PESHAWAR, Pakistan – At the Dubai International Expo-2020, the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa signed investment agreements worth $8 billion with 44 foreign investment businesses. According to local media reports, foreign companies expressed interest in a variety of projects at the investment conference on Sunday, including tourism, industrial, infrastructure, food processing, livestock, energy and power, and […]
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ECP suspends membership of lawmakers over failure to submit statement of assets
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended the membership of 150 parliamentarians for failing to submit the annual declaration of assets and liabilities that the top electoral body requires. Three senators, 36 National Assembly members, 69 members of the Punjab Assembly, 14 members of the Sindh Assembly, 21 members of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, and […]
PSL 2022, fans to nominate for ‘Hamaray Heroes’
LAHORE — During the HBL Pakistan Super League 7 from January 27 to February 27, Pakistan cricket fans will have the option to nominate their favourite people to be recognised by the Pakistan Cricket Board as Hamaray Heroes. Fans can submit nominations by filling out a nominations form found on the HBL PSL website and […]
Sajal Aly’s brother writes a lovely birthday message
Sajal Aly, the diva of Lollywood, is a powerhouse of talent who has wowed audiences with her dynamic performances in the entertainment sector. She is a consummate actor who has received acclaim not only in Pakistan but also in India. Today is the 28-year-old actress’ birthday, and she has been showered with affection from friends […]
Pakistan remained committed to cooperate with foreign partners: COAS
General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), said on Monday that Pakistan remained dedicated to working with its foreign partners for regional peace, according to a military release. The army chief voiced these views during a meeting with Yerzhan Kistafin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, at […]
PM expresses gratitude over remarks of Russian President on Islamophobia
Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed his gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for saying that freedom of speech could not be used to disrespect our Holy Prophet (PBUH). “He [President Putin] is the first Western leader to show empathy and sensitivity to Muslim sentiment for their beloved Prophet PBUH,” the premier tweeted after a telephonic […]
NCOC postpones decision of closing educational institutions
As Omicron cases continue to rise in Pakistan, particularly in urban areas, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) postponed the decision to close educational institutions in the country once more on Monday. The conference, which included federal and provincial education ministers, resolved that the huddle will meet again on Tuesday with new data to […]
Health Department doubles number of workers for screening at Torkham border
PESHAWAR: The province Health Department has raised the number of workers positioned at the Torkham border and Bacha Khan International Airport in response to an increase in Omicron cases in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), and an isolation ward at Landi Kotal hospital has been reactivated. According to an official from the Directorate of Public Health, Naik Dad […]