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Attackers will not be forgiven, says Ashrafi

LAHORE - Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Religious Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Thursday said that elements involved in attacking worship places and threatening minorities will not be forgiven. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aXo4j7

Nepra approves Rs 3.30 per unit raise in electricity price

Islamabad - The New Year is unlikely to bring any relief to power consumers as Nepra has approved an increase of 24. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pFEEYZ

Shujaat calls for serious dialogue between govt, opposition

LAHORE - President Pakistan Muslim League (PML) Ch Shujaat Hussain has called for initiation of a serious dialogue between government and the Opposition saying that situation in the country had reached a point where it had never been before. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2MgqP4M

Pakistan Army successfully thwarted aggressive Indian designs in 2020

ISLAMABAD - The Indian government and the army continued with their anti-Pakistan agenda in the outgoing year 2020 but Pak Army responded to the Indian propaganda quite effectively and successfully frustrated each and every move to malign the motherland. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/350RkSq

No end to Pakistan-India tension

ISLAMABAD - The year 2020 started and ended with ever increasing tension between Pakistan and India and there seems no end. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38OKEI1

PTI govt despite corona performed effectively in Parliament

ISLAMABAD - The PTI’s government in the year 2020, despite the Corona crisis, performed effectively in Parliament to pass crucial legislations including ‘The Financial Action Task Force’ facing stiff resistance from opposition, but it also lost an important allied partner from Balochistan (BNP-Mengal). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rGTDDL

Covid-19 dampened economic situation in 2020

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s economic situation deteriorated in 2020 due to adverse impacts of novel coronavirus coupled with economic stabilization policies, as the country’s economy for the first time in 68 years had contracted by 0. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2MqaMBF

NAB steadfast on eradicating corruption

ISLAMABAD - The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) faced criticism and confrontation due to its campaign against corruption and the corrupt like never before in the recent past but the anti-corruption watchdog remained steadfast with focus on eradicating corruption and improving its own performance. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rGjtb4

Pakistan sees another 2,475 Covid-19 cases, 58 deaths in a day

ISLAMABAD - As many as 2,475 more Covid-19 cases and 58 fatalities were reported across the country on Thursday morning, said officials sources. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3o6tVq2

NAB files reference against Punjab minister

LAHORE - The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Thursday filed a reference before an accountability court against Punjab Minister for Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries Sibtain Khan and others in the Chiniot minerals scam case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pFDhtu

No further action required on PML-N MNAs’ ‘fake’ resignations: Qaiser

ISLAMABAD - The National Assembly Secretariat yesterday finally declared the received resignations of two PML-N MNAs fake. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/385JoRU

Sherry slams govt’s decision to shift PIA HQs to Islamabad

Islamabad - Pakistan People’s Party Vice President Sherry Rehman yesterday slammed the government’s decision to shift Pakistan International Airlines’ headquarters to Islamabad Rejecting the federal government’s decision to shift the head office of the national flag carrier from Karachi to Islamabad, Senator Sherry Rehman. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rM7NDw

NAB gets Khawaja Asif’s physical remand till Jan 13th

LAHORE - Accountability Court in Lahore on Thursday handed over PML-N leader and MNA Khawaja Muhammad Asif to National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on physical remand till January 13 in assets beyond means case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3b1F9bI

Private sector can import any approved vaccine: Fawad

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said Thursday that the cabinet committee had decided to initially purchase 1. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2X005aT

30 suspects arrested, 350 booked: IGP

PESHAWAR - Khyber Pakthunkhwa Inspector General of Police Sanullah Abbasi on Thursday said all the accused involved in the attack on Hindu Samadhi (temple) in Teri village of Karak district would be taken to task. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2X0ad3n

PDM meets today to devise future strategy

LAHORE - Leaderahip of Pakistan Democratic Movement will meet at PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif’s residence at Jati Umra on Friday (today) to devise future strategy. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rGTD6J

Mafias multiplied their wealth during 2020 in Pakistan: JI

LAHORE - Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Senator Sirajul Haq has said that 2020 proved lucky for mafias in Pakistan who multiplied their wealth by creating fake crises of sugar, flour, petrol and other commodities only due to the sheer negligence of the PTI government. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3n59okg

TTMM rejects Waqt Amlak Act 2020

ISLAMABAD - Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Masaajid-o-Madaris (TTMM) on Thursday rejected the Waqf Amlak Act 2020 and termed it a tactic to link religious seminaries with terrorism. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2X6Jfad

First female DPO posted in KP

PESHAWAR - The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for the very first time appointed a female police officer as District Police Officer (DPO), in the province, officials said on Thursday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rLhkuE

Indian policies threat to regional peace, Qureshi tells Chinese FM

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and China yesterday vowed to enhance efforts for regional peace and stability. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pGa3KY

Pak Army shoots down Indian quad copter

ISLAMABAD - A valiant soldier, Sepoy Fazal Elahi, embraced martyrdom and one civilian was injured in the Indian Army’s unprovoked firing in Khuiratta and Kotkotera sectors along the Line of Control (LoC). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/385Jt8a

Pakistan condemns extrajudicial killings in IIOJK, demands probe

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Thursday condemned the killing of another three Kashmiris in fake-encounter by Indian forces, and called for international scrutiny into the extrajudicial killings in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38OKC2R

PN stands resolute to defend country’s sea frontiers: Naval Chief

ISLAMABAD - Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, yesterday reiterated that Pakistan Navy was fully cognizant of the changing geopolitical realities in the region and stands resolute to defend the country’s sea frontiers. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2JDCWbk

Maulana Khabir replaces Mufti Muneeb as Ruet-e-Hilal chairman

LAHORE - The federal government on Wednesday appointed Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad as the new Ruet-e-Hilal Committee chairman by removing Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pD34m4

Pak Navy conducts live weapon firing of surface-to-air missiles

ISLAMABAD - In an impressive display of firepower, Pakistan Navy Air Defence Units demonstrated their combat readiness through live weapon firing of surface-to air missiles, Pakistan Navy said on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rBkvFn

Imran’s weak govt encouraged India to annex disputed territory: Maryam

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz Sharif Wednesday said it was because of Imran Khan’s weak government that India mustered up courage to annex the disputed territory. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3hwbYyJ

NA speaker asks Afghan investors to become part of CPEC

ISLAMABAD - National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaisar Wednesday asked the Afghan investors to become part of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, besides investing in Rashakai Special Economic Zone to usher its benefits. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aXn0Mm

ECP asks Punjab govt to finalise names of Village, Panchayat Councils

ISLAMABAD - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to approve names of Village and Panchayat Councils till January 10, 2021. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38PgrIN

Democracy future of PDM, says Fazl

ISLAMABAD - The head of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and Chief of Jamiat Ulema e Islam (JUI) Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday said that democracy was the future of PDM. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aQgiHU

Mazari condemns burning of Hindu temple in Karak

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari on Wednesday strongly condemned the burning of a Hindu temple by a mob in Karak Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3n05RDZ

KP governor, Saifullah Niazi calls on PM

ISLAMABAD - Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman and Saifullah Khan Niazi, a senior member of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI), Wednesday called on Prime Minister here and exchanged views current political situation. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Lc7iBS

Pakistan condemns Aden airport attack

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Wednesday strongly condemned terrorist attack at Aden airport in Yemen, targeting the cabinet members of the newly formed government in the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3hwfHfG

Pakistan’s corona death toll crosses 10,000 mark

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s Covid-19 death toll has crossed the 10,000 mark, according to the government’s Covid-19 portal. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WXIU9Y

Govt plans new census with thumb impressions

ISLAMABAD - Since the MQM-P has shown reservations to the ruling party (PTI) over the results of Population Census 2017, the government has decided to conduct new population census by ensuring thumb impressions. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aTxzjh

Senate passes resolution to express grief over Kalsoom’s demise

ISLAMABAD - The Senate on Wednesday unanimously adopted a condolence resolution expressing deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Senator Kalsoom Parveen. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34XQtSr

PWPA chairperson calls on PA speaker

LAHORE - Chairperson Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA) Kaniz Fatima Chadhar called on Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch Parvez Elahi at his residence here on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3o1xz4J

Pakistan, Djibouti vow to strengthen bilateral coop

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Djibouti on Wednesday reiterated their desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the areas of commerce, culture and defence. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2MlpvxI

Mother, two children die in accident

LODHRAN - A mother with two minors died while eight other passengers received serious injuries after passenger van hit with truck at Jalalpur Road, near Kazi Wala here on Wednesday afternoon. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aVaahn

Robbers kill man, teenager commits suicide in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD - Robbers shot dead a man for putting up resistance in the precincts of Batala Colony police station on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Lc7lh2

Three killed in separate incidents

SARGODHA - Three persons were killed while four others sustained injuries in separate incidents in Sargodha. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3hxAW0w

Girl poisoned to death over refusal for marriage

FAISALABAD - A girl was poisoned to death allegedly by her paramour over refusal for marriage in the area of Chak Jhumra police station. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/381hpmb

Police recover missing girl

RENALA KHURD/ KASUR - Police have recovered a minor girl and reunited with her parents on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3n10bK1

Elderly man burnt alive

SIALKOT - An elderly man was burnt alive in Varriyo village near here on Wednesday morning. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3b1Z62l

KP cabinet body analyses proposals to ensure better rule of law

Peshawar - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Human Rights Sultan Muhammad Khan on Wednesday presided over the cabinet cub-committee second meeting regarding rule of law roadmap in Peshawar. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38QdHei

65 stolen vehicles recovered

Peshawar - Police have recovered 65 stolen vehicles and 25 motorcycles in the district, a senior official said on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KNHg8p

Corrupt people not to be tolerated, warns Punjab Governor

Lahore - Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has given the task to the Provincial Heads of Federal departments and regional officers to address the public complaints on Pakistan Citizen Portal in the next six months. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rGi97X

Maulana Shirani forms new party as JUI-P

ISLAMABAD - Expelled leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) and former Chairman Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Maulana Muhammad Khan Shirani on Tuesday announced a new faction with a name of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan (JUI-P). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rGObkc

PPP to take part in Senate election

KARACHI - Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has decided against resigning from the assemblies and also announced to take part in the Senate polls. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3hs1Eb2

