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PM Imran congratulates KP govt with UHC for all KP-domiciled citizens

Prime Minister Imran Khan has congratulated Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for making KP first province in the country with Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all KP-domiciled citizens. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3akOSrR

SC orders to extend detention of accused in Daniel Pearl case

The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Monday extended the detention order of the accused in the US journalist Daniel Pearl’s murder case by one day. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3teU6Oj

Pakistan reports 1,615 new coronavirus cases in one day

Pakistan has reported 26 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 546,428. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2YxRNbe

Primary schools, universities reopen in second phase today

All primary schools and universities are going to resume the classes today. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2YvCsYH

First batch of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine reaches Pakistan

The first batch of Chinese coronavirus vaccine has reached Pakistan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan announced on Monday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2MD1Rge

Land grabbers, encroachers will land in jail soon: Rizwan Ashraf

OKARA - The land grabbers and encroachers will be put behind the bars very soon as per the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oBrA5O

Khattak sees no threat to govt from Opposition

PESHAWAR - Defence Minister Pervez Khan Khattak Sunday said that there was no threat to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf government from opposition alliance while the government would not only complete its Constitutional tenure till 2023 rather would once again return to power on basis of its good performance. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ak37gj

PM to interact with general public on telephone today

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan will personally interact with the general public via telephone at 6pm on Monday (today). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/36u0GGU

Hajj dues to be received in three installments

ISLAMABAD - The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony would receive government scheme Hajj dues from intending pilgrims in three easy installments. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3j7uC0S

Barani areas require resources to harvest rainwater for improving agri sector

MULTAN - Directorate of Soil Conservation, Field Wing of Punjab Agriculture Department developed more than 3000 water harvesting bodies having live storage capacity of 0. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3owkeAR

71 arrested for kite-flying

FAISALABAD - Faisalabad police claimed to have nabbed 71 persons on charge of kite-flying and recovered dozens of kites and other paraphernalia from their possession during past 12 hours. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3jfNU4h

Two arrested for minting money fraudulently

FAISALABAD - FIA Cyber Crime Faisalabad has arrested two accused on charge of minting money fraudulently. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pAsa5r

Balochistan starts Hunarmand programme

ISLAMABAD - The Balochistan government has started ‘Hunarmand’ programme in 13 districts to impart technical and vocational training to the youth of the province. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3j8woi3

Opposition acquired nothing but humiliation: Punjab CM

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) agitation had died down and the opposition gained nothing but embarrassment and humiliation. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r5CnHi

Govt further pushes petrol price up by Rs2.70 per litre for February

On Sunday, the government announced that the price of petrol for February will go up by Rs2. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tdkB6Q

Broadsheet inquiry commission will disclose everything: FM Qureshi

On Sunday, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that inquiry commission formed to probe into the Broadsheet scandal will discolse everything and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is not responsible for when and whom signed the Broadsheet agreement. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oAhpP8

Govt recovered Rs210bn from PML-N members, reveals Shahzad Akbar

On Sunday, adviser to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Accountability Shahzad Akbar revealed that the government has recovered Rs210 billion from 36 members of the PML-N over the course of the past two-and-a-half years. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oCg5eB

PAF plane leaves for Islamabad with first batch of Covid-19 vaccine

On Sunday evening, a special Pakistan Air Force (PAF) plane with the first batch of Covid-19 vaccine doses left for Islamabad. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2YxcEeI

Hajj dues to be collected in three easy installments

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony would collect government scheme Hajj dues from intending pilgrims in three easy installments. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oEgtsR

PM Imran Khan to take public calls from tomorrow: Shibli

Prime Minister Imran Khan will be taking calls from people on Monday at 4pm, said Minister for Information Shibli Faraz. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oBYbbT

Osama bin Laden used to support Nawaz financially, says former ambassador

Pakistan’s former ambassador to the United States Abida Hussain has said that Osama bin Laden had supported and funded former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39z64KP

PTI leader Shahid Gondal passes away due to corona virus

On Saturday, PTI activist and chairman of the Insaf Lawyers Wing Advocate Shahid Naseem Gondal passed away at the Military Hospital Rawalpindi due to complications arising from the novel coronavirus, party leaders and his family confirmed. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cqvgVK

Osama bin Laden used to support Nawaz Sharif financially says former ambassador

Pakistan’s former ambassador to the United States Abida Hussain has said that Osama Bin Laden had supported and funded former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3csUenA

PTI leader Shahid Gondal passed away due to corona virus

Special plane leaves for China to bring first Covid-19 vaccine

On Sunday, a special plane to bring the first tranche of the coronavirus vaccine to the country has left for Beijing. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r8sVCU

Pakistan to get 17m AstraZeneca vaccine in mid of 2021: Asad Umar

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has said that Pakistan will receive 17 million doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in first half of 2021. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3puHksN

Pakistan reports 1,599 coronavirus cases in one day

On Sunday, Pakistan has reported 34 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 544,813. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2NTCkA3

PM offers condolence to Shan on mother's demise

Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan aired deep condolences on the demise of former actress Neelo Begum, mother of Pakistani actor Shan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cnfr2d

Abbasi slams NA Speaker for inaction

ISLAMABAD - Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Friday criticised speaker National Assembly for his ‘inaction’ on the privilege motion moved by PML-N member National Assembly Afzal Khokhar over demolition of his house in Lahore by the LDA. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39wrjNj

Not a single penny spent from CM’s COVID-19 fund, PA told

LAHORE - The Punjab Assembly was told on Friday that not even a single penny has been spent from Chief Minister’s COVID-19 Fund. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2M94R4g

Open voting in Senate to diminish role of smaller parties

ISLAMABAD - Former chairman Senate and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Mian Raza Rabbani Friday said that government’s move to make open voting for the Senate election would only benefit the larger parties diminishing the role of the smaller political parties in the Upper House of the Parliament. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2L2L99J

Pakistan badly affected by Afghan war: FM

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi yesterday said that Pakistan was the most affected country by the war in Afghanistan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pJMalS

Afridi urges parties to support govt on Kashmir

ISLAMABAD - Kashmir Committee Chairman Shehryar Khan Afridi yesterday urged all political parties to join hands with Kashmir Committee to supplement the government’s offensive on Kashmir dispute. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3coUG6b

Sindh govt files review petition in Supreme Court

ISLAMABAD - The Sindh provincial government on Friday filed review petition against the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s order to release all the accused allegedly involved in kidnapping and murder of Daniel Pearl. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3afnMCh

NAB recovered Rs481 billion during last 10 years, Senate told

ISLAMABAD - The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday told the Senate that National Accountability (NAB) has recovered total Rs 481 billion in corruption cases during the last 10 years while Rs 390 billion, out of total amount, were recovered during its two years while in government. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3t2Sh70

PML-N MPAs deny leaving party

LAHORE - Two PML-N legislators, who met Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar last day, on Friday denied leaving the party, saying the meeting was aimed at just resolving issues relating to their respective constituencies. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39w94Yx

Furore in NA over PML-N MNA’s privilege motion

ISLAMABAD - The National Assembly yesterday witnessed furore over the matter regarding privilege motion permission sought by a PML-N MNA Malik Afzal Khokar for demolition of Khokar Palace in Lahore. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2YtFlZW

NUML notifies conducting online exams in two stages

ISLAMABAD - NUML notified conducting online exams of 30 marks and allocating 20 marks for viva voce for end-term exams fall 2020. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2M94QNK

Infant’s death in hospital sparks protest

MUZAFFARGARH - An infant died following alleged negligence of the gynecologist prompted the heirs to launch protest at THQ hospital here on Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2L7KzYk

People to never forgive plunderers of national wealth: Nadeem Qureshi

MULTAN - Punjab parliamentary secretary on information and culture Muhammad Nadeem Qureshi said on Friday that people of Pakistan would never forgive those who plundered the national wealth. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39xkB9U

Govt utilising all available resources for special children education

ATTOCK - Punjab Special Education Secretary Syed Javed Iqbal Bokhari on Friday said the government was utilising maximum available resources for the education of special children. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Yr4zbt

Three killed in separate road accidents

FAISALABAD - Two persons were killed in a separate road accident near here on Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r4ezDz

Kidnapped girl recovered

SARGODHA - The district police recovered a kidnapped girl here on Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2MkCDmS

Two of a family killed, five injured as car overturns

SIALKOT - Two persons of a family were killed while five others sustained injuries when a car overturned near Larakki-Daska on Sialkot-Lahore Motorway, on Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3t7S2aX

Robber killed in encounter

MANDI BAHAUDDIN - A robber was killed,while his two accomplices escaped during a police encounter in Tehsil Phalia. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2YvNHA0

Police SI dies of coronavirus

RENALAKHURD - A police sub-inspector died of covid-19 here in Renala Khurd. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39w94rv

President directs FBR to recover over Rs14m tax paid on fake invoices

ISLAMABAD - Lashing out at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for its failure to probe a bogus case of tax refunds, President Dr. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iYBVYu

People pin hope on Chinese Covid-19 vaccine

ISLAMABAD - As the world competes fiercely for the early acquisition of the Covid-19 vaccines, Pakistani officials, healthcare workers and common people have pinned their hope on Chinese CanSino Biologics anti-coronavirus. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/36mkwUn

Extension of BRT feeder routes approved

Peshawar - The 4th board meeting of Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) yesterday approved extension of BRT Feeder Routes to Warsak Road, Regi Lalma Township and Defense Housing Scheme in order to facilitate the general public to the maximum. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39tKXcY

Taliban say US 'bombarding civilians, houses' in violation of Afghan deal

KABUL - The Taliban on Friday rejected Washington's accusations that it had not lived up to its promises in Afghanistan, in turn claiming the US was 'bombarding civilians'. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ckqN73

Violence in Afghanistan must end, agree US, Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and the United States yesterday agreed that violence in Afghanistan must end to ensure peace. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2L15QTk

Naval Chief reaffirms resolve to beat any misadventure

The debrief session of Pakistan Navy’s Operational Exercise RIBAT-21 was held at Karachi. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3clCf26

