Jhelum residents get free land allotments under Apni Zameen Apna Ghar scheme
JHELUM: Over 600 citizens received free land allotment letters under the “Apni Zameen Apna Ghar” programme in Jhelum. State Minister Bilal Azhar Kiani distributed allotment letters to more than 400 allottees during a ceremony. He said that under the initiative of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, applications of 730 residents of Jhelum for 3-marla plots have […]
PM Shehbaz says Pakistan’s US-Iran mediation was guided by sincerity and caution
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ed hope that ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran would lead to a lasting peace agreement within the next two months, saying Pakistan’s role in facilitating the process had been both an honour and a difficult diplomatic responsibility. In an interview with Turkish broadcaster TRT, the prime […]
Iran holds mass funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei in Tehran
TEHRAN: Hundreds of thousands of mourners flooded the streets of the Tehran on Sunday to attend the funeral prayers for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after he was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike. The sprawling compound of the Grand Mosalla in Tehran was packed to capacity as grief-stricken crowds waved red flags […]
High-Level Security Official Holds an Important Meeting with Media Influencers on Issues Related to India
Islamabad : India is spreading instability across the entire region, particularly in Pakistan, to divert attention from its internal issues. Security Sources The Indian leadership is reluctant to accept ground realities. Security Sources India is a Hindutva-ridden failed state, yet it has formed a habit of projecting itself as a hegemon. Security Sources The reasons […]
Historical Background of the Dombra
On 5 July, Kazakhstan celebrates National Dombra Day. Akhmet Zhubanov Among the many forms of traditional Kazakh art, the dombra and the art of kui performance represent a unique cultural tradition with a history spanning many centuries. According to archaeological and ethnographic evidence, dombra-like instruments were used across the Eurasian steppe thousands of years ago. […]
PM Shehbaz leaves for Iran to attend Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Iran on Friday on a one-day visit to attend the funeral of the country’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. According to an official statement, the prime minister will participate in the funeral ceremonies in Tehran and convey the condolences of the government and people of Pakistan […]
PTA says internet connectivity fully restored nationwide
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that internet services across the country are now running without interruption, after engineers completed repairs on the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) submarine cable system. The regulator said the fault in the international undersea cable, which had earlier led to intermittent slowdowns and connectivity issues for users nationwide, has now […]
PTI announces boycotting AJK polls scheduled for July 27
ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced boycotting the forthcoming elections for Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly scheduled for July 27. A spokesperson for the Imran Khan-founded party said in a statement that it will not be part of the electoral process “in the current circumstances”. “This decision does not aim for […]
PM Shehbaz departs for Iran to attend assassinated supreme leader Khamenei’s funeral
ISLAMABAD :Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed from Islamabad on Friday for a one-day visit to Iran to attend the funeral of the country’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The prime minister is leading a high-level delegation comprising National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah […]
40 dead after bus plunges into ravine in Balochistan’s Zhob
ISLAMABAD : At least 40 people, including women and children, were killed after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine in Zhob, Balochistan, following a suspected brake failure, officials said. According to police, the accident occurred in the Danasar area of Zhob after the bus reportedly suffered brake failure. Several passengers were killed and injured, […]