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Trimurti Welcomes Shakti Kapoor: "To inspire range of Gypsum Plaster, Wall Putty and Tile Adhesives to make home Glamour and Excellence"
| April 4, 2024 12:58:12 PM IST
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Former Star Trek VFX Producer Marina Abramyan Joins Digikore Studios as VFX Executive Producer
| April 4, 2024 12:58:10 PM IST
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CIE-IIIT Hyderabad and Royal Academy of Engineering jointly launch tech startups cohort for UK
| April 4, 2024 12:57:52 PM IST
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Motorola Launches edge 50 pro in India with World's First True Colour Camera and Display Validated by Pantone and More Starting at Just Rs. 27,999*
| April 4, 2024 12:57:48 PM IST
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Israelis warned of massive cyber-attacks on Iran's upcoming Jerusalem Day
Middle East | April 4, 2024 7:58:24 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 4 (ANI/TPS): Israel's National Cyber Directorate warns of an increase in attacks for the purposes of consciousness ahead of the Iranian Jerusalem Day that will be celebrated this Friday, April 5. ... read..


Israeli military decides to call up additional air defence reservists
Middle East | April 4, 2024 6:57:28 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 4 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) said that, after a situational assessment of the ongoing security situation, it was decided to consolidate and recruit additional reservists for Israel's air defence system. ... read..


Israeli opposition leader threatens to quit war cabinet, calls for new elections
Middle East | April 4, 2024 6:57:27 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 4 (ANI/TPS): Benny Gantz, a current member of Israel's emergency war cabinet, held a press conference Wednesday evening in which he called for early elections for the Knesset to be held in September. ... read..


Pakistan: Company halts work on power project after attack kills five Chinese nationals
Haripur | March 28, 2024 2:57:15 PM IST
The Chinese construction company working at the Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project in Pakistan's Haripur has suspended civil works and "laid off" over 2000 workers after five Chinese nationals were killed in a suicide attack in Shangla district, Daw ... read..


Pakistan: Five people released on bail in May 9 riots case, rearrested shortly afterwards
Islamabad | March 28, 2024 1:58:16 PM IST
Five people detained for their alleged involvment in the vandalising state and military properties following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on May 9 last year and granted bail recently by the Pakistan Supreme Court, have now been rearreste ... read..


Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to hold meeting with Chief Justice on IHC Judges' letter issue
Islamabad | March 28, 2024 6:57:18 AM IST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to hold a meeting with Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi Faiz Isa today, on the matter related to the IHC Judges' letter to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), as reported by ARY News. ... read..


UAE: Abdullah bin Zayed meets Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs in Prague
Middle East | March 28, 2024 4:56:23 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 28 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Jan Lipavsky, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. ... read..


"Pakistan Army losing control in region": PoK activist on suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Glasgow | March 28, 2024 12:25:49 AM IST
Reacting to the suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which killed six people, including five Chinese nationals, on Tuesday, Amjad Ayub Mirza, a political activist from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), said that the attack signifies that the Pakistani Arm ... read..


Baloch National Movement holds protest in Netherlands denouncing Pakistan's occupation of Balochistan
Amsterdam | March 26, 2024 3:26:47 PM IST
The international Baloch rights organization, Baloch National Movement (BNM) organised a massive protest in Amsterdam against Pakistan's forced occupation of Balochistan, BNM said in an official press statement on Monday. ... read..


UAE, Paraguay Presidents discuss bilateral relations, regional developments
Middle East | March 26, 2024 8:26:44 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 26 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Santiago Pena, President of the Republic of Paraguay, spoke by telephone today to discuss bilateral relations, focusing particularly on development, the economy, tra ... read..


Pakistan second-largest naval air station PNS Siddique in Turbat under attack
Islamabad | March 26, 2024 2:26:43 AM IST
Pakistan's second-largest naval air station, PNS Siddique in Turbat, has been attacked with gunfire and multiple explosions have been reported from the area, according to The Balochistan Post. ... read..


Corrupt Pak Army Generals, ISI chiefs real traitors, not Muhajirs, Balochs, Sindhis, or Pashtuns: MQM chief Altaf Hussain
London | March 26, 2024 12:27:59 AM IST
Calling corrupt Army Generals and ISI chiefs "real traitors," Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder and chief Altaf Hussain said it has become a tradition in Pakistan to label those demanding rights--be they Muhajirs, Baloch, Sindhis, or Pashtuns--as "tr ... read..