PM Imran challenges Opposition to provide details of bank accounts

On Friday, Prime Minister Imran Khan challenged Opposition parties to provide details of "1,000 bank accounts even" in the ongoing foreign funding probe by the Election Commission of Pakistan's scrutiny committee. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Yo2UDs

We're not bound by treaty for prohibition of nuclear weapons: FO

On Friday, Pakistan said that it does not consider itself bound by any of the obligations enshrined in the Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2YqVKhI

Covid-19 vaccines to reach Pakistan by January 31, China assures

Parliamentary Secretary for Health Dr. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2YpY0Wn

PIA’s Boeing 777 plane reached Islamabad after lease payment

On Friday, PIA’s Boeing 777 plane reached Islamabad from Kuala Lumpur with 173 passengers on board. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2NMOb2R

India, Pak to come on same page in solving Kashmir dispute: UN chief

UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on Thursday called on two nuclear-powers i. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KZPCtD

Bidding already in process for Senate Elections' seats: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that bids are already being made for seats in Senate elections and he knows which political leader is investing the money. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3j0mkb6

UBD to reopen educational institutes across Sindh from Feb 1

Universities and Board Departments (UBD) announces reopening of all educational institutes operating under the umbrella of UBD from February 1, as per the issued notification on Friday identified. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3puxvuN

Bidding already in progress for seats in Senate elections: PM Imran

UBD to reopen educational institutes across Sindh from Feb,1

Sindh to start COVID-19 vaccination drive from Feb 3: Nasir Shah

On Friday, Sindh Information and Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said that Sindh will start a COVID-19 vaccination drive from Wednesday, February 3. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3afstvR

US secretary-of-state offers prosecution of Omar Saeed Sheikh

The United States secretary of state, Antony Blinken in his first statement on this matter said America was ready to prosecute Omar Saeed Sheikh, who had been accused in the 2002 for being involved in the execution of American journalist, Daniel Pearl in US courts, a day after he was acquitted by the Supreme Court. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Myt9nV

6 officers of CAA sacked over fake licences, FIA completes inquiry

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) completed inquiry into fake pilot license case and arrested six officers of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3osapUw

UN chief asks India, Pakistan to resolve Kashmir dispute

On Thursday, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on nuclear-armed India and Pakistan to “come together and seriously discuss their problems” stemming from the unresolved Kashmir dispute, saying his good offices were always available for mediation. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3otKqfs

PM Imran to launch welfare, development projects in Sahiwal

Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in Sahiwal for a day-long visit to the city, where he is expected to launch welfare and development projects for the city. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oygU81

Rise of Covid-19 cases observed in govt colleges across Karachi

A rise in coronavirus cases has been observed in government colleges across Karachi. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39qSnh6

OGRA proposes increase in petrol prices this Feb

In Pakistan, the prices of petroleum products are likely to increase during the upcoming month of February. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r39kEk

COAS meet Qatari leader, mutual security union under discussion

Chief of army staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, met the Qatari leader Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39uNrYk

Punjab govt issues primary schools, versities reopening notice

The Punjab government issued notice on Friday, as per an earlier decision made by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) that all public and private primary and middle schools and universities will be reopened by February 1, Punjab education minister Dr Murad Raas shared the notification on Twitter. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pGUQtD

Nation will prosper if we have confidence to compete with other countries: PM Imran

On Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that Pakistan must always aim to be self reliant and not be afraid to have lofty dreams. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ou22rw

Broadsheet: Justice (r) Azmat Saeed’s probe report would be made public

ISLAMABAD/PESHAWAR - Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said Wednesday that the national economy improved due to unwavering efforts of the present government as it was increasing exports of the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qUtiB5

Pakistan wants stronger ties with Kuwait: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to forge stronger bilateral relations with Kuwait. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ou3LwJ

LG polls to be held in KP on Sept 15: CM

Peshawar - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan on Wednesday announced that Local Bodies Elections in the province would be held on September 15 this year. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ppzGzL

Ahsan Iqbal to file acquittal petition in Narowal Sports Complex case

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal is going to file his acquittal petition in Narowal Sports City corruption reference. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39mD0Gu

LHC acquits two death row convicts after 9 years

LAHORE - The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday acquitted two death row convicts who had been serving prison time for the past 9 years. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oy9Ngd

PML-N threatens to spill beans if Jusitce Saeed doesn’t resign

LAHORE - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz has said that rulers are making futile efforts to create rifts in the party for the last four years. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KVMdfx

Another PML-N MPA reposes trust in Punjab CM

LAHORE - The PML-N’s MPA Muhammad Arshad called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Us-man Buzdar at his office on Wednesday and reposed his trust in his leadership. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3t1x5hR

Pakistan, China agree on formation of MPs’ body to oversee CPEC

ISLAMABAD - Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser and Chairman National People’s Congress of China have agreed on formation of a joint parliamentary committee compris-ing members from Pakistani Parliament and National People’s Congress for effective oversight of CPEC. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qWyunP

JUI says case against party a tactic to hide cruel acts

ISLAMABAD - The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) has officially termed the foreign funding case petition filed by PTI against JUI a tactic to hide their cruel acts of taking prohibited funds. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2NHAB0G

PPP accuses govt of carrying out ‘selected’ accountability

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party yesterday alleged the government of carrying out ‘se-lected’ accountability and victimising the opposition. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/36j1HSm

NAB Multan arrests three in housing fraud

MULTAN - National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Multan have arrested three accused on charge of causing Rs 58 million loss to people who had made investments in Wapda Employees Cooperative Housing Society. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pu4z6f

DC pushes for expediting work on uplift schemes

RAHIM YAR KHAN - DC Ali Shehzad on Wednesday directed the officers concerned to accelerate the pace of work on the ongoing development schemes by utilizing funds judiciously. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3t1x51l

Man commits suicide over poverty

RENALA KHURD - A man committed suicide over poverty in the limits of Mandi Ahmedabad police station. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2M1ok6T

396 kilns switched to zigzag technology

KASUR - The work on convertion of all brick kilns to environment friendly zigzag technology was ongoing at a brisk pace in district Kasur, informed Assistant Director Environment, Nauman Younas on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cjy3jw

S. Punjab Secretariat made fully operational: ACS

BAHAWALPUR - South Punajb Additional Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman has said that South Punjab Secretariat has become fully operational under the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar which will help in solving problems of people of this area at their doorsteps. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39mJYeA

Man dies, brother injured over enmity

FAISALABAD - A man was allegedly killed by firing while his brother sustained bullet injuries over enmity in the limits of Dijkot police station. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cf7tIk

Education policy for madrassas discussed on 3rd day of workshop

BAHAWALPUR - On the third day of the high-level consultative meeting on Education Policy-2021 directed by the Federal Ministry of Education and Vocational Training at Islamia University Bahawalpur (IUB), scholars from different madrassas participated. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qYxCiJ

BZU accords approval for taking online exams

MULTAN - Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) accorded approval to govt emerson and other colleges for conducting online examination of different semester. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3agBJ34

Covid-19 claims four lives in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD - The coronavirus claimed four lives taking the death toll in Faisalabad to 404, while 37 new cases were reported during the last 24 hours. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qXNTnV

Defence ministry urges IHC not to remove Durrani’s name from ECL

ISLAMABAD - The Defence Ministry on Wednesday submitted a written reply in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in response to a petition moved by former Director General (DG) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt Gen (Retd) Asad Durrani seeking to remove his name from the Exit Control List (ECL). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KZ1lJ4

Missing 3-year-old Afghan girl recovered from Kalabagh

Mianwali - Kalabagh police on Wednesday recovered a 3-year old Afghan refugee girl from mountainous terrain who went missing from her home and reunited her with parents. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sYhIH3

Mardan police conduct mock drill in view of threat alert

Mardan - Mardan Police on Wednesday conducted a mock rehearsal in view of recent threat alerts from the authorities concerned regarding possible terrorist attacks. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iT1gmE

Ads policy being devised keeping in view media workers’ interests

ISLAMABAD - Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting Faisal Javed on Wednesday said that National Advertisement Policy was being devised keeping in view interests of media workers. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KURSCp

'Over a dozen PTI MPAs rallying around Parvez Elahi'

LAHORE - While there is news of the Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar swiftly moving to make inroads into the PML-N’s political domain, a disturbing news about a bunch of disgruntled PTI MPAs rallying around the Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch Parvez Elahi to sort out their grievances with the Chief Minister has surfaced following a. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iQUlue

PML-N MPA Nishat Daha calls on CM

LAHORE - PML-N's MPA Nishat Ahmad Daha called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Tuesday and apprised him about the constituency problems and the progress made on various development schemes in his constituency. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iPsw5k

PTI wants to make PIA redundant, alleges Opp

ISLAMABAD - The Opposition in the Senate on Tuesday questioned federal government’s way of running affairs of the state-owned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and alleged that the ruling party wanted to make the airline redundant to pave way for its privatisation. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/36f71Gd

Abbasi criticises NAB for ‘political victimisation’

ISLAMABAD - Senior Vice-President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has criticised National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for what he judged political victimisation. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iOk1aI

PPP questions PM’s victory claim on foreign funding case

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party yesterday criticised Prime Minister Imran Khan for claiming victory in the foreign funding case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pmCjCl

Punjab reports 700 Covid-19 cases, 40 more deaths

ISLAMABAD - The Punjab province reported about 700 new Covid-19 cases and 40 more deaths over the past 24 hours, according to the official Covid-19 portal. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/36glIZB

PTI moves ECP against JUI-F for taking ‘foreign funds’

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has filed a foreign funding case against Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) accusing it of receiving funds from Libya and Iraq. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39lvn33

Indian republic day observed as Black Day

MUZAFFARABAD - Kashmiri living on the both sides of the line of control observed Indian republican day as a Black day on Tuesday to invite the world attention towards gruesome human rights violations and continued denial by India to grant the Kashmiri people their right to self determination in accordance with the United Nations. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KPTM7i

Petitioner asks ECP penal to stop further scrutiny of PTI funds

ISLAMABAD - The petitioner in foreign funding case against PTI on Tuesday challenged decision of the Scrutiny Committee to continue scrutiny of the financial records of PTI by filing a written application before the panel. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3t1hJde

