ISLAMABAD: Terming as ‘speculative&, the Foreign Office on Tuesday dismissed reports appearing in the media about Prime Minister Imran Khanparticipation in Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Russia.Foreign Office Spokesman Mohammed Faisal said Pakistan and Russia remained in contact about engagement at the highest

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QUETTA: Deputy Collector Customs Abdul Qudoos Sheikh has passed away after being heavily tortured by smugglers.According to the customspokesman, Sheikh was brought to Karachi from Quetta last night where he passed away while undergoing treatment. The Deputy Collector of the Quetta Collectorate tried to stop the smuggling of tiles when he

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KARACHI: On the request of federal health ministry, a seven-member mission of World Health Organization (WHO) has arrived in Pakistan to assist and support the country's federal and provincial health departments to develop National Quality Policy and Strategy (NQPS) and transform a few of public and private health facilities into patient-safety

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Islamabad: PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said PM Imran Khan would be responsible if anything (untoward) happens to Nawaz Sharif.In a statement, the Opposition Leader in the National Assembly said Nawaz Sharif was not being allowed homemade meals despite the doctors' advice.He said restrictions on home-cooked food to Nawaz Sharif in

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Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan is chairing a meeting of federal cabinet to discuss a 12-point agenda, according to Geo News.Quoting sources, the TV channel reported that the cabinet was to be briefed about the foreign visits of heads of state and parliamentarians and the expenses incurred on their medical treatment between 2008 and

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ISLAMABAD: Seasonal low lies over north Balochistan. Moist currents are reaching northeastern parts of the country and likely to strengthen in coming days.Weather Forecast for Tuesday:Dust-thundershower/rain (with few heavy falls) accompanied by gusty winds is expected at scattered places in Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Faisalabad,

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KARACHI: Legendary Pakistani TV actress Zaheen Tahira, 79, passed away, family sources confirmed Tuesday.She was fighting for her life after suffering from a cardiac arrest in Karachi, with celebrities from all around coming together and urging fans to pray for her swift recovery.Talking to Geo News, noted TV actor Behroz Sabzwari said he

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ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has sent as many as 55,000 skilled and semi-skilled workforce to Qatar for prospective job opportunities in construction and other sectors since 2015.Qatar had announced to hire 100,000 Pakistanworkforce in 2015, the official sources told APP.They said around 10,000

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LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz has warned that she would approach court if the government failed to lift ban on homemade food for former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in Kot Lakhpat jail.Maryam turned to Twitter saying &The government has put ban on the homemade food for Nawaz Sharif. The staff carrying homemade food is waiting outside jail for five

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KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the federal governmentdecision to handover three hospitals, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Institute (JPMC), National Institute of Cardio Vascular Diseases (NICVD) and National Institute of Child Health (NICH) to provincial government was testament of his narrative.&I have

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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa has expressed grief on the sad demise of obese man Noor Hassan, who passed away at a private hospital in Lahore today (Monday).Earlier, Noor Hassan, suffering from obesity, weighing 330 kilograms was air lifted to Lahore for treatment at a private hospital.Inter Services Public Relations

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ISLAMABAD: Besides primary mission of safeguarding the maritime frontiers of the country, Pakistan Navy has significantly contributed in organizing International and National sports events in the country.Organizing sports events like Golf, Hockey, Shooting, Squash and Sailing Regatta are some of the hallmarks of Pakistan Navy in promoting healthy

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CHITRAL: The local administration in Chitral District has requested a helicopter to bring PM Imran Khan's sister from the area after Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Golan Valley has cutoff the area from the rest of the district.According to details, the GLOF in Azghor area has inundated several villages.At least two houses and three shops

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Noor Hassan, a victim of obesity, weighing in at 330 kilograms has passed away today.The Sadiqabad resident passed away after being hospitalized for three weeks at a private hospital in Lahore. Considering his appeal to help him with his treatment, the Army Chief Qamar Bajwa issued special instructions for his treatment and sent an army

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SIALKOT: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Sunday said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was trying to create chaos in the country for political gains.Addressing a news conference here, she said the former ruling party was responsible for the current price hike as its

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan quoted acclaimed Russian-American author Ayn Rand on Sunday, associating her words with the countrypresent situation.The premier turned to Twitter sharing a quote by the famed philosopher pointed out at the similarities of how the statement presented by Rand is an ‘apt& representation of

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Islamabad: Accountability Court judge Arshad Malik's statement is also result of pressure like his judgment, said the PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday without elaborating further.She asked the judge not to become a party since he himself was involved in the video.The PML-N leader said the judge would be pressurized

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) is planning to launch a national tourism promotion application to provide necessary and latest information to the local and foreign tourists about attractive recreational sites across the country.For unlocking the true potential of country''s tourism, the government was

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ISLAMABAD: Accountability Court Judge Arshad Malik Sunday issued a statement calling the video tape released by Maryam Nawaz fake and fictitious.AC judgealleged video opens new PandoraboxThe statement comes a day after the PMLN leader released the video purportedly showing Arshad Malik telling a man

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ISLAMABAD: Seasonal low lies over north Balochistan with its trough extending northeastwards. Moist currents are penetrating upper parts of the country and likely to strengthen in coming days.Weather Forecast for Sunday:Mainly very hot and humid weather is expected in most plain areas of the country.However, rain-dust/thunderstorm associated with

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