Economy & Technology
UK, Pakistan vow deeper cooperation in security, economy and humanitarian fields
Mohsin Naqvi, Jane Marriott discuss counterterrorism, border security and human trafficking British envoy congratulates Interior Minister on Nishan-e-Imtiaz honor, expresses solidarity over flood losses Both sides stress expanding ties in...
CM Maryam inspects Ravi floods, vows full relief in face of deadly deluge
Water is a blessing, but without proper storage systems and drainage planning, we are vulnerable, says Punjab CM Says over 50,000 people and thousands of livestock evacuated to safer areas...
Erdogan assures support as Shehbaz reviews flood devastation
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday received a telephone call from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who expressed condolences and solidarity with Pakistan over the loss of life and property...
Afghanistan summons Pakistani envoy over alleged cross-border strikes in Nangarhar
ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan on Thursday summoned Pakistan’s ambassador in Kabul to lodge a formal protest over what it claimed were Pakistani military strikes in Nangarhar and Khost provinces, reigniting tensions between the...
PTI suspends political activity for flood relief, blames govt’s negligence and India’s actions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday announced it would suspend all political activities across the country to concentrate on relief efforts for flood-hit communities in Punjab, where torrential rains and...
Pakistan Navy hands over CTF-151 command to Brazil
PN concludes successful tenure with major multinational operations, strengthening maritime security Rear Admiral Marcelo Lancellotti assumes charge from Cdre Sohail Ahmad Azmie ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy (PN) on Thursday formally handed...
Dar, German FM discuss ‘mutually beneficial’ ties as Berlin resumes Afghan relocation programme
Over 2,000 Afghans stranded in Pakistan set to move after ban lifted Pakistan’s expulsion deadline for Afghan refugees adds urgency to relocation Spanish senator meets Dar, stresses stronger parliamentary ties...
China urges Philippines to stop ‘hyping up’ issues concerning maritime affairs
BEIJING: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday urged the Philippines to immediately stop “hyping up” issues concerning maritime affairs between the two countries, and cease any infringing and provocative...
26 foreign leaders to attend China’s V-Day commemorations on September 3
BEIJING: At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, 26 foreign leaders will attend China’s V-Day commemorations in Beijing, Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei announced on Thursday. China will hold...
Fatal attendance
Once again, monsoon rains laid bare the reality of Karachi’s broken drainage system and failed urban planning. It was a slight drizzle which turned into a heavy spell within no...
