The News Of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - The year 2019 was not without diplomatic achievements despite the controversy in December that saw Pakistan skipping the Kuala Lumpur Summit after initially spearheading the new alliance with Malaysia, Turkey and Iran. Prime Minister Imran Khan’s last minute decision to boycott the summit was not welcomed by the organisers and ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/36cuPbO

ISLAMABAD - The year 2019 was one of the toughest years for the opposition parties in the recent history as scores of top sitting lawmakers including sitting opposition leader, former prime minister and former president remained imprisoned in different charges. Most of the arrested opposition MNAs, in the outgoing year, probably have spent most of ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2QBYK6E

OKARA - For first time in Okara history, a woman police sub inspector has been posed as SHO at the Chorasta Mian Khan police station.  SI Munazza Muhammad Ali has been posed as SHO by DPO Umar Saeed Malik as a step toward the change in police culture. The posting is being seen as part of a set of reforms to transform the Police Department and ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2MMx1in

ISLAMABAD - In 2019, anti-state militant attacks in Pakistan dropped to the lowest level during the last 15 years while 44 percent decline in suicide attacks was observed as compared with the year 2018, claims a non-government think tank on national security. According to Annual Security Assessment Report for 2019 — released by ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2rG9XKO

ISLAMABAD - The United States is the largest provider of grant-based support to the government of Pakistan, the US embassy said yesterday. A US embassy statement said for over 70 years, America had partnered with Pakistan to further Pakistan’s development priorities, including in energy, health care for vulnerable populations, women’s ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2tnhkri

ISLAMABAD - National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Reform was on Tuesday informed that the decisions taken by the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority could not be challenged in any court of law. The NA body that met with Junaid Akbar, MNA, in the chair had recommended discussion on the CPEC ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2ZEq9ch

ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court of Pakistan Tuesday turned down a petition challenging the composition of 10-member bench which is hearing petitions against presidential reference against Justice Qazi Faez Isa. In November this year, Advocate Inam-ul Rahiem had moved a constitutional petition against the composition of 10-member larger bench. He ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2FbTRfe

ISLAMABAD - The Federal Cabinet on Tuesday decided to table the recently promulgated National Accountability (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 in the parliament for improvement. The cabinet, which met with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair, after holding an in-camera briefing on the Ordinance, decided to place it before the parliament for an ... from Top Stories News https://ift.tt/2F9g3Xh

The British government had a plan to make Russia an “associate” member of the NATO alliance before Vladimir Putin took over as president in 1999, British archives made public revealed Tuesday. The secret Ministry of Defense documents from 25 years ago revealed the plan, which was based on the cooperative nature of Boris Yeltsin, ... from International News https://ift.tt/2F6QrdL

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson can be rightfully proclaimed as 2019's political person number one in Britain. Johnson won the Conservative Party leadership contest in the summer after Theresa May resigned and then led his party to a decisive victory in a general election in December. Johnson was able to tweak the Brexit deal and get the House of ... from International News https://ift.tt/39vfLIn

LAHORE - The Punjab government has approved a special grant for a rural ambulance service on the directions of Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar. The decision was made at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Finance and Development. The Finance Department will release a supplementary grant of Rs900 million. In a statement issued here on Tuesday, ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2MMvjO9

LAhore - Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has said the private sector is rendering valuable services in the education sector. Speaking at the convocation of the University of South Asia, Elahi said a practical approach is essential for success in practical life after securing the degree. He said, “Pakistan is the identity of all ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2tl7S7s

LAHORE - The Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) has turned 25. Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is chairman of the hospital’s board of governors and celebrities Ali Zafar, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Maya Ali, Hira Mani, Reema Khan, Shoaib Akhter, Javed Miandad, Jahangir Khan, Hamid Mir and Salim Bokhari joined the ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2QcqgbG

LAHORE - It is obligatory to empower women by providing safe and protected environment at workplace to attain maximum sustainable development goals, stated Ms Uzma Kardar chairperson of the Punjab Assembly’s standing committee on gender mainstreaming.  While addressing a consultative session on World Bank’s ‘Girls Learn ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2Fgfmvb

LAHORE - Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution seeking strict implementation of laws against blasphemy. The resolution moved by Punjab Minister for Mines and Mineral Development Ammar Yasir also called for putting in place  a central system of screening and filtration on the pattern of Saudi government to check the ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2MLD1rC

LAHORE - Many people in Lahore defied the ban on aerial firing and fireworks to welcome the New Year late Tuesday night despite police crackdown on troublemakers. Special parties are scheduled to take place at the farmhouses located in the suburb of Lahore including Raiwind Road, Barki Road, Bedian Road, Canal Road, and Defense Road. Popular ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2ZHJtFC

Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has congratulated the nation on New Year’s Eve and said that Pakistan will be economically stable, peaceful and stronger in 2020. In a message, he said 2020 will herald a prosperous future and would lay the foundation of a developed and peaceful Pakistan. We will have to calculate our successes and failures ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2Fb02jz

LAHORE - A meeting presided over by Chief Secretary Punjab Major (r) Azam Suleman Khan on Tuesday took important decisions regarding ease of doing business, especially dealing with construction permits. The meeting, held at Civil Secretariat, also decided to take measures to improve Lahore Development Authority’s one window operation with a ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2QbiCyi

LAHORE - The Punjab government Tuesday approved the supplementary grant for Smart Integrated City Control Centre for district Nanakana Sahid besides lifting ban on hiring the technical cadre officials in special branch. The approval was given in the 23rd meeting of Standing Committee of Cabinet for Finance chaired by Punjab Finance Minister Hashim ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2QEruf1