Parliamentary oversight will legitimise all Covid-19 affairs: FAFEN

ISLAMABAD - A serious effort at developing a broader consensus with active parliamentary oversight may help bring political legitimacy, focus and transparency to several aspects of government’s COVID-19 response, including choice and procurement of vaccine(s). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pLRkOf

No pressure to recognise Israel, says Qureshi

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi yesterday said that there was no pressure on Pakistan to recognise Israel. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37VOIaa

Senate election to be held on time: Vawda

ISLAMABAD - Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda said Tuesday that the government is not going anywhere and Senate election will be held on time. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34Up5Vz

Samples of new virus variant under investigation

ISLAMABAD/KARACHI - The ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination said Tuesday that based on government’s proactive effort, two samples at the National Institute of Health (NIH) and three at the Aga Khan University hospital in Karachi may have the variant strain, based on preliminary analysis. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2MdlXgJ

Pak, Uzbekistan to materialise Mazar-e-Sharif –Kabul–Peshawar railway line project

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Tuesday agreed to accelerate efforts to materialise multibillion dollars proposed Trans-Afghan railway line project “Mazar-e-Sharif–Kabul–Peshawar. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2MaaWwG

Karima Baloch’s death points to RAW’s secret operation

ISLAMABAD - The mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Karima Baloch, a human rights activist in Canada, has led experts to believe the incident as a clandestine operation aimed at cleaning the notorious tracks of Indian intelligence outfit – RAW. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2MiXcjr

Opp to submit requisition for new NA session

ISLAMABAD - The joint opposition is planning to push the government to summon a National Assembly session as soon as possible to discuss ongoing political situation in the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pwLKyY

No forced conversion in Pakistan: FO

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Office spokesperson on Tuesday said that no institutionalised or consistent pattern of forced conversions existed in Pakistan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WTlenh

Airstrikes kill 4 in southern Afghanistan

KANDAHAR - Four militants were killed as a military helicopter struck a group of mine planters in the southern province of Kandahar on Tuesday, an Afghan security official said. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3o0KGTJ

Pakistan, Russia to establish North-South gas pipeline project

Islamabad - Pakistan and Russian Federation have agreed to establish a special purpose company, namely Pakistan Stream Pipeline (Pvt. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2MjC7W4

More medics leave Pakistan for Kuwait

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has sent second batch of healthcare professionals comprising doctors, paramedics and nurses to Kuwait under a bilateral agreement signed in July this year, said the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3830ekp

NCOC reviews COVID-19 vaccine strategy

ISLAMABAD - The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Tuesday reviewed the national vaccine strategy and efforts made to ensure early availability of the vaccine. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2L806Xr

Saudi envoy calls on KP Governor

Peshawar - Taking interest in Prime Minister Imran Khan’s initiative in olive cultivation and Billion Honey Tree in the country, the Saudi Arabian Ambassador Nawaf Bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malki on Tuesday held a meeting with Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman in Islamabad. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pBElyy

MPs urged to assess situation for robust oversight of corona matters

ISLAMABAD - FAFEN has suggested a serious effort at developing a broader consensus with active parliamentary oversight may help bring political legitimacy, focus, and transparency to several aspects of the government’s COVID-19 response, including the choice and procurement of vaccine. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2L67HWu

Tourism exchanges to promote Sino-Pak friendship: CTA

ISLAMABAD - Tourism is a good medium that can promote cultural exchanges and pass on the friendship between China and Pakistan from generation to generation, a researcher from China Tourism Academy (CTA) said. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2JufvB3

TESCO announces power suspension schedule

Peshawar - The Tribal Electricity Supply Company (TESCO) has announced that due to necessary repair and maintenance work at 132kv GSS Bara, power supply will remain suspended from 09:00am to 03:00pm on today (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3n2UcnU

KPL joins hands with Shahid Afridi Foundation

ISLAMABAD - The Kashmir Premier League (KPL) on Tuesday organised a signing event in Islamabad with Shahid Afridi Foundation as charity organisation. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nUdNYJ

RPO opens new police station in Gomal

Tank - Regional Police Officer (RPO) Dera Ismail Khan Yaseen Farooq on Tuesday inaugurated a new police station, established with an amount of Rs60. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38OZ1fo

Ombudsman takes serious notice of poor cleanliness in Lahore

LAHORE - While taking serious notice of various public complaints relating to the poor cleanliness situation in the Lahore City, Ombudsman Punjab Maj (R) Azam Suleman Khan directed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lahore Waste Management Company to appear in person in his Office. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3huxSmc

ACE books 18 officers of Excise Department

Lahore - The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) has registered a case against as many as 18 officers including five serving Directors of Excise Taxation and Narcotics Control , Punjab. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WT14cK

Opposition putting precious lives at risk only to get NRO: Farrukh Habib

FAISALABAD - Federal Parliamentary Secretary Mian Farrukh Habib said that relief to common man was a core agenda of the incumbent government and Ehsaas Programme, Naya Pakistan Housing Programme, and Kamyab Jawan Programme had been launched to achieve this objective within the shortest possible time. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aS8Wnb

PR retrieves over seven acres land worth Rs 116m in Pindi division

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Railways has retrieved over seven acres railway land worth over Rs116 million from the land encroachers in Rawalpindi Division in its two days’ operation against land grabbers. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rA0Oh8

Electricity rates raised again by Rs0.18 per unit

Islamabad - Upward trend in the electricity rates continue as the government has once again increased the power tariff of XDISCOS by Rs 0. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aQPWoX

China creates poverty-alleviation miracle in human history

By Gu Zhongyang Chang Qin “With my income increasing and burden relieved, my life now is just great!” That was said by Guo Yufa, a farmer from Xinghe county, China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mWhaNw

China establishes monitoring and assistance mechanism to prevent reoccurrence of poverty

By Wang Hao Shi Ziqiang “Thanks to the policy of the government, I feel more secure about getting rid of poverty,” said Fu Huaiqin, a resident in Heshunhui village, Weixian county, north China’s Hebei province. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37T0ulO

China makes solid progress in reducing poverty through the promotion of intangible cultural heritage

By Zheng Hai’ou Intangible cultural heritage, apart from being protected, is also playing an important part in China’s poverty alleviation efforts. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mWHNBK

Xinjiang builds community-based elderly care facilities to offer more convenience for senior residents

By Li Ya’nan A total of 207 community-based elderly care facilities were built this year in 22 extremely impoverished counties in 4 prefectures in southern Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Jx3UBq

SC suspends PHC order releasing those involved in terror activities

ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court of Pakistan Monday suspended the Peshawar High Court (PHC) order of releasing a number of persons involved in the terrorist activities. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nXsU3I

MPs asked to submit assets’ statements by 31

ISLAMABAD - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reminded the members of the parliament and provincial assemblies to submit their yearly statements of assets and liabilities for financial year 2019-20 before December 31st. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rxZhrL

Indian officer accused of planting weapons on Kashmiri civilians

ISLAMABAD - Indian police have accused an army officer and two associates of planting weapons on the bodies of three labourers killed in Kashmir to make it look as though they were armed fighters in a staged gun battle. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34Q2zgp

10 marble units sealed over pollution

PESHAWAR - District Administration Peshawar Monday sealed ten marble factories on Warsak Road and arrested their owners and managers for polluting the environment and not complying with the environmental laws. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3hqqCaJ

TEVTA, DICE Foundation to develop first E-vehicle in Pakistan

LAHORE/PESHAWAR - The Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) and the DICE Foundation Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop Pakistan’s first electric vehicle. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38JUkUa

PML-N grabs capital’s mayor slot

ISLAMABAD - The federal capital got its new mayor as the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz candidate Pir Adil Shah won the election on Monday by beating Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf candidate Malik Sajid. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aTAtEL

Rs 319.5 billion released for social sector uplift projects

ISLAMABAD - The Federal Government has released Rs. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Jx3PxC

84,000 deserving persons benefit from Ehsas Kafalat Program

MULTAN - The district administration has distributed more than one billion rupees among 84,000 deserving persons of the district under Ehsas Kafalat Program. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rA1Byq

IRSA releases 37,700 cusecs water

ISLAMABAD - Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Monday released 37,700 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 41,800 cusecs. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37SYl9A

Cut-flower, vegetable production cell inaugurated at Islamia University

BAHAWALPUR - Inauguration ceremony of the Project Cut-Flower and Vegetable Production, Research and Training Cell was held at Baghdad ul Jadeed Campus, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aSGl10

DCC directs for timely completion of uplift projects

KHANEWAL - District Coordination Committee has directed officers concerned to ensure completion of ongoing development projects within the given time to facilitate masses as per directives of provincial government. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rCp02g

CPEC now a household word in Pakistan: Sanjrani

ISLAMABAD - Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Monday said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor had become a household word in Pakistan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KGaQfS

The Nation’s staffer wins CPEC Golden Anchor Award

ISLAMABAD - Shafqat Ali, Special Correspondent of The Nation, was presented the ‘China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Golden Anchor Award’ on Monday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38FMcUF

Resignations, long march won’t affect govt: Governor

Lahore - Punjab Forest Minister Sabteen Khan has called on Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar while Governor Punjab has said that even if the opposition fulfills its wish of Long March and resignations, the government will not be affected by it. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ptYarl

KP CS for adopting best strategies to deal with corona

Peshawar - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary Dr. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mYfVNP

JUI-F chief says no NAB questionnaire received

TANK - Chief Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam (F) and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) president Maulana Fazl-ur-Rahman on Monday said that he had not received any questionnaire from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and termed it his media trail. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rxrM94

NDMA, NHS propose to send PPEs to Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Myanmar

ISLAMABAD - The National Disaster and Management Authority (NDMA) and the ministry of National Health Services (NHS) have proposed to provide Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs) to three countries facing shortage of the equipment during the pandemic, The Nation learnt on Monday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aPjfsj

7-year-old girl raped, killed in Lahore, culprits held

A seven-year-old girl was raped and killed by a cousin and neighbour. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WNrr42

Corona virus engulfs 55 more lives

The rapidly culminating corona virus kills 55 Pakistanis in the last 24 hours whereas number of positive cases has reached to 473,309. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nVHxEE

