Karachi: Mainly hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country, according to Met Office on Saturday.However, rain/wind-thunderstorm is expected at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Mardan, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, D.G.Khan, Zhob, Kalat divisions, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.

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ISLAMABAD: The United States Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad Friday met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa in continuation of ongoing discussions and efforts for success of peace process in Afghanistan.According to a statement issued by ISPR , both the dignitaries agreed to continue working

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KARACHI: Inauguration ceremony of 21st Air Defence Battalion was held at Ormara, Balochistan.Commander Coast, Vice Admiral Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani graced the occasion as chief guest, says a peress release of Pakistan Navy issued here on Friday.The 21st Air Defence Battalion was raised about a decade ago at Manora, Karachi to provide Ground Based

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KARACHI: The moon of Zil Hajj 1440 Hijri has been sighted and Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated in Pakistan on August 12, 2019.This was announced by chairman Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman here on Friday.The month of Zil Hajj has already begun in Saudi Arabia as the moon was sighted there on Thursday.Zil Hajj is the 12th and final

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday directed the authorities concerned to ensure the preservation of flora and fauna of the tourist spots while promoting and establishing the tourism zones in the country.Chairing a meeting of the Task Force on Tourism, the prime minister said that the auxiliary legislation to protect the natural beauty and

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KARACHI: After successfully unfolding the first chapter of ‘WordCamp Karachi& the countryreputed institution NED University of Engineering and Technology (NED UET), is all set to host the eventsecond edition, commencing from August 24.So attention all Wordpress Bloggers, Plugin Developers, Theme Creators, Startups,

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LAHORE: Pakistani pacer Hasan Ali has confirmed his nuptials taking place this month to an Indian girl Saamia.Talking to media here Friday, Hasan Ali said the reports of wedding are not only true but itcompletely sure, adding &I am tying the knot to Indian girl. The Nikkah ceremony will take place in Dubai on August 20 and only

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Chitral: From the once pristine rivers of Hindu Kush to the slums of Islamabad, Pakistan is being smothered by plastic due to a lack of public awareness, government inertia, and poor waste management.Plastic bags are a large part of the problem -- the nation uses some 55 billion of them each year, according to the Pakistan Plastic Manufacturers

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Karachi: National Party leader Mir Hasil Bizenjo underwent medical check-up at a private hospital on Friday after his health deteriorated, according to Geo News.Citing family sources, Geo News reported that the politician has been suffering from cancer.He was discharged from the hospital after undergoing

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ISLAMABAD: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday and updated him about the overall situation in the province, particularly Karachi, in the wake of recent rains.In a meeting held at the PM Office, the governor apprised the prime minister of the measures taken to ease the problems faced by the public

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Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region has a culture rich with distinct customs and traditions that is sure to wow visitors.The same happened when Senior Researcher on One Belt One Road project and Deputy Dean of International Studies, Sichuan University of China Professor Dr Song Zhihui was invited to become a part of a local wedding festivity in

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BEIJING: The US is not the first country to offer to mediate on Kashmir conflict. Former South African President Nelson Mandela and incumbent Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg had also offered third-party mediation.But India has paid no heed to any offer, which has escalated tensions in Kashmir, according to an article published by Global

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ISLAMABAD: The minister for Maritime Affairs, Ali Haider Zaidi Friday said that Pakistan& most populous city Karachi where country generating huge revenue was badly ignored by the Pakistan Peoples& Party government.However, the minister assured that before the August 14 cleanliness drive in Karachi would be completed with the joint

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Washington: US President Donald Trump has renewed his vow to help Pakistan and India resolve Kashmir issue if both the countries wanted him to, days after he made the offer in a meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan.When a reporter sought his comment on India's refusal to accept his offer, he said "Well, that's up to-really up to Prime

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ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet today (Friday) with Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman in the chair to sight the moon of Zul-Hijja.The meeting would be held in Karachi.An official said on Thursday that other members of the committee would attend Zonal and District Ruet-e-Hilal Committees at their respective places.The

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Rains/wind-thunderstorm (with isolated heavy falls) are expected in upper Punjab (Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Faisalabad divisions), Hazara division, Islamabad and Kashmir, while at isolated places in Zhob, Kalat, Sukkur, Mirpurkhas, D.G.Khan, Multan, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, D.I.Khan, Bannu, Peshawar, Kohat, Malakand divisions and

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LONDON: At least 25 provinces should be carved out in Pakistan, said former Azad Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan.&A sincere leadership is at the helm of affairs in Pakistan at the moment. Hence, at least 25 provinces should be formed in the country for its political and economic growth,& said the former AJK premier,

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RAWALPINDI:Mir Hasil Bizenjo's remarks about the head of a national institution are baseless, said Director-General (DG) Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor Friday.The Pakistan Armyspokesperson was reacting to the allegation of the united oppositioncandidate for Senate Chairman Mir Hasil

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday reiterated Pakistancommitment to remain engaged with the U.S. and other stakeholders in facilitating the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan.The prime minister stated this while talking to the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad,

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Seasonal low lies over north Balochistan. Strong monsoon currents from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are penetrating upper and central parts of the country.Weather Forecast for Thursday (night)Widespread rains/wind-thunderstorm (with isolated heavy falls) are expected in Hazara, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Faisalabad,

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KARACHI: Rob Silberstein on Thursday assumed charge as the United States Consul General in Karachi.A career member of the United States Senior Foreign Service, he most recently served in Washington, DC with the Office of the Inspector General, helping to improve the operations of the State Department and its overseas missions. Prior to that,

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Thursday, while reaffirming the closeness of the bilateral fraternal ties, reiterated their shared resolve to forge a stronger partnership, covering all aspects of the bilateral relations.The bilateral ties were discussed as Prime Minister Imran Khan telephoned Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on

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Islamabad: Maryam Nawaz has accused the government of causing defections in opposition camp through intimidation to foil no-confidence motion against Senate chairman Sadiq Sanjrani.The PMLN leader sent out a tweet after the opposition alliance of PPP, PMLN, ANP, JUI and other parties faced shocking defeat in the Upper House of the Parliament

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In times of technological advancements, children in Pakistan are promising a bright future for the country as a group of three bagged the winning title at Nest I/OStartup Weekend Youth.The winning team ‘Hot Tray& comprises of students of Haque Academy Haniah Siddiqi [grade seven], Zavier Mandhro [grade eight] and Sophia

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ISLAMABAD: The no-trust motion against Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani was rejected as the required number of votes were not polled in its favour.The resolution received only 50 votes despite the fact that 64 senators had supported it to be tabled in the house. At least 53 votes were needed for the motion to be approved.Earlier,

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Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday said it has offered India consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav.Speaking at the weekly briefing, Foreign Office spokesman said Pakistan was awaiting India's response to its offer.He said the offer was formally made on Wednesday.Islamabad

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Islamabad: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday cautioned India that Pakistan would strongly resist any move to revoke the constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir.Addressing a press conference along with Chairman Kashmir Committee Syed Fakhar Imam following the special meeting of parliamentary committee on Kashmir held at Foreign

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