Imran Khan may breathe easy as IHC grants bail in new Toshakhana reference
ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran…
International
US announces talks with Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza
WASHINGTON:Senior US and Israeli officials will meet in early December to address American concerns over harm to civilians caused by military operations in Gaza, the State Department said Tuesday.
The United States has regularly voiced concerns to key ally Israel over American-supplied weapons being used in strikes that have killed civilians in…
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Trouble brews in India’s Manipur state
NEW DELHI : Violence in India's northeastern state of Manipur surged this month, the latest clashes in a bitter…
Russia vows response after Ukraine fires long-range US missiles
KYIV :- Russia warned on Tuesday (Nov 19) that it would respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its…
COP29 gets boost from Rio as G20 leaders back increasing climate finance from…
UNITED NATIONS: The high-level diplomatic push for climate action shifted southward on Tuesday as G20 leaders…
China’s Xi urges G20 to help ‘cool’ Ukraine crisis
RIO DE JANEIRO : Chinese President Xi Jinping urged G20 leaders Monday to support efforts to de-escalate the war in…
Defence
12 security officials lay down lives, six terrorists killed in brazen attack on Bannu checkpost
BANNU : As many as 12 security officials embraced martyrdom in an attack on a checkpost in Malikhel area of Bannu, army's media wing says.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday 12 security officials were martyred in the attack. They put up a valiant fight against the terrorists.
Security forces hit back at the…
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Apex Committee approves military operation in Balochistan…
ISLAMABAD :The Apex Committee meeting of National Action Plan on Tuesday approved a grand military operation against terrorist organisations operating in…
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COAS Munir warns of consequences for disrupting national…
ISLAMABAD :Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir warned that those who obstruct the country’s security and prevent the military from performing its duties will…
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Articles
“A Visionary’s Legacy”
Written by faryal safeer
In realms of thought, where shadows roam,
A beacon shines, a guiding light…
How vote is secured in the US elections?
WASHINGTON: In the much thrilling prospect, 161.42 million voters in the United States of America (USA) are eager…
US polls: Why November and why Tuesday?
WASHINGTON: Americans will be choosing their 47th president on Nov 5 – which is the first Tuesday of November.…
Business
Bulls break past 96,000 barrier amid improved economic activity
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued to witness bulls’ surge on the back of encouraging statements…
CDNS achieves Rs 550 billion mark in annual savings target
ISLAMABAD:The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has achieved a target of Rs 550 billion in fresh bonds…
Excise dept to hold E-katchery to solve masses’ problems
ISLAMABAD:Director Excise and Taxation Department (E&TD) Bilal Azam will hold E-katchery on Wednesday for the…
Investigative stories
Pakistan passport plunges to 102nd rank, below Palestine, Yemen
ISLAMABAD :The Pakistani passport has seen a further decline, now ranking 102nd in the world, according to the latest report by the global passport ranking organization, Henley & Partners.
The report revealed that countries such as…
Textile Industry Owes Rs. 3 Billion in Cess Arrears
Islamabad:The Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research, chaired by Senator Syed Masroor Ahsan, today at Parliament House discussed the recent status of cess recovery from the textile industry. Officials apprised the…
Pak-China Relation
Chinese embassy contradicts news
ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of People’s Republic of China on Wednesday contradicted the news, appearing in a section of…
Pak-US Relation
US condemns terrorist attacks in Pakistan: State Dept spox
WASHINGTON :US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller on Tuesday said that the United States condemns recent…
Diplomatic News
Pak Embassy Brussels, Federation of Belgian Chambers host webinar on trade,…
ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels, in collaboration with the Federation of Belgian Chambers of…
City news
Anti-smog symposium calls for sustainable solution
Islamabad: Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Monday held an anti-smog symposium to raise awareness about the…
Sports
India withdraw from Blind T20 World Cup 2024 in Pakistan
The Indian cricket team pulled out from the upcoming Blind T20 World Cup, which will be hosted by Pakistan from November 23 to December 3.
Shailendra Yadav, General Secretary of the Indian Blind Cricket Association (IBCA), has confirmed that development, stating that the blind team did not get permission from the Ministry of External Affairs.…
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Shahid Aslam appointed new batting coach of Pakistan
LAHORE : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Shahid Aslam as the new batting coach of the national…
Pakistan Cricket Team likely to announce squad for South Africa tour next week,…
LAHORE:The Pakistan cricket team’s squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa is expected to be announced next…
Tourism
Pak Tourism Investment Summit & Smart Expo due in London
Islamabad:The “Pakistan Tourism and Hospitality Investment Summit and Smart Expo” is scheduled to take place in London on February 15, 2025.
The event, organized by the Pakistan Association of Exhibition Industry (PAEI), aims to promote the country’s tourism and related sectors, according to PAEI Chairman Fahad Barlas.
The summit will bring…
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Forging new paths: Green Tourism, GRCP partner for sustainable cultural…
Islamabad: The Gandhara Resource Centre Pakistan (GRCP), a flagship project of the Center for Culture and…
KP Govt finalizes ‘Maizban’ tourism promotion project
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government finalized ‘Maizban’ a homestay project to promote tourism in the province.…
Human rights
Protection Of Child Rights Is A Collective Responsibility, Says Na Speakerto…
Islamabad: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that the…
Law and order
Imran Khan may breathe easy as IHC grants bail in new Toshakhana reference
ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday granted bail to Pakistan…
Overseas
Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain Leads Charge for Labour Reforms
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource…
Climate change
Speakers call for global collaboration, solutions for climate change adaptation
Islamabad: Experts, policymakers, and thought leaders gathered at the Climate Finance for Vulnerable Countries Summit at ADA University in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss key climate change adaptation challenges and the need for greater global cooperation.
The summit highlighted the critical role of climate finance in supporting vulnerable…
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Experts urge innovation, policy support, global collaboration for climate action
BAKU: The speakers of a panel discussion on ‘Industrial Decarbonization and Climate Finance’ on Monday called for a…
Winter arrives in AJK, first snowfall brings relief and chill
MIRPUR: The long-awaited winter has finally arrived in Azad Jammu Kashmir, bringing relief and a chill to the…
Health & Education
Bahria University Hosts 6th Iqbal Conference: ‘Every Individual Shapes the Nation’s Destiny
ISLAMABAD: Bahria University organized the 6th Iqbal Conference, across its Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi campuses on 19th November 2024. The Chief Executive Officer Qarshi Knowledge City Pakistan, Ex Member Higher Education Commission Pakistan & Rector National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Pakistan, Lt Gen (R) Muhammad Asghar…
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International Conference on Plant Sciences & Expo 2024 Commenced at PMAS-AAUR
Rawalpindi: A three days 2nd International Conference on Plant Sciences & Expo 2024 (ICPSE-2024) under the…
CUI confers degrees upon 925 students
ISLAMABAD:As many as 925 graduating students were awarded with degrees at the convocation of COMSATS University…