US, EU Condemn Jaffar Express Train-jacking Episode in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: The US Embassy and the European Union's Ambassador have strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express in Balochistan.
In a statement,...
Policy Talks Between IMF-Pakistan Begin As Tough Economic Measures Loom
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have commenced policy-level discussions on the next tranche of the $7 billion loan program, with the...
Over 1,000 Killed In Syrian Crackdown In Alawite Region: War Monitor
DAMSCUS: As many as 1,000 people have been killed in two days of clashes between gunmen and security forces linked to Syria's new Islamist...
Development Not Possible Without Women Given Due Opportunities: Premier
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday underscored the need to bring women into the mainstream, stating that Pakistan could only become a great...
Israel keeps up Gaza blockade; Kills Two In Attack on Gaza
DOHA: Israeli forces attack Gaza City, killing at least two Palestinians, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government defies global calls to end its blockade...
No Relief Power Consumers As IMF Rejects Pakistan’s Proposal
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has turned down Pakistan’s proposal to abolish General Sales Tax (GST) on electricity bills in an effort to...
Arab League Summit: Saudia Rejects Any Violations Of Palestinian Rights
CAIRO: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reiterated its firm stance against violations of Palestinian rights, with Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan emphasizing the...
Japan Provides Grant Assistance To NGO For Development Project
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Japan, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Program, has decided to provide grant assistance of USD...
Gaza Ceasefire Talks On Track After Prisoner Agreement
GAZA: Israel has agreed to release Palestinian prisoners who were due to be freed last week in exchange for the bodies of four Israeli...
Suparco Forecasts Ramadan, Eid ul Fitr Dates
ISLAMABAD: With the advent of holy month of Ramadan, the Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) Pakistan has issued a forecast for the...