LAHORE - Justice Mamoon Rashid will be sworn in as Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court at a ceremony at the Governor’s House on Wednesday (today). He replaces Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan, who retired on Tuesday. A full court reference was held for him where speakers eulogized his services and performance. He also enumerated measures he ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2MLVoN7

Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked the legislators of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and allied parties to fully focus on highlighting the issues of public interest and their resolution through legislation during the year 2020. He was talking to members of Senate belonging to the PTI and its allied parties, who called on him in Islamabad. The Prime Minister said the cancer of corruption has hollowed the country's economy and its elimination is the basic component of the manifesto of PTI government. He also renewed his pledge to bring the corrupt elements to book with continuation of efforts against the evil. During the meeting, the overall situation in the country, government-led reforms, relevant legislation over the public issues and strategy for carrying the benefits of government's achievements to the public were discussed in detail. Declaring 2020 as the year for the public relief, the Prime Minister said in the upcoming year, the government would strive to further bring...

President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday wished a happy new year to all. On his Twitter account he also prayed for the happiness and prosperity of all. The president also prayed for the oppressed Kashmiris facing Indian brutalities in IOJ&K. Happy New Year to all. May Allah lead those who are in financial, personal, or emotional difficulties ... from National News https://ift.tt/2u3FYNK

The envoy of Libya's UN-recognized government to the Arab League on Tuesday accused the bloc of "double standards" on the conflict in Libya. Saleh Shammakhi, who represents the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA), decried what he called the "worst exploitation" by the Arab League of a maritime agreement between Libya and ... from International News https://ift.tt/36erPM7

ISLAMABAD - The Facebook administration has blocked live streaming of Radio Pakistan’s news bulletins since Friday morning for two months as the latter made alternate arrangement on YouTube Official to continue live streaming of its bulletins, a press release said here Monday. On Sunday, Facebook warned Radio Pakistan that two posts were ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2Q9CPEI

ISLAMABAD - Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior Senator A Rehman Malik has taken a serious notice of the blasphemous materials being circulated on social media and has asked  the authorities concerned to take action. He has directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to take stern ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2F3Wa3Y

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Chairman Air Marshal Arshad Malik Monday said the people would see positive results of the teamwork of his staff soon for making the national airline a profitable organization and restoration of its past glory. He said the PIA rehabilitation process was successfully continued and all decisions were ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/36c46Mt

KABUL - Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander Qari Saifullah Mehsud has been shot dead by gunmen in Afghanistan, the group confirmed. He was killed outside the Guloon camp in Khost province, the group spokesperson said in an audio message, Anadolu News Agency reported. The spokesman claimed that the attack was carried out by the Haqqani ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2F9PiC9

MANDI BAHAUDDIN - Hurriyat leaders - Abdul Hameed Lone and Muhammad Shafi Dar have denounced the continued military siege and communications blockade by the Indian government in the occupied Kashmir. “The Indian government has imposed lockdown and communications blackout across the Jammu and Kashmir state after it repealed its special status ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2ZCdpmp

Islamabad - A senate committee was informed here on Monday that 43 percent of pollution in Pakistan was caused by the import of low grade oil which was used by transport and energy sectors. Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights that met under the chairmanship of Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar was also told that five oil refineries in Pakistan ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2QBCABc

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday rejecting the criticism of opposition over government’s move to amend the accountability law said that ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf would not withdraw from its anti-corruption slogan and the accountability process would continue at any cost. PM made these remarks while chairing a meeting of the ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2ZAL144

Texas laws that allow residents to carry arms into places of worship saved more than 240 people during a church shooting over the weekend, President Donald Trump said in a statement. On Sunday, two died when a gunman opened fire at the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Texas before being shot and killed himself by a ... from International News https://ift.tt/2QuObSK

Lahore - A delegation of farmers, led by Punjab Livestock Minister Sardar Hasnain Bahadur Dreshak, called on Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office on Monday. “There is a dire need of promoting research and introducing innovation in livestock sector,” the CM told the visitors. “This sector has vast potential and its ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2F6qvif

LAHORE - Punjab Governor Ch Sarwar has said democracy is being strengthened and the state organs are one for national security. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the government has taken steps for institutional reforms which have no example in the past. The opposition is not doing politics of national interests but of ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2F9AALu

LAHORE - The Punjab Assembly on Monday passed University of Chakwal Bill 2019 after accepting opposition’s demand for amending the name of varsity from of University of North Punjab to the University of Chakwal. The session started one hour 25 minutes behind the schedule time with Speaker Ch Parvez Elahi in the chair. During question hour on ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2QznT1F

LAHORE - Arshad Ansari-led Journalist Panel won most seats in Sunday’s Lahore Press Club elections for the year 2020.  As many as 2008 journalists exercised their right to vote during the polling, which started on the club premises on Sunday morning and continued till 7pm. A five-member election committee headed by senior journalist ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2F9AyDm

LAHORE - Punjab Minister for Trade and Industries Mian Aslam Iqbal on Monday chaired the meeting of taskforce for price control at Chief Minister Office here to review various matters pertaining to monitoring of essential items and performance of price control magistrates. Addressing the meeting, the minister said that prices had been stabilized ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/39rSQ0s

Lahore - Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf central Punjab president Ejaz Ahmed Chaudhry Monday organized a ceremony in connection with Christmas eve at party’s central Punjab office here. Provincial Minister for HR&MA Ijaz Alam Augustine, MNA Shahnila Rooth, different parliamentarians and various Christian leaders were in attendance.  ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/354zife

