ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of Nehal Hashmi as the governor of Sindh. According to an official statement, the president granted approval to the summary for Hashmi’s appointment on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif under Articles 48 and 101 of the Constitution of the […]
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China–North Korea passenger train service resumes after six years
BEIJING: Passenger train services between China and North Korea resumed on Thursday after a six-year suspension that began during the COVID-19. According to China Railway, the first train departed from the capital Beijing on Thursday evening heading for Pyongyang. The K27 train will make several stops along the route, including […]
Sindh govt announces public holiday on March 13 for Juma-tul-Wida
KARACHI: The government of Sindh has announced a public holiday across the province on March 13 (Friday) on the occasion of Juma-tul-Wida, according to a notification issued on Thursday. The notification, released by the provincial services department, stated that all government offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local councils […]
IHC orders formation of medical board to assess Imran Khan’s health
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Thursday directed the chief commissioner of Islamabad to constitute a medical board to evaluate the health condition of Imran Khan, while disposing of a petition seeking his transfer to a private hospital. The petition requesting the transfer of the jailed founder of the Pakistan […]
PM Shehbaz sends summary to appoint Nehal Hashmi as Sindh governor
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has forwarded a summary to President Asif Ali Zardari for the appointment of Nehal Hashmi as the governor of Sindh. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the premier sent the summary seeking formal approval from the president for Hashmi’s appointment. The […]
PSL 11 ‘Infinity’ trophy unveiled at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium
KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League on Wednesday unveiled the new “Infinity” trophy for its 11th edition at National Bank Stadium, presenting fans with a striking design featuring golden elements, sparkling crystals and a crescent-star crown. The league revealed the trophy through a 47-second video posted on its social media platforms, […]
China warns US military AI use could create ‘Terminator-like’ future
BEIJING: China on Wednesday warned the United States that excessive military use of artificial intelligence could lead to a dystopian future similar to the film The Terminator. Speaking at a briefing, Chinese defence ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said unrestricted use of AI in warfare could undermine ethical safeguards and accountability […]
NADRA cancels 4.2 million CNICs of deceased persons after nationwide data reconciliation
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has cancelled around 4.2 million Computerised National Identity Card (CNICs) of deceased individuals after completing a nationwide reconciliation process between civil registration records and the national citizen database. According to the authority, the exercise was carried out under the National Database and […]
IHC fines NAB prosecutor Rs100,000 in £190m Al-Qadir Trust case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday imposed a fine of Rs100,000 on the National Accountability Bureau special prosecutor for adopting delaying tactics in proceedings related to the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case involving Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi. The case was heard by a division bench comprising […]
Pakistan will support Saudi Arabia ‘whenever needed’: PM Shehbaz
Pakistan has expressed readiness to support Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, Prime Minister’s spokesperson for foreign media said. Speaking to Bloomberg, Prime Minister’s spokesperson Mosharraf Zaidi said it was unquestionable that Pakistan would stand by Riyadh “no matter what and no matter […]



























