Pakistan’s foreign policy guided by national interests, constructive engagement: FM
ISLAMABAD:Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said Pakistan’s foreign policy is guided by national interests, pragmatism and constructive engagement.Addressing a convocation of Fazaia Medical College here in Islamabad on Thursday, he said we ha…
Imran Riaz not in custody of intelligence agencies, LHC told
LAHORE:The lawyer for the federal government Thursday submitted a reply of the interior ministry and told the Lahore High Court (LHC) that journalist Imran Riaz was not in the custody of any of the federal intelligence agencies.LHC Chief Justice Muhamm…
Peshawar Police to establish SSU to Counter Riots
PESHAWAR:Peshawar Police has decided to establish a Special Security Unit (SSU) in response to recent violent incidents happened after the former PM Imran Khan arrest on May 09, ARY News reported on Thursday.According to Chief City Police Officer (CCPO…
Irfan Qadir becomes SAPM on accountability
ISLAMABAD:Former Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Irfan Qadir has been appointed Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Accountability.The renowned jurist will look after the affairs pertaining to accountability, said a notification issued by…
NEPRA again raises electricity tariff by Rs 0.79 per unit
ISLAMABAD:The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) again on Thursday raised the electricity tariff by Rs 0.79 per unit.As per details, the power regulatory authority approved a Rs0.79 per unit hike in electricity tariff in the wake of t…
Chaman cops capture drugs in raid
CHAMAN:Chaman police claimed to have seized 2kg heroin, 50 gram ice and one American M4 machine gun in an operation conducted in Turpull area of Chaman city of Balochistan province on Thursday.One alleged accused was also arrested during the operation….
Ambassador Masood Khan congratulates Ahsan Ayaz for successes in world Squash
ISLAMABAD:Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan has congratulated the World Junior Champion Ahsan Ayaz for numerous successes including securing nine (9) major international titles.Talking to World Junior Champion Ahsan Ayaz in Washing…
Developing economies need innovative DRR approaches to meet disaster challenges: NDMA chief
ISLAMABAD:Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has said that developing economies critically need innovative DRR approaches based on local challenges and necessities.Addressing at Partnership Days Event of Global Facility for Disaster…