Prices of Petrol and HSD are likely to go further up by Rs 1.03 per litre,Rs 0.95 per litre

Islamabad - The prices of Petrol and High Speed Diesel are likely to go further up as the government is all set to increase OMCs and dealers margins on both the products by Rs 1. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oobCvX

Opposition in NA withdraws proposed amends in NAB Ordinance

ISLAMABAD - The joint opposition Tuesday surprised the government in National Assembly by withdrawing its bill relating to proposed amendment in the National Accountability Ordinance, 2020. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sZVYdK

Punjab MPAs displeased over absence of Local Govt officials

LAHORE - Legislators from across the political divide and the chair expressed displeasure over the absence of Secretary and Additional Secretary Local Government during question hour at Punjab Assembly on Tuesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ol3hsZ

PMC enhances 240 medical colleges’ seats for Punjab

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) has granted enhancement of up to 10 percent of existing allocated seats of 13 public colleges in Punjab after due consideration and in pursuance of the agreed policy for public colleges. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2NAITY1

LHC bars administration from further demolition of Khokhar Palace

LAHORE - The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday restrained district administration from any further action at the site of Khokhar Palace. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LZlZtb

VCs of 12 universities attend consultative meeting on education policy at IUB

BAHAWALPUR - The Vice-Chancellors of 12 universities participated in the second day of the high-level consultative meeting on education policy 2021 held here at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) in coordination with the Ministry of Federal Education and Vocational Training. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r7KqDF

Speaker for early completion of under construction PA building

LAHORE - Punjab Assembly Speaker Ch Parvez Elahi presided over the high-level meeting on Tuesday to review progress of work on the Punjab Assembly’s under construction building. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sXi949

ACE arrests Deputy Superintendent exams for bribe

SIALKOT - The Anti Corruption Establishment (ACE) on Tuesday caught a man while taking bribe from a student. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2YolIlL

4 schools under smart lockdown in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD - The district administration imposed a smart lockdown in six different areas of the city including four schools to control coronavirus pandemic. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iRjrsX

Students’ protest demand online exams

MULTAN - Scores of students of different public and private colleges staged protest demonstration by blocking 6 No. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2NzyVWN

Covid-19 claims six lives in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD - The coronavirus claimed six more lives taking the death toll tally in Faisalabad to 400, while 49 new cases were reported during the last 24 hours. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2MwoUsT

Man dies in accidental fire

KHANEWAL - A 25-year old man died after his pistol went off accidentally when he was cleaning it, police said. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Ykf4wV

Teacher injured in robbery attempt

PAKPATTAN - A man was severely injured on resistance when two armed dacoits tried to rob his mobile here at Pakpattan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3crzmNB

PDM fails to meet objectives,rifts surface among parties

ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has failed to meet its objectives, for which the forum was established, due to continuous rifts among the Opposition parties over several contentious issues. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LY0gBP

European Parliament takes notice of EU DisinfoLab report

Following EU DIsinfoLab’s report exposing Indian propaganda against Pakistan, a committee of the European Parliament has taken notice of the revelations made by the EU-focused watchdog. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3a3qMSd

PM Imran to address public rally in Kotli on Feb 5

Prime Minister Imran Khan is set to address a public rally in Kotli, near the Line of Control (LoC), on February 5, in honour of the Kashmir Solidarity Day. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iNwQCh

GB to be developed by exploiting its immense potential in tourism: President

President Dr Arif Alvi said that Gilgit Baltistan would be developed at par with rest of the country by exploiting its immense potential in tourism and investment in diverse sectors. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sS6qDY

10 Billion Tree Honey project to generate green jobs: Amin Aslam

On Tuesday, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam said that Prime Minister’s 10 Billion Tree Honey project would generate millions of green jobs and boost untapped potential of honey exports of the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pmDkdI

Opposition parties gather under PDM to hide their corruption: Omer Ayub

Federal Minister for Power Omer Ayub Khan said that opposition parties had gathered under the umbrella of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) to save their corruption. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2NGIfIN

PM Imran disagree with mortgage of F-9 park

Prime Minister Imran Khan, while opposing the mortgaging of F-9 Park in Islamabad has said that why such a proposal was tabled which gave the wrong impression. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3a7jQU2

Fraud of billions on Broadsheet issue will be cleared up: Saleem Mandviwalla

On Tuesday, Deputy Chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwalla said that fraud of billions with the nation on the Broadsheet issue will be accounted for. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pj5pTe

Pakistan likely to receive Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine under COVAX programme

Pakistan may be receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in the first quarter of the year under the World Health Organization's COVAX programme. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pm7Sw6

Asif Zardari, Fazlur Rehman agrees to step up anti-govt campaign

Head of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman and former president Asif Ali Zardari have agreed to intensify anti-government campaign. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sVGtUb

PTI files petition against JUI-F for receiving foreign funding

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday has filed a foreign funding petition against Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) in Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39jZ5p3

NAB becomes source to defame politicians: Shahid Khaqan

Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday said the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is a source to fail and defame politics in the country as all cases are based on lies to portray politicians as corrupt. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39gxK71

Khawaja Asif moves court to get Class B in jail

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Khawaja Asif, arrested in assets beyond means case, has on Tuesday moved an accountability court in Lahore to obtain Class B in jail. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2MttQyE

Shehbaz Sharif, Hamza Shahbaz appear before accountability court

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and opposition leader in National Assembly (NA) Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shahbaz on Tuesday have appeared before accountability court in money laundering case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2YhcwQq

Haleem Adil takes charge of 'opposition leader' in Sindh assembly

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Haleem Adil has been selected as the opposition leader of the Sindh Assembly. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sZMXkI

Pakistan reports 1,873 new coronavirus cases in one day

Pakistan has reported 58 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 535,914. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iKMFto

Utility bills becoming burden on people: PPP

ISLAMABAD - Secretary Information Pakistan Peoples’ Party Parliamentarians Shazia Atta Marri Sunday criticised the federal government for uncontrolled price hike. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c8weWs

Govt to ensure medical facility across country without any discrimination: Murad

ISLAMABAD - Minister for Communication Murad Saeed has said that provision of free medical and treatment facilities is the prime responsibility of the state and the government will ensure this facility across the country without any discrimination. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pjVi0w

Govt to implement ‘EV Policy for 4-Wheelers’ soon: Fawad

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Science Technology Fawad Chaudhry has announced that the government will soon finalize the mechanism for the successful implementation of ‘EV Policy for 4-Wheelers’ in country to boost economy, reduce pollution levels and generate employment in the transport sector. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3prQ7vm

President asks governors to ensure complete compliance

ISLAMABAD - President Dr. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KHZIiC

Rifts among PDM leaders to pave way for dismemberment of alliance: Khattak

PESHAWAR - Minister for Defence Pervez Khan Khattak said Sunday that the political parties that are part of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) are wary of one another and people would soon witness dismemberment of heterogeneous alliance that is being formulated to pursue interests. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cefcXf

Senate, NA sessions today

ISLAMABAD - Separate sessions of the Senate and the National Assembly will begin at the Parliament House in Islamabad on Monday (today). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ofxOIG

Germany buys same corona meds used to treat Trump

Frankfurt am Main - Germany will become the first European Union country to start using the same experimental antibodies treatment credited with helping Donald Trump recover from Covid-19, health minister Jens Spahn said Sunday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c7woxn

Pak forces kill 5 terrorists in North Waziristan

ISLAMABAD - Security forces killed five terrorists including two commanders during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, Pakistan Army said on Sunday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39e8u1l

My son has nothing to do with politics, clarifies JUI leader after NAB notices

ISLAMABAD - Jamiat Ulema Islam (JUI) senior leader and former senator Haji Ghulam Ali has termed as baseless the recent notices sent to his son by the National Accountably Bureau (NAB). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3o9d992

Rs1b govt land retrieved from Khokhar brothers’ ‘illegal occupation’

LAHORE - In a major operation carried out against the land grabbers in Johar Town neighborhood of the provincial metropolis, the district administration Sunday retrieved 38 kanals of precious land, demolishing structures and shops illegally erected around the Khokhar Palace owned by the Khokhar brothers. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39dOk7G

Teen dies as tractor trolley hits bike

RENALA KHURD/KASUR - A 14-year-old motorcyclist died when a speeding tractor-trolley bumped into his bike here on Sunday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39grSLj

Two women stabbed to death in separate attacks

HAFIZABAD - Three people including two women were murdered in separate incidents in the district on Sunday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c2irRo

‘Balochistan Women Helpline: 1089’ launched for complaint registration

ISLAMABAD - The Balochistan government has launched ‘Balochistan Women Helpline: 1089’ for registration of complaints against women harassment at home and work place. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iU4FBT

Pakistan reports lowest number of Covid-19 cases since Nov 1

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Sunday morning reported the lowest number of Covid-19 infections since November last as coronavirus second wave continues in the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2YnWLY1

Egypt begins coronavirus immunisation campaign

Ismailia - Egypt began its Covid-19 immunisation program Sunday, becoming one of the first countries in Africa to vaccinate its citizens, with a doctor and a nurse receiving the Chinese-made Sinopharm jab. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Y9bhTl

Pakistan ranking in SDGs drops from 115 in 2016 to 134 in 2020

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s ranking has dropped on the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) index from 115 in 2016 to 134 in 2020. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39c3pqc

NTDC shows reservations to grant of licence for KP Transmission Company

ISLAMABAD - The National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC), Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) while showing its reservations to the grant of license for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Transmission & Grid System Company (Pvt) Limited, saying NEPRA Act allows only One System Operator in the country at one time. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39ef2NC

PML supports PTI candidate in NA-75 bye-polls

Lahore - The Pakistan Muslim League (PML) Sunday announced to support the PTI candidate in NA-75 (Sialkot) by-elections, making it a one-on-one contest between the PML-N and the ruling PTI candidates. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c8RPxW

DC Swat directs operation against wall-chalking

Swat - Deputy Commissioner Swat Junaid Khan on Sunday directed the local administration to launch extensive crackdown against wall-chalking under the beautification plan in the entire district. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2YnWJ2l

