Met department warns of severe heatwave in Pakistan next week
Met Department has predicted that very hot and dry weather is likely to increase the burden on the water resources, crops, vegetables, and orchards. High temperatures may increase energy demand.
CDA to repair, renovate the iconic Faisal Mosque
CDA Chairman Engineer Farkhand Iqbal has issued instructions to the engineering and finance staff to prepare a PC-1 for the complete renovation of the Faisal Mosque. Directives were issued during a meeting on Friday.
World Bank invites authorities to negotiate agreement on solar project
Under the project, a 150 MW floating solar subproject will be deployed in the Ghazi Barrage headpond and another floating project of similar capacity at the Forebay of the existing Ghazi Barotha Hydropower plant.
Pakistan dispatches emergency relief goods for flood victims in Afghanistan
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the floods, loss of precious lives, and financial losses in 10 provinces of Afghanistan. He reiterated solidarity with the Afghan interim government.
Shahid Afridi responds to criticism on social media
In his latest video message, Shahid Afridi said that Imran Khan has been his ideal since his cricketing days, adding that it was Imran Khan who inspired him to join cricket.
Disqualification of dissident members imminent: Saad Rasool
Saad Rasool expanded that it was not the prerogative of the election commission to decide whether the dissident members would stand disqualified or not; instead, the commission's only responsibility was to issue a notification of their disqualification.
Vladimir Putin to send chilling ‘doomsday’ warning to west in May 9 victory parade
President Vladimir Putin will send a "doomsday" warning to the West when he leads celebrations on Monday marking the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany, brandishing Russia's vast firepower while its forces fight on in Ukraine.
Angered Indian villagers chant pro-Pakistan slogans
Reacting to the video, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said that he would ask the SP to investigate the matter and follow it up by taking necessary action.
Saudi Arabia frees Houthi prisoners in peace gesture
The Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi insurgents announced Friday it was freeing a batch of rebel prisoners, part of what it says are...
Danish Kaneria accuses Shahid Afridi of forcing him to accept Islam
Danish Kaneria alleged that Shahid Afridi forced him to accept Islam, adding that the cricketer mistreated him for being Hindu. In response, Shahid Afridi took a strong stance and denied the allegations.
France overtakes China to become the third largest arms exporter
Interestingly France was able to maintain itself as one of the largest exporters of arms despite a failed defense deal worth $66 billion with Australia. Australia canceled on the deal with France to purchase 12 conventional attack submarines and instead looked to purchase nuclear-powered submarines from the US and the UK.
Man who hit Shahbaz Gill’s car arrested
Police say the incident occurred due to driver Wajahat Ali's negligence, ruling out allegations of a "planned attempt to target" him.