LAHORE - Punjab Chief Secretary Azam Suleman Khan is monitoring the facilitation process at temporary shelter homes in Punjab and he is in close contact with all commissioners and deputy commissioners in this regard. According to a handout issued here on Monday, the chief secretary is passing instructions to field officers to ensure provision of ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2MIGHKZ

LAHORE - Dense fog and severe cold wave continued to disturb routine life in parts of the country, including Lahore, on Monday, with experts seeing no respite from the prevailing harsh weather over the next couple of days. In Lahore, mercury dropped to 2 degree Celsius, making Monday the coldest day of the ongoing winter. Less duration of sunshine ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/39rI0r8

LAHORE - Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan on Monday eulogised services of the Punjab Judicial Academy (PJA) to impart judicial education. Addressing a farewell gathering here at Punjab Judicial Academy, he said PJC was the best institution of judicial education and it was imparting excellent training to judicial ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2F9zLC9

LAHORE - DIG Operations Lahore Rai Babar Saeed on Monday presided over an important meeting to review the security arrangements on new year night.   He said that on new year’s night, no one would be allowed to involve in any kind of anti social activities or hooliganism including aerial firing, one wheeling and the use of fire arms ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2te538m

Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar says the benefits of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will start to trickle into the productive sectors of the economy including industry and agriculture during the year 2020. In an article, he said the PTI government strongly believed in making Pakistan a welfare state and in financial year 2020 budget, the government substantially increased pro-poor spending under PM Ehsas program. He said the big projects under CPEC targeted to be completed in 2020 include the trade and transport connectivity projects of KKH Phase-II Havelian-Thakot (118km) road and Sukkur-Multan (392km) highway. The minister said these projects will significantly reduce the transit time and encourage greater trade of goods and services. He said 40 billion rupees in Chinese grants is being invested in Gwadar for upgrading the airport and roads infrastructure. He said the big project under CPEC to be launched in 2020, is the up-gradation of Railways Main Li...

Prime Minister Imran Khan has declared that the ongoing battle against corruption and corrupt elements would help secure future of Pakistan and its upcoming generations. Talking to a delegation of National Security Workshop from Balochistan in Islamabad, he said the elements who nurtured fears that their corruption would be exposed, and that they would be nabbed, have been crying hoarse.  The prime minister said a country could not progress when criminals held the high offices. He said a leader did not instill fear in the nation to secure their votes but a real leader always give hope. About government’s reforms, the prime minister said they faced fiscal and trade deficit challenges but due to the government’s efforts on the economic front, stability was achieved as manifested in the economic indicators of the country. Imran Khan said the economic stability is a vital component of the national security and the nations facing the burden of debts had to face numerous national s...

Russia considers a ceasefire in Libya a basic condition for the start of a political dialogue, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Monday. Speaking at a news conference in Moscow, Lavrov said no conditions must precede the cessation of hostilities. "I believe that a ceasefire is the main condition for starting a political dialogue. Moreover, such ... from International News https://ift.tt/39BaCyu

A senior State Department official on Monday criticized Russia and China for holding joint naval exercises with Iran and urged them to instead join the campaign of sanctioning and isolating Tehran. "Now it’s not the time for governments to be doing any sort of military exercises with this regime. We think now is the time to be sanctioning ... from International News https://ift.tt/2F86cAZ

Fear has gripped the Muslim-majority town of Rampur, 250 kilometers (150 miles) northwest of Indian capital New Delhi, as police have booked 141 people and are hunting thousands of others, for participating in protests against the new citizenship law. The Citizenship Amendment Act adopted recently by the Indian parliament is seen discriminatory ... from International News https://ift.tt/2QBYO6t

ISLAMABAD - Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Sunday said that the incumbent government would revamp the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) as a part of its health reform agenda, bringing it at par with the international regulatory agencies. Addressing the 10th International ... from National News https://ift.tt/2QoQQgA

LAHORE - The 25-year-old record on Sunday has been broken in Skardu as the cold wave has continued to grip various parts of Pakistan. According to the weather office on Sunday, Skardu remained the coldest place in Pakistan with record minus 21°C. According to details, the small canals and ponds in Skardu have been frozen due to severe low ... from National News https://ift.tt/2szFY7I

ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed the matter of appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) members for hearing on December 31. A single bench of IHC comprising Chief Justice of IHC Justice Athar Minalla will conduct hearing of three petitions filed by two lawmakers including ... from National News https://ift.tt/2Zx9lDY

LAHORE - Some media reports suggest that foreign ministers of the OIC countries will be meeting in Islamabad in about four months - in April – to discuss the situation after the promulgation of an anti-Muslim law by India and the toughest restrictions, including continuous curfew the eight million Kashmiris have been facing since Aug 5, when ... from National News https://ift.tt/2ZyZBcl

ISLAMABAD - Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Sunday that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Jehad against corruption continues with full force. In a series of tweets, she said that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is supposed to carry out action against mega corruption ... from National News https://ift.tt/37m2ZtO

ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan embassy in Kabul yesterday announced to resume its full consular services from Sunday after a gap of nearly two months. The embassy made this announcement over Twitter saying: “@PakEmbKabul is happy to announce that it would be resuming its full consular services with effect from Sunday, 29 December, 2019”. The ... from National News https://ift.tt/37mjCFH

