PTI Azad Kashmir registration application rejected
MUZAFFARABAD: The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has rejected the application for registration of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Azad Kashmir for violation of financial rules. According to the Election Commission, the application could not be approved due to the non-implementation of Rule 121. Sources say that financial irregularities were identified in the audit report. And despite re-audit, […]
IMF assures to increase electricity and gas prices
Rana Sanaullah says proposal to increase voting age under consideration
ISLAMABAD: As speculation regarding the 28th Constitutional Amendment picked up pace, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, said that a proposal to increase the voting age is currently under consideration. “A person cannot contest an election until the age of 25 then […] if that is the case, the […]
President, PM vow to expand digital access nationwide
ISLAMABAD : President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed Government’s commitment to expand digital access and improve connectivity across the country. In their separate messages on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day being observed today, they paid tribute to all individuals associated with telecommunications sector in Pakistan for their professional commitment. […]
Gold prices fall sharply in Pakistan, globally
KARACHI: Gold prices fell sharply in both domestic and international markets on Friday, according to market data. In the international bullion market, the price of gold dropped by $155 per ounce, bringing the new global rate to $4,545 per ounce. Following the global trend, local bullion markets also saw a steep decline. The price of […]
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days as Washington talks conclude
WASHINGTON: Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that has tamped down the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as two days of talks facilitated by Washington concluded on Friday with an agreement to hold further meetings in the coming weeks. “The April 16 cessation of hostilities will […]
India failed to isolate Pakistan diplomatically, says former RAW chief
New Dehli :Former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief AS Dulat has acknowledged that India’s long-standing efforts to isolate Pakistan at the international level diplomatically have not succeeded despite repeatedly promoting a terrorism-related narrative. Speaking to a British news channel, Dulat said India had attempted to isolate Pakistan globally since the beginning but failed to […]
Pakistan, Egypt agree to enhance cooperation
ISLAMABAD : A delegation of Egyptian Interior Ministry met with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry in Islamabad. They discussed cooperation in the areas of security, counter terrorism, anti-narcotics, cybercrime and safe city projects. The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation between their interior ministries. It was decided to […]
DPM, Uzbek FM discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
ISLAMABAD : Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov. The two leaders exchanged views on bilateral and multilateral matters of mutual interest, including Pak-Uzbek relations and regional developments. The Uzbek Foreign Minister appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in mediation for regional peace & security. They agreed to remain […]
Panda Bond issuance transformational step for financial landscape: Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD : Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan’s inaugural Panda Bond issuance marks a transformational step in the country’s financial landscape and opens a new chapter in Pakistan-China economic cooperation. In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) following the official Panda Bond Issuance Ceremony in Beijing, the Finance Minister stated that […]