Govt focusing on maximum olive plantation in KP, says minister

Peshawar - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Forests and Environment Syed Ishtiaq Urmar on Sunday said that after the success of tree plantation under Billion Tree Afforestation Project, the provincial government was now focusing on plantation of olive plants. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sMFyoS

Colour coding system introduced at PINS

Lahore - A proper colour coding system has been introduced in the Punjab Institute of Neuro Sciences (PINS) to ensure a patient-friendly environment, under which each section will be highlighted in different colours to guide the visitors. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iQ5wDy

Remember outcome of no-trust move in Senate, Sarwar reminds Opposition

Lahore - Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) should remember the outcome of the No-confidence motion in Senate before bringing a No-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2M13N27

Peshawar may host 4 to 5 South Asian Games events including squash: Qamar Zaman

Peshawar - Vice-President Pakistan Squash Federation and President KP Squash Association Qamar Zaman on Sunday said that Senior Vice President Pakistan Olympic Association Syed Aqil Shah was trying his best to get the rights of hosting four to five events of the forthcoming South Asian Games in Pakistan next year including squash. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39XQWWt

Opposition stands at the verge of internal split: Sheikh Rashid

Federal Interior Minister, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman are standing at the verge of internal split with Pakistan People Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) want need to settle their own issues. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ok0K2k

Ali Gul Pir, George Fulton mock Cannoli owners in parody video

The two owners of restaurant Cannoli by Cafe Soul in Islamabad, who have been widely slammed for mocking their employee's English proficiency, were put to shame in a parody video posted by comedian and rapper Ali Gul Pir. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sR7rw7

No confidence in opposition to PM will be dealt with indifference: FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday said that no confidence in opposition to Prime Minister Imran Khan by opposition parties will be dealt with indifference. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iFbTJE

Pak navy receives welding of 3rd Milgem corvette from Turkish president

In the light of another milestone of Turkey-Pakistan defence ties, the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has emphasized that the defence collaboration for the construction of warship is high time need of the hour. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iHq1lx

United States to review Taliban deal

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration said it will review a landmark US deal with the Taliban, focusing on whether the insurgent group has reduced attacks in Afghanistan, in keeping with its side of the agreement. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qMFHHb

PM directs party MPs to focus on uplift schemes

ISLAMABAD - As the timeline for Senate elections is nearing, Prime Minister Imran Khan has intensified his consultations with parliamentarians of his party and is accordingly issuing them directives on development schemes in their respective constituencies. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39aqaLe

Broadsheet exposed politics of ‘NRO’

ISLAMABAD - Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has said that the Broadsheet issue has exposed the politics of NRO and it will prove Panama-II for the opposition. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pfE9Fb

No-confidence move only way to remove PM, Rashid responds to Bilawal

LAHORE - Rejecting allegations of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has made it clear that Pakistan would not recognise Israel. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2MlJHiJ

Construction of warships another milestone in Turkey-Pakistan defence ties: Erdogan

ISLAMABAD - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Saturday launched the welding of third ship to be constructed for Pakistan Navy under MILGEM project. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2MeFRYS

Ashrafi urges world leaders to take action against India for targeting minorities

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Religious Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi on Saturday called upon the world leaders to take immediate action against India for targeting religious places of minorities. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2YbRcvi

‘Pakistan can work as a bridge between US, China’

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister‘s Special Assistant on National Security Dr Moeed Yusuf Saturday said that Pakistan was beginning talks with new US administration on new dimensions to further enhance the bilateral ties and collaborate on global challenges of common interest. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2M1LABB

FIA sees major hike in online crimes

ISLAMABAD - The Cybercrime Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) witnessed an unprecedented hike in online crimes during 2020 as it received five times more complaints than the previous year. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39dtGoa

India’s ‘reckless’ actions endangering peace in South Asia: Pakistan

GENEVA - Pakistan has warned the international community that India, emboldened by supply of advanced weapons and technologies, was operationalising offensive doctrines into war-fighting strategies that threaten peace in South Asia and beyond. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Y6Q8ZE

Country to get success on all diplomatic fronts: FM

MULTAN - Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was a caravan without any destination, as earlier it was talking about resigning from Assemblies, then holding long march and now no-confidence motion. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3a4JPM6

Govt allies assure support in testing time to ruling party in Parliament

ISLAMABAD - As the joint Opposition is all set to create hindrance in proceedings of the National Assembly, the government allied partners assure their full support in disposing of pending legislative business. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3olgORr

CM Sindh letter shows nothing but arrogance, conceit: Ali Zaidi

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Ali Haider Zaidi on Saturday said letter of Chief Minister (CM) Sindh to Prime Minister showed nothing but arrogance and conceit. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/368pYtZ

Court adjourns hearing of drug-trafficking case against Sanaullah till Feb 4

LAHORE - A special court on Saturday adjourned hearing of a drug-trafficking case against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Rana Sanaullah till February 4. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sLE12x

Opposition annoyed over investigation of their corruption: Pervaiz Khattak

PESHAWAR - Federal Defence Minister Pervaiz Khattak Saturday said that opposition was annoyed over the investigation started by the PTI government to unveil their malpractices and corruption cases that went behind the scene after a deal with the Pervez Musharraf regime. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2M2HkBH

Couple found dead at home in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD - A couple was found dead in their house in the area of Khurarianwala police station, said a police spokesman. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39cb2gA

ECP to hold open hearing of foreign funding case

ISLAMABAD - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Saturday clarified that there would be open hearing of foreign funding case before the commission once the scrutiny committee submitted its report. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iEH9bI

Pakistan sees 1,927 new cronavirus cases, 43 deaths

ISLAMABAD - The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Saturday morning reported 1,927 new coronavirus cases and 43 deaths. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pdEnwE

National Savings to issue ATM cards to account-holders soon

ISLAMABAD - The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) will start issuing ATM cards to its account-holders soon. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3o6mf6w

Snowboarding C’ship attracts tourists at Malam Jabba

Peshawar - The men and women’s joint slalom and parallel joint slalom competitions attracted tourists on Pakistan International Snowboarding Championship and Festival at the Malam Jabba ski resort in the scenic Swat valley on Saturday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39c0bmT

Qavi stripped of 'mufti' title after Hareem Shah incident

The family of Mufti Abdul Qavi, Saturday withdrew the "honor of Mufti" from the cleric and confiscated his cell phone after a video surfaced of him being slapped by TikTok star Hareem Shah a few days back. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Mf2AUO

COAS hopes Biden regime to affirm Pak-US ties

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa aired his concerns over building stronger relations between Pakistan and United States and further said will boost further under Joe Biden administration, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/367iJT5

Title of 'Mufti' taken back from Abdul Qavi after Hareem Shah incident

Maulvi Abdul Qavi's uncle on Saturday withdrew the "honor of Mufti" from the cleric and confiscated his cell phone after a video surfaced of him being slapped by TikTok star Hareem Shah a few days back. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c2tSZ9

Male police officers barred from arresting transgenders

Male police officers have been barred from arresting members of transgender community, under new rules of rights protection act 2020 for transgender people. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pc945k

PM acknowledges women parliamentarians' in resolving public matters

Members National Assembly (MNAs) Asma Qadeer and Ghulam Bibi Bharwana called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Saturday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c7UO9Y

Pak pays price of incompetent govt: Maryam Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz on Saturday said that Pakistan is paying price of historic incompetence by the government. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iErdGi

UHS releases provisional list of candidates for open merit MBBS/BDS

The University of Health Sciences Lahore has issued the provisional merit list for the open merit MBBS/BDS session for 2020-21. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c5zMZu

Shibli Faraz says Broadsheet case reveals opposition's lies

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz has said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders are baffled and they cannot misguide people with their lies. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c3QuZf

Fishermen to beware of storm precursors in Balochistan

Typhoons have been reported in coastal areas of Balochistan, including Gwadar, following which fishermen have been instructed to remain cautious. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2MkWQbO

ECP to hold open hearing after investigation committee

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will hold an open hearing of the foreign funding case against the PTI only after the scrutiny committee submits its recommendations, its spokesperson confirmed Saturday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2NjYiMb

PSP chief says Karachi will not accept controversial census

Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chief Syed Mustafa Kamal Saturday said Karachi will not remain silent over controversial census and fight at every level if stats are not corrected. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qJ1iAf

Invasion on Pakistan Railways’ land may effect ML-1 project

Taking strong notice of the encroachment on the Pakistan Railways’ land from Karachi to Peshawar, Federal Minister Shafqat Mehmood said it may jeopardize the whole ML-1 project. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39ckikR

ECP to hold open hearing of foreign funding case

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday said that open hearing of foreign funding case will be held after scrutiny committee submits its report. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/364wemL

Rana Sanaullah demands ECP to ban parties running on foreign funding

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Rana Sanaullah has on Saturday demanded ban on those parties which are running on foreign funding. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sNZkR1

Fazalur Rehman's politics revolves around personal interests, says Firdous Ashiq

Special Assistant to the Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oaDMub

Pakistan reports 1,927 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

Pakistan has reported 43 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 530,818. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2MeyGjl

China to provide 0.5m Covid vaccines free of cost: FM

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said yesterday that China will provide 0. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qUiB1x

Peaceful Afghanistan in best interest of Pakistan: Asad Qaiser

ISLAMABAD - Peaceful Afghanistan is in the best interest of Pakistan and the region, said National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser in meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmad Khan in Parliament House. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3o4IiKU

President summons NA, Senate sessions today

ISLAMABAD - President Dr Arif Alvi has summoned the separate sessions of the National Assembly and Senate on Friday (today) at 10:30am, says a press release issued by the President’s Media Wing on Thursday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/394ugVa

PTI govt to utilise all available resources to bring Nawaz back: Fawad

ISLAMABAD (Staff Photo) - Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Thursday said that Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), government would utilize all available resources to bring Nawaz Sharif back to Pakistan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c26FpW

