Cop gunned down in Orangi

KARACHI, Aug 29 (APP):A police officer deputed in Manghopir Investigation branch was shot dead in Orangi Town area by unidentified assailants on Saturday night. The assailants opened fire at the 45-year old Assistant Sub-Inspector Akram Khan son of Sarwar Khan at a hotel and fled […]

Peace in Afghanistan existential issue for Pakistan: Dr Moeed

ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP):National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf on Saturday said the peaceful resolution of Afghan crisis and peace in the region is an existential matter for Pakistan. Addressing a discussion held on Evolving Afghanistan situation, the NSA briefed the foreign media correspondents […]

Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs meets AJK Prime Minister

ISLAMABAD (PID) 28-8-2021 The Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Ali Amin Gandapur held a meeting with the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi here on Saturday and discussed with him matters of mutual interest, developmental strategy and latest situation obtaining in […]

Final UK plane carrying military leaves Kabul

London, Aug 29 (AFP/APP):The UK on Saturday flew out the last of its military from Afghanistan, concluding its pullout while leaving hundreds of Afghans eligible for resettlement behind. The defence ministry tweeted that the “final flight carrying UK Armed Forces personnel has left Kabul”, posting […]

Australia’s Melbourne extends sixth virus lockdown

Melbourne, Aug 29 (AFP/APP):A lockdown of Australia’s second-biggest city Melbourne will be extended, authorities announced Sunday as they struggle to quash a stubborn coronavirus Delta variant outbreak. Almost seven million people in Melbourne and surrounding Victoria state were scheduled to exit a four-week lockdown on […]

West Ham sign Zouma from Chelsea to bolster leaky defence

London, Aug 29 (AFP/APP):West Ham on Saturday completed the signing of French defender Kurt Zouma from Premier League rivals Chelsea in a deal worth a reported £25 million (29.1 million euros). The 26-year-old has agreed a four-year contract after leaving Stamford Bridge where he won […]

close