A fire in Islamabad’s Centaurus Mall on Sunday was brought under control after two hours, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) confirmed. CDA Chairman and Islamabad Chief Commissioner retired Capt Mohammad Usman Younis said the fire brigade, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force and Rescue 1122 took part in the firefighting operation. سینٹورس مال میں لگی آگ […]
Move brightens chances for Islamabad to exit grey list. Pakistan has been listed among the top 10 countries implementing the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) standards, a move which brightens the country’s chances to exit the anti-money laundering watchdog’s grey list. According to Express News, the FATF meeting will be held from October 17 to […]
Nature of the explosion is yet to be confirmed At least two person was killed and 20 injured in an explosion in the main market of Balochistan’s Kohlu district on Friday. According to the medical superintendent of the Kohlu District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, Asghar Marri, more than 21 patients were brought to the facility. “One […]
Following the release of a set of audio clippings between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other key decision-makers in the government only three days ago, another controversial audio leak surfaced on Wednesday, this time purportedly featuring former premier Imran Khan. The clip making rounds on social media seemingly features a conversation between Imran and his […]
Submits written resignation to PM Shehbaz; says ‘honour’ to serve country under premier’s leadership Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Miftah Ismail officially resigned from the office of finance minister on Tuesday, days after announcing that he had verbally informed the premier of his decision to step down from the post. Miftah steps down as former […]
Two Pakistan Army majors were among six military personnel who were martyred when a helicopter crash occurred in Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Monday. The unfortunate incident occurred during a flying mission near Harnai district’s Khost city late last night, the military’s media wing mentioned in its statement. The press statement read that […]
Vice President Biden is “committed” to keep assisting flood-torn Pakistan. At President Obama’s welcome for international leaders attending the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made the acquaintance of Vice President Joe Biden (UNGA). Salman Sufi, an assistant to PM Shehbaz, reported that, during the meeting, the […]
With debt obligations drawing to a close, PM Shehbaz Sharif has made an urgent appeal for relief in the repayment of debts from rich nations, reminding them that Pakistan is bearing the brunt of environmental damage caused by them to cater to their greed. In a conversation with Bloomberg TV, PM Shehbaz Sharif said that […]
‘It won’t happen again’: Imran Khan dodges contempt indictment after month-late apology to judge. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday deferred contempt proceedings against PTI chief Imran Khan after he expressed the willingness to apologise to Additional District and Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry. The IHC had initiated contempt proceedings against Imran over his diatribe […]
A larger bench of the IHC will start proceedings of the case at 2:30 pm on Thursday. A larger bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) will frame contempt of court charges against PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday for passing controversial remarks about Additional District and Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry during a rally in […]