SC issues notices in NAB appeals in Agha Siraj assets case

ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court of Pakistan yesterday issued notices to the respondents in the appeals of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) seeking cancellation of bails to Speaker Sindh Assembly Agha Siraj Khan Durrani and others in a corruption case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iyAEY3

No individual could be allowed to pollute natural atmosphere: LHC CJ

MULTAN - Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Qasim Khan Thursday said that the onus of provision of a pollution “free environment for generations to come lies with us” and no individual could be allowed to pollute natural atmosphere. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LV5vlt

Foreign funding case to be decided on merit: ECP

ISLAMABAD - Election Commission of Pakistan on Thursday categorically stated that decision in the foreign funding case will be taken on merit without any fear and pressure. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qFIQbJ

KP CM directs PESCO to overcome load-shedding

Peshawar - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan on Thursday directed PESCO to speed up work on the upgradation of existing powers supply infrastructure to overcome the issues of load-shedding and low voltage of electricity in the province. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Nsh4kI

Murad Saeed asks opposition not to become stooges of anti-Pakistan lobbies

ISLAMABAD - Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed on Thursday asked the opposition parties not to become stooges of anti-state elements, who were out to defame Pakistan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qKP2Pw

PPP demands withdrawal of increase in power tariff

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party yesterday strongly condemned increase in the tariff of electricity by the government and demanded to withdraw this increase immediately. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LLNRRq

CM KP directs to expedite work on power supply upgradation

PESHAWAR - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan Thursday directed the high-ups of Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) to speed up work on the upgradation of existing powers supply infrastructure to overcome the issues of load-shedding and low voltage of electricity in the province. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iyFFzI

Man kills wife, four kids over ‘honour’ in Gujranwala

GUJRANWALA - A woman, alongwith her four children, has been killed in Gujranwala, police revealed on Thursday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Nm4PpD

Balochistan govt all set to revamp health sector on modern lines

ISLAMABAD - Balochistan government has all set up to revamp the health sector on modern lines and provide equipments to fulfill the need of the hour. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39Qh6KQ

Rs 0.2m fine collected from violators of price control

BAHAWALPUR - Price Control Magistrates of Bahawalpur district visited 1205 shops and markets from January 18 to January 21 and found irregularities at 139 places. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sJSYlv

ECP says open proceedings in PTI foreign funding case can’t be held

ISLAMABAD - The petitioner in foreign funding case against the ruling party is allegedly trying to hinder proceedings of the Scrutiny Committee by asking the same questions already discussed in the committee. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3pbgsxN

Court summons Shehbaz for Jan 26 in Ashiana case

LAHORE - An accountability court on Thursday summoned Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif for January 26 in Ashiana-e-Iqbal Housing scheme case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sLEb9U

Minister lauds increase in IT exports

ISLAMABAD - On the direction of Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin-ul-Haque, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication is making special efforts to increase IT exports and encourage IT companies. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c2iOev

ACD leading platform for dialogue, discussions: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday said that Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) was a leading platform that had transformed into a robust institutional mechanism for dialogue and discussions among the member states. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Mb0N2T

Govt imposes ban on supply of gas to CPPs for self-generation

ISLAMABAD - The government on Thursday imposed a ban on the supply of gas to captive power plants (CPPs) for self-generation from February 1. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/364QrsB

Khushdil elected unopposed PBC Vice Chairman

ISLAMABAD - Khushdil Khan was elected unopposed as Vice-Chairman of Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and Muhammad Faheem Wali as Chairman, Executive Committee of PBC on Thursday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2MfRA9n

KP govt’s new guidelines for universities draw criticism

Peshawar - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has started working on yet another controversial policy, aimed to stop pensionable jobs for the employees of the universities even if they are hired on permanent posts in the varsities. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sN1hNG

KP govt initiates series of trainings on budget

Peshawar - The development of budget at district level and empowering the district administrations to carry out need assessment before the preparation of budget is a significant milestone that the provincial government wants to achieve before the new local government is in place. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LUj195

Companies operating in important projects with any links to India must be examined finely

LAHORE - The recent findings of the EU Disinfo lab have shed great light on anti-State activity designed to undermine the very stability of Pakistan through the spread of disinformation emanating from India. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c0sbvf

SC has prerogative to interpret provision of Constitution: NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD - Speaker National Assembly yesterday Asad Qaider yesterday submitted his reply before the Supreme Court of Pakistan in the Reference regarding holding of Senate elections either through ‘secret ballot’ or ‘open ballot’. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/35Z75ty

Development plan devised for 36 districts, says Buzdar

LAHORE - Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Us-man Buzdar and Governor Ch. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38YX4hP

Malik meets Japanese envoy, discusses bilateral co-op

ISLAMABAD - Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior Senator Rehman Malik yesterday held a meeting with Japan Ambassador to Pakistan Matsuda Kuninori over a lunch. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Y5rNU1

ECP scrutiny body meeting ends on stormy note

ISLAMABAD - The latest ECP Scrutiny Committee meeting on Wednesday ended on a stormy note when the three members of the committee walked out of the meeting when con-fronted with evidence challenging transparency of the scrutiny process by the petitioner and PTI Founding Member Akbar S. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39Ppc6r

Govt introduces institutional reforms for civil servants to boost performance: Shafqat

ISLAMABAD - Minister for Federal Education and Profes-sional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Wednesday announced Civil Servants (E&D) Rules-2020 in order to boost the performance of bureaucracy and state institutions across the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39WAB4u

Annual capacity payments to IPPs to reach Rs1455b in 2023: Omer

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Energy Omer Ayub on Wednesday said that the annual capacity payments to IPPs would reach Rs1455 billion in 2023. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/394qcUM

Pakistan employing modern media tools to project Kashmir heritage: Afridi

ISLAMABAD - Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Khan Afridi on Wednesday said that Pakistan government was employing modern media tools to project the rich heritage of Kashmir. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Y1N5Cd

Broadsheet exposed national wealth looters: Shibli

ISLAMABAD - Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has said that the Broadsheet issue has again exposed the plunderers of the national wealth. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LUhLTg

All hurdles in getting online visa removed: Sh Rashid

ISLAMABAD - Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed yesterday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government has removed all hurdles in the way of issuance of online visas while it would start issuing e-passports from May 1, 2021 that would help in curbing human smuggling. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qEZ1G6

PM Imran felicitates Biden for assuming US presidency

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan yesterday congratulated newly sworn in US President Joe Biden following his inauguration. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/390dcj4

Pakistan hopes better US ties under ‘old friend of Pakistan’ Biden: FM

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi yesterday said Pakistan was optimistic about enhancing ties with the United States under new President Joe Biden, who is an “old friend of Pakistan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sJ7R7F

Islamabad urges Delhi to probe killings of Pakistani Hindus

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Wednesday urged India to investigate the mysterious killings of 11 Pakistani Hindu nationals in India last year. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sJKQle

PDM again asks ECP to announce PTI foreign funding case verdict

ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) asking the Commission to announce verdict of PTI foreign funding case with no further delay. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KyPxgp

PM Imran, Babar Awan discuss NA, Senate sessions

ISLAMABAD - Adviser to Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs Dr. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/392HX7d

Kamil Agha gets Senate ticket

LAHORE - Pakistan Muslim League (PML) Wednesday awarded Senate ticket to party’s Punjab General Secretary for the upcoming elections of the Upper House. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iyMZvq

PPP rejects reference against Sindh CM as ill-intended, malicious

KARACHI - Terming a reference against Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah ill-intended and malicious, provincial minister Nasir Ali Shah and Murtaza Wahab said on Wednesday that it was result of NAB-Niazi nexus. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nWNqk8

Over 25 percent population of S.Waziristan to benefit from Ehsaas in 2021: Nishtar

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday during his visit to South Waziristan launched Ehsaas Kafaalat programme in the district of South Waziristan and reviewed the status of first-ever digital survey in the district. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3913Gw1

80th meeting of Advance Studies Research Board IUB held

BAHAWALPUR - The 80th meeting of the Advanced Studies and Research Board of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur was held here on Wednesday under the chair of Vice-Chancellor Engineer Prof. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3o3LKp9

SIAL hails Turkish Airlines’ decision to start flights

SIALKOT - Sialkot International Airline Limited (SIAL) Chairman Mian Naeem Javed said on Wednesday the decision of Turkish Airlines to start flights between Sialkot and Istanbul was an early opportunity, saying the visit of Turkish Airlines team was the first in this regard for which we warmly welcomed them. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39U0LEC

ACE retrieves 4,581 kanal state-land during 2020

SARGODHA - The Anti Corruption Establishment (ACE) retrieved 4581 kanal state-lands worth of 3. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c15ya6

Unknown persons shoot man dead, injure wife, son

FAISALABAD - A man was killed while his wife and son were injured by unidentified accused in Factory Area police limits on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2MdoQhu

Blankets distributed among needy

HAFIZABAD - Blankets were distributed among needy and poor people by Beauty of Humanity in Hafizabad district on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3caNZET

78 fuel stations sealed for illegal sale

MULTAN - As many as 78 fuel stations were sealed for selling smuggled petrol and diesel during crackdown launched in different nooks and corners of division in past ten days. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3p46kXE

Asad Qaiser in favour of open balloting for Senate polls

On Wednesday, National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser supported the presidential reference before the Supreme Court seeking an opinion on open balloting for the upcoming Senate elections. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3bWouXz

Govt affirms fulfilling pre-election-2016 promises in Azad Kashmir: AJK PM Farooq

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Azad Jammu Kashmir Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan said that his government had fulfilled its commitments made with the people and solid steps were taken to boost economic activities in Azad Jammu Kashmir. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3p3Gx1R

NAB returns Rs760m to victims of housing societies fraud

On Wednesday, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) returned Rs 760 million to more than 3,000 victims of housing societies fraud. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39N0Vh7

Pak to import Covid-19 vaccine, collaborate with two companies

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health, Dr Faisal Sultan said on Wednesday that Pakistan was in advanced stage talks with two countries to acquire the COVID-19 vaccine. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3isKYAR

US Defense Secretary announces to enhance military ties with Pakistan

US Secretary of Defense nominee General (retd) Lloyd Austin has announced to enhance military ties with Pakistan and said that he would promote cooperation with Pakistan on various important issues. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sB7kVg