UAE and Jordan conduct joint food aid airdrop in northern Gaza
Middle East | March 26, 2024 12:27:46 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 25 (ANI/WAM): The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced that the UAE Air Force and the Royal Jordanian Air Force carried out a joint airdrop of food aid into the Gaza Strip. ... read..


Israeli military presses forward in Gaza
Middle East | March 26, 2024 12:27:07 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 25 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that, operating with forces of the Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service), it is continuing with what it called "targeted fighting" in the area of Shifa Hosp ... read..


Baloch rights activist counters Pakistani propaganda against forcibly disappeared individuals
Quetta | March 25, 2024 7:25:40 AM IST
Prominent Baloch rights leader Sammi Deen Baloch on has countered the blame of forcibly disappeared individuals joining the armed rebellion against the Pakistani administration. ... read..


UAE: Public Prosecution explains penalties for organised begging crime
Middle East | March 25, 2024 7:25:38 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 25 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Public Prosecution (PP) explained today, through a post on its social media accounts, the penalties for organised begging crime. ... read..


UAE: SCCI, Thai Ambassador discuss ways to expand economic cooperation
Middle East | March 25, 2024 5:25:40 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 25 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has engaged in high-level discussions with a Thai diplomatic delegation, exploring avenues for enhancing economic cooperation and boosting the trade exchange volume b ... read..


Islamabad district administration denies permission to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to hold rally on March 30
Islamabad | March 25, 2024 5:25:38 AM IST
The Islamabad district administration has formally rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) application, seeking permission to hold a public rally in Islamabad on March 30, citing the "law and order situation," reported The News International. ... read..


Former Pak PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi announces to launch new political party within two months
Islamabad | March 25, 2024 4:26:35 AM IST
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, announced that he would launch a new political party within two months, as reported by ARY News. ... read..


Pakistan delegation to arrive in Afghanistan today for trade talks
Islamabad | March 25, 2024 3:26:00 AM IST
Pakistan and Afghanistan are set to hold trade talks as a Pakistani commerce ministry delegation is scheduled to arrive in the Afghan capital Kabul today (Monday), to remove obstacles in transit and bilateral trade, reported Dawn. ... read..


UAE: Hamdan bin Zayed receives Ramadan well-wishers
Middle East | March 22, 2024 7:57:53 AM IST
Al Dhafra [UAE], March 22 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, received Ramadan well-wishers at Mezaira'a Palace in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region. ... read..


UAE: RTA upgrades 165 ticket vending machines across Dubai Metro stations
Middle East | March 22, 2024 7:57:44 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 22 (ANI/WAM): The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the upgrade of 165 out of the 262 Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) across metro stations. The step aims to delight metro users by implementing several improvements and up ... read..


UAE envoy hosts 'Ramadan Iftar' event at embassy, hails ties with India
New Delhi | March 22, 2024 5:56:51 AM IST
UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali, hosted a 'Ramadan Iftar' event at the UAE Embassy in the national capital on Thursday. ... read..


Pakistan needs another IMF bailout, says PM Shehbaz Sharif amid economic woes
Islamabad | March 22, 2024 4:56:21 AM IST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that the financially beleaguered nation needed another long-term bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to stabilise its fragile economy, ARY News reported. ... read..


Pakistan terms US concerns on elections
Islamabad | March 22, 2024 3:56:16 AM IST
Pakistan's Foreign Office on Thursday said that concerns raised over the February 8 general elections during a US Congressional hearing "reflected a misunderstanding" of the country's domestic situation and electoral laws, Dawn reported. ... read..


Sharjah to host 3rd International Booksellers Conference
Asia | March 22, 2024 12:28:14 AM IST
Sharjah [UAE], March 21 (ANI/WAM): Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has confirmed April 27-28 for the third edition of the International Booksellers Conference. ... read..


UAE Foreign Minister, Singaporean counterpart discuss regional developments, humanitarian situation in Gaza
Asia | March 22, 2024 12:27:29 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 21 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, in Abu Dhabi. ... read..


UAE reveals details of national policy on biofuels
Asia | March 22, 2024 12:27:26 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 21 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has revealed the details of the National Policy on Biofuels, recently approved by the UAE Cabinet. ... read..


Doodhvale Walks into Shalimar Bagh, once again Proving Fresh, Pure and Affordable as its ethics
| March 22, 2024 12:27:14 AM IST
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Doodhvale Walks into Shalimar Bagh, once again Proving Fresh, Pure and Affordable as its ethics
| March 21, 2024 3:27:