ISLAMABAD - The continued lockdown and communications blockade have also affected the students community besides the common people in Indian Held Kashmir. According to Kashmir Media Service, the Indian government has imposed military siege and communications blackout in the territory when it scrapped its special status and divided it into two ... from National News https://ift.tt/2MDivt6

QUETTA - At least eight persons were injured in a clash between two groups at Allah Abad area of Sibi district on Sunday. According to Levies sources, two sub-clans attacked each other with sticks and punches after exchanging harsh words at Chamra Factory near Allah Abad. As a result, eight of them received injuries. The injured were rushed to a ... from National News https://ift.tt/2SIXLnX

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan topped the list of countries whose citizens went to Saudi Arabia for the Umrah pilgrimage since the season started on August 31, 2019. According to official statistics by the Kingdom, the index showed that 495,270 Pakistanis performed their Umrah during the period, followed by 443,879 Indonesians and 262,887 Indians.  ... from National News https://ift.tt/2F6rbUY

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Navy Operational Commands Seminar-2019 and 3rd Pakistan Navy Industrial Seminar were held at Karachi. According to a press release issued by the Pakistan Navy officials, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi graced the occasions as chief guest. During Operational Commands Seminar-2019, latest developments in ... from National News https://ift.tt/2F2RSJU

LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said the government is taking practical measures to improve people’s living standards. Reforms are being introduced in the public departments and institutions according to the modern demands and these initiatives will yield far-reaching and positive results, he said. He said Punjab is ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/36kHKYY

LAHORE - Terming President House a factory of ordinances, the Jamaat-e-Islami chief, Senator Sirajul Haq, has called for amendments to NAB laws through the parliament. Addressing a press conference at Mansoora on Sunday, he accused the present regime of using institutions for gaining political mileage on the pattern of the PPP and the PML-N ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2Zxuxd1

LAHORE - The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Sunday strongly condemned imposition of restrictions on free flow of information for journalists and dailies including all processes of news gathering, verification and dissemination due to unprecedented lockdown of Indian occupied Kashmir (IOK). HRCP Chairperson Dr Mehdi Hasan, while ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/39kOmsl

LAHORE - Cold and dry weather has been forecast in Punjab including the provincial capital with dense fog in plain area during morning and night hours.  According to the local Met Office, fog will prevail in Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Narowal, Sargodha, Layyah, Bhakar, Khusab, Mianwali, Sialkot, TT Singh, Hafizabad, Jhang, Faisalabad, Okara, ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2F56Qzg

LAHORE - Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar’s wife Begum Perveen gave dowries to 150 girls at a ceremony here on Sunday. The dowries had been arranged by Jinnah Khidmat-i-Khalq Association. Association’s president Sheikh Muhammad Waseem Khaliq, General Secretary Mahmood Akhtar Butt and others were present on the occasion. Begum ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2syDI0x

LAHORE - Acknowledging role of the armed forces in the war on terror, Vice President of the European Parliament (EP) Fabio Massimo Castaldo here on Sunday said people of Pakistan should be proud of their forces for defeating terrorism in the country to a great extent. In an interview before his departure after two-day visit, he said though ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2Q5FOy2

LAHORE - Sunni Ittehad Council Chairman Sahibzada Hamid Reza announced on Sunday that his organisation would mark New Year Night as Shab-i-Dua. In a statement here he called upon the government to ban immoral programmes on New Year night. He said the nation should offer ‘nawafil’ on the said night. He said his organization would launch ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/36avudw

LAHORE - Maintaining that the United Nations, OIC, Arab League and other world organisations have failed to help the oppressed Kashmiri people get their rights, an Ulema convention held here on Sunday urged the religious leaders to mobilise people to get their rights from the Indian government. The participants warned that the nation and the armed ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/37ieUJ0

LAHORE - The Dilawar Hussain Foundation has served over 150,000 diabetic people through its healthcare programme since 2011 and spent over Rs53 million to support this programme, says a press release.  The foundation has established another Diabetes Management Centre on main Ferozepur Road, Lahore.  An Open House event was organised at ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2SEUsOq

LAHORE - Nawa-i-Waqt columnist Khalid Mehmud Hashmi’s brother Muhammad Tariq passed away on Sunday. He was laid to rest at Miani Sahib Graveyard in the presence of a large number of mourners. People from various walks of life met Mr Hashmi to offer condolences. Mr Hashmi is a former dean of MAO College.   from Regional News https://ift.tt/2MFB5kF

LAHORE - Prime Minister Imran Khan will perform groundbreaking ceremony of the state-of-the-art Allama Iqbal Industrial City, a mega prioritised project of Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development and Management Company (FIEDMC) under CPEC on January 3. The project will house foreign and local investors and give ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/37ho5th

The meeting comes after the North Korean leader set a deadline for the United States to change its stance on the country's denuclearisation, as the talks have been stalled between the two nations. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has held the first-day session of the ruling Workers' Party' meeting on Saturday, where he stressed armament and ... from International News https://ift.tt/2Q7Xglt

The death toll from a powerful typhoon that struck parts of the Philippines last week on Christmas has risen to 41, according to official media. At least 28 people were also injured while 12 others are reportedly missing in the wake of the storm's landfall, the state-run Philippines News Agency reported on Sunday. The deaths were reported from ... from International News https://ift.tt/2Q7wFVL

SARGODHA - A youth was shot dead over sending marriage proposal here in village Virkanwala Mateela in the remit of Kotmoman Police.  According to police, 17-year-old Mumtaz Akbar had sent proposal to the parents of a girl namely Iqra, which they took as their insult. Later Iqra’s brother Mubashar and other relatives opened firing on ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/37fYMaX

