Karachi to face strong winds, sudden heavy rain as above-normal temperatures set to amplify system KARACHI: A western weather system is likely to affect the country between March 25 and 28, with its effects expected to be more pronounced in Balochistan, the Meteorological Department warned on Monday. According to Anjum Nazir Zaigham, Deputy Director of … Read more
Ticket prices jump up to 30% as jet fuel spikes and overseas Pakistanis return home for celebrations Serene Air plane at Karachi Airport on August 18, 2021. Photo: Serene Air KARACHI: Air fares for both domestic and international travel rose sharply in the wake of Eidul Fitr, driven by increased seasonal demand and higher fuel … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Sherry Rehman’s daughter, Marvi Malik, passed away at the age of 35 after a brain haemorrhage on Sunday, the family announced. She had been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Karachi, where she was admitted five days ago. Her condition deteriorated three days before her death, requiring … Read more
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Saturday said that Pakistan was committed to its agreements with Saudi Arabia and was making efforts to reduce regional tensions by promoting rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after US and Israeli air strikes last month assassinated Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and … Read more
President Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz and armed forces extend heartfelt greetings to the nation Eid ul Fitr is being celebrated across Pakistan on Saturday (today), with millions marking the end of the holy month of Ramazan with prayers, traditional festivities, and a strong spirit of togetherness. Small and large congregations for Eid prayers were held … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks in a video address. — SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday night, the eve of Eidul Fitr, that he had rejected advice to further raise fuel prices and the federal government would absorb the burden itself. Addressing the nation, he felicitated the nation on the occasion of … Read more
Information ministry’s ‘fact check’ statement said no violations of temporary pause had occurred along western border A Pakistani soldier keeps vigil at the border fencing along with Afghanistan. PHOTO:AFP/FILE The Ministry of Information on Friday rejected the Afghan Taliban’s allegation that Pakistan breached the temporary truce, describing it as “frivolous”. In a post on X, … Read more
Statement issued after viral clip of Israeli ambassador saying a rogue nation already has nuclear weapons Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi speaking at the FO weekly press briefing January 1 Photo: X/FO Pakistan on Thursday rejected comments made by the Israeli ambassador to India circulating on social media about Pakistan’s nuclear weapons, terming them … Read more
Army chief urges unity, warns against extremism as Shia ulema back state efforts for peace and stability Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir interacts with a religious scholar during his meeting with ulema of Ahl-e-Tasheeh community in Rawalpindi PHOTO: ISPR Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field … Read more
Riyadh ministerial meeting condemns missile, drone strikes, calls for diplomacy and protection of regional sovereignty Meeting of foreign ministers from regional Arab and Islamic countries to deliberate growing tensions in the Middle East PHOTO: X/FOREIGN MINISTRY OF KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA Pakistan, along with 11 other Islamic countries, issued a joint statement on Thursday urging … Read more