KP to complete Hydel development projects under fast track policy: CM Mahmood

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister (CM) Mahmood Khan has ordered completion of the hydel development projects, under fast track policy all across the province. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38Bsf1m

Abbottabad reported highest Covid positivity ratio

The highest positivity ratio of coronavirus in Pakistan has been recorded in Abbottabad at 15. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KG9nGw

Turkish, Iraqi defense chiefs hold talks in Ankara

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar on Monday met with his Iraqi counterpart Jumaah Enad Saadoon in the capital Ankara to talk bilateral and regional issues, said Turkey’s National Defense Ministry. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37RiQ6H

Partnership with China to remain Pakistan's top foreign policy in 2021

Building firm ties, in terms of friendship and enhanced partnership with iron brother China will remain top priority of Pakistan’s foreign policy in the year 2021, says the leading diplomat of country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2JnWikr

Petroleum products price likely to be scaled up from Jan 1

The prices of petrol and diesel are likely to be scaled up from January 01. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3hkaHLa

Opposition parties to participate in Senate elections, says Sheikh Rashid

Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed on Monday has predicted that opposition parties will reconsider its decision of resigning from National and provincial assemblies. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rvPmD3

Abbottabad records highest coronavirus positivity ratio: NCOC

The highest positivity ratio of coronavirus in Pakistan has been recorded in Abbottabad at 15. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3prgOQD

KP govt imposes 'weather emergency' across province

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has imposed an extreme cold weather emergency throughout the province due to an “extraordinary cold wave”. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2JuCADS

Pakistan reports 1,974 new COVID-19 cases in single day

Pakistan has reported 55 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 473,309. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37UkunS

PIA to start flight operations to Saudi Arabia from today

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will start flight operations to Saudi Arabia from today (Monday) after the kingdom relaxed its travel restrictions. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38xF1ha

PM will not surrender before Opposition: Sh Rasheed

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Saturday said Prime Minister Imran Khan would complete his five years constitutional tenure due to in-time decisions and positive political approach. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nVPfPc

Benazir struggled for rights of downtrodden: Bilawal

ISLAMABAD - Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari paid glowing tributes to former Prime Minister Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto on her 13th martyrdom anniversary, adding, that though not physically with us, she continues to be the unifying and binding force for democratic forces and guiding light for the Party leaders and. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38AuORe

Veterans’ expulsion over criticism shows dictatorship, fascism imposed on JUI-F: Shibli

ISLAMABAD - Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Saturday said that expulsion of veteran leaders from the JUI-F over principled criticism on the party chief showed that the worst form of dictatorship and fascism was imposed on Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2L0pcrb

Two die, 8 injured in blast near Panjgur football stadium

QUETTA - At least two persons died and eight other sustained injuries in a powerful blast near Aftab Football Stadium area of Panjgur district on Saturday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aLG0xk

Mirpur has highest virus positivity rate

ISLAMABAD - The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has said that Mirpur city of AJK has the highest positivity rate in the country at 18. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pDmFTd

Biometric vehicles’ registration bearing positive results

PESHAWAR - Director Excise and Taxation, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bilal Azam has said that biometric and online system introduced for bringing transparency and improvement in vehicles’ registration has usher maximum positive results. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rwWUFO

SHO suspended over bad performance

DERA GHAZI KHAN - The District Police Officer Umer Saeed Malik on Sunday suspended SHO Choti Zareen Abdul Qayyum over poor performance and increasing incidents of crimes in the jurisdiction of police station Choti Zareen. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37QKdxN

Unemployed youth commits suicide

HAFIZABAD - A poverty-stricken young villager committed suicide by taking poisonous syrup in village Kot Hassan Khan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3prCHPG

Woman dies, two injured in accident

KHANEWAL - A middle aged woman died, while two old-aged people injured critically during collision occurred between car and motorbike near the area of 18 -COD of National highway and motorway on Saturday morning. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2L1Ok0L

Three more corona patients die in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD - Three more patients died of coronavirus during the last 24 hours and the number of deaths had reached 335 in the district since March this year. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34NaAm9

Man ‘poisoned to death’ by wife

PAKPATTAN - A woman poisoned her husband to death in Chak Arazai Dilawer near here on Friday night. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WOH77a

Two more patients die due to coronavirus in Multan

MULTAN - Another two patients fell prey to coronovirus at Nishtar Hopsital within last 24 hours bringing the tally to 324 since March this year. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KV6Isr

Polio vaccination campaing resumes from Jan 11

ATTOCK - Around 0. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38DrF35

Govt committed to facilitating farmers

MUZAFFARGARH - Agriculture Officer Muhammad Talha Sheikh said that government was committed to increase sugarcane production under Prime Minister’s agriculture emergency programme. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KVkDhZ

Cabinet to discuss 7-point agenda on Dec 29

ISLAMABAD - The federal cabinet will discuss a seven-point agenda including reconstitution of PEMRA Council of Complaints, Islamabad, in its next meeting scheduled to be held on December 29. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37SWstL

'Fazl's politics doomed to vanish into thin air'

ISLAMABAD - Ameer JUI (Nazriati) Balochistan Maulana Abdul Qader Loni said that the hereditary politics of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman was set to vanish into thin air owing to his self serving policies. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rvv7FB

Pakistan rejects Indian PM’s claims about ‘democracy’ in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Saturday rejected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s preposterous and fallacious claims about ‘democracy’ in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), following the so-called election of District Development Council. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aHWGFF

2nd consignment of relief assistance reaches Niger

ISLAMABAD - On the special instructions of the government, the second PAF C-130 aircraft reached Niamey to deliver relief goods for the flood affected people of Niger. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mP0Jmc

Two Afghan police killed as Kabul hit by bomb blasts

KABUL - Two Afghan policemen were killed as three separate "sticky bombs" exploded in Kabul on Saturday, the latest violence to hit the Afghan capital. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mSbCUi

Maryam rules out talks with PTI govt

Lahore - Dispelling the impression that Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif was thinking about going against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Saturday said that such efforts proved a futile exercise in the past. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WMCF8R

716 PES employees regularised in 2020

ISLAMABAD - Punjab Emergency Service (PES), Director General Dr Rizwan Naseer regularized 716 contract employees in phase III on the recommendations of the scrutiny committee. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34NSKj7

KM CM directs timely completion of mega uplift projects

Peshawar - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has directed all provincial departments to ensure timely completion of all ongoing mega development projects in the province and made it clear that any kind of unnecessary delay in the timely completion of these schemes will not be tolerated. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34J4R0U

Practical steps being taken to strengthen institutions: Governor

Lahore - Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that December, January, February and March will also pass and elections will be held in 2023. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34MJf3t

1600 students graduate from the PepsiCo-Amal youth program

On Wednesday, PepsiCo Pakistan hosted a virtual graduation ceremony for 1,600 fellows of the PepsiCo-Amal youth program. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Jm3KfX

PML-N raises concern of MDCAT 2020 students in Punjab assembly

The PML-N on Saturday raised the issue of the controversial results of the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2020 in the Punjab Assembly. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ruyn49

Federal cabinet to meet on December 29

Prime Minister Imran Khan has scheduled the meeting of federal cabinet on December 29 to discuss a seven-point agenda, reported the sources on Saturday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rrZb4V

Lives of opposition leaders in danger: Sheikh Rasheed

Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed, on Monday said that lives of a few politicians, including Maulana Fazl ur Rehman’s, were under threat. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37NnT82

Removal of party leaders by JUI-F is dictatorship, says Shibli Faraz

Senator Shibli Faraz, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting has said that eviction of senior leaders from the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) for their due critic of party chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, is against democracy and a worst form of dictatorship indicating fascism. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2M911HU

NAB receives appreciation at national, international forums: Chairman NAB

Chairman of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal has said that performance of the anti-graft watchdog has been appreciated by national and international institutions. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pppTcB

Armed Forces fully prepared to safeguard motherland: Naval Chief

Naval Chief Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi has said that Pakistan s Armed Forces are well aware of all sorts of nefarious designs and also fully prepared all the time to deal with them. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mR2yz5

PPP lawmakers submitted resignations to leadership: CM Murad

Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) parliamentarians have submitted their resignations to the party leadership in light of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) decision. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pm7JbK

Maryam Nawaz dismisses any possibility of dialogue with govt

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz has said that government is seeking NRO from Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) but no dialogue will be held with the incumbent fake government. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pt8znh

PDM's long march will not affect govt: Chaudhry Sarwar

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said on Saturday that the incumbent government is strong and stable and will not be affected by the opposition’s long march and public massacre. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34HzUu0

CM Buzdar expresses satisfaction over law and order situation

Chief Minister of Punjab, Sardar Usman Buzdar has expressed satisfaction over security arrangements by police, administration and law enforcement agencies on the occasion of Christmas and Quaid-e-Azam Day. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aKlHAa

Mustafa Kamal urges MQM to leave government

Mustafa Kamal, Pak Sarzameen Party leader (PSZP) has said that results of 2017 census have been dismissed by everyone and requested Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) to leave government and immediately join opposition. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rti1sl

Seven rare deer found dead in Bahawalpur Zoo

At least seven rare deer of Chital breed died mysteriously in Bahawalpur Zoo while condition of 12 other is also said to be critical. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aK57jJ

PM Khan to reach Chakwal on day-long visit today

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar in a message on Twitter has said that Prime minister Imran Khan will reach Chakwal on a day-long visit today (Saturday). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3hpSagr

Pakistan reports 2,260 new COVID-19 cases in one day

Pakistan has reported 63 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 469,482. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3po2oAH

Economic diplomacy top priority of govt: FM Qureshi

FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi chaired a high-level session regarding economic diplomacy in Islamabad today along with SAPM on National Security Moeed Yusuf. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34IpV7D

PDM pursuing undemocratic agenda of destabilising elected Govt: Shibli

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz says the PDM is pursuing a non-democratic agenda of destabilizing an elected government. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38BjAfb

Nawaz Govt did not send delegation to Israel during PML-N tenure: Marriyum Aurangzeb

PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb has categorically denied and refuted claims that the government of former prime minister and party supremo, Nawaz Sharif, sent an official delegation to Israel. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37LAvwC