BAHAWALNAGAR/GUJRANWALA - As many as 12 persons died and dozens other got injured in various road accidents occurred in different areas of Punjab due to poor visibility caused by dense fog on Saturday. In Bahawalnagar, five persons died and 20 others sustained multiple injuries when a bus overturned due to poor visibility caused by the dense fog ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2MCwLCp

ISLAMABAD - Sindh government was responsible for the ongoing natural gas crisis as the provincial government has refused the Right of Way (RoW) to SSGC for the construction of two main gas pipelines. Commenting on the statements of Sindh minister on media regarding gas situation in the province, a Petroleum Division spokesperson said on Saturday ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2EYnqkm

Mogadishu - At least 90 people - including students - have been killed after a car bomb exploded at a busy security checkpoint in Somalia on Saturday. The morning blast in the capital, Mogadishu, targeted a tax collection centre during rush hour, said Captain Mohamed Hussein. The dead included many students and two Turkish nationals, the Somali ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2slEBtw

ISLAMABAD AA - Pakistan and Afghanistan on Saturday announced the mutual resumption of visa services after a three-month diplomatic row over the alleged harassment of diplomats. In a statement on Twitter, Pakistan’s Embassy in Kabul said: “Pakistan Embassy @PakEmbKabul is happy to announce that it would be resuming its full consular ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/35brJUc

KANDAHAR - Ten Afghan soldiers were killed in a Taliban attack on a military base in the southern province of Helmand on Saturday, officials said. The Taliban dug a tunnel into the base in volatile Sangin district and then blew it up before their fighters could attack the compound, Nawab Zadran a spokesman for 215 Maiwand Army Corps in southern ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/354XON9

LAHORE/ISLAMABAD - The amendment made to the NAB law through a presidential ordinance will help “hundreds” of accused facing charges of possessing assets beyond means or misuse of powers, go unpunished, informed NAB sources said on Saturday. On the other hand, opposition parties launched a barrage of criticism against the government ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2t83aKu

LALAMUSA - Local PPP leader and a former Municipal Corporation councillor, Mehr Abdul Hafeez was allegedly clubbed to death by his real elder son, who also injured his mother and wife when they tried to rescue the poor old man. The incident occurred here at Mohallah Karimpura the other day. According to police and family sources, Mehr Abdul Hafeez ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2MAYt2u

ISLAMABAD - The aspiration of prime minister and his PTI-led ruling alliance to seek early local government elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces would remain immaterial until a permanent Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is reconstituted. Sources in the ECP told The Nation on Saturday that there is no power or authority except ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2tfmQfb

SARGODHA - The police caught a woman impersonating as a lady police official here on Saturday. The police arrested a woman identified as Rabia Basri in police uniform in front of Saddr police station. She was impersonating as police officer. The Cantonment Police took her into custody and sent to jail on judicial remand after lodging an FIR ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2Q587fV

ABBOTTABAD - A woman in Bilal Town Abbottabad died and another found unconscious of suffocation when they left the gas heater on and the gas filled the room. According to the police sources, Ashraf Khan and his wife 50 years old Parveen in the area of Nawanshahr police station left the gas heater on and had gone to bed for sleeping, unfortunately ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2Q585EP

MANDI BAHAUDDIN - The meeting of Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society-PESS Central Working Committee was held Saturday with Gen (r) Javed Aslam Tahir in the chair.  On the occasion, the house was apprised of the extensive lobbying efforts of PESS for members, ex-servicemen farmers who are living in Pind Dadan Khan, Chakwal and Khushab districts ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2t9D7Cw

LAHORE - Police have launched a rare crackdown in the provincial capital to arrest Top-20 “Badmash” nominated in several cases of murder, land grabbing, gambling and extortion. The police’s operation to hunt down these hardened criminals comes a few weeks after Prime Minister Imran Khan had strictly ordered the law enforcement ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/354etR7

LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has laid a foundation stone of a link road in Mian Channu on Saturday. Usman Buzdar said Rs110 million will be spent on the construction of 9km road from Pull Rappherwali to 9/R. He said that with the completion of this project, better transport facilities would be available to the people of the ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2ZwCjUt

LAHORE - Minhajul Quran Foreign Affairs Director GM Malik called on Punjab Assembly Speaker Ch Parvez Elahi at the Assembly Chambers on Saturday and presented him gift of Eight-volume Quranic Encyclopedia of Dr Tahirul Qadri. GM Malik told the PA Speaker that the Quranic Encyclopedia encompasses more than 20,000 subjects. Parvez said Qadri’s ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2Q57zGT

LAHORE - Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar Saturday said the West should learn from Pakistan how to fight against terrorism as it had defeated terrorists with the valour and unprecedented sacrifices of Pakistan Army, law-enforcement agencies. He was addressing the 129th Convocation of Punjab University (PU) here at Faisal Auditorium where European ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2Q49H1y

LAHORE - Chief Secretary Punjab Major (r) Azam Suleman Khan visited Faisalabad along with Inspector General of Police Punjab Shoaib Dastgir on Saturday. Important decisions about good governance, action against land grabbers and curbing narcotics, especially in educational institutes, were discussed at the meetings presided over by him. Speaking ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2Q3gbOm

LAHORE - The annual elections of Lahore Press Club will be held today. More than 2,600 members of the club will exercise their power to vote. The election commission will supervise the election process, which will start at 9:00am and continue till 6:00pm at the club.  Both Progressive and Journalist groups have been running heavy campaigns ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2tTrznc

