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ISLAMABAD: The division between the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) seems to have ended with the Bahadurabad and PIB factions coming together for a joint press conference. While Dr Farooq Sattar said that even while differences were evident in their statements both factions were mediating in the background. There was direct...

Computerized balloting of 50 percent quota under government Hajj scheme 2018 was held in Islamabad on Thursday afternoon. Minister of State for Religious Affairs Pir Amin-ul-Hasnat presided over the balloting ceremony. The names of 87,813 fortunate people were announced in the draw. Under the scheme, 179,210 intending pilgrims will perform...

As expected Petroleum products prices hike continues to rise even in the month of March 2018 - Constantly increasing highest since November 2014, however International Prices has decreased this month which might effect next month in April. UPDATE: Govt slashes petrol price – September 2018 Petrol Prices in Pakistan -For petrol,...

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar urged on Thursday that law should be equal for all in the country. Speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad, he deemed it necessary to eliminate the era of injustice. The CJP maintained that he does not intend to initiate confrontation with any person....

ISLAMABAD: In another blow to the ruling PML-N, the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday ruled that a disqualified individual cannot head a political party. Nawaz Sharif disqualified from his own party. The apex court elaborated that a person disqualified under Article 62, 63 of the Constitution can not head the party. Furthermore,...

Islamabad - The National Assembly has passed two important bills related to improving health status of residents of Islamabad and capacity building of health professionals. Congratulating her team on the occasion Federal Health Minister Saira Afzal Tarar said private health sector was unregulated and there were no standard of quality...

On the special directions of Inspector General of Police Islamabad, Dr. Sultan Azam Temuri, Crackdown against tinted glasses has been started and Islamabad Traffic Police is taking serious action against the violators. Update: Notification issued on 28th May 2018, shared below. Islamabad Traffic Police takes Action against Tinted Glasses It has...

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has confirmed party chairman Imran Khan’s third marriage with Bushra Bibi. Senior correspondent with The News Umar Cheema had broken the story of Imran Khan's third marriage in the start of January 2018, but the party had denied it at the time. Speaking to Geo News, Cheema...

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) hearing the rape and murder case of seven-year-old Zainab will announced its verdict today sentencing Imran Ali Naqshbandi to death, four times. Zainab's father, Mohammad Amin, reached the court earlier today amid high security, to hear the verdict. The defence and prosecution concluded their arguments...

ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General Bashir Memon appeared before the Supreme Court on Friday as it resumed hearing the suo motu notice of the Axact fake degree scandal. Chief Justice Saqib Nisar asked Memon about the nature of Axact’s business and registration, to which the DG FIA informed...

ISLAMABAD - 143 candidates filed their nomination papers for 52 seats of the Senate in four provinces on Thursday. According to the Election Commission of Pakistan, 34 candidates will be in the race for 12 seats in Punjab. Eleven candidates will contest for 34 seats of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while 47...

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has proposed hike in petroleum products prices from February 1, 2018. Ogra has sent a summary to the Ministry of Petroleum for approval proposing increase of Rs 2.98 per liter for petrol, Rs 10.25 for diesel, Rs 12.74 per liter for kerosene and...