Pakistan agrees to further enhance bilateral cooperation with Qatar: Air Cheif

Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during his Three-day visit to Qatar called on Chief of Staff Qatar Armed Forces, General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen Al-Ghanem and Commander Qatar Naval Forces, Vice Admiral Abdullah Hassan Al-Sulaiti. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3903Pjk

Court to telecast live proceedings of foreign funding case: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday challenged all those skeptical of his party's activities by saying that the court proceedings of the foreign funding case should be aired live on TV. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3bUSP91

No confidence in ECP investigation committee: Akbar S Babar

The petitioner in the PTI foreign funding case and one of the ruling party's founding members, Akbar S. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/35UQirG

Pakistan conducts successful flight test of Shaheen-III: ISPR

Pakistan conducted a successful test launch of Shaheen-III surface-to-surface ballistic missile. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38X4AK5

Pakistan conducts successful flight test of Shaheen-3: ISPR

Pakistan conducted a successful test launch of Shaheen-III surface-to-surface ballistic missile. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2NioruR

IBCC to digitize records under Shafqat Mehmood’s direction

The Inter-board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) has given go-ahead to the project to digitize the records of all the boards in order to create ease for documents attestation. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sEyF93

Pakistan wants to enhance bilateral relations with new US administration: FM

On Wednesday, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said a new administration is assuming responsibilities in the United States today and Pakistan desires to engage with it for enhancement of bilateral relations. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2XTbI3Q

Prisoner in Karachi escapes transport van

A domestic worker accused of giving pills and killing her employer in the Sacchal area, jumped from a police mobile and managed to escape during her transfer to jail in Karachi on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c24qTT

Govt to prioritize development of education, health sectors in tribal areas: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday reiterated that development of tribal areas is incumbent government’s top priority with special emphasis on the education sector and provision of livelihoods to the people of the areas. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2XV4UD1

ECP asks Faisal Vawda to submit response by Feb 9

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has given Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda last chance to submit his response by February 9 in the ineligibility case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3604eAG

GDA trade ridding, leader Arbab Rahim alleges Umerkot by-polls election

Former chief minister Arbab Ghulam Rahim alleged on Wednesday that the Umerkot by-polls were rigged and people were bribed on the election night. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3o4NrSV

Government summons NA sessions on Jan 22

The federal government has summoned the Senate and National Assembly sessions on January 22 (Friday) at 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM respectively. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2M9uWPX

Bilquis Edhi enlisted for ‘Person of Decade’ award

Renowned philanthropist and humanitarian Bilquis Edhi has been shortlisted among the top 20 persons by an international organisation ‘Impact Hallmarks’ who appreciates objects, and works, having far-extending impacts in diverse fields and extents of human accomplishments world wide. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/35XBDf5

KP govt decides to vaccinate doctors, paramedics in first phase

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has on Wednesday decided to administer COVID-19 vaccine to 20,000 doctors, paramedics and other staff – working on frontline during the pandemic – in phase one. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/35Y8RLn

FM Qureshi affirms Pak-US ties on Biden's office inauguration

On the change in US administration, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan can not be neglect and strongly believes that no administration can ignore the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39QbFv5

PM Khan to visit South Waziristan today

Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to visit South Waziristan today to attend a ceremony of Kamyab Jawan Programme. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nUGsMs

NAB dismisses all cases against Ch Shujaat Hussain, Pervez Elahi

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday has closed all the inquiries against Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leaders Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Chaudhry Pervez Elahi after 20 years. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2M7zzKm

Pakistan reports 1,772 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

Pakistan has reported 48 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 524,783. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3bVE0CY

PM Imran to visit South Waziristan tomorrow: SAPM Usman Dar

Prime Minister Imran Khan will go to South Waziristan tomorrow to attend a ceremony of the PTI's Kamyab Jawan Programme. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qMHpsf

CTD arrests man involved in bomb attacks

On Tuesday, Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Sindh police claimed to have apprehended a suspect allegedly involved in bomb attacks on Rangers. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qzI6Vr

Broadsheet could turn out to be Panama part two: Sheikh Rasheed

On Tuesday, Minister for Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz should carefully read the broadsheet as it could turn out to be Panama part two for her family. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qzptkG

Maryam claims PM Imran received funds from Israel, India

On Tuesday, 11 Opposition parties under the Pakistan Democratic Movement's (PDM) banner, protested outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) office in the capital against delayed proceedings in the foreign funding case against PTI. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oYCuE3

Ministers term PDM's protest outside ECP a flop show

Federal Ministers have termed Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM’s) rally in front of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) as failed show and thanked people for rejecting opposition. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39KDHZd

Pakistan announces scrabble team squad for world's first online championship

A squad comprising eight-members for the world's first international online youth scrabble championship has been announced by the Pakistan Scrabble Association. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3iq4fme

PDM protests outside ECP in reference to foreign funding case

Opposition parties under the banner of Pakistan Demoratic Movement (PDM) are leading separate rallies to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) office in Islamabad, to protest against delayed proceedings in the PTI foreign funding case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sHBiqW

Sindh health dept suggests Rs1.5b for coronavirus vaccine procurement

On Tuesday, Sindh Health Department recommended an allocation of Rs1. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2XTGrOi

Corruption reference: NAB indicts Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has indicted Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in a corruption reference. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qrcIZk

FM urges int’l community to hold India responsible for jeopardising peace

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has urged the international community to hold India responsible for endangering peace in the region. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qLTqy7

Transparent elections will strengthen democracy in country: President Alvi

On Tuesday, Governor Sindh Imran Ismail and leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Saifullah Khan Niazi called on President Dr Arif alvi in Islamabad. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3o1Vtfs

Int'l community should blame India for jeopardising peace: FM

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has urged the international community to hold India responsible for endangering peace in the region. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3bU6UDM

Foreign funding case unresolved in ECP for six years: Fazlur Rehman

Head of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman has said that case regarding foreign funding of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is pending in Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from last six years. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2XQBhmh

Corruption references: NAB summons Saleem Mandviwalla on Feb 4

On Tuesday, accountability court has summoned Senate deputy chairman Saleem Mandviwalla on February 4 in corruption references. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39OAM1k

Court approves case against PTI's Kanwal Shauzab for torturing citizen

On Tuesday, Islamabad’s session court has approved a petition to lodge case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Kanwal Shauzab for torturing a citizen. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nYmccE

Pak army recovers mountaineer's body around K2

The body of American mountaineer named Alex Goldfarb-Rumyantzev was navigated by the Pakistan Army on Monday in the Karakoram mountains in northern Pakistan, making it second death of a foreign climber in the area in less than a week. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38X3tdB

Sheikh Rashid informs PM Imran about security plan for PDM protest

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed called on Prime Minister Imran Khan to apprise him about security plan for protest of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) outside office of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nUZO41

No promotion without exams this year: Murad Raas

Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas has said that coronavirus pandemic has affected studies of students. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2XQl5kW

PM Khan chairs federal cabinet meeting today

A meeting of Federal Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan is underway in Islamabad today. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nT5fRb

Sindh govt plans to buy coronavirus vaccine

The Sindh government has on Tuesday decided to set up emergency fund to buy coronavirus vaccine and Rs 1. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3p1Qvkm

High alert security measure ensured around ECP in wake of PDM protests

The security around the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has been further alerted to avoid any unwanted incident amid the planned protest by the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) against the delay in the decision of PTI's foreign funding case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sN6sgy

Shahid Khaqan appears before accountability court today

Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said the incumbent government will be toppled through the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qwjZH7

Pakistan reports 1,800 new coronavirus cases in one day

Pakistan has reported 58 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 523,011. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qyFlnn

ECP suspends 154 lawmakers for not submitting assets, liabilities details

On Monday, Election Commission of Pakistan suspended memberships of 154 federal and provincial lawmakers over failure to submit assets and liabilities statements. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3immkSm

China’s Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine usage approved in Pak

The Drug Regulatory Authority (DRAP) on Monday authorised China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in Pakistan, making it the second vaccine to get local approval, citing sources. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LABbg9

New local bodies system to assist in development: CM Buzdar

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired a meeting at his office to review steps for resolving public problems at the grassroots. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Kuswey

PTI not supported by any mafia: PM Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan said that he is proud that our party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was not sponsored by any mafia. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2XTJKVA

Federal govt terminates chairman utility store corporation

Federal government terminated the services of Utility Stores Corporation (USC) Chairman Zulqarnain Ali Khan on Monday after an inquiry proved five charges against him. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2XTcKgq

Haleem Adil appointed as opposition leader in Sindh Assembly

Sindh Governor, Imran Ismail met with Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday here in Islamabad to discuss the appointment of the opposition leader in Sindh Assembly. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2XXlPo9

Pakistan desires to further strengthen relations with Vietnam: President

On Monday, President Dr Arif Alvi said that Pakistan wants to further strengthen relations with Vietnam in diverse fields, including trade and economy. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39FcEyp

PDM claims foreign funding case, the biggest scandal in Pakistan's history

PDM chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has termed the foreign funding case as the ‘biggest scandal in the history of the country’ and said that Imran Khan had created political instability by taking "Mother of NROs. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LYJamQ

Pakistan criticises Houthi attack on Saudi border city

Pakistan has strongly criticised Houthi militants’ terrorist attack by launching of a military projectile on a border village in Jazan area in Saudi Arabia resulting in injuries to three civilians. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3bQ01mL

CTD arrests student involved in sending money to Daesh

On Monday, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) said that they have arrested an engineering student who was allegedly involved in sending money to Daesh in Syria through the cryptocurrency bitcoin. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qzEa71

By-election in PS-52 Umerkot-II under process

Twelve candidates are contesting. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2XRDsWE

Arnab Goswami's WhatsApp chat revealed 'dirty nexus': PM

"Latest revelations from the communication of an Indian journalist, known for his warmongering, reveal the unholy nexus between the Modi govt and Indian media that led to a dangerous military adventurism to win an election in utter disregard for the consequences of destabilising the entire region," said PM Imran. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ipfmMh

