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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US President Donald Trump Monday renewed his offer to help resolve the tensions between India and Pakistan, saying the offer to mediate over the Kashmir issue is still there.Talking to media men at the White House, Donald Trump said: "I am willing to help them (Pakistan, India) if they want. They know that. That (offer) is

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LONDON: British Pakistani businessman Zameer Choudrey, Chief Executive of Bestway Group, has been appointed to the House of Lords under the Queenintention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom.It was announced on Tuesday morning that former Prime Minister Theresa May has recognised key political aides, a sporting hero and business

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Umar Ayub Khan on Monday said that Pakistan would challenge the heavy fines imposed by International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in Reko Diq and Karke cases.Addressing a press conference here at PID, he said that in Reko Diq and Karke, ICSID had imposed $6.2 billion and $1.2 billion

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KARACHI: A humid and hot day is the weather forecast for Karachi on Tuesday with temperature to range between 28 degree celsius to 33 degree celsius with humidity as high 70 percent.According to Pakistan Meteorological Department officials, the day though would be a partly cloudy yet the high humidity level is feared to raise the real heat feel to

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NEW YORK: PakistanAmbassador to the United Nations, Maleeha Lodhi, has called for action on part of the UN, not just words, to deal with the grave crisis stemming from India&illegal& annexation of occupied Kashmir and to push for the implementation of the Security Council resolutions that pledged the right of

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MUMBAI: Kashmiri singer Aadil Gurezi was recently denied entry into his rented place in Mumbai after the abrogation of Article 370, Indian media reported Monday.Also read: 'Indian claim of normalcy in IHK totally false'The artist, who was in his hometown in Bandipora District when the region was stripped of special status on August 05, was denied

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minster Imran Khan has advised the Pakistani youth that they should not fear failure or criticism if they want to be successful in their life.Taking to Twitter Monday morning, the prime minister shared a famous quote of former American president Theodore Roosevelt: "It is not the critic who counts".&The best advice for the

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ISLAMABAD: People came out of their homes as a moderate earthquake jolted the Federal Capital and other northern areas including Azad Jammu and Kashmir Monday morning.According to National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Pakistannorthern areas at 11:40 am. There was no loss of life and material

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Cricket hero-turned politician Imran Khan has a history of successes from sports to politics. The former winning captain of Pakistan's only World cup title has a great impact on the nation with his cricketing knowledge.PM Imranspirit and love for the game seems to be transformed in his sons Sulaiman Khan and Qasim Khan who were

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Google is paying tribute to renowned German doctor Dr Ruth Pfau - who dedicated her life to eradicate leprosy from Pakistan - on her 90th birthday, which falls on September 9 (today).Google honours prominent personalities and occasions with special logos that it calls 'doodles'. In the past, the US-based tech giant also paid tribute to

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ISLAMABAD: Weak seasonal low lies over northern parts of Balochistan. A Shallow westerly wave is present over upper parts of the country.Weather Forecast for Monday:Mainly hot and humid weather is expected in other parts of the country. However, rain is expected at a few places in Gilgit-Baltistan.

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday reiterated its principled policy stance that there was no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan, urging all sides to re-engage in talks for lasting peace.Hours after the United States announced suspension of talks with Taliban for the Afghan peace process, Pakistan urged all parties to re-engage to

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BAJAUR: The traders and shopkeepers of Nawagai Bazar of the district here Sunday informed that massive destruction had occurred with recent torrential rains and flash flood of Saturday.Talking to APP, Leader of Anjumane Tajran Sarhad Ali Qazi informed that the main road of Nawagai Bazar had destroyed due to flash flood and was not suitable for

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday constituted a high-level committee to formulate short, medium and long term plans to address issues being faced by the residents of Karachi.The prime minister constituted the committee on part of the federal government to address various public issues while chairing a meeting to review cleanliness

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MULTAN: Multan police on Sunday arrested three suspects for allegedly being involved in shaving the head of a woman after she eloped.According to police sources, a married woman namely Kausar Mai, wife of Zahoor Ahmed of Jhok Qasaiyan, had allegedly eloped with a man of her choice.Her family members including her father Habib and her

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MANCHESTER: 'Operation Swift Retort' is a new Pakistani animated film produced and directed by DJ Kamal Mustafa. The film is exposing IndiaBalakot strike drama and response of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) where JF17 Thunder shot down two Indian jets (MiG21 - Sukhoi 30) and captured Indian Pilot Abhinandhan.The film depicts true events

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ISLAMABAD: Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi Sunday reiterated Chinasupport for Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence and national dignity and said that China had opposed any unilateral steps which complicated the situation.In a meeting with the Chinese foreign minister who called

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KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has lamented that the elected government of Punjab has refused to honour the production orders of MPA Faryal Talpur while those orders were honoured by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) when she was in their custody.CM Sindh issued the statement on Sunday while addressing a press conference

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Lahore: Eight policemen including a DSP and an SHO have been arrested for subjecting a woman to torture in Vehari.According to Geo News, the woman was taken into custody and shifted to an alleged private torture cell after being accused of stealing gold jewelry.The woman was dropped outside her house after her condition deteriorated due to

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British High Commissioner to Pakistan Thomas Drew is making the most of his time in the country by not just delving into Pakistani delicacies but also learning how to cook them.Turning to Twitter on Sunday, the British diplomat shared pictures with his followers of him being taught how to make one of the countrymost popular dishes

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