LAHORE: Spokesman to the Chief Minister Shehbaz Gill on Wednesday said that the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government was introducing a number of reforms to change traditional police culture.Addressing a press conference, he said short term and long term reforms were being introduced as per the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan.He said that

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Islamabad: Supreme Court Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa on Wednesday said the apex court as an institution sees the impression about ongoing accountability process being political engineering a dangerous trend, according to Geo News.Speaking at a ceremony which marked the new judicial year, he said "we are determined to play our role in

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Islamabad: Pakistan has submitted report to the Financial Action Task Force on the steps it has taken to curb terror financing.Also read: FATF scrutinises Pak compliance reportFederal Minister For Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar said talks were held with FATF's technical team in Bangkok.He said the FATF was briefed on the

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External Affairs Ministry spokesman Raveesh KumarNEW DELHI: India is unhappy over the reference of situation in the occupied Kashmir in the Pakistan-China joint statement issued Sunday after the conclusion of visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Islamabad.&We reject the reference to Jammu and Kashmir in the joint statement issued by

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ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has clarified that there is no Pakistani among those killed in a stampede in Karbala.In a statement, the FO spokesperson said Pakistan Embassy Camp Office in Karbala is closely monitoring the situation where more than 30 pilgrims were killed and dozens injured Tuesday in a stampede.Also read: Ashura observed with

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ISLAMABAD: Weak seasonal low lies over northern parts of Balochistan. Continental air is prevailing in most parts of the country.Weather Forecast for Wednesday:Mainly hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country. However, rain-thunderstorm is expected at a few places in Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.Weather Forecast for

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Karachi: The Sindh High Court once again issued a notice to Karachi Mayor Wasim Akhtar and other officials over an application regarding abundance of house flies in Karachi.The court had issued notices to Wasim Akhtar and DMCs after a citizen moved an application seeking action over the situation.When the court

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday announced to hold a big rally in Azad Kashmir on Friday (Sept 13) to apprise the world on the situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir.Taking to Twitter, the prime minister said he would "send a message to the world about the continuing siege of IOJK by Indian Occupation forces; - to show the

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KARACHI: The 71st death anniversary of the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is being observed with due solemnity and reverence across the country Today (Wednesday).Government representatives from different walks of life would visit the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam in Karachi to lay floral wreaths and offered

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GENEVA: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said that Pakistan had achieved a biggest success at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) as over 50 countries supported Pakistan's stance on Indian occupied Kashmir.A Joint Statement delivered at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva by Pakistan on

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ISLAMABAD: Ashura on Tuesday was observed across the country to commemorate the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) grandson Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) in Karbala.Taazia and Zuljanah processions were taken out in all cities and towns.Hundreds of religious gatherings (Majalis) and processions were also held across the country.Ulema and

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KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday paid a visit to Sukkur.According to details, the Chief Minister Sindh along with Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Sindh Minister for Labour Saeed Ghani, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Sukkur and other officers inspected the security arrangements of

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KARACHI: Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, has been observed here on Tuesday with all solemnity and reverence.It was amidst strict security arrangements that the main procession was taken out early this morning from Nishtar Park, following a majlis attended by hundreds of people, including both men and women along with children.The main procession was

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Geneva: Pakistan´s foreign minister demanded Tuesday that the UN launch an international investigation into the situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir, warning that a "genocide" could be looming in the Muslim-majority region."The people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir are apprehending the worst," Shah Mehmood Qureshi told the UN Human

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Islamabad: Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Tuesday condemned Indian cricket authorities for what he said pressuring Sri Lankan cricketers into opting out of Pakistan tour.The minister said on Twitter that he was informed by a sports commentator that India threatened Sri Lanka players that they

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Karachi: A former PTI MPA form Khyber Paktunkhwa has sought political asylum in India a year after being acquitted of murder charges."Minorities in Pakistan are not feeling secure and they have been denied rights. There is an increase in atrocities and target killings. I was put behind bars for two years," he told Indian reporters.Local

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Karachi: Mainly hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country, according to Met Office on Tuesday.Weather Forecast for Wednesday: Mainly hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country.Past 24 Hours Weather: Weather remained hot and humid in most parts of the country.Rainfall (mm) during Last 24 hrs:

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UNITED NATIONS: Ambassador to the United Nations, Maleeha Lodhi, underscored the urgency of initiating practical steps to deal with the worsening situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir when she met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday.During her 30-minute meeting at UN chief's 38th floor office, Ambassador Lodhi said that the grave

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