December 22 , 2016


Christmas train to spread tolerance in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A Christmas-themed train on Thursday set out on a journey to criss-cross Pakistan in an effort to promote tolerance in the country....Full Story


Seven Pakistanis killed in rocket attack on cargo ship off Yemen coast
KARACHI: At least seven Pakistanis are reportedly killed in a rocket attack on a cargo ship off Yemen coast, Geo News reported on Thursday.....Full Story


I am happy Zardari is returning to Pakistan: PM Nawaz
SARAJEVO: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed happiness at impending return of former President and PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, on Thursday......Full Story


Zardari calls JI Chief, assures to repeal forced conversion bill
DUBAI: Former president and Pakistan People’s Party Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari made a telephonic contact with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Chief Senator Sirajul Haq and....Full Story


Lt Gen Amir Riaz inaugurates 'Pakistan Gate' at border with Iran
QUETTA : Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Aamir Riaz inaugurated Pakistan Gate at Pak Iran border in Taftan on Wednesday.....Full Story


Indian nuclear missile Nirbhay fails test for a fourth time
NEW DELHI: India's Nirbhay nuclear capable cruise missile did not test successfully this Wednesday, making it the fourth time the missile has failed to test according to.....Full Story

Pakistan to release 439 Indian fishermen
KARACHI: Pakistan-India Peoples’ Forum for Peace and Democracy (PIPFPD) welcomes the decision of Pakistan government to release 439 arrested Indian fishermen in two ..Full Story

Govt says no to 2 weekly day offs
ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday decided that there would be no more Saturday weekly holiday in the federal departments across the country.......Full Story


Modi’s statement a clear evidence of Indian terrorism: FO

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria has expressed that the recent statement by Indian premier Narendra Modi with regards to East Pakistan, arrest...Full Story


PM applauds PML-N’s local body success
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif congratulated Pakistan Muslim League-N’s (PML-N) party workers, office bearers and voters for securing an overwhelming win in the..Full Story


Bill to facilitate Hajj operations to be tabled soon in Parliament
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yusuf has said that the Hajj and Umrah Operation Bill will be tabled soon in the Parliament for approval and this ...Full Story

‘CPEC to enhance Pakistan’s regional importance’
ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain said Pakistan will become the most important country of the region after completion of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)..Full Story

DG says NAB recovered Rs 3.25bn from Raisani, Sohail
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday recovered nearly Rs 3.25 billion in cash and property from former Balochistan Finance Secretary Mushtaq ..Full Story

Pakistanis divided over PM’s popularity change

ISLAMABAD: According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan, there is significant division amongst Pakistani citizens over recent changes in ..Full Story
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PM strongly condemns terrorist attack in Istanbul
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Istanbul on Sunday and expressed sorrow over the loss of precious lives....Full Story


Preparations for Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations in full swing
KARACHI/LAHORE/ISLAMABAD/PESHAWAR: EidMilad-un-Nabi celebrations were in full swing across the country to mark the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on....Full Story


PIA aircraft's engine catches fire in Multan
MULTAN: An engine of a Pakistan International Airlines aircraft caught fire on Sunday, only four days after the tragic incident of flight PK-661 air crash....Full Story


Junaid Jamshed's body to be handed over by Tuesday: brother
KARACHI: Junaid Jamshed's body is likely to be handed over to the family by Tuesday, according to his brother Humayun Jamshed.....Full Story


Lt.Gen. Bilal Akbar appointed Chief of General Staff: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Lt. Gen. Bilal Akbar has been appointed as the Chief of General Staff of Pakistan Army, according to the ISPR......Full Story


Pak Army Major becomes inspiration for UK army officers to fight terrorism
Pakistan has long been battling foreign and local militants who have killed thousands of people including security officials in a bloody campaign across the country.....Full Story

Murad says he's responsible for cleaning up Karachi
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah stated on Sunday that he was responsible for keeping the city clean, as he visited various parts of the city to inspect ...Full Story

Mubashir Javaid elected unopposed as mayor of Lahore
LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) candidate Colonel (r) Mubashir Javaid has been elected as Lahore’s Lord Mayor....Full Story


Denmark Embassy organises ‘DK in PK’ event in Pakistan
KARACHI: Denmark held a large public festival that showcased Denmark’s track record of development and trade, including innovation at the ‘DK in PK’ event organised by.......Full Story


Railway to finalize service structure by 2017: Minister
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique stated that railway service structure will complete in 2017.Addressing at a gathering of railway employees, the...Full Story


PM Nawaz will announce funds setup for reviving Film Industry: Maryam

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Maryam Aurangzeb has said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will soon announce funds setup for reviving and....Full Story

US acknowledge Pakistan’s efforts towards peace
WASHINGTON: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatemi met US National Security Advisor Susan Rice in Washington on Friday....Full Story

PN hands command of Combined Task Force 150 over to Royal Canadian Navy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy handed over Command of multinational Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) to Royal Canadian Navy on 8th Dec 16, at an impressive change of ...Full Story

Elements wanting to split MQM will meet their fate: Farooq Sattar

KARACHI: The chief of Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan Dr Farooq Sattar said elements who wanted to split the party should remember that they would meet their fate ..Full Story
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