BEIJING – China has recorded world’s first human death due to a type of bird flu in a rare incident, the World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed. The victim has been identified as a 56-year-old woman, resident of the southern province of Guangdong. She was the third person known to have been infected with the…
It has been revealed that a ban has been imposed on the delivery of wheat from inside Sindh to the flour mills of Karachi. If the ban is not lifted, all other flour mills in Karachi will be closed in the next few days. More than 50% of flour mills have been closed due to…
7th population census completion date extended till April 15 to ensure 100% coverage Islamabad: Young voters are poised to play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the upcoming elections as Pakistanis between the ages of 18-35 make up a significant chunk of the electorate, according to the latest data. The Election Commission of…
Pakistan has withdrawn regulatory duties on the import of used cars of up to 1,800cc, mobile phones and other items that is expected to bring relief for consumers. Reports said duty tax on old and new cars, high-tech mobile phones, home appliances, meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, footwear, furniture, musical instruments, dog and cat food and…
SAYS RECONCILIATION, NOT CONFRONTATION MARK NEW POLITICS; ALL PREDICTIONS OF DEFAULT TURNED OUT TO BE FALSE ALARMS Following the completion of the coalition government’s one-year, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday termed the year a “successful tenure” that resulted in Pakistan restoring its credibility, and overcoming the financial and energy challenges. Marking a year since…
Says couple knowingly contracted Nikah when Bushra Bibi was in Iddat: Reveals they again solemnized second Nikah after one month on the expiry of Bushra Bibi’s Iddat period The first Nikah of former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan with Bushra Bibi was not in accordance with Shariah as the Iddat (waiting period for…
Pakistan has reportedly received $1 billion financing commitment from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A written guarantee in this regard is too expected in the ongoing week after Finance and Revenue Minister Ishaq Dar put special request to the UAE officials, sources in the Ministry of Finance (MoF) told. The UAE’s financing will pave the…
Last week, Israeli forces assaulted Palestinian Muslims at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in an effort to make way for groups of ultranationalist Jews entering the site under police protection. The Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, which includes the Al-Aqsa Mosque (al-Qibli Mosque) and the Dome of the Rock, is in Jerusalem’s Old City, which sits on the eastern, Palestinian, side…
Amid political and economic turmoil, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed Pakistan’s GDP growth rate projection from 2.5 per cent to 0.5pc for the fiscal year 2023-24. Fifth most populated country in the world, Pakistan is expected to experience inflation more than anticipated, reported a world economic outlook report released by the global lender on…
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Maryam Nawaz will perform Umrah with her family members. Saudi Airlines flight SV 739 will take the family to Jeddah. Her spouse Safdar, son and other family members are too leaving for the Kingdom. Maryam will spend the last days of the holy month of Ramazan there. She will have a…
