News about Happenings in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, along with more than two dozen countries and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, has strongly condemned the recent visit by an Israeli official to the “Somaliland” region of the Federal Republic of Somalia, terming it illegal and a violation of international law. The condemnation came two days after […]
QUETTA: Balochistan Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Deputy Inspector General Aitzaz Goraya on Thursday claimed that militants were using the platform of the Balochistan Yakjehti Committee (BYC) to recruit young people into their networks. Addressing a joint press conference with Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat, Goraya disclosed the arrest of […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday that the Pakistan Super League’s loss-hit franchise Multan Sultans would be turned into a profitable team before being put up for auction next year. Addressing a ceremony held for the auction of the seventh and eighth PSL franchises, Naqvi said […]
RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force Hasan Mahmood Khan on Thursday called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, according to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During the meeting, matters […]
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, on Thursday called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad, according to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Upon his arrival at Naval Headquarters, […]
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in discussions to convert around $2 billion of Saudi loans into a deal for JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, two Pakistani sources said, signalling a deepening of military cooperation months after the two countries signed a mutual defence pact. The talks reflect efforts by both allies […]
ISLAMABAD: A national conference convened by the National Dialogue Committee (NDC) has urged the country’s top leadership to take the lead in initiating a structured political dialogue with the opposition to reduce political tensions and stabilise Pakistan’s democratic and economic landscape. The call was made during a representative national gathering […]
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced enhanced security measures for Chinese citizens and joint development projects, including the establishment of a dedicated protection unit in Islamabad, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Wednesday during a visit to China’s Ministry of Public Security. Mohsin Naqvi made the remarks during a meeting with […]
KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar on Wednesday announced the launch of a massive operation against dacoits operating in the riverine Katcha area, warning that notorious criminals would be targeted in a ruthless crackdown. Speaking to the media alongside Sindh Inspector General of Police Jawed Akhtar Odho, Lanjar said all […]
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Monday announced that gas prices will not be increased for the next six months on the special directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aimed at providing maximum relief to the public during the winter season. Addressing a briefing, the minister said […]