PTI gave all details of its accounts to ECP: Farrukh Habib

On Monday, Parliamentary Leader for Railways Farrukh Habib said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will not be banned in foreign funding case as the party has provided details of its accounts to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2XNp8OZ

Two terrorists killed in South Waziristan by security forces

Security forces have killed two terrorists of banned outfit during an intelligence based operation (IBO), military’s media wing said on Monday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/35Rd6bI

Ahsan Iqbal claims PTI hid funds from Israel

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Ahsan Iqbal on Monday claimed that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) hid funds that were received from Israel and India from Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KpMcA5

PTI conceals funds received from Israel, India: Ahsan Iqbal

Shibli Faraz says PDM protecting looted wealth of opposition leaders

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has said that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is destined to face failure, disgrace and humiliation. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oVOl5H

Security forces kill two terrorists in South Waziristan: ISPR

Security forces have killed two terrorists of banned outfit during an intelligence based operation (IBO), military’s media wing said on Monday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38TwVRJ

Shahzad Akbar announces to air broadsheet documents publicly

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Interior and Accountability, Shahzad Akbar o Monday has announced to make the Broadsheet document public on PM Imran Khan’s directions. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qHYVOj

Pakistan presents irrefutable evidences of Indian state terrorism: FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said Pakistan presented irrefutable evidence regarding Indian state terrorism. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3bNbG5E

Schools reopen after two months across country

Matric and intermediate classes have on Monday, January 18, resumed as per standard operating procedures (SOPs) after two-month closure owing to the second wave of COVID-19. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Kn1y8q

Pakistan reports 1,920 coronavirus cases in one day

Pakistan has reported 46 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 521,211. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2M4efp2

Pakistan reports 1,920 coronavirus cases in one day

Pakistan has reported 46 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 521,211. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/35RmKuN

NTDC postpones maintenance of Rawat Grid Station

ISLAMABAD - The spokesman of National Transmission and Despatch Company Ltd (NTDC) has said that the annual maintenance work on 132 KV Bus Bar at 500 KV Rawat Grid Station to be carried out on 18 and 19 January 2021 has been postponed due to cancellation of shutdown by Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3bLKK6j

PDM parties to contest Senate elections

ISLAMABAD - Departing from its earlier stance, the parties in Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) are going to contest the upcoming Senate elections and will field a joint candidate for the seat of Chairman Senate. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oVAigi

PDM ready to protest outside ECP on January 19

The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is all set to stage a protest outside of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on January 19. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nSP8TA

Pakistan and Turkey are two countries with same interests, challenges: PAF Chief

On Friday, the head of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan said that "Pakistan and Turkey are two countries, one nation" as they "not only share common culture and faith but also have similar interests and challenges. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38RvTFw

Pakistan gave evidences of India's state-sponsor terrorism to world: FO

On Sunday, Foreign office said that the world community has been presented with irrefutable evidence of India s state-sponsorship of terrorism against Pakistan and anti-Pakistan disinformation and smear campaign globally. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sw1xjL

Pakistan Army ranks 10th amongst powerful army in the world

Pakistan has become the tenth most powerful country in the world in terms of military power, according to the Global Firepower index 2021. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38WJgEN

Foreign elements trying to undermine evolution of country: Noor-ul-Haq Qadri

Federal Minister for religious affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said that some foreign elements are trying to destabilise the development of the country by creating rift among different faiths. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LDS4WY

PM Imran summons cabinet meeting on Jan 19

Prime Minister Imran Khan has convened a federal cabinet meeting on 19th of January (Tuesday) to discuss the current political, economic and overall security situation of the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38PRNcf

SSGS launches crackdown against consumers using gas compressors

The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has launched a crackdown against the illegal use of gas compressors, citing spokesperson of the gas utility. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39Ai8uc

Schools, colleges to resume in Sindh from tomorrow: Saeed Ghani

On Sunday, Sindh Minister for Education Saeed Ghani said that the schools and colleges in the province would also reopen from Monday (December 18) as per the decision taken during an inter-provincial meeting. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LUmQL8

Measures to help GB govt to overcome environmental degradation: Malik Amin

Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam has said that the present government was taking all-out measures to help Gilgit-Baltistan government to overcome challenges of environmental degradation, solid waste, climate change and deforestation. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/35N5abx

Anti-polio immunisation drive achieves its 98% target

In a report compiled by the Anti-Polio Task Force, the drive received an overwhelming response and with the cooperation of the parents 98 per cent target of the drive was achieved. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/35NFGL6

Shibli Faraz replies to allegations against PTI in foreign funding case

On Sunday, minister for Information Shibli Faraz replied to allegations against the PTI in the foreign funding case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qxzrD9

Pakistan congratulates Nepalese climbers on first winter K2 ascent

On Sunday, Pakistan congratulated the team of Nepalese mountaineers for making a history by reaching the summit of Pakistan’s K2, the world’s second highest mountain in winter. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sAJsku

Shafqat Mehmood directs IBCC, National IT Board to digitise exam board data

Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood has directed the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) and the National IT Board to digitise exam board data for the ease of students. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qybziJ

Amjad Sabri’s murderer sentenced to death

On Sunday, an anti-terrorism court awarded the death penalty to a Lashkar-e-Jhangvi member Ishaq alias Bobby on three counts of murder in a case pertaining to sectarian killing. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3bLT9GV

Participation of political parties is welcoming in by-election says Pervez Elahi

On Sunday, Punjab Assembly Speaker and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader Chaudhry Pervez Elahi has said that participation of all the political parties in by-election is welcoming. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3svkt25

PDM ascertains restore of democracy Saad Rafique

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Saad Rafique on Sunday said that Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) does not want to send government packing to form its own government instead it aims to restore democracy in the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LVx4em

Pakistan reports 2,521 new coronavirus cases in one day

On Sunday, Pakistan has reported 43 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has jumped to 519,291. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3bQOHXt

PDM decides meet up tomorrow to develop future protest strategy

An important meeting of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) steering committee will be held tomorrow (Monday) to discuss protest outside Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and future plan of action. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ijClIL

US President signs Malala Yousafzai Scholarship into law

The Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Bill was signed into law by United States President Donald Trump earlier this week. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3im0tKz

Pak export to 10 international markets descends down this year

Although Pakistan's exports saw a growth of 4. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38Owisv

DRAP approves provincial import of Covid-19 vaccine: Asad Umar

National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) chief Asad Umar has emphasized that provinces and private entities are allowed to import anti-coronavirus vaccines approved by the Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qxMcgZ

NAB is a pride for Pakistan after TI, WEF appreciation, says Chairman

ISLAMABAD - National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (retired) Javed Iqbal has said that Transparency International (TI) Pakistan and the World Economic Forum (WEF) had appreciated NAB’s performance in eradication of corruption and corrupt practices which is a pride for Pakistan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/35KGAYI

PIA plane impounded in Malaysia

LAHORE - A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane was held back in Malaysia as part of a legal dispute between the airline and another party, the national flag carrier said on Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39zl0aJ

9-month conjoined twins separated successfully

KARACHI - Nine-month old conjoined twins successfully separated after a surgery at the Aga Khan University Hospital. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LVsZXy

Parvez Elahi elected PML-Q Punjab President unopposed

LAHORE - Punjab Assembly Speaker and Senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League (Quaid-e-Azam) Chaudhry Parvez Elahi was elected as President of the party's Punjab chapter unopposed in intra-party elections held here on Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3oRqdRz

Independent probe to ascertain root cause of nationwide power breakdown

ISLAMABAD - The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in the Senate on Friday blamed the past governments of PPP and PML-N for the energy crises in the country and said that it was doing a root cause analysis of the last weekend’s major power shutdown that plunged the entire country into darkness. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sxBCrV

UK lawmakers endorse Kashmir a globally controversial issue: FM

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Friday that Pakistan has made another diplomatic win against India after the members of British parliament strongly debated the worsening situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nWUVaV

Opposition MPAs meet Punjab CM

LAHORE - Some members of Opposition parties in the Punjab Assembly met Chief Minister Usman Buzdar in Lahore on Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3bG1sEl

Coastal Command Annual Efficiency Award ceremony held

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Navy Coastal Command Annual Efficiency Award ceremony was held at PNS Qasim, Manora on Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LtQEi0

AJK President calls for UK’s proactive role for Kashmir resolution through UNSC

MIRPUR [AJK] - Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan while welcoming debate on Kashmir issue in United Kingdom parliament has said that in spite India’s all-out stubbornness, the world is convinced that peace and security cannot be ensured in South Asia without resolving the Kashmir issue in accordance. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2XQVuIl

Jehangir Tareen visits Rehman Malik’s residence, condoles sister’s death

ISLAMABAD - Senior politician Jehangir Khan Tareen yesterday visited former interior minister Rehman Malik’s residence to condole his sister’s death. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3bKYQ8e

Kaira claims PTI confessed to its ‘crime’ on foreign funding issue

LAHORE - Punjab PPP President Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that Election Commission of Pakistan has got a good opportunity to wash away some of its sins by making an impartial decision in the PTI foreign funding case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LBdwMp

SC acquits death row convict over insufficient evidence

ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court of Pakistan Friday ordered to release a person convicted of death sentence due to insufficient evidence and faulty investigation. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LStgdG

IHC issues notices in petition against implementation of MTI Ordinance

ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday issued notices to the federation and others in a petition filed against implementation of Medical Teaching Institute Ordinance (MTI). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2XHzDDi

'Taliban kill 9 Afghan security personnel in checkpoint raids'

Kunduz - At least nine Afghan security personnel were killed when Taliban militants attacked two police checkpoints overnight in restive northern Kunduz province, officials said Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nODuZU

Three illegal petrol pumps sealed, fine imposed on others

MULTAN - District administration sealed three illegal petrol pumps and registered separate cases against another two pumps during a crackdown launched here against illegal petrol pumps on Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38PSUce

Four corona patients die in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD - Four more COVID-19 patients died in Faisalabad, while 30 people tested positive during past 24 hours. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/35KQklT

Youth shot dead over old enmity

SARGODHA - A youth was allegedly shot dead over old enmity here in the limits of Bhera police station on Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ss1tS5

