ISLAMABAD: A meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee chaired by Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman would be held in Karachi on Friday, August 2 (29, Zulqaida,1440,Hijri) for sighting of the crescent of Zul-Hijja, said an official of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony.Talking to APP, he said the other members of committee would attend

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Islamabad: The Accountability Court on Thursday extended physical remand of former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in LNG case.The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) presented him before judge Bashir Ahmed after expiry of his remand.The judge extended the remand till August 15.When told August 15 will be public

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Islamabad: Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday called opposition plans to table the no-trust motion seeking removal of Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani unfortunate.The minister tweeted that the move would affect the balance in the upper house of the parliament that the Sadiq Sanjrani has established."No-trust motion against Senate chairman is unfortunate. It

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Islamabad: After implementing its decision to revert to Urdu as medium of instruction at the primary level in public schools, the Punjab government is planning to broaden the scope of its decision to private schools in the province.In an interview with Urdu News on Wednesday, Punjab Minister for School Education Murad Raas dispelled the

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Widespread rains/wind-thunderstorm (with isolated heavy falls) are expected in Hazara, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Faisalabad divisions, Islamabad, Kashmir, while at scattered places in Malakand, Kohat, Bannu, D.I.Khan, Zhob, Multan, D.G.Khan divisions and Gilgit-Baltistan.

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KARACHI: As many as four teenagers were killed in an accident at Sea View late on Wednesday.According to details, the accident took place at Sea View when four teenagers, riding on two bikes, were hit by a speedy vehicle coming from the opposite side.Two of them died on the spot. Whereas, two others sustained

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Madr-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, sister of the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, was remembered for the selfless, courageous and vital role she had played in the creation of Pakistan.Born on July 31, 1893 in Karachi, Miss Fatima Jinnah obtained a dental degree from Dr. Ahmed Dental College and Hospital, the

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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa interacted with youth undergoing annual internship program at ISPR.Speaking on the occasion, General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that Pakistan is blessed with dynamic and talented youth and future of Pakistan belongs to them. The COAS expressed full confidence in Pakistani youth and

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday made a telephone call to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of the UAE and exchanged views on bilateral relations and regional developments.The prime minister reaffirmed the importance Pakistan attaches to its strong fraternal ties with UAE and close cooperation between the two

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ISLAMABAD: Chairman EU-Pak Friendship Federation Europe, Chaudhry Perveiz Iqbal Losar met Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM Office, Islamabad on Tuesday.Losar congratulated Prime Minister Khan on successful and historic visit of United States.He briefed the Prime Minister about efforts EU-Pak Friendship Federation Europe is making to raise Kashmir

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced four public holidays on Eid-ul-Azha, according to a notification issued by Interior Ministry.The notification for public holidays was issued here on Wednesday.According to the notification, August 12 to August 15 (Monday to Thursday) has been declared public holiday for Eid-ul-Azha.

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ISLAMABAD: &Available resources are to be optimally utilized to ensure operational readiness for safeguard of aerial frontiers&, said Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air force.He was addressing the Air Staff Presentation meeting held at Air Headquarters Islamabad. Air Staff Presentation is

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DUSHANBE: Imran Haider, who has been appointed the new ambassador of Pakistan for Tajikistan has presented his credentials to Tajikistan President H.E. Emomali Rahmon, in Dushanbe today (July 31).He was earlier Deputy chief of mission for Iran in Tehran.

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the horrific bomb attack on a passenger bus on Kabul-Herat road on Wednesday.&Our hearts go out to the innocent victims, many of them women and children. We pray for the maghfirah of the deceased and extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims&, said the statement issued by

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ISLAMABAD: The Director General (SA - SAARC), Dr. Mohammad Faisal, summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia and condemned the unprovoked ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Line of Control (LoC) on 30th July 2019.On Tuesday, 30th July in Danna, Dhddnial, Jura, Lipa, Shardda and Shahkot sectors

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Islamabad: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has approved an inquiry against PPP stalwart Syed Khursheed Shah, the anti-corruption watchdog said on Wednesday.According to a statement, NAB Chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal chaired a meeting of the Executive Board of the anti-graft body during which it was decided that inquiries would

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RAWALPINDI: Increased Indian ceasefire violations indicate their frustration due to failure in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Director General Inter Services Public Relations, Major General Asif Ghafoor said on Wednesday.The statement from the military spokesperson came after the martyrdom of a man in shelling by Indian army on

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Karachi: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has offered discounted tickets up to 20 per cent."Fly from London to Sialkot and avail an awesome 10% discount all the way from 24th September to 30th November," the PIA tweeted on Wednesday.In a series of tweets, the national flag carrier said it would be offering discount up to 10 per cent

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