LAHORE - A woman and her minor son were burnt alive when fire broke out in a house near Lorry Adda on Saturday. The deceased were identified by police as Rukhsana and her son Bilal. The cause of the fire was yet to be determined. However, firefighters say fire broke due to short-circuit. A couple of firefighting units took part in the operation ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2F40ikw

LAHORE - The Meteorological Department Saturday forecast mainly cold and dry weather for most parts of the country including Lahore during the next 2-3 days. Minimum temperature in the city was recorded 6 degree centigrade. The fog started falling in the evening and become so dense at mid night that visibility reduced to zero in open areas. Dense ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2ZxkOTX

LAHORE - Jamaat-i-Islami leader Liaquat Baloch has held a meeting with delegations from Sindh and Balochistan at Mansoora on Saturday. Discussing with them the prevailing situation, he slammed the national leadership for showing irresponsible behaviour towards coping with the challenges being faced by the country. He said the people were raising ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/3686BiJ

LAHORE - Punjab Institute of Neuro of Sciences (PINS) has got appreciation for providing best treatment facilities and state of the art operation theatres. Usman Arif Sheikh, a renowned industrialist and former member executive committee of Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry, sent letter of appreciation to Minister Health Dr Yasmin Rashid ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2EYkZ1c

LAHORE - Skeptical of the prime minister’s ability to run the government affairs, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Senator Sirajul Haq said on Saturday the options of early polls or in-house change may be adopted to put the country on right track. “Pakistan faces a crisis after crisis since the day the PTI has taken control of the government. The ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2MDgk9f

Inam Bari, previously a Karachi University Professor, passed away on Friday night in the city. He had been suffering from a renal disease.  Funeral prayers for the departed will be held today (Saturday) after Zuhr prayers at Karachi University Housing Scheme 33. Former professor of the university’s mass communication department had ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2Zv6485

A tweet of senior officer of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) back fired on Friday after she shared an old image of Pakistani cricketers offering prayers and accused the players of forcing non-Muslim members of the team to join them. The image, apparently from the time when former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq was leading the team, was shared with a caption which incorrectly identified a man as former spin bowler Danish Kaneria, and referred to former batsman Mohammad Yousuf as Yousuf Youhana. The photo was shared in relation to a recent statement made by former speedster Shoaib Akhtar regarding the ill-treatment meted out to Kaneria by some members of the Pakistan cricket team allegedly because of his Hindu faith. However, it seemed that Gandhi, in her zeal to share the news, apparently did not know what Kaneria looked like. The BJP member also appeared to be uniformed about the religious and spiritual journey of Yousuf, who has previously said that he accepted Islam long b...

Mogadishu Mayor Omar Muhamoud earlier confirmed that at least 90 civilians, mostly students, were injured in the explosion. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident so far. More than 90 people have been killed in a car explosion in the Somali capital city of Mogadishu, lawmaker Abdirizak Mohamed reported via Twitter. According to ... from Top Stories News https://ift.tt/350uhUL

Mogadishu Mayor Omar Muhamoud earlier confirmed that at least 90 civilians, mostly students, were injured in the explosion. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident so far. More than 90 people have been killed in a car explosion in the Somali capital city of Mogadishu, lawmaker Abdirizak Mohamed reported via Twitter. According to ... from Top Stories News https://ift.tt/350uhUL

The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution that strongly condemns Myanmar for violating the human rights of Muslim Rohingya.   The resolution, passed 134-9 on Friday, calls on Myanmar’s government to take urgent measures to prevent human rights violations including torture, rape and arbitrary arrests of minorities in the ... from Top Stories News https://ift.tt/2F5RtGB

Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan says 2020 will be the year of development and prosperity of masses, reports Radio Pakistan. In a tweet on Saturday, she said the people of Pakistan have buried the politics of two families, ruling for many decades, and reposed confidence in the dynamic leadership of Prime ... from National News https://ift.tt/2Q4DXcT

Omar Ayub, Power Minister, alleged that the provincial government is to blame for the current gas shortage problems in Sindh. The government has failed to provide a suitable route for new pipelines in the province, he added.  He also mentioned that Sindh government “is oppressing the people of Sindh" by not providing them the right ... from National News https://ift.tt/2sqSR45

Winter sports festival has began from today at the scenic Naltar valley in Gilgit-Baltistan. National skiers from across the country have arrived at the Resort to participate in the event. Besides skiing, figure skating, snowboarding, ice skating and ice hockey competitions are also part of the festival. Read More:  "Mayfung" festival of lights and fire is underway across Baltistan Earlier on summer, the historical shandur Polo Festival held from July 7 at the world highest polo ground on earth Shandur, District Chitral. Over 0.1 million tourists and polo enthusiasts attended the event. Different cultural programs also arranged beside paragliding, food stalls, music night and traditional dances to fascinate tourists. The festival organized under the auspices of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism Corporation in collaboration with Pak Army. A special tent village had also be set up to facilitate local and foreign tourists. Also Read:  Govt To Construct Babusar Top Tunnel Fo...

