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Pakistan, Canada exploring trade routes

. The Canadian dollar rose 0.08% to US$1.3912, or 71.88 US cents. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD’: Pakistan and Canada, while recognizing the significant untapped potential of the bilat relationship, on Saturday expressed their willingness to improve the implementation of existing agreements and identify new avenues for cooperation. The 6th round of bilateral political consultations between the […]

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Terrorists cannot demoralize nation: minister

. Minister of Information and Radio, Attaullah Tarar. PHOTO: APP LAHORE: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Saturday that terrorists cannot demoralize the nation and that terrorism will be eradicated from its roots while all facilitators will be brought to justice. He expressed these views while addressing a press conference at Jamia Minhaj-ul-Hussain where he

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PTI, op block stands firm as government moves to deter strike

PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja addresses a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, flanked by Vice Chairman Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan Senator Allama Raja Nasir Abbas and PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar. SCREEN GRAB ISLAMABAD: Even as the administration moves to tighten security and curb mobilization to deter the opposition’s strike call, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its

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Sehwan strikes as Qalandar’s devotees gather for the 774th Urs

Dance, devotion, spirituality converge as devotees flock to the saint’s shrine, bridging faiths, generations Sehwan in devotion: Millions of devotees throng Sehwan to mark the 774th Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar as dance, music and spiritual rituals transform the city into a vibrant hub of faith and festivity. PHOTO: INP HYDERABAD: The vibrant colors

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PTI supports MWM call for nationwide protests tomorrow after Islamabad blast

MWM, TTAP chiefs deny any sectarian issue in the country saying certain elements seek to incite sectarian tension MWM chief Raja Nasir Abbas (L), TTAP chief Mehmood Achakzai (C) and PTI general secretary Salman Akram Raja. Photo: Screengrab Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday announced its support for a nationwide day of mourning and protests called

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Supreme Court refers PTI memo on Imran Khan jail access to ‘executive authorities’

Says visitor issues fall under management domain, issues SOPs for future complaints The Supreme Court on Saturday refrained from passing any order on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) memorandum seeking immediate prison visiting rights for party founder Imran Khan, adding that the letter had been forwarded to the “relevant executive authorities” for appropriate consideration in accordance

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New committee to investigate missing persons, says Minister of Law

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar is addressing the Asma Jahangir Conference in Lahore on Saturday. SCREEN GRAB Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Saturday announced the formation of a new committee to look into the long-standing issue of missing persons, saying the government was treating the matter with seriousness and sensitivity. Addressing the Asma Jahangir

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SC directs 13 petitions involving Imran, Bushra Bibi for Monday hearing

Two-judge bench to hear petitions at 9.00 as notices issued to all parties, attorneys Imran Khan gestures as he addresses supporters during a rally in Lahore on April 21, 2022. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Saturday fixed 13 different petitions relating to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi,

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FM Dar thanks for the global support after the blast in Islamabad

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday expressed gratitude to other Deputy Prime Ministers, Foreign Ministers and world leaders as well as the foreign offices of friendly countries who reached out with condolences, prayers and messages of solidarity following Friday’s heinous bomb blast in Islamabad. At least 32 people were killed and

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