Russia ‘Tentatively’ Approves Oil, Grain Exports for Afghanistan

Russia has approved a provisional agreement with the Taliban government to supply oil products, gas and wheat to war-torn Afghanistan, both sides said Wednesday. The Russian Sputnik news agency quoted Zamir Kabulov, the special presidential envoy for Afghanistan, as confirming the deal hours after Taliban authorities reported details of the document. “Yes, [the deal is […]

World has assured support to flood-hit Pakistan: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the world leaders have assured its support to help Pakistan for rehabilitation of people affected by the devastating floods. While talking to media in Islamabad on Tuesday, the Prime Minister said UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, while acknowledging the scale of destruction in Pakistan, committed to arrange an international donor […]

PM felicitates Muslim Ummah on occasion of Rabiul Awwal

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the whole world including the Muslim Ummah on the onset of the holy month of Rabiul Awwal marking the birth of Hazrat Muhammad Rasool Allah Khatim-un-Nabiyeen Sallallaho Alaihe Wa Alayhee Wa Ashabehi wassalam. In a tweet on Tuesday, he said the Holy Prophet Sallallaho Alaihe Wa wassalam is a […]

Moon not sighted, Eid Milad-un-Nabi to be celebrated on Oct 9

Rabiul Awwal cressent has not been sighted, therefore the first Rabiul Awwal will be on Wednesday and Eid Milad un Nabi [PBUH} will be celebrated on 9th of next month. This was announced by Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, the Chairman of Ruet-e-Hilal Committee at a press conference in Quetta, this evening. Earlier the meeting of […]

Six Army personnel martyred in helicopter crash in Harani

A helicopter of Pakistan Army crashed during flying mission in Harnai, Balochistan on Sunday night. According to the ISPR, six personnel on board including two pilots embraced martyrdom. The martyrs include Major Muhammad Muneeb Afzal, Major Khurram Shahzad, Subedar Abdul Wahid, Sepoy Muhammad Imran, Sepoy Shoaib and Naik Jalil. President Arif Alvi has expressed grief and […]

Seven-day polio vaccination campaign underway in Balochistan

Seven day anti–polio drive has begun in 141 union councils of five districts of Balochistan from today (Monday).  Coordinator Emergency Operation Center Balochistan Hameedullah Nasar told Radio Pakistan Quetta that during the drive more than eight lakh  children up to five years of age would be administered anti-polio drops.    He said for this purpose […]

Ambassador of Thailand hands over cheque of Rs6m for flood relief assistance

Ambassador of Thailand to Pakistan Chakkrid Krachaiwon gave a cheque of six million rupees for flood relief assistance to Foreign Office spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad in Islamabad.Thespokesperson was told that the amount was collected in Thailand on…

PM thanks Indian counterpart for condolences over flood losses in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for his condolences over the human and material losses caused by floods.In a tweet today, he said we will overcome the adverse effects of this natural calamity and rebuild l…

PM pays glowing tributes to Syed Ali Geelani on his first martyrdom anniversary

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid glowing tributes to Hurriyat leader Late Syed Ali Geelani on his first martyrdom anniversary.In a statement on Thursday, he said the title of Baba Hurriyat for Syed Ali Geelani by Kashmiris is an acknowledgement o…

PM announces relief package worth Rs10b for flood-affected areas of KP

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced a relief package worth ten billion rupees for flood-affected areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.Addressing a gathering of flood-affected people at Kanju during his visit to flood-hit areas of Swat on Wednes…

Govt committed to provide medical relief to public: KP CM

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan says no compromise will be made over the provision of free medical treatment under the health card scheme in registered private hospitals.Presiding over a meeting in Peshawar on Wednesday, he directed the …