In a dark reality to the life of Disney World employees, law-enforcement reports show they are often the target of tourists who scream, punch, and even grope them. Walt Disney World staff employees who portray Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Donald Duck each filed reports this month claiming they had been inappropriately touched by ... from Editor's Picks News https://ift.tt/2EYzzWn

Inam Bari, previously a Karachi University Professor, passed away on Friday night in the city. He had been suffering from a renal disease.  Funeral prayers for the departed will be held today (Saturday) after Zuhr prayers at Karachi University Housing Scheme 33. Former professor of the university’s mass communication department had also ... from National News https://ift.tt/2Zv6485

Prime Minister Imran Khan will preside over the meeting of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet today (Saturday). According to sources, PM Imran will be briefed on performance of provincial ministers. Prime Minister will review progress on development projects in the province. Sources further said that PM Imran will also take a decision about reshuffle in ... from National News https://ift.tt/2Zvkmp4

The united opposition’s Rehbar Committee is slated to meet today in Islamabad to discuss a host of political issues. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) leader Akram Durrani, who is the convener of the committee will preside over the meeting. Sources said Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s tenure extension, the special court verdict in former military ruler Pervez Musharraf’s treason case and National Accountability Bureau (NAB) actions against opposition leaders will come under discussion. Members of the committee, which comprises all major opposition parties, including the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), will present their parties’ opinion on these issues. Criticising the opposition Rehbar Committee, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Media and Broadcasting, Firdous Ashiq Awan last month had said that the ‘Rehbar Committee‘ is in serious need of supervision. SAPM Awan admonishing the opposition’s rehbar committee ...

Remains of six out of seven people, who were on board the tour helicopter that crashed on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, have been found by rescuers, Solomon Kanoho, battalion chief of the Kauai Fire Department, said. “We have recovered six sets of remains,” Kanoho said, as quoted by the NBC News broadcaster.He added that the search and ... from International News https://ift.tt/39mJEu7

The chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Justice Retd Javed Iqbal has taken notice of ‘China-cutting’ on land in surroundings of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s mausoleum and ordered the launching of an inquiry in it. An inquiry has been launched into the illegally carving out land in the surroundings of Mazar-e-Quaid over the directives of NAB chairman, the anti-corruption watchdog’s spokesperson said. The spokesperson added NAB director-general (DG) Karachi chapter is given instructions to launch an inquiry into it. Javed Iqbal directed NAB authorities to take action against alleged law violations by the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) and scrutinise the role of Mazar-e-Quaid Management Society. from Latest Pakistan News - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/365J9CJ

A UN agency said Friday that nearly 250,000 people have been displaced in Idlib, Syria, in the past two weeks,. "According to current estimates, more than 235,000 people have been displaced from southern Idleb [Idlib] since 12 December, including at least 140,000 children," the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in a ... from International News https://ift.tt/358vcTv

An annual convention organized by the Muslim American Society (MAS) and Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) kicked off Friday in the third largest U.S. city. As one of the largest and most diverse Islamic conventions in North America, the MAS-ICNA Convention was launched at McCormick Place, the largest convention center in the region, and is ... from International News https://ift.tt/2SvUSGQ

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said his country’s joint naval drills with China and Russia in the Indian Ocean and the Sea of Oman reaffirm its resolve to secure vital waterways. Zarif said in a post on his official Twitter that Iran “has long stated its readiness to work w/our neighbours to secure Persian ... from International News https://ift.tt/34Wv89a

A Tina Turner mural in North Carolina has been defaced with a swastika, the Asheville Citizen-Times reported on Thursday. Employees of Static Age Records, a store in Asheville, told the newspaper that they saw someone draw the Nazi symbol on the mural earlier this week. It was revealed later that three of the swastika's arms were pointed in the ... from International News https://ift.tt/2F1wWDm

Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan has congratulated Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corporation(CATIC) on successful accomplishment of 2019 production target and completing first eight dual-seat JF-17 aircraft in record time of five months. Speaking on the occasion, the Air Chief congratulated PAC and CATIC on successful accomplishment of 2019 production target and completing first 08 dual-seat JF-17 aircraft in record time of five months. He further said that serial production of dual-seat variant is a landmark development for JF-17 program and a true manifestation of everlasting friendship between both the friendly countries. He further said that JF-17 Thunder is the backbone of PAF which has been battle proven during operation Swift Retort. Highlighting the time tested friendship between China and Pakistan; the Chinese ambassador said the JF-17 is a testimony of Sino-Pak friendship and mutual coop...

Iran has expressed the desire to enhance cooperation with Pakistan in health sector. Talking to Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Welfare, Sania Nishtar in Islamabad, Iran's Deputy Health Minister for Medical Education, Bagher Larijani said Pakistan and Iran should evaluate their capabilities in health sector and learn from each other’s experiences. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sania Nishtar said Pakistan enjoys excellent relations with Iran. She also briefed the Iranian delegation about the working of Benazir Income Support Program and Ministry of Poverty Alleviation. from Latest Pakistan News - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/2Q2kBou

Militants tried to attack a military airfield in the Syrian city of Hama with unmanned aerial vehicles, media reported.According to the Sham FM radio broadcaster, the Syrian government troops’ air defence systems repelled the attack that took place on late Friday. Terrorists are boosting drone attacks on the Syrian government troops amid the ... from International News https://ift.tt/37a4bAe

News consumption forms an integral part of the everyday routine for ordinary citizens in Pakistan. Be it the written word, the gossip heard, or the theater of the absurd, nothing seems to escape the attention of the hundreds of millions of Pakistanis who zealously consume news via newspapers, radio, television, and increasingly so, the internet. For a country consistently ranked in the bottom-tier of press freedom rankings and considered one of the most dangerous places in the world for journalists, it seems like something does not quite add up here. In the absence of a free press, and amid constant threats to media workers, what kind of news are the people of Pakistan consuming every day? To answer this question, it is perhaps important to briefly consider the media landscape of the country. Pakistan has come a long way from the era of state-owned newspapers, radio, and television channels. The dawn of the previous decade ushered in the age of private television channels, and the be...

