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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan says it is ready to engage with India to resolve the Jammu and Kashmir dispute but the onus is on India to create a conducive environment. India should reverse its unilateral and illegal measures instituted since August 5, 2019, stop human rights violations in IIOJ&K and halt and …

KARACHI: Some areas in Karachi faced urban flooding-like situation as heavy showers under the influence of a strong monsoon system caused inundation of major thoroughfares and arteries in the city, causing traffic jams on important roads and depriving several areas of electricity. Surjani Town and North Karachi were the most-affected …

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Dr Sania Nishtar on Friday said that the  Ehsaas programme, initiated by the government, is “totally impartial and transparent.” Responding to a question during Senate proceedings, she said that the “One Window Ehsaas” was being unscaled nationwide, …

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday warned of urban flooding in the southern half of the country next week. Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that strong monsoon currents are likely to penetrate Sindh from Monday, September 27, and are likely to continue till Saturday, October 2. Sharing the statement …

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday expressed Pakistan’s resolve to further solidify its political and economic ties with Finland. He added that the reopening of the Finnish Embassy in Islamabad would further facilitate trade relations as well as the promotion of people-to-people contacts. The Foreign Minister said this …

RAWALPINDI: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi called on Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the GHQ here on Thursday. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, current situation in Afghanistan and collaboration in humanitarian assistance were discussed. The COAS …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday came out strongly against comments made by US lawmakers and Secretary of State Antony Blinken during the recent Congressional hearings on Afghanistan, and clearly said that these comments were not in line with the close cooperation between Pakistan and the US. This was surprising as Pakistan’s …

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Thursday said that the Taliban should be given time to form a government in Afghanistan and run the country effectively. The minister expressed these views in a meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, to discuss the issue of …

The ECP had earlier taken strong notice of the tone adopted in a letter penned by the NADRA chairman to the electoral body. WASHINGTON: National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Chairperson Tariq Malik Friday said the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is a constitutional body, clarifying that NADRA is not …

RAWALPINDI: Despite all assurances from the Pakistani government and a positive security assessment, New Zealand Cricket has cancelled its Pakistan tour, citing “security threats” just before the start of the first ODI match. The Black Caps were to play Pakistan this evening in the first of three ODIs in Rawalpindi, …