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13 cases of violence against journalists reported in August
-- Paying the price for highlighting the truth
PESHAWAR: Young journalist Abid Hussain, a worker of Sang-e-meel newspaper in Multan, succumbed to injuries a day...
Ulema back seven-point CoC for Muharram
ISLAMABAD: Ulema belonging to different schools of thoughts on Friday unanimously agreed to a seven-point code of conduct issued by the Ministry for Religious...
Finance minister reviews implementation of FATF action plan
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad Umar on Friday reviewed the progress made regarding the implementation of the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) action plan.
While chairing...
US looks forward to improving Pakistan ties after Pompeo visit
The United States (US) has said it looks forward to building on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s hopeful visit to Islamabad and improve the relationship...
Seminar discusses role of Ulema in curbing Islamophobia
Speakers call on Muslim societies to build close linkage between Ulema and educational institutions
ISLAMABAD: Speakers in a seminar titled “Role of Ulema for...
FIA in no mood to probe ‘corrupt’ CAA, ex-military officers
--Agency holds 34 senior officials of CAA, retired military officers responsible for corruption, causing delay in Islamabad airport project
--Former CAA chief finds refuge by...
Over 78,000 posts vacant at federal level
The number of vacant posts in BPS-1 to BPS-22 has reached an all-time high, with as many as 78,623 positions that are yet to...
Mayor plants sapling under ‘Plant for Pakistan’ drive
ISLAMABAD: Mayor Sheikh Anser Aziz planted a sapling adjacent to Shakerparian and Parade Ground under the ‘Plant for Pakistan’ programme here on Sunday.
The Metropolitan Corporation...
VIDEO: Meet this talented, young street artist from Islamabad
In a video that went viral on social media, a young street artist from Islamabad can be seen discussing his work and sketching one...
PM’s secretary allotted CDA chairman’s bungalow in violation of rules
ISLAMABAD: Secretary to Prime Minister Azam Khan was allotted a bungalow in a posh sector of Islamabad designated for the chairman of Capital Development Authority...
Call me in 30 minutes: PM Khan puts French President Macron...
French President Emmanuel Macron was put on hold by Prime Minister Imran Khan after the former dialed an unscheduled call during the premier’s meeting...
CDA approves new planning parameters for farmhouses
New planning parameters pertaining to farmhouses have been approved by the Capital Development Authority (CDA).
A meeting, which was chaired by CDA Chairman Ishrat Ali, approved...
Wilders cancels blasphemous caricatures contest
--PM Khan calls for restraint as TLP heads to capital
ISLAMABAD: Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders on Thursday announced cancelling his plans to hold the blasphemous...
Govt to end MPs’ discretionary funds, probe PML-N’s metro projects
--Federal cabinet decides to carry out forensic audit of mass transit projects in Lahore, Islamabad and Multan
--Says no MP, including PM and ministers, will...
Eidul Azha prayer timings in Islamabad, Rawalpindi
Faisal Mosque at 7am; Lal Masjid at 7:15am
Following are the Eidul Azha prayer timings in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
6am: Jamia Masjid Aqsa F-6/3, Jamia...
Zafar Ali Shah wants new rent control law in capital
ISLAMABAD: Former lawmaker and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Syed Zafar Ali Shah has expressed his hope that the new government would try to enact and...
Sale of decorative items for sacrificial animals on rise
ISLAMABAD: With few days left in the biggest Islamic festival of Eidul Azha, the sale of decorative items for sacrificial animals is witnessing rise in...