'I am follower of your political ideology and insight,' Maryam tweets on Nawaz's birthday

PML-N vice-president Maryam Nawaz wished her father Nawaz Sharif on his birthday in an emotional message posted on Twitter. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37Q6oEl

PTA issues notices to Wikipedia, Google

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued notices to Google and online encyclopedia Wikipedia for not removing "sacrilegious content" through the platforms and mentioned urgency "to immediately remove the unlawful content" as it was a matter of a "very serious nature". from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nNyIfW

Pakistan-Turkey 'friendship square' launched in Rawalpindi

Pakistani government built Pak-Turkish Friendship Square in Rawalpindi, garrison city adjacent to capital Islamabad, to express Pakistan-Turkey friendship. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38yzxmC

PTI govt to address MQM-P’s reservations: Imran Ismail

The PTI government on Friday moved to address the reservations of the MQM-P over the approval of controversial results of Census 2017 and assured to address them. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3prM9Tp

Closely following Daniel Pearl case, says US State Department

The US on Thursday has shown "deep concern" over the Sindh High Court's (SHC) ruling order the release of the accused in the Daniel Pearl case, adding that it will be “closely following” the content. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ppbJs8

Two passengers coming from UK diagnosed with COVID-19

At least two people who travelled recently to Pakistan from the United Kingdom ( UK) have tested positive for the culminating coronavirus in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while reports of 25 others are awaited. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rrXFQe

New coronavirus strain yet not detected in Pakistan

The Ministry of National Health Services, emphasized that the new strain of the coronavirus on Friday indicated in Britain, has not made it to Pakistan yet. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KDYSU1

PML-F asks Shehbaz Sharif to 'save' democratic system

Secretary general of Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) Muhammad Ali Durrani, on Thursday called on PML-N President and National Assembly Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif in Kot Lakhpat jail and forwarded him a message from party's chief Sibghatullah Rashidi better known as the Pir of Pagaro. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34J3JKJ

JUI-F cancels Maulana Sherani's party membership

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) has on Friday sacked four leaders including Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani, Hafiz Hussain Ahmed, Maulana Gul Naseeb and Maulana Shuja ul Mulk for violating party policy. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3hiDXBT

Blast reported in Karachi's Paposh Nagar area

A mysterious explosion was reported inside a bank in Karachi's Paposh area Friday afternoon. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3hfV9YR

'Faith, Unity and Discipline' always remain guiding principles: COAS

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa Friday said the nation is celebrating Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s birth anniversary with great reverence and commitment upholding his message of hope, courage and confidence. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WJv4rD

HCBA members oppose invitation to Maryam Nawaz

A group of lawyers led by vice president of High Court Bar Association (HCBA) have not considered inviting PML-N vice president Maryam Nawaz to address the bar during her scheduled visit to Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto on Dec 27 and requested Sindh High Court registrar to cancel the invitation “to avoid complications”. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mNHZmU

Holy Quran Act 2018 to be practiced from next academic year

The Lahore High Court (LHC) directed on Thursday that the provisions of the Punjab Compulsory Teaching of Holy Quran Act 2018 to be enforced and practiced in all educational institutions from the next academic year. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37NAJDl

PTI submits documents in foreign funding case

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday filed more documents with the scrutiny committee of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) auditing its accounts. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34Ken3D

Governor, CM Sindh visit Quaid's mausoleum

Sindh Governor Imran Ismail, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah along with other dignitaries on Friday, paid a visit to the Quaid’s mausoleum considering the occasion of 144th birth anniversary of the founder of the nation. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2JhNUD1

Pakistan, Egypt to improve bilateral economic cooperation

Both Pakistan and Egypt have, keenly agreed to make joint efforts for improving bilateral economic cooperation. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34HKEbH

Motorway sections blocked as dense fog dwells in Punjab

The Lahore-Islamabad Motorway M2, Lahore-Sialkot Motorway, Lahore to Samundri Motorway (M3) and Pindi Bhattian-Faisalabad Motorway (M4) have been closed as ‎dense fog dwells in parts of Punjab including Lahore, at night of Thursday and Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WGZlHy

Christian community celebrates Christmas

Christian community is celebrating Christmas across Pakistan like elsewhere in the world today. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aKjWmu

Change of guards ceremony held at Quaid's mausoleum

An elegant change of guards ceremony was held at the Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi as the nation is celebrating 144th birth anniversary of Founder of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on Friday with traditional zeal. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KYqNxJ

Pakistan reports 2,152 Covid cases, 85 deaths in single day

In the last 24 hours the culminating coronavirus engulfs 85 more lives in Pakistan, as the number of positive cases has ascended to 467,222. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KRYXTV

Sheikh Rasheed vows to curb petrol smuggling in country

ISLAMABAD - Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed Wednesday vowed to curb petrol smuggling and subsequent selling at the country’s petrol pumps, within 7 days. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38u8h8N

PM to sign $4.5bn project next week: Railways Minister

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati said Wednesday Prime Minister Imran Khan would sign a new railway project worth 4. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mMxoJ4

PDM will get nothing but disgrace: Shibli Faraz

ISLAMABAD - Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Wednesday said the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an alliance of opposition parties, would get nothing but disgrace in its anti-government move as they were following the agenda of personal gains, setting aside national interests. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37Kz8hC

Opposition can hold protests, rallies freely: FM

MULTAN - Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Wednesday some forces want to destabilise Pakistan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KW7u8f

Pakistan reports 2,142 new COVID-19 cases, 84 more deaths

ISLAMABAD - As many as 84 more people died of Coronavirus in the country during the past 24 hours. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nLnAQF

COVID-19: Rehman Malik urges govt to impose national emergency

ISLAMABAD - Former Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik yesterday urged the government to impose national emergency during the second wave of COVID-19 which is highly dangerous and deadly. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KMlHol

Zaidi questions Hussain Haqqani’s appointment as envoy

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi Wednesday asked former president Asif Ali Zardari to explain why Hussain Haqqani was appointed as ambassador without due diligence. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mIUFeN

AJK President slams frequent Indian shelling at LoC

MIRPUR - Azad Jammu and Kashmir President, Sardar Masood Khan has strongly condemned the unprovoked shelling by Indian occupation forces on the civilian population at Tatta Pani and Jandrot Sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kotli and Poonch districts of Azad Kashmir. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3roWLUB

KP govt finalises first-ever food security policy

Peshawar - The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Wednesday finalised its first-ever Food Security Policy to ensure food security in the province. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38ABdM6

Corona situation critical, PDM’s politics pathetic: Dr Firdous

Lahore - Special Assistant to the CM on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Wednesday said that the corona situation was critical while the politics of the PDM was pathetic. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37IBDB8

Pakistan summons Indian CdA over ceasefire violations

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan yesterday summoned Indian Charge d’ Affaires Gaurav Ahluwalia to register Islamabad’s strong protest over ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Line of Control on December 22, resulting in one death and serious injuries to three civilians. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aC7FAr

Rehman Malik discusses Pak-Egypt ties with envoy

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party leader Senator Rehman Malik discussed Pak-Egypt ties with Egyptian ambassador to Pakistan Tarek Mohamed Hussein Dahroug on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nYpj5a

UK fines Hindi channel for airing offensive views against Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - The United Kingdom’s broadcast regulator has imposed 20,000 pounds fine on the Republic Bharat, a Hindi news channel arm of Republic TV, for airing offensive views against Pakistan and its people. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3hgQjKT

Differently-abled man ends life

MUZAFFARGARH - A disabled person has committed suicide by hanging himself over financial issues in Chowk Sarwar Shaheed police station premises. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nPHLNm

Two brothers shot dead over old enmity

KASUR - Two brothers were killed, while two others including a passerby suffered injuries in a firing incident over old enmity here in Khadian near old lorry adda. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rp4ORk

Punjab approves PC-1 for South Punjab Secretariat

MULTAN - South Punjab Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Zahid Akhtar Zaman on Wednesday said the Punjab government had approved PC-1 for establishing South Punjab Secretariat last Friday while it would start proper functioning after a year or so. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3hdwZ0U

Two killed in separate road accidents

SIALKOT - Two people were killed in two different accidents here on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rooepy

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan remembered as torchbearer of education

BAHAWALPUR - The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Sir Syed Ahmad Khan with his foresight and understanding guided the Muslims of the subcontinent on the path of knowledge and progress. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37MqyPo

Lineman dies while repairing high voltage line in RYK

RAHIM YAR KHAN - A Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) lineman died on Wednesday after receiving a fatal electric shock from an 11 KV wire that he was trying to repair without safety measures. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WE8h0q

Murderer gets life sentence

SARGODHA - District and Session Judge Khushab Sardar Muhammad Akram Khan on Wednesday awarded life sentence to an accused involved in a murder case in Nowshera police limits. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nNx26j

Cold,dry weather with chances of mist in morning

MULTAN - The local Met office has forecast cold and dry weather with chances of mist in the morning for city and its suburbs during the next 24 hours. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rnjEI9

0.7m children to be administered anti-polio drops

BAHAWALPUR - As many as 717,699 children under age 5 would be administered anti-Polio drops in the district during the anti-polio drive starting from January 11, 2021. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37Mqsr0

‘Pakistan, Afghanistan should have integrated economies’

ISLAMABAD - Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Security Division and Strategic Policy Planning Dr Moeed Yusuf on Wednesday said Pakistan and Afghanistan should have integrated economies to gain maximum benefits for mutual peace and prosperity. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rjgx3U

Sheikh Rasheed urges UAE to remove visa curbs on Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD - Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed Tuesday called for early end to the visa restrictions of United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Pakistani citizens. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WL1qSF

Country reports 82 daily virus deaths

ISLAMABAD - Covid-19 claimed 82 more lives across the country while 1,704 tested positive for the virus during the past 24 hours. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nKFy5R

Opp will not resign, hold long march: Fawad

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Tuesday said that politics was back to normal in the country and opposition would not hold long march or give resignations. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3peARSc

Properties owned by Suleman Shehbaz, others attached, court told

LAHORE/Islamabad - The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Tuesday informed an accountability court that properties of Shehbaz Sharif’s wife Nusrat Shehbaz, son Suleman Shehbaz, daughter Rabia Imran, son-in-law Haroon Yousaf and other absconders had been attached. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pe5KX1

