13 India-backed terrorists killed during infiltration bid along Pak-Afghan border: ISPR
ISLAMABAD: Security forces thwarted two infiltration attempts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and killed 13 Indian-sponsored terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during separate actions on April...
Govt hikes petrol price by Rs6.51, diesel by Rs19.39 per litre
The federal government on Thursday raised the price of petrol by Rs6.51 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs19.39 per litre,...
Arif Habib-led group notifies intent to buy remaining 25% PIA stake
The consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation Limited (AHCL) has notified the Privatisation Commission of its intent to acquire the remaining 25% equity stake...
PM for safe railway travel, robust freight services to boost economy
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed Pakistan Railways to ensure public convenience and safe rail travel across its network, and to make...
President invites greater Chinese investment in priority sectors
Sanya, Hainan, China: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday met CEO of Hangzhou Jinjiang Group Wang Jian, and encouraged the company to expand its...
DPM Dar, Saudi Ambassador discuss recent regional developments
ISLAMABAD:Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq on Wednesday met with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy...
Pakistan can rise as regional economic power through maritime reforms: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry stated that Pakistan can emerge as a rising regional economic power through bold maritime reforms.
Speaking...
54 detained Pakistani nationals to be repatriated soon from Cambodia: FO Spox
ISLAMABAD:Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, Tuesday, said that due to Pakistan Embassy’s efforts in Cambodia, the host authorities agreed to the early repatriation of...
DPM reviews implementation status of austerity measures, expresses satisfaction on compliance
ISLAMABAD:Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday reviewed the implementation status of austerity measures and expressed satisfaction on...
President Zardari arrives in Sanya after completing Hunan visit
ISLAMABAD:President Asif Ali Zardari, Tuesday, arrived in Sanya, a city in China’s Hainan province, after completing his visit to Hunan province.
Upon his arrival, the...