Pakistan

Shelter home set up in Sector I-11 can house some 200 people; provides three meals daily to 1,500 homeless people

Former Lok Virsa executive director replaces Jamal Shah

Convicts allegedly carried out a cracker attack at an imambargah in 2016, killing a boy

Experts highlight need to study the pottery that has been excavated from the ancient site

Differences between the two parties benefit ruling PTI

Move comes after increase in sugarcane prices; cabinet members concerned

A senior leader says slogan ‘vote ko izzat do’ has only brought hardships for the party

Ravinder Singh’s fiancé promised hitmen Rs700,000 for murder

Fruits transported from foreign countries were the main cause of spreading diseases at local level

Lawyers of opposition parties accuse PTI of not showing interest in the matter and using delay tactics

PPP chairman can appear in person or through his counsel on Jan 14

Gets Army Act amended by obeying SC order, and creates division in opposition

Finance division claims govt’s extensive measures helped economy move progressively along adjustment path

Govt agrees to include opposition’s proposed amendments; formula decided to settle issue of nine ordinances

Govt sends last progress report to the global finance watchdog

Decision comes in recognition of CJCSC's illustrious services for defence of the country

Council terms three sections of graft buster’s ordinance ‘un-Islamic’

Science and technology minister casts doubt over the Council of Islamic Ideology's performance

Rasheeda Bibi, 50, had 'miraculously' regained consciousness while being given her funeral bath

The main priority of the PCB is to fill the stadiums during the event

Imran repeats offer to help US mend ties with Iran

As many as 128 polio cases registered in Pakistan last year

Spokesperson says Pakistan took diplomatic initiative on its own

EU envoys refuse after they were told they will not be allowed to meet detained local politicians

He says that incapable and corrupt politicians provide opportunity to anti-democratic forces to intervene in politics

39 nabbed for their alleged involvement in bootlegging, drug peddling activities

Speakers term book ‘must-read’ for aspiring civil servants

Speakers urge govt to call parliament session, create consensus on future action

PCSA and PCDA celebrate 61st anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban revolution

Several illegal constructions were demolished in the operation

SAPM on health says monitoring Polyclinic reforms committee

RDTB opens route to new airport, people with even one bus can apply for a permit

Committee will develop a strategic plan and roadmap for 5G technology in Pakistan

Minister laments Pakistan has become net food-importing nation

Says LEAs have also been unable to combat smuggling of Iranian petroleum products

Top leaders, federal, provincial ministers are among those who failed to meet their legal obligation

Facility available to already employed transgender people

Pervaiz Malik says party’s position in NA created confusion among workers

Both sides trying to build consensus on amendments

Beneficiaries included 2,543 govt officials of grade 17 to 21 

Minister says all brick kilns in Islamabad will be converted to zigzag technology

Cardholders will be provided with essential items worth Rs3,000 at Utility Stores each month

Supreme Court directs FBR to submit report in 15 days

SC seeks details of all pending references

BCB wants to have internal discussions regarding Pakistan’s proposal of playing the Test series first

Army chief discusses US-Iran standoff with ambassadors of China and Iran at GHQ

PM Imran directs FM Qureshi to visit Iran, Saudi Arabia and US; asks COAS to reach out to concerned military leaders

Pacer’s throat-slitting gesture celebrations in his last match had sparked outrage among fans

Imran Khan says Pakistan is a partner of peace, stresses need to de-escalate Persian Gulf tensions

Israeli premier praised US President Donald Trump for "acting swiftly, boldly, and resolutely" in killing Soleimani