Ahsan Iqbal, others indicted in graft reference

ISLAMABAD - An Accountability Court (AC) on Tuesday finally indicted PML-N's leader Ahsan Iqbal and others in Narowal Sports City Complex reference. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mIsSLB

Senate session summoned on 30th

ISLAMABAD - Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Tuesday summoned a session of the upper house of parliament for December 30 on a requisition of opposition parties amid rising political temperature in the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WFelWA

Pakistan issues visas to 47 Indian Hindu pilgrims

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Tuesday issued visas to 47 Indian Hindu pilgrims intending to visit Katas Raj temples in Chakwal and Shandani Darbar in Sukkur. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3plwXXV

Masood welcomes probe into Indian Army firing on UN vehicle

LAHORE - Azad Jammu and Kashmir President, Sardar Masood Khan has welcomed the probe into the Indian Army firing on the vehicle of the UN Military Observers Group in India and Pakistan close to the Line of Control in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aBFku4

Woman martyred, 3 others injured in Indian firing along LoC

ISLAMABAD - A woman was martyred and three other persons including a minor were injured in the latest unprovoked Indian ceasefire violation in Hotspring and Jandrot Sectors along the LoC on Tuesday, media wing of the military, ISPR, said yesterday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34CGYbk

Govt decides to form Drone Regulatory Authority

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that drone technology would be used as an effective tool for agriculture, urban planning, security and law and order. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3p9T6s2

Shahzain Bugti calls on Asad Qaiser

ISLAMABAD - National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser said yesterday that government was committed to social and economic development in Balochistan in its current tenure. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37Is0Ch

FIA raids PML-N MPA over stealing billions of rupees gas

Gujranwala - An FIA team on Tuesday raided the residence of PML-N MPA Imran Khalid Butt and city president Salman Khalid Pumi Butt over allegedly stealing billions of rupees of gas and making assets through their front man namely Muhamamd Arif, a former employee of Sui Gas department. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37GIue5

Journalist railway concession cards valid till Feb 2021

LAHORE - The Pakistan Railways has extended the date of the journalist concession cards for the year 2020, till February 28, 2021. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ruh43l

Pairs of lion, tiger recovered

MULTAN - Wildlife department has caught two pairs of Bengali tigers and African lions from Vehari intersection, near cricket stadium here. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aNZj9h

Police book 3 outlaws for burning 73 pigeons

MUZAFFARGARH - Police booked three outlaws for allegedly burning 73 pigeons alive, in limits of Beat Mir Hazar Police Station. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aAhsXL

Govt to set up complaint cells in mosques

SHEIKHUPURA - Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Asghar Joyia said on Tuesday, the district administration would set up Masjid complaint cells in various mosques of the district to resolve the problems of people within 24 hours. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34BM5Zh

Providing relief to people main goal of PTI govt: KP CM

Peshawar - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has decided to hold monthly meetings of all the regions of the province on regular basis to ensure visible progress on development projects and to resolve the public issues across the province. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nJcj3f

Pak support to Kashmiris’ cause to continue: Alvi

Islamabad - President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan will continue political, diplomatic and moral support to the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) for their right of self-determination movement. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WC9Uf5

BDU defuses 10kg IED in Bannu

Peshawar - The bomb disposal unit (BDU) defused a 10kg remote-controlled explosive device in Bannu district on Tuesday, while the unit has defused 467 explosive devices throughout the province in the year 2020, a senior official said. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3axsbCp

KP minister directs to plant 0.1m saplings in Jalozai area

Peshawar - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Housing Amjad Ali Khan on Tuesday directed the Housing Department to plant at least 0. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38sl0J8

Pakistan, Turkey vow to enhance cooperation

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Turkey on Tuesday vowed to enhance cooperation as they held the first Public Diplomacy exchange meeting. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nVtfne

PDWP approve 25 schemes

Peshawar - Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Tuesday approved 25 schemes, with an estimated cost of Rs36079. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rnZ22j

Japan continues assisting Pakistan for risk reduction against natural disasters

ISLAMABAD - Japan has been assisting Pakistan proactively, in the enhancement of weather surveillance capacity through Japan International Cooperation Agency since the 1980s, in order to mitigate the damage by flood, said a Japanese embassy statement on Tuesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34y1euz

COAS Bajwa lauds high morale of deployed forward troops amidst LoC visit

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has paid a visit on Tuesday to the forward troops deployed along Lineof Control (LOC). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37Dioc6

Turkish company AlBayrak, Ozpak employees protest police raid

Employees of two Turkish companies in Pakistan's northeastern Lahore city on Tuesday organized a protest against the raid by the Pakistani police in the garages of the companies. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3heH6mb

Pakistan issues visas to Indian pilgrims to visit Hindu temples

Pakistan's High Commission in Delhi has issued more visas to more than 90 Indian pilgrims to visit two prominent Hindu templesin the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3hbFbin

Chinese Military Aviation Technology meets modern warfare standards: PAF chief

Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan on Tuesday said that the "Chinese Military Aviation Technology" has the credibility of contemporary requirements to meet the challenges of modern warfare. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nInbOX

Seven terror suspects killed by security forces in Balochistan

Security forces on Tuesday killed seven suspects in Awaran, Balochistan during a search operation. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3avk3SZ

Opposition will not give NRO to govt, says Mohsin Shahnawaz

Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader has remarked that opposition has not asked for any NRO from the government nor opposition parties will give NRO to government. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KNLnRm

Adulteration mafia to be dealt strictly by Punjab govt: Firdous Ashiq

Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) Punjab on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has announced that the provincial government is all set to take strict action against adulteration mafia on Today. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37GTjgm

Court indicts Ahsan Iqbal in Sports Complex case

An accountability court in Islamabad has on Tuesday indicted Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Ahsan Iqbal in the Narowal Sports Complex case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rjleLc

Pakistan to form it's first-ever drone policy

Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Tuesday ordered the formulation of Pakistan’s own first ever drone policy. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rjmIF4

Shehbaz Sharif, Hamza appear before accountability court today

Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Opposition Leader in National Assembly (NA) along with his son Hamza Shahbaz showed up, before accountability court in money laundering case on Tuesday . from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2JeehtG

Pakistan's current account surplus reaches $447m in Nov: PM Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday has said that Pakistan has posted a current account surplus of $447 million in November. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38oylly

Abbottabad records 40.30pc COVID-19 positivity ratio: NCOC

The highest positivity ratio of coronavirus in Pakistan has been recorded in Abbottabad at 40. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rrhW8T

Asim Bajwa, Chinese envoy vow to transform region through CPEC

ISLAMABAD - Chairman China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority Asim Saleem Bajwa and Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong yesterday vowed to transform region through the multi-billion-dollar CPEC. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nG2tPZ

Coronavirus claims 82 more lives in single day

Pakistan has reported 82 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 460,672. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38nvIAE

State of the art teaching, research facilities set up at Islamia University

BAHAWALPUR - Vice-Chancellor the Islamia University of Bahawalpur Engr Prof Dr Athar Mahboob has said that state of the art teaching, researches, and training facilities are being set up in the university in the field of Medical and Allied Health Sciences. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3h6UCrW

Parliamentary Committee endorses JCP’s recommended judges for IHC

ISLAMABAD - The Parliamentary Committee on Appointment of Judges in the Superior Judiciary Monday approved recommendations of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed, for appointment of Babar Sattar and Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri as judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nFgGN5

No planned gas load shedding in country

LAHORE - Petroleum Division on Monday claimed that no planned gas load shedding is being conducted anywhere in the country for domestic, commercial or industrial sector. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KhIb0M

China’s ambassador calls on COAS Bajwa

China’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong on Monday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters (GHQ), Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mDSZTX

Forming no ties with Israel before Palestine issue fixed, says Qureshi

Pakistan has appreciated the Emirati leadership of its position on Israel and emphasized that Islamabad will not recognise Tel Aviv until the Palestine issue is resolved. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nEZIyn

China’s ambassador calls on COAS Bajwa: DG ISPR

No gas load shedding in the country: Petroleum division

The spokesperson for the Petroleum division on Monday claimed that no gas load shedding is being carried out in any part of the country In a statement, the spokesperson said that there is no gas load shedding for the domestic, industrial and commercial consumers in the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KngH9K

PTI finalises 5 Senate candidates from Punjab

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf has finalised five names for the upcoming Senate elections from Punjab seats. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37BkJnO

PTI govt took loans of $14bn in 2.5 years: Marriyum Aurangzeb

Spokesperson of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday said that government of PakistanTehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) took loans of $14 billion in last 2. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WBCddn

Senate elections cannot be held before Feb 10: ECP

The Election Commission of Pakistan on Monday said that the Senate elections cannot be held before February 10. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3h8vrVT

Organisation of Kashmir Coalition issues report on Human Rights day

Organisation of Kashmir Coalition (OKC) organised a virtual conference on the Human Rights Day on the theme Human Rights & The New USA Administration - Impact on South Asia (With Special Reference to Jammu & Kashmir). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34xhwno

PIA dismisses flight to Saudi Arabia out of COVID-19

All Pakistan International Airline (PIA) flights to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have been dismissed from today until further notice. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38qCs0j

Forming no ties with Israel before Palestine issue fixes says Qureshi

Maryam Nawaz to reach Sukkur on Dec 26

PML-N Vice-president Maryam Nawaz will arrive in Sukkur on December 26 to attend Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) meeting, party's District President Khursheed Mirani confirmed on Monday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Wxb8bc

ECP dismisses possibility of Senate elections before Feb 10

The Election Commission of Pakistan has on Monday said that the Senate elections cannot be held before February 10. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KK1b7W

PM Khan to discuss political strategy with party leaders today

Prime Minister PM Imran Khan on Monday has summoned a meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and government spokesmen to discuss ongoing political situation in the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LQ4DhD

Inquiry commission dismays Petroleum Division over petrol crisis

Petroleum Division reportedly has stated that the inquiry commission working with investigating Pakistan’s petrol crisis is “controversial”, reported local media on Monday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37Cj3KY

