Senate passes Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2022
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Friday passed the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2022, making certain amendments in some sections of the previous Elections Act, 2017.
Minister for...
Rupee, stock markets respond positively to govt’s decision to remove petroleum subsidies
KARACHI: The US dollar on Friday plummeted by Rs3 against the Pakistani currency, sliding down to Rs199 in the interbank market.
The down-slide in the...
China, Russia veto US bid at UN to punish North Korea
UNITED NATIONS: China and Russia vetoed a US-led bid at the United Nations to toughen sanctions on North Korea over its missile launches, laying...
Twin cities among districts with highest number of child abuse cases
ISLAMABAD: Twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad have been listed as districts with second and third highest numbers of child abuse cases among 10...
Pakistan Railway operating second largest public railway system in South Asia
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railway is running second largest public railway network in South Asia having a rail length of more than 80,000 kilometers.
This was stated...
World’s richest countries destroying environment for children globally: report
NEW YORK: The world's richest countries are contributing to the destruction of the global environment, risking the present and future of children all over...
Govt announces increase in petrol price by Rs30 in bid to resume IMF program
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail announced Thursday a massive hike in the price of petroleum products after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) emphasised abolishing...
Safety of journalists amust for supporting peaceful democratic processes
ISLAMABAD: In the continuation of UNESCO programs and workshops, on the safety of journalists and the importance of data on crimes against journalists the...
Multiple PTI leaders including Imran Khan, Asad Umar booked for riots in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Police on Thursday registered a case against senior PTI leaders including, chairman Imran Khan, for the riots that took place in...
Heatwave, water shortage likely to cut Pakistan’s mango production by 50%
KARACHI: The chief of a growers' and exporters' association said Pakistan's mango production is expected to decline by around 50% this year, as the...