Nine injured in fire caused by gas leakage

FAISALABAD - At least nine members of a family received burn injuries after their house caught fire due to gas leakage in Faisalabad here on Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ihhYMd

Court acquits man in drug peddling case

OKARA - A local court on Friday acquitted a man accused of drug peddling. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KjREEB

Commissioner inaugurates Canal View Park

BAHAWALPUR - Commissioner Bahawalpur Division Capt (retd) Zafar Iqbal has inaugurated Canal View Park after completion of its restoration and renovation work. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sxrn6U

10 vehicles impounded for violating SOPs

MULTAN - District administration has impounded 10 vehicles and imposed fine on various others over violations of coronavirus Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during a crackdown launched here on Friday morning. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2N97iDY

PTI seeks progress on cases against PML-N, PPP

ISLAMABAD - The ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday submitted an application seeking progress in the scrutiny process against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in foreign funding cases. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38Lz2a4

PPP to fully participate in PDM Islamabad protest

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party will fully participate in the protest of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), outside the Election Commission of Pakistan on January 19, a senior leader said. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/35LbDUf

UK debates political situation in Kashmir

LONDON - A minister and 10 members of the United Kingdom’ Parliament have spoken about the plight of the citizens of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38KdCKz

PAF Chief meets with top Turkish military leadership

ISLAMABAD - Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, who is on a 4-day official visit to Turkey, has held meetings with the senior military leadership of Turkey and discussed ways to further promote Pakistan-Turkey defence ties, especially between the two air forces. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/35HRDSr

Two terrorists killed, three soldiers embrace martyrdom in NW operation

ISLAMABAD - The security forces killed two terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, Pakistan Army’s media wing said on Thursday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39rrZSQ

Shahera Shahid made Information Secretary

ISLAMABAD - The federal government has assigned current charge of the post of Secretary Information and Braodcasting to Shahera Shahid, a BS-21 officer of Information Group for a period of three months. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2KgeGfz

3 PN Commodores promoted to rank of Rear Admiral

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Navy yesterday promoted three Commodores to the rank of Rear Admiral. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qzkbFV

World breaking silence on Kashmir: FM

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi yesterday said the world community was breaking its silence against Indian brutalities and grave human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39vipi8

Cynthia Ritchie withdraws petition against Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD - Islamabad High Court yesterday dismissed the petition of Cynthia Dawn Ritchie against former Interior Minister Rehman Malik after it was withdrawn by the petitioner. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LwIPI4

Ministers to review virus situation today ahead of schools reopening

ISLAMABAD - Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood said Thursday that a meeting between education and health ministers would be held on Friday (today) to review the coronavirus situation in the country ahead of scheduled reopening of schools. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2XGkan1

Pakistan’s fight against cancer amid pandemic

Dr Muhammed Aasim Yusuf As we leave behind an extraordinary and extremely difficult year, all of us at the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust (SKMT) would like to express our gratitude to the people of Pakistan for their resilience, compassion and extraordinary generosity. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3so8B1U

Govt spending huge amount to promote sports activities: KP CM

Peshawar - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan on Thursday announced a package of stipend for the winners of Under-16 Games held at national level last year to encourage and support them to showcase their talents at national and international level. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qjwqGg

Pakistan to help rebuild Nagorno-Karabakh

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan yesterday pledged to help rebuild Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s historic victory in the recent conflict against Armenia. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3bHfoxB

Panama Papers, Broadsheet exposed black money of corrupt, says Shibli

ISLAMABAD - Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz has said that the Panama Papers and Broadsheet have exposed the black money of corrupt mafia in the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nKZlkW

Turkey to work with Sindh govt in urban transport, waste management

KARACHI - Pakistan’s relationship with Turkey pre-dates the independence of both states, said Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah addressing inaugural ceremony of new building of Turkish Consulate here in Clifton on Thursday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nICvKz

Oil importers created artificial shortage of POL products, Senate panel told

ISLAMABAD - The Senate Standing Committee on Interior was informed on Thursday that an artificial shortage of petroleum products was created in the country, last year, by oil importers and FIA has detected top 12 oil importers who made illegal money in millions of dollars in connivance with some government functionaries. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39w2FLH

PPP criticises govt for denying pension to employees

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party yesterday criticised the government for alleged ‘economic murder’ of the government employees by denying them pensions. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Ke2WtY

Committee in foreign funding case scrutinises record

ISLAMABAD - The Scrutiny Committee in foreign finding case against the ruling party on Thursday once again scrutinized the PTI record of two Limited Liability Companies registered in the U. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LCrmho

DC urged farmers to grow wheat crops

PAKPATTAN - Deputy Commissioner Ahmad Kamal said the government would provide subsidy of Rs. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39C7djJ

690pc increase in receipt of online complaints in 2020: Fed Ombudsman

ISLAMABAD - Federal Ombudsman Syed Tahir Shahbaz on Thursday said that his office received the highest-ever number of complaints during year 2020. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nKZl4q

Covid-19 claims 25 more lives in Punjab

Lahore - The COVID-19 claimed another 25 lives whereas 767 new cases were reported on Thursday in the province. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/35FtwDQ

40 restaurants, shops sealed

LAHORE - The city district administration sealed as many as 40 shops, restaurants, marriage halls and imposed Rs 55,000 fine on violation of coronavirus related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) here on Thursday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2XGtAPl

CPEC set to move on fast track during 2021

ISLAMABAD - Having surmounted wide-range challenges, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has cruised into high gear in 2021 gaining traction in the potential areas that constitute modern future of Pakistan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/35DTaZG

Corona SOPs implementation checked

PESHAWAR - On the directives of Deputy Commissioner Dir Lower Saadat Hassan and Assistant Commissioner Samarbagh Faqir Hussain regarding monitoring of corona SOPs implementation, assistance to polio field workers for achieving the maximum NAs target and inspection of bazars to check prices according to the new issued price list by the district. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3st4Yrq

Pakistan sees another 3,097 corona cases in a day

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s Covid-19 tally jumped to 511,921 after the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) reported 3,097 new Coronavirus cases from across the country, on Thursday morning. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38Ih1Jx

Court extends Kh Asif’s physical remand in assets-beyond-means case

LAHORE - An accountability court on Wednesday extended physical remand of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) senior leader Khawaja Muhammad Asif till January 22 in assets-beyond-means case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nIlGPS

Politics of opposition parties based on vested interests: Murad

ISLAMABAD - Minister for Communications Murad Saeed has said the people have rejected the politics of the alliance of opposition parties. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Lz7agm

SAPM Nadeem Chan resigns over ‘differences’

ISLAMABAD - Spokesperson and Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan, Nadeem Afzal Chan, yesterday resigned from both of his positions. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2N4PxFN

Army should not be dragged into politics

LAHORE - Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Parvez Elahi said Wednesday that Army is a neutral institution and should not be dragged into politics. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sqMOqc

How Nawaz went abroad should be probed, says Fawad

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said yesterday that manner in which Nawaz Sharif went abroad fraudulently was an insult to the people and the state. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ieqlZ4

Notification regarding Sindh hospitals attack on 18th Amendment: PPP

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party yesterday declared the notification of federal government regarding hospitals in Sindh as an attack on the 18th Amendment of the constitution. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2XDgMJv

Sehat Card Plus Scheme great gift for KP people: CM

Peshawar - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan, during his one day visit to district Swabi on Wednesday, inaugurated newly constructed medical wards and institutes of health sciences at Bacha Khan Medical Complex (BKMC). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3silQBj

Afridi meets UAE minister, conveys special message of PM

ISLAMABAD - Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Khan Afridi on Wednesday called on United Arab Emirates Minister for Culture, Youth and Social Development Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan in Abu Dhabi. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38LKxyp

Broadsheet has exposed NAB-Niazi nexus: Marriyum Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD - PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that British firm Broadsheet has brought great shame to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)-Niazi nexus and to former President Pervez Musharraf. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/35DJsGy

Another probe possible if Osama family unsatisfied with probe: Sh Rashid

ISLAMABAD - Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed Wednesday offered the family of Osama Satti that the government was ready to hold another “transparent” inquiry into the brutal killing of youth under the supervision of a judge of high court if they were not satisfied with the earlier judicial inquiry. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2XD2Zmh

CJP urged to place Daniel Pearl murder accused matter to another bench

ISLAMABAD - Chief Justice of Pakistan was Wednesday urged to place the matter related to release of accused allegedly involved in the murder of Daniel Pearl before another bench of the apex court. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3icafip

Opp won’t cooperate with govt on parliamentary issues

ISLAMABAD - The chief whips of opposition in the National Assembly have unanimously refused to cooperate with the National Assembly speaker over issues related to parliamentary affairs. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2LuWXBK

Senate Standing Committee on Interior meets today to discuss spread of new drug

ISLAMABAD - The meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior is scheduled to be held on Thursday (today) at 11:00 am at Parliament House, Islamabad, in which some important agenda items will be taken up including the suo moto notice taken by the Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior Senator Rehman Malik on Wednesday on the. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qw0i2v

CEC hopeful of early verdict on PTI foreign funding case

ISLAMABAD - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is serious on the scrutiny process of the foreign funding case against the ruling party and is committed to announce the verdict of the case with no further delay. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2XA466a

DG Postal Services sent on leave

ISLAMABAD - Director General Pakistan Postal Services Muhammad Akhlaque Rana has been sent on leave till retirement after his refusal to work with incumbent Secretary Communications Zafar Hassan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Lvlxm2

PHC bars CBP from construction of plaza in front of LRH

Peshawar - A two-member bench of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday restrained Chief Executive Cantonment Board Peshawar (CBP) from construction of a commercial plaza before Postgraduate Medical Institute Lady Reading Hospital’s (LRH) emergency building and directed to submit written comments within fortnight. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3nHdYWr

Another JUI-F leader quits

Islamabad - In yet another setback for Maulana Fazlur Rehman, a Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazal) JUI-F leader Haji Abrar Hussain Tanoli bid farewell to the party, citing serious differences with the party leader on policy issues. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/35GQJFE