CDA approves map of PM Khan's Bani Gala residence

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Monday has approved the map of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Bani Gala residence after the PTI chief paid a fine of Rs1. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34wGVxw

Karachi, Lahore record highest COVID-19 positivity ratio: NCOC

The highest positivity ratio of coronavirus in Pakistan has been recorded in Karachi at 13. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nC1qAw

Govt plans to create differences among PDM leadership: PML-N

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) member Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday has said that the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) wants to create differences among Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) leadership. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37zhYU7

Met Office forecast cold, dry weather across country

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted cold and dry weather in most parts of the country while very cold in north Balochistan and upper parts during the next 24 hours. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pbXMgS

PML-N Senator Kalsoom Perveen dies due to COVID-19

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator from Balochistan Kalsoom Perveen has died of novel coronavirus. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pbXKFM

Pakistan reports 1,792 COVID-19 cases in single day

Pakistan has reported 62 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 458,968. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WwXCEP

Swati vows to turn PR into profitable department

LAHORE - Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati has vowed to end political interference in Pakistan Railways (PR) and make it a profitable department. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3arWdY9

Ahsan attributes state institutions’ ‘restlessness’ to government’s poor performance

LAHORE - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal has said that ‘restlessness’ in state institutions is not due to the narrative of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), but due to the ‘poor performance’ of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3p3CpOI

Govt takes practical steps for establishment border trade market on Pak-Iran border

QUETTA - In the light of the announcement made by the Prime Minister Imran Khan, practical steps have been taken to set up a border trade market at Gabd Ramdan on the Pak-Iran border to promote trade activities between the neighboring countries. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KDXiRY

Opp spreading frustration among masses: Shibli

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has said that surge in the country's exports has broken the record of last ten years. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Wyeue4

Foreign Minister concludes two-day visit to UAE

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi concluded two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) wherein he met the UAE leadership and discussed bilateral as well as regional matters. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37x24tp

Sirajul Haq stresses on role of scholars for unity of ‘Ummah’

HYDERABAD - Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Senator Siraj-ul-Haq has said Ulema and Mashaikh should come forward and provide leadership to the people, adding that his party is willing to follow them as they lead. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3h5Z76o

Full court reference pays homage to late Justice Waqar Ahmed Seth

PESHAWAR - Peshawar High Court on Saturday held a full court reference to pay homage to late Chief Justice of PHC Justice Waqar Ahmed Seth, who breathed his last on November. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3p8U5c2

Private sector lines up Gwadar port to move LNG to industry

ISLAMABAD - Private sector has lined up Gwadar port to move Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for the use of country's industrial sector. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34txP4t

Capt (R) Zahid Saeed new FPSC chairman

ISLAMABAD - The federal government has appointed Captain (Retd) Zahid Saeed as new Chairman Federal Public Service Commission, says a notification issued by the Establishment Division here yesterday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3raGjY6

Turkish hospital fire kills 9 Covid-19 patients

ANKARA - At least nine coronavirus patients died on Saturday after an oxygen tank explosion triggered a fire at a hospital in southeastern Turkey, the health ministry said. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mAoxKf

AJK President slams establishing Indian Army settlement in Badgam

MIRPUR - Dec 19 (APP):The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has expressed serious concern over Indian government’s move to build the first military settlement in Budgam district of the occupied Kashmir where ex-servicemen who massacred Kashmiris would be settled. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3p9IzNk

Govt committed to improving living standards of people: Dar

SIALKOT - An open court ‘khuli kutchery’ was held jointly by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar, Pubjab Minister for Special Education Punjab Ch. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38oTKLk

Another two fall prey to COVID-19 in Multan

MULTAN - Two patients have been died of coronovirus at Nishtar Hopsital within last 24 hours bringing the tally to 324 since March this year. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WsU1HE

Two schools sealed for violating govt instructions

HAFIZABAD - The Education department sealed two educational institutions and got their heads arrested on the charges of violating government instructions by opening their institutions. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3raGfaO

Motorcyclist dies in road mishap

KHANEWAL - A person was crushed to death due to collision between motorcycle and mini passenger van near Adda Kachi Pakki here on Saturday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mwaOnX

Nine arrested over SOPs violation

FAISALABAD - Nine persons including hotel managers and owners were arrested over violation of the coronavirus Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LSQ3pP

Peshawar-DIK Motorway to help develop southern districts: KP CM

Peshawar - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has termed the proposed Peshawar-D. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LNdsZz

19 PTM activists booked

DI Khan - Police on Saturday registered cases against 19 activists of Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) who were protesting against the arrest of MNA Ali Wazir. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WtNkF9

Punjab CM includes 1000-bed hospital in ADP

Lahore - Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Saturday approved inclusion of 1000-bed hospital on Ferozpur Road in Annual Development Programme (ADP). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rg41Cr

Govt warned against anti-agriculture policies

ISLAMABAD - Former federal food minister and MNA Nawab Yousuf Talpur has warned the government of dire consequences if it continues anti-agriculture policies. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3h3NYTj

EU rights activist calls out India, suggests legal proceedings

ISLAMABAD - Andy Vermaut, a Belgian human rights activist and the president of Post Versa, has asked the international community to take legal action against India for running a global disinformation network against Pakistan and China. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WyBgTj

KCFR organises webinar on ‘Pak-Turkey relationship’

KARACHI (PR) - An interesting byplay took place during a webinar by Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) to discuss ‘Pakistan-Turkey Relationship. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nBfFWc

Pakistan lauds China’s role in world’s fight against Covid-19

ISLAMABAD - Speakers at a webinar said said yesterday that Pakistan fully recognizes China’s irreplaceable efforts and contributions to the world’s fight against the epidemic. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34t870f

Iran, Pakistan open new border gateway to ease trade

Iran and Pakistan on Saturday opened a new border crossing point, in a move likely to bolster business and trade between the two neighboring countries. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nBvSKS

Opposition put forth no demand to COAS to overthrow government: Ahsan Iqbal

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal said that the institutions are not worried about Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) but due to the performance of the incumbent government. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3h0KYqZ

Indian Army violating intl norms by targeting UN Military observers: DG ISPR

The United Nations has confirmed that a vehicle of the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) was hit by an “unidentified object” near Rawalakot and that it was investigating the matter. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38iIXlX

US can block subversive Indian role in South Asia: Pakistani diplomat

Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan said in an interview to The Christian Science Monitor that Pakistan wants US to engage in South Asia through an “important and critical” role in stopping Indian interference and maintaining peace and security of the region, “Over the last two years Pakistan has faced a resurgence of attacks and. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3arJh4s

Peshawar administration decides to impose smart lockdown in 3 more areas

Administration has decided to put three Peshawar localities under smart lockdowns on Sunday in view of the persistently rising coronavirus cases in the city. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nzQrre

Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to stand behind each other

Pakistan and Azerbaijan on Friday agreed to enhanced bilateral relations, including cooperation in the political, economic, energy, defense, education, and culture sectors, an official said. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nDm9UC

Foreign Minister concludes two-day visit to UAE

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi concluded his two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) wherein he met the UAE leadership and discussed bilateral as well as regional matters. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pcpvyd

Coronavirus kills 87, infecting 3,179 in single day

According to the recent survey, Pakistan has reported 87 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has culminated to 454,673. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oZwGts

Opposition's criticism on Gen Bajwa infuriates Army: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Friday states that there is anger in the Pakistan Army over the Opposition’s criticism of General Qamar Javed Bajwa. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aqczk1

ECP schedules by-election in PS-52-Umerkot consistency

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday, has issued schedule for the by-election on the vacant seat of Sindh Assembly constituency PS-52-Umerkot, According to the ECP, polling for the PS-52-Umerkot by-election will be held on January 18 and until then the announcement of all kinds of development projects in the constituency will. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38dD9Kw

PDM, govt share same agendas with no difference: Siraj

The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief, Sirajul Haq remarked on Saturday that there is no difference between the policies of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and the federal government as both the sides share the same agendas of fulfilling personal interests in doing politics for the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mwgiyL

Court orders freezing Shehbaz Sharif's family assets

The accountability court in Lahore, on Saturday summoned the execution report over freezing of Shehbaz Sarif’s family assets in the money laundering case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aqueIv

Cylinder explosion leaves 24 wounded in Muridke

According to the sources, at least 24 persons, including women and children were wounded on Friday when a gas cylinder exploded in a house located in Manuabad area of Muridke. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WrSHoj

Firdous Ashiq awards financial assistance cheque to singer Shaukat Ali

Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, on Friday visited the residence of famous folk Singer Shaukat Ali and awarded him a cheque worth Rs 200,000 on behalf of Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37yUVc1

Govt responds politics of unrest by facilitation: CM Buzdar

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar remarked the government is responding to the politics of unrest by facilitating people and will continue to serve them as this approach has distorted the opposition’s agenda of anarchy. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38kHgV4

Highest covid positivity ratio endangers Karachi

According to the latest update issued by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), the highest positivity ratio of coronavirus in Pakistan has been recorded in Karachi at 11. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nB4YCV

Opposition's criticism on Gen Bajwa infuriates Army: PM Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Friday states that there is anger in the Pakistan Army over the Opposition’s criticism of General Qamar Javed Bajwa. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3awltg5

Smart lockdown imposed in Karachi's several areas

Smart lockdown on Friday has been imposed in different localities in Karachi due to increasing patients of coronavirus. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LOpLoH

Pakistan reports 2,972 new coronavirus cases in one day

Pakistan has reported 83 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 451,494. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WnHZ2m

Houses to poor a national service: PM

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that promoting construction sector and providing houses to poor segments of the society is a national service. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34n0w3b

Chinese Consul General visits Nawa-i-Waqt Group offices

LAHORE - A delegation of Chinese Consulate in Lahore, led by Consul General Mr Long Dingbin, visited Nawa-i-Waqt Group Offices here on Thursday and met with Managing Director (MD) Rameeza Majid Nizami. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r4tHBM

UK appreciates Pakistan Army’s role in Afghan peace process

ISLAMABAD - British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters (GHQ). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WosN4P

