAMABAD: Former caretaker Minister of Commerce Gohar Ejaz on Thursday censured the Independent Power Producers...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 08:19am

CDA chairman discusses various initiatives with diplomats

ISLAMABAD: In a series of meetings, Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa discussed...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 08:18am

Punjab CM for preparing plan to deal with challenge of rains

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif had directed the relevant departments to prepare a relief plan in...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 08:15am

WCLA holds first-ever mango festival

LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) hosted the first-ever mango festival ‘Megh, Malhaar aur ...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 08:13am

PDWP approves seven uplift schemes worth Rs9bn

LAHORE: Punjab government has approved seven development schemes worth more than Rs 9 billion here on Wednesday. ...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 08:12am

LHC rejects FIA cybercrime report

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday rejected a report by the FIA cybercrime wing regarding a complaint of...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 08:11am

Rains: Punjab govt continues relief operation at brisk pace

LAHORE: The Punjab government carried out the ‘relief and assistance operation’ at a brisk pace owing to 44 ...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 08:10am

Bail granted

LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Thursday allowed bail to Haseeb-ur-Rehman, an accused in Corps Commander House...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 08:06am

‘Sohail Sisters’ meet governor

LAHORE: The world record holders, Pride of Pakistan; Sohail Sisters, who won 15 gold medals in the Asian Pacific...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 07:59am

CS reviews arrangements for rainwater drainage

LAHORE: During the heavy rainfall, Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman visited different areas of the city...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 07:55am

Fake video: Azma issues stern warning

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has warned of dire consequence to those who dare to upload her fake...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 07:54am

India-bound flight makes emergency landing at Karachi airport

KARACHI: India-bound Oman Airlines flight on Thursday made an emergency landing at the Jinnah International Airport...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 07:50am

IPPs, KE: JI to hold sit-in protest tomorrow

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami on Thursday announced to hold its postponed sit-in protest now on Saturday against the IPPs...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 07:47am

Ex-Info Secretary Ismail Patel passes away in Karachi

NEW YORK: Ismail Patel, a former Information Secretary who served in senior government positions, passed away in...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 07:45am

Power restoration under way after rains: KE

KARACHI: The K-Electric (KE) network is stable and power restoration is underway after rains in various parts of the...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 07:38am

Railways announces reduction in fares

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has announced a reduction in passenger train fares, said a press release. This ...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 07:32am

Ceasefire deal reached between tribes of Kurram

PESHAWAR: A ceasefire agreement has been reached between the tribes in Kurram and the traffic routes in the district...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 07:30am

Court sends Janjua to jail on 14 days judicial remand

ISLAMABAD: The special court on Thursday sent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) International Media Coordinator Ahmad...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 07:28am

Toshakhana gifts case second reference: IHC issues notices to NAB in plea challenging arrest of IK & Bushra

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, issued notices to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in a...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 07:26am

PBC says it fully stands behind Parliament

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) resolved that the Parliament, being the supreme constitutional ...