Islamabad: The National Assembly is set to resume its session at Parliament House in Islamabad today at five in the evening. The session will bring together members to deliberate on matters of national importance, alongside the usual legislative business. According to Radio Pakistan, the agenda for this session includes discussions
Islamabad: Hot and very humid weather is likely to persist in most parts of the country during the next twelve hours. However, rain-wind/thundershower is expected at isolated places in Potohar region, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and adjoining hilly areas. According to Radio Pakistan, the temperature of major cities recorded this
Islamabad: The second phase of receiving Hajj applications has begun. The process of accepting applications through the Ministry’s online portal and designated banks will continue until Saturday. According to Radio Pakistan, during this second phase, unregistered intending pilgrims are allowed to submit their applications. In addition, overseas Pakistanis can apply
Islamabad: Air Marshal (R) Masood Akhtar, a defence analyst, has commended Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif for challenging the recent claims made by the Indian Air Chief. Following the skirmishes that occurred in May, Asif proposed that both India and Pakistan open their aircraft inventories for independent verification. He suggested
Karachi: The National Minorities Day was observed today [Monday] with the aim to highlight their religious and socio-economic rights in Pakistan. The day is dedicated to recognizing the contributions and rights of minority groups within the country. According to Radio Pakistan, the declaration to mark National Minorities Day was adopted
Kabul: About one child is returning to Afghanistan from Iran or Pakistan every 30 seconds, on average, at a time when nearly half the Afghan population already requires assistance, according to an analysis by Save the Children. Afghanistan is grapplin…
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the recent Gallup Survey Business Confidence Index report on confidence of businesses in Pakistan’s economic direction. In a statement, he said the report’s finding that business confidence in Pakistan’s economy has reached a four-year high is an encouraging sign. According
Islamabad: UAE’s Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, along with Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, attended a gathering celebrating Pakistan’s Independence Day at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai. According to Radio Pakistan, the event was organised by the social