SBP head meets NAB chief, lauds anti-corruption efforts

ISLAMABAD - Dr. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34qqD9g

Govt will surprise Opposition if resignations are submitted: Firdous

LAHORE - Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38gNN34

Under training Judicial Officers call on CJP

ISLAMABAD - A group of 23 Judicial Officers from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) who are undergoing pre-service training under Professional Exchange Programme at Federal Judicial Academy called on Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed as a part of their study tour on Thursday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34FalK7

FM Qureshi meets UAE PM in Dubai

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi called on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai on Thursday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r6t2Qg

Murad Saeed calls for joint efforts to thwart Anti-Pakistan Indian hybrid warfare

ISLAMABAD - Minister for Communication Murad Saeed has called for collective efforts whilst rising above the political differences to respond to the Indian hybrid warfare against Pakistan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37z8SH7

Induction of TABUK in Pakistan Navy an important milestone, says Admiral Amjad Niazi

ISLAMABAD - Induction ceremony of state-of-the-art Corvette, Pakistan Navy Ship TABUK was held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard on Thursday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nqhPYB

Supreme Court hints at summoning NAB chief in fake accounts case

ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court of Pakistan Thursday hinted at summoning of Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) if no progress is shown by January 6, 2021 in fake accounts case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37ukbAd

Opp proved it has no concern with public interest: Shibli

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz yesterday said that the Opposition has proved through their behaviour and conduct that they have nothing to do with public interest. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3alIWQR

Centre reports 71 virus deaths, 2,545 infections in single day

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan reported 2,545 new Coronavirus cases and 71 deaths during the last 24 hours. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38cId1D

Rehman Malik discusses bilateral ties with Chinese envoy

ISLAMABAD - Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong yesterday held a meeting with former interior minister Rehman Malik and discussed Pak-China ties. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3gYC7G3

PM not authorised to announce schedule for Senate polls: Maryam

LAHORE - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has announced approaching the apex court if government sticks to its plan of holding Senate polls in February 2021. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3p0qq4E

Bilawal condemns PTM lawmaker’s arrest

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari yesterday condemned the arrest of Pakhtun Tehfiz Movement lawmaker Mohammad Ali Wazir. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r5ehx7

Early Senate polls unconstitutional, Sherry Rehman

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman yesterday said that early Senate polls were unacceptable and unconstitutional. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LH1SiB

Resolving farmers issues vital for economy: Asad

ISLAMABAD - Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser yesterday stressed the need for resolving the issues of agriculturalists and farmers vital for socio-economic stability of the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38cIamt

Parliamentary Committee to call IHC nominees for interview

ISLAMABAD - The Parliamentary Committee on the Appointment of Judges in the superior judiciary Thursday decided to interview two nominees of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed for the appointment of judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nw00Ya

Top US general meets Taliban, Afghan leader ahead of pullout

Washington - The top US military officer met separately this week with the Taliban and Afghanistan’s president to push for a negotiated solution as the United States pulls out, the Pentagon said Thursday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r7SpRO

Pakistan's economy improving steadily despite challenges

ISLAMABAD - The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has said that though Pakistan is confronted with different challenges on the internal and external fronts, the country’s economic condition is improving steadily. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LNXJtp

SAPM Amir Dogar given status of State Minister

ISLAMABAD - Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar has been give the status of minister for state with immediate effect. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3p5phZM

LHC extends Sanaullah’s interim bail in assets case

LAHORE - A Lahore High Court (LHC) division bench Wednesday extended interim bail of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab President Rana Sanaullah in assets-beyond-means case till January 14. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38985eV

Opposition believes govt scared of NA session

ISLAMABAD - Since the government is making strategy to deal with threat of en-masse resignations, the opposition believes that the government is ‘indecisive and frightened’ to summon the National Assembly session. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ahGo6n

SC rejects plea to defer Rs460b installments for 3 years

ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday turned down the request of Bahria Town (Pvt) Limited, Karachi (BTLK) for three years moratorium for payment of installments of 16,896 acres land purchased in the area of Malir Development Authority. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WoIxVK

Martyrs of APS will always live in our hearts: KP CM

Peshawar - On the occasion of 6th anniversary of Army Public School tragedy, special Quran Khwani and Fateha Khwani were arranged here at Chief Minister House Peshawar on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mlwPpi

India isolated in region due to hegemonic designs: President

ISLAMABAD - President Arif Alvi said on Wednesday that India does not enjoy good relations with any of its neighbouring countries including Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal because of its hegemonic designs. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3h6NeNz

FM Qureshi to visit UAE today

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will be visiting the United Arab Emirates today for a two-day trip. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KAm313

Govt promises free vaccine as daily virus death toll hits record high

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan yesterday reported 105 Covid-19 related deaths — the highest-ever single-day figure in the second wave of the virus and since June 25 when it recorded 123 fatalities across the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LyCpI7

Pakistan desires ceasefire in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Wednesday reaffirmed support for a peaceful, stable, united, sovereign and prosperous Afghanistan as an Afghan Taliban delegation led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar met Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi here. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WpdqJI

Pakistan committed to crush terrorism

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan yesterday said that the country remains “determined” to tackle the scourge of terrorism and the government is “moving forward” in fulfilling the commitment to the nation. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2J0wZoy

Govt’s move to hold Senate polls in February unconstitutional: PDM

ISLAMABAD - Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) central secretary general and former deputy chairman Senate Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri has termed government’s move to hold Senate elections in February instead of March as violation of the Constitution. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oZiaSj

Bilawal invites Maryam to attend Benazir’s death anniversary rally

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari yesterday invited Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif to attend death anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto to be observed in Garhi Khuda Bux on December 27. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Kyk7GF

Opposition moves requisition to summon Senate session

ISLAMABAD - The joint Opposition on Wednesday moved a requisition to summon the Senate for taking up the privilege motion moved by Deputy Chairman Senate Salim Mandviwalla against the Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LKPwGr

Court adjourns hearing in references against Zardari till 21st

ISLAMABAD - An Accountability Court (AC) Wednesday adjourned the hearing on Park Lane and Thatha Water Supply references against the former president Asif Ali Zadari and others till December 21. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34n2ctp

Court summons three witnesses in Toshakhana case for Dec 17

ISLAMABAD - An Accountability Court (AC) on Wednesday summoned three witnesses for testimony on December 17 in Toshakhana reference filed against former president Asif Ali Zardari and ex-prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WnHBRy

CM’s plane lands at RYK due to bad weather

BAHAWALPUR - Bad weather forced the pilot of Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar’s plane to land at Rahim Yar Khan airport while coming from Karachi to Lahore. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37pkYSJ

Nation pays homage to APS Martyrs

MULTAN - Provincial Parliamentary Secretary in Information & Culture, Nadeem Qureshi on Wednesday said that December 16 reminded us of the great sacrifice rendered by innocent students of Army Public School as deep wounds caused by the tragedy had not healed yet. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qYbGF8

239 farmers booked for burning crop residue

KHANEWAL - As many as 239 FIR were registered against the farmers for burning crops remains and causing smog in the atmosphere of surrounding areas. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ahGBqb

Three more corona patients die in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD - Three more corona patients died during the last 24 hours and the number of deaths reached 292 in the district since March this year. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37qDlXH

Eight shopkeepers held for overcharging

SARGODHA - The price control magistrates arrested eight shopkeepers for profiteering and overcharging in various parts of the district on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37qJsLt

Two die in Muzaffargarh road accident

MUZAFFARGARH - A youth and his female cousin crushed to death as over speeding trailer hit the motorcycle near Khajji Wala Jhung Road Muzaffargarh on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37qNfbJ

Woman commits suicide over domestic dispute

FAISALABAD - A woman committed suicide over a domestic dispute here on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34i4H0g

Patwari arrested for taking bribe

SIALKOT - Anti Corruption Establishment (ACE) Gujranwala Regional Director Rai Naeem Ullah Bhatti conducted a raid and arrested an accused for taking bribe here on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oSXeMO

Motorcyclist dies in head-on collision

KHANEWAL - A motorcyclist died after a head-on collision with a vehicle near Peru Wall on Wednesday in morning. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mtr8Wp

Rehman Malik urges PM to drag India to ICJ, UN

ISLAMABAD - Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior Senator Rehman Malik yesterday urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to drag India to International Court of Justice and the United Nations. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KwSxJz

Sheikh is enough to stop opp from holding long march: Ashrafi

ISLAMABAD - Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Interfaith Harmony (SAPM) and Middle East Allama Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi has said that Imran Khan government will complete its tenure. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nqyprf

Saudi Ambassador calls on Interior Minister

ISLAMABAD - Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al Maliki called on Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad here Tuesday and discussed Pak-Saudi relations and speedy release of Pakistani prisoners in the Kingdom jails. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KwSuNT

RSS Hindutva ideology leading to consistent decay in India: President

ISLAMABAD - President Dr Arif Alvi said Tuesday Indian society was actually falling apart due to the extremist ideology propagated by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founders and frantically pursued by the Bharatiya Janata Party through its Hindutva policies. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Wq4iEl

SC questions about link between murder, kidnap of Daniel Pearl

ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court of Pakistan yesterday questioned about the link between the murder and the kidnapping of Daniel Pearl, Bureau Chief of Wall Street Journal in Pakistan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mmWNc5

Afghan Taliban delegation arrives today for talks with PM, FP

ISLAMABAD - An Afghan Taliban delegation led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will arrive here today for talks with Prime Minister Imran Khan and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KybICM

Bilawal, Shehbaz discuss politics, future line of action

LAHORE - Ruling out possibility of any negotiation or national dialogue, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that there was no other option except to send the ‘puppet’ government home. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mrQuUy

Two new Punjab ministers take oath

LAHORE - Two new provincial ministers took oath of their office here on Tuesday at a simple ceremony held at the Governor House, Lahore. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ae2TJc

President approves Anti-Rape Ordinance

ISLAMABAD - President Dr. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3851Cli

PM holds phone talks with Saudi Prince Sultan Bin Salman

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed the commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r8L5FJ

UK medical team visits Pakistan to conduct MRCP PACES clinical exam

ISLAMABAD - After mutual collaboration, conferences and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Surgeo\n General of Pakistan Army and Royal College of Physicians UK, Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians UK, a five-member team headed by Dr Donald Farquhar International Medical Director for MRCP visited Pakistan to conduct MRCP PACES. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KyKso4

