Pakistan to face Australia in first one day today
The first ODI between Pakistan and Australia will be played in Rawalpindi today, with both captains unveiling the trophy. All preparations for the ODI match between Pakistan and Australia to be played today at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium have been completed. National team captain Shaheen Afridi and Australian captain Josh
Pakistan’s services for global peace and stability will continue, says PM Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan remains committed to actively participating in UN peacekeeping missions and further strengthening global peace efforts. In a message on the occasion of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, he said that our continued cooperation reflects Pakistan’s enduring commitment to international peace and
Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds
Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, with Arctic temperatures expected to warm faster than other regions, a report by the UN weather agency and the UK’s Met Office said on Thursday. The annual report, which gives regional predictions for temperatures and rain,
Dar to meet Rubio in Washington tomorrow: FO
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Washington on Friday where he will meet with US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday. The visit comes as Islamabad is attempting to negotiate a peace pact to permanently
Citizens can now track CNIC usage via Pak ID App
ISLAMABAD: Citizens can now check where their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) has been used over the past 10 years through a new feature introduced in the Pak ID mobile application, according to official information. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched this monitoring feature aimed at helping
Major update for Bahbood Savings certificate holders
ISLAMABAD: National Savings has maintained the profit rate on Bahbood Savings Certificates at 12 percent, providing continued relief to widows, senior citizens, and other eligible investors under the welfare-oriented scheme. According to the revised rates announced for various national savings schemes, investors in Bahbood Savings Certificates will continue to receive
Field Marshal Asim Munir visits Zhob frontline, praises troops
ZHOB: Field Marshal Asim Munir has said that terrorists and their facilitators will be pursued at every level, reaffirming the military’s resolve to continue operations against militancy across the country. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Asim Munir made these remarks during his visit to forward positions
Finance Ministry reveals salaries of top public sector executives reaching Rs15 million
ISLAMABAD: Official documents from Ministry of Finance have revealed that senior executives heading several state-owned and semi-government institutions are receiving monthly salaries and benefits running into millions of rupees, with some pay packages exceeding Rs15 million. According to the documents, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
PM Shehbaz offers Eidul Azha prayers in Lahore
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered Eidul Azha prayers in Lahore on Wednesday alongside a large gathering of worshippers celebrating the religious festival across the country. The prime minister exchanged Eid greetings with citizens after the prayers and prayed for Pakistan’s peace, stability, and prosperity, as well as unity among
PMD issues heatwave alert during Eidul Azha holidays
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that severe heatwave conditions are expected across several parts of the country during the Eidul Azha holidays, with temperatures in some areas likely to reach up to 50 degrees Celsius. According to the weather authority, temperatures in the plains of Sindh and southern