The UN General Assembly on Friday adopted a Russian-sponsored resolution on fighting cybercrime despite US objections. The resolution - "Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes" - was approved with a vote of 79 states for and 60 states against, with 33 abstentions. The document calls for establishing ... from International News https://ift.tt/2SAN0DV

LAHORE - PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah was released from Lahore’s Camp Jail on Thursday afternoon, almost six months after he was arrested for allegedly possessing 15-kg narcotics. Authorities released the former Provincial Law Minister from the prison cell after he submitted two surety bonds worth Rs1 million each on the orders of the LHC. ... from National News https://ift.tt/34VFYfH

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi yesterday said the entire nation was standing steadfast by the armed forces to defend the motherland. In a statement, he strongly condemned the Indian army’s unprovoked ceasefire violations on the Line of Control. The Foreign Minister said ceasefire violations on the LoC was an Indian attempt ... from National News https://ift.tt/3794OtZ

ISLAMABAD - The PPP aims a massive show at Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi today (December 27) where 12 years ago the charismatic Benazir Bhutto – a two-time Prime Minister - was assassinated in a gun-and-bomb attack. PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Benazir Bhutto’s son, will address the party workers at the site which is expected to ... from National News https://ift.tt/34Vb72B

PESHAWAR - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have arrested two terrorists involved in attacks on polio team workers in Dir District, claiming lives of two police officials. This was disclosed by DIG Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) KP Tahir Ayub while addressing a press conference at Swat district on Thursday. The arrested terrorists were involved in ... from National News https://ift.tt/2Q308QN

SIALKOT - Two dacoits Thursday shot at and injured a man when they found nothing from his pockets near Chohni Sulharian village in the jurisdiction of Sadr Police Station. According to police, one Busharat was intercepted by two unidentified armed persons, and shot injured him when they found nothing from his pocket during his body search. The ... from National News https://ift.tt/2QrEt3o

Okara - The bodies of two newborn babies were found at different areas here on Thursday.  An unclaimed shopper was found outside a private hospital at Hujra Shah Moqoeem in which there was the body of a newborn baby. Likewise, in Naveed Kot nar Kausar Mills the dead body of another newborn was found in the heap of garbage. The police had ... from National News https://ift.tt/37gLsD1

ABBOTTABAD - A labourer was killed and two injured when a soapstone mine collapsed in village Bees Khula area of Sherwan Police Station. According to police, three labourers were working in an illegal mine of soapstone when it collapsed. Locals and police retrieved the entrapped body of the labourer. One worker, identified as Behramand Khan was ... from National News https://ift.tt/2EYl593

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Saudi Arabia yesterday agreed that their historic ties were unbreakable and time tested. At a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud here, FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have “deep brotherly relations and the two countries are committed to further expand their relations ... from National News https://ift.tt/37c8cUL

LAHORE - A team of the Federal Investigation Agency on Thursday raided the Central Secretariat of the PML-N in Lahore’s Model Town area. An official said the raid was conducted in connection with the ongoing investigation into the video scandal involving Accountability Judge who had issued a verdict against Nawaz Sharif in a corruption ... from National News https://ift.tt/2Qo4PmR

ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday declared the appointment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and popular singer Ibrar-ul-Haq as Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) chairman legal. IHC Chief Justice (CJ) Athar Minallah announced the verdict in a petition filed by former acting chairman PRCS Saeed Ilahi, in which he had ... from National News https://ift.tt/362cYUJ

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Turkey's efforts to stop "carnage" in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, accusing Russia, the Bashar al-Assad regime and Iran of killing "thousands" of innocents. "Russia, Syria, and Iran are killing, or on their way to killing, thousands of innocent civilians in Idlib Province. Don't do it!" ... from International News https://ift.tt/39eJ4i7

LAHORE - Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch Parvez Elahi has directed the concerned government departments to complete new building of the Punjab Assembly before the deadline. He issued this direction while presiding over a meeting in connection with the construction of new building at the Assembly Chambers here on Thursday. Speaker said that the ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2Qr8Kzm

LAHORE - Lawyers attack on Punjab Institute of Cardiology once again became a hot topic at Punjab Assembly on Thursday. Law Minister Raja Basharat informed the house that the committee had completed the probe but the report could not be shared as the case was pending with the Lahore High Court. The session started one hour and 20 minutes behind ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/39hZqGQ

LAHORE - The provincial government on Thursday issued notification of posting of Nabeela Ghazanfar as Director Public Relations to the Punjab Chief Secretary.Ms Nabeela Ghazanfar has performed duties on many key posts including Punjab Director General Public Relations, Director Admin, Director News, Director Advertisement, Director Electronic ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2rvkKrb

LAHORE - Researcher and intellectual Dr AR Khalid has authored another book “Kursioon kay chand keerhay sara mulk khaa gae” which has been published by Qalam Foundation International. The book is critical of the rule of previous rulers Gen Musharraf, Nawaz Sharif and Asif Zardari, and their failure to set up any hospital where they ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2t9oQpe

Lahore - In a Third World country where people are scavenging for subsistence, the job of academicians is to promote an optimistic vision of life. The natives of Pakistan are confronting economic woes, psychological distress, social unrest and vindictiveness on daily-basis. This alarming situation calls for a Messiah who can provide solace to the ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2MuoAZ6