7 die as jeep falls into gorge in Galyat

ABBOTTABAD - Seven people died and 14 others were injured after a passenger jeep they were travelling in plunged into a deep gorge at Karlan village, an area of Bagnotar police station Galyat on Tuesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oVh6in

IHC dismisses plea seeking directions to probe Kissinger’s revelations

ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking directions to the government to probe the revelations made by former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger regarding the 1971 war. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LGJMNS

Balochistan govt gives green signal to BESP

ISLAMABAD - The government of Balochistan has approved drawing up of the second Balochistan Education Sector Plan (BESP) for five years to improve literacy rate in the province. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2IX2sYK

Minister rubbishes Achakzai’s remarks as baseless

LAHORE - Punjab Minister for Higher Education Raja Yasir Humayun has said that Punjab is the land of brave and courageous people who have always welcomed all and sundry with open arms. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38a7ucO

Former PML-N MPA booked for corruption

FAISALABAD - The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) has registered a case against former member of provincial assembly (MPA) of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Chaudhry Amjad Ali Javed on charges of corruption. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38bYvrw

Five more fall prey to COVID-19 in Multan

MULTAN - Another five patients fell prey to coronavirus at Nishtar Hopsital within last 24 hours bringing the tally to 322 since March this year. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3noeNnv

2 streets sealed after 22 test positive in Hafizabad

HAFIZABAD - Two streets of Hafizabad were sealed today following the reports of 22 suspected corona patients were found positive. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oVTslN

BISE Sargodha announces supplementary result of matric

SARGODHA - The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Sargodha announced the result of Matriculation Supplementary Examination 2020 here on Tuesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37n61Rq

18 children sexually abused after kidnapping across South Punjab: Report

MUZAFFARGARH - Social Welfare department in a stunning revelation through its eye-opening report drafted on human rights violations of six months disclosed on Tuesday that 18 amongst 140 children were sexually abused after kidnapping across South Punjab region. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2JYNl1x

Body found hanging from tree

RENALA KHURD - A corpse was found hanging on a tree in a nearby village on Tuesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rblX10

Woman sets herself on fire after domestic dispute

MUZAFFARGARH - A woman and her two-year-old baby boy sustained burn injuries after she allegedly set herself on fire by sprinkling petrol in a domestic dispute, here on Tuesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aeFqYp

AIG distributes awards among police officials

BAHAWALPUR - Additional Inspector General South Punjab Police Capt (retd) Zafar Iqbal has appreciated the performance of Bahawalpur police on successful action against proclaimed offenders. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3afjH2t

Japan grants US $9.5M to Pakistan to counter COVID-19 pandemic

Government of Japan has extended a grant assistance of JPY 1 billion (approx. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38ap1Bw

PDM central leaders booked after Lahore rally

Police registered on Tuesday a case against the central leaders of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) for holding a public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qYn2ZO

Lifting ban on coal leases to promote minerals, boost investment: Secretary MMD

Secretary Mines and Minerals Department (MMD) Punjab, Amir Ijaz Akbar has said that approval of provincial cabinet to lift 10-year-ban on coal leases is historic decision of Buzdar government to promote mineral development and investment. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37lJ0OD

Pak-China border via Khunjerab Pass opens for next 10 days

Pak-China border via Khunjerab Pass was opened on Tuesday for next ten days. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ar8oVl

PML-N launches public contact campaign before long march

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given the task to the party leaders to mobilize workers before the long march against the government. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WesF82

PDM united against selected govt: Bilawal

The Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that all the parties in Pakistan Democratic Movement are united against this incapable, fake and illegitimate government of Imran Khan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KpyEEn

Lahore court hears plea seeks filing of case against Achakzai

The sessions court heard a petition for registration of case against Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (Pk-MAP) leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai over a hate speech in PDM public meeting in Lahore. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34eq96g

Private schools announce date to reopen institutions, resume regular classes

The private schools’ association has announced to reopen education centres from January 11 without waiting for an order by the government regarding the resumption of regular classes. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3aexmXS

Govt won't compromise on corruption issue, says Dr Firdous

Special Assistant to the Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-president Maryam Nawaz misled people and defeat is evident on her face now. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37lFAvj

Bilawal calls former spokesman Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar

The Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has summoned Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, who recently resigned as his spokesperson citing reservations. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/384IzHx

President Alvi ratifies Anti-Rape Ordinance 2020

President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday has approved Anti-Rape Ordinance 2020 to provide justice to the victims by carrying out speedy trial of the suspects. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ngoqVo

PIA to dismiss 50pc of staff under its restructure plan

It has been decided to classify staff of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in two categories and cut the staff strength by half. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3gRFFKu

Security personnel defuse bomb near Bilawal House in Karachi

The security personnel on Tuesday have defused a magnetic bomb near Bilawal House in Karachi. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34dNEfs

Shahid Khaqan says govt won't achieve anything from cases against opposition

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on Tuesday that government would achieve nothing from baseless cases against the opposition. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2IQAcqH

Bilawal to meet Shehbaz Sharif in Kot Lakhpat jail today

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has been scheduled to meet Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif at Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore today (Tuesday). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oSmgLZ

Coronavirus claims 73 more lives in one day

Pakistan has reported 73 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 443,246. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/388nPi6

NAB to submit details of 29 fake bank accounts in two weeks

ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court on Monday directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to submit details of 29 fake bank accounts case along with details of accused associated with these accounts in two weeks. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3gZettn

Multan to be made provincial capital of South Punjab: Dogar

MULTAN - Adviser to the Prime Minister on political affairs Malik Amir Dogar Monday said Multan would be made the provincial capital of South Punjab in future and exemplary development and progress would be made in the area. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LCrEok

Rescue 1122 catches 6 feet long snake

SIALKOT - The rescuers of Rescue 1122 on Monday caught a snake from Metal Industry Development Center in Sialkot Cantt. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nnTZwz

PM prays fast recovery of Maulana Tariq Jameel

Islamabad - Prime Minister Imran Khan has prayed fast recovery of renowned religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel who was hospitalised yesterday after testing positive for the novel coronavirus. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3gO5oDn

2 new Punjab ministers take oath today

LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has decided to induct two new ministers into his cabinet, it has been reliably learnt. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mnRhG2

Quetta experiences minus 04 centigrade

QUETTA - The Met office has forecast cold and dry weather in most parts while very cool along with frosty in cen-tral parts with hilly areas of the province during next 24 hours. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nqa4SE

PPP continues to discuss resignations within party

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party continues to discuss resignations issue within the party as the Pakistan Democratic Movement kept it as a ‘last’ option. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qZ1ah5

Govt to seek coalition support to deal with opp’s moves

ISLAMABAD - The senior members of the ruling party [PTI] will contact heads of its coalition partners to seek their support in and outside parliament against ongoing anti-government campaign by the joint opposition. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/34gguMy

Balochistan Cabinet approves various legislations

QUETTA - Balochistan Cabinet Monday approved various legisla-tions on important issues of the province aimed im-provement in the system. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mn5ram

Zulfi Bukhari vows to protect Khatam-e-Nubuwwat (PBUH)

ISLAMABAD - Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari Monday said the Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf government had always played a key role in protection of Khatam-e-Nubuwwat (PBUH) and it would continue to discharge the obligation under the. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2JUwexR

GB receives 9 feet snowfall during current spell

ISLAMABAD - Gilgit-Baltistan has so far received 9 feet snowfall during current snowfall spell followed by cold winds. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LFq7hr

Court acquits man in drug peddling case

RENALA KHURD - A local court on Monday acquitted a man accused of drug peddling. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oPQAHc

CM Buzdar inaugurates development work of journalist colony's F-Block

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar inaugurated the development work of F-block of journalist colony on Monday and announced to solve the problems of the media community on a priority basis. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/346Urb1

Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah submits resignation

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday submitted his resignation in the Bilawal House following Pakistan Democratic Movement's (PDM) call. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37igeyp

Pakistan records decline in COVID-19 cases: Health Ministry report

Pakistan on Monday reported 2,362 new coronavirus cases, the lowest number of daily cases since Nov 18, latest data by the Health Ministry showed. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WaUeyX

PM Khan visit Naval Headquarters today

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday commended the efforts of the Pakistan Navy for the defense of the country's sea frontiers during a visit to the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oQK7f2

PDM leadership meets at Raiwind to decide future strategy

The top leadership of the Pakistan Democratic Movement is meeting at Jati Umrah, Raiwind today to decide what’s next for the Opposition’s anti-government campaign. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37dVqIe

Shibli Faraz terms PDM's Lahore rally flop show

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has termed opposition’s public gathering in Lahore a flop show. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r4GqVc

Azam Swati assumes charge of ministry of Railways

Newly appointed Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati has assumed the charge today (Monday). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2ILaxzw

Police lodge cases for vandalism against PDM

In connection with the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) public rally at Lahore’s Minar-e-Pakistan, police have lodged two cases for vandalism and forcible entry into the park on the complaint of the security staff of the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Lahore. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oHuNBw

PM Khan to discuss political strategy with party leaders today

Prime Minister Imran Khan has called a meeting of party leaders and spokespersons today (Monday) to reportedly discuss a strategy to deal with the Opposition. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2IRBDoQ

PM Khan prays for speedy recovery of Maulana Tariq Jameel

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday prayed for a speedy recovery for religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3mfSvDa

Pakistan records 2,362 new coronavirus cases in one day

Pakistan has reported 36 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 440,787. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2WbtUEX

Tourists throng Galyat to enjoy live snowfall

ABBOTTABAD - A large number of tourists Saturday from various places of the country rushed Galyat to enjoy live snowfall which was continued on the second consecutive day. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/347hzG6

Pakistan reports rise in daily virus deaths

ISLAMABAD - The Covid-19 positivity ratio remained 6. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37cIn9U

NAB summons Ishaq Dar in ZTBL ex-president case

ISLAMABAD - The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to summon former finance minister and PLM-N senior leader Ishaq Dar for recording his statement in the illegal appointment of former president ZTBL Syed Talat Mehmood case, The Nation has learnt reliably. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/37cImCS