ECP to hear PTI petition against Yousuf Raza Gillani today

Election Commission will hear Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) petition against former prime minister and newly-elected Senator Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani today (Tuesday). The petition was filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to block the Yousuf Raza Gillani’s victory notification in the Senate election after former premier’s son Ali Haider […]

PM Imran backs Sanjrani as PDM names Gilani for Senate Chairman

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday expressed the hope that Sadiq Sanjrani, being a strong candidate for the top Senate slot, would win the election by defeating Yousuf Raza Gilani who has been named as a joint candidate of the 11-party opposition alliance. Talking to Senator […]

International Women Day observed across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – International Women’s Day was observed in Pakistan on Monday to acknowledge women’s outstanding contributions in various fields. This year’s theme for the day is; “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.” This day celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and […]

Government stands exposed before public, says PPP

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan People’s Party yesterday claimed that the federal government stood exposed before the public amid the growing inflation and price hike. PPP Secretary General Nayyar Bokahri said Prime Minister Imran Khan had no moral authority to remain in power. “The people are being oppressed by […]

Govt to lift 7 million women out of abject poverty: Sania Nishtar

ISLAMABAD – Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) Dr. Sania Nishtar on Monday said that the government was committed to lift seven million underprivileged women out of abject poverty enabling them to utilize their abilities as a productive citizen. In a message Dr. Sania Nishtar said,“A country cannot […]

US appreciates Pakistan’s role in Afghan peace process

ISLAMABAD – US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad and Commander Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan General Austin Scott Miller called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Monday. “Matters of mutual interest, regional security and ongoing […]

Every conspiracy against PM, CM to be foiled: Dr Firdous

LAHORE – Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said the ‘jackals’ of PDM are united to deceive each other.  In a statement, the SACM said the troika of Maryam Safdar, Bilawal Zardari and Maulana were biting their wounds of defeat in […]

Qualifying round matches played in SA Garden Pakistan Open Tennis

LAHORE-The qualifying round matches were played in the SA Garden Pakistan Open Tennis Championships 2021 here at PLTA Courts on Monday. PLTA Secretary Rashid Malik expressed his gratitude to SA Gardens (SA Group) for sponsoring this week-long championship, which is being organised under the aegis of Punjab […]

USA, UK, China top 3 destinations of Pak exports in 7 months

ISLAMABAD-United States of America (USA) remained the top export destination of the Pakistani products during the seven months of financial year (2020-21), followed by United Kingdom (UK) and China. Total exports to the USA during July-January (2020-21) were recorded at $2680.250 million against the exports of […]

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