40-point agenda for today’s NA session issued
ISLAMABAD : The National Assembly session will be held today (Tuesday), with a 40-point agenda also made public.…
International
Pakistan urges global action to assist over 300 mln people under foreign occupation & climate impacts
UNITED NATIONS: Warning that the humanitarian crises facing the world pose existential threats, Pakistan has called for addressing root causes of the emergencies ranging from foreign occupation to climate action for the assistance and protection of millions of affected people around the globe.
“Conflicts have reached levels not seen since 1945,…
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South Korean president banned from leaving country
SEOUL : South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol was banned Monday from travelling abroad, the justice ministry said,…
UN Security Council to meet on Syria on Russia’s request
The UN Security Council will convene on Monday afternoon for an emergency closed door meeting regarding Syria in…
Assad and his family in Moscow, says Russian media as rebels take over Damascus
AMMAN/BEIRUT/CAIRO:Following his ouster on Sunday, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in…
Biden calls for Assad to be ‘held accountable’
WASHINGTON:US President Joe Biden on Sunday said deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad should be "held accountable"…
Defence
53rd martyrdom anniversary of Sowar Muhammad Hussain today
ISLAMABAD : The 53rd martyrdom anniversary of Sowar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider (NH) is being observed today (Tuesday), Dunya News reported.
Sowar Muhammad Hussain was born on 18 June 1949 in Dhok Pir Bakhsh (now Dhok Muhammad Hussain Janjua). On 3 September 1966 he was enrolled as a driver and after training joined 20…
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Pakistan Navy Celebrates 53rd HANGOR Day with Pride
KARACHI :Pakistan Navy is celebrating 53rd Hangor Day today (Monday) to commemorate the historic event in which Pakistan Navy submarine Hangor sank Indian Navy…
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Security forces kill two terrorists in DI Khan operation
RAWALPINDI :Security forces killed two terrorists and apprehended another in injured condition during an operation in Dera Ismail Khan, said military’s media…
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Articles
Pakistan’s Kashmir Policy at Crossroads: Time for a New Approach
By Sheraz Khan London
A week before the December 5 strike in Azad Kashmir, I personally conveyed a message…
Women empowerment–An imperative to sustainable development
In an era of gender diversity where the culture of inclusivity emerges as a trend for sustainable development,…
“A Visionary’s Legacy”
Written by faryal safeer
In realms of thought, where shadows roam,
A beacon shines, a guiding light…
Business
Foreign exchange rates
KARACHI :The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange…
Spring-heeled stocks soar past 111,000 points
KARACHI : The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday continued its momentum by soaring past 111,000 points amid a…
American gets markhor hunting permit for record $271,000
CHITRAL :An American hunter has hunted the first markhor of the season in Chitral, making history by bidding the…
Investigative stories
Record Voter Turnout in GE-2024, Despite Drop in Participation Rate
Islamabad: Shakila Jalil
The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has released a detailed analysis of voters' participation in the General Election 2024 (GE-2024) as part of its celebration of National Voters Day. The report provides…
Missing Files, Broken Promises: Senate Committee Demands Answers
Islamabad :Senator Abdul Shakoor Khan chaired meeting of the Senate Functional Committee on Government Assurances held today at Parliament House.
The Senate Committee deliberated on the missing files of houses located in the I-10/4 and…
Pak-China Relation
Chinese company to set up plant in Punjab to manufacture robotic agricultural…
BEIJING :A Chinese company has agreed to set up robotic agricultural equipment manufacturing plants in Punjab.…
Pak-US Relation
Pakistan’s envoy meets two US lawmakers in efforts to boost bilateral ties
WASHINGTON : Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh Monday had separate meetings with two American…
Diplomatic News
Japan embassy hosts pre-departure orientation for Pakistani youth participating in…
Islamabad: The Japan embassy on Monday held a pre-departure orientation session for the first batch of six…
City news
Chairman CDA inaugurates digital smart parking management system at F-7 Markaz
ISLAMABAD,:Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa inaugurated digital smart parking management system at F-7 Markaz…
Sports
Pakistan eager to take on Proteas in T20 series
DURBAN : Pakistan's national cricket team is eagerly preparing to challenge South Africa in the upcoming limited-overs series, with intense training sessions ongoing in Durban.
The team has been focusing on honing their skills to adapt to the local conditions during training at the Crusaders Sports Club.
Players have been working on their…
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Bangladesh defends U-19 Asia Cup title with 59-run victory over India
DUBAI :Bangladesh successfully defended their Under-19 Asia Cup title by defeating India by 59 runs.
Chasing a…
Palmer punishes ill-disciplined Spurs as Chelsea go second in seven-goal thriller
LONDON : Cole Palmer scored two penalties as Chelsea came from 2-0 down to beat Tottenham 4-3 on Sunday and go…
Tourism
WCLA organizes guided tour to Taxali Gate
LAHORE:The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) on Saturday organized “The Tales of Taxali Gate” – a guided tour of Taxali Gate and the historical monuments nearby.
According to WCLA sources here, the tour included visits to historical buildings such as Bethak Ustaad Daman, Buggy Bazaar, Mai Eidan Ka Ahata, Hujra Shah Hussain, Pakistan Talkies,…
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Aviation vital for economy, tourism: CM
LAHORE,:Punjab Chief Minister(CM), Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said that the role of aviation in promoting…
Si River nurtures Confucian culture in Chin’s Shandong Province
BEIJING:The Si River, formerly known as Sishui, belongs to one of the major rivers in ancient times.
The Si River…
Human rights
Human Rights Day being observed today
ISLAMABAD :Like other parts of the globe, World Human Rights Day is being…
Law and order
SC rejects request to transfer imprisoned civilians in military custody to regular…
ISLAMABAD :The Supreme Court's constitutional bench has rejected the request to…
Overseas
Pakistan’s Kashmir Policy at Crossroads: Time for a New Approach
By Sheraz Khan London
A week before the December 5 strike in Azad…
Climate change
District admin issues safety guidelines for tourists amid snowfall in Galyat
ABBOTTABAD :As the winter season intensifies and snowfall is anticipated in the Galyat region, the District Administration on Tuesday has issued safety guidelines to ensure the protection of tourists and residents.
The administration has directed all relevant departments to remain on high alert to prevent any untoward incidents similar to those…
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Cold wave to persist across country till December 14: PMD
ISLAMABAD :The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning about a cold wave expected to affect…
Winter not far behind as rains expected in parts of country
LAHORE : The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorm in several parts of the…
Health & Education
Education department imposes ban on mobile phones in schools
LAHORE :The School Education Department imposed a ban on the use of mobile phones in all public sector schools.
The purpose is to ensure discipline and transparency in the educational system. The SED issued a 20-point set of guidelines in this regard. District and tehsil education officers, along with school heads, have been directed to ensure…
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Inclusive Governance in Focus: Global Experts to Meet at LUMS
Lahore: The Pathways to Development Conference is returning for its third year and will be hosted at LUMS from…
CUI’s Two-day annual conference starts from Monday; global IT experts arrive
Islamabad: A two-day international conference on Frontiers of Information Technology (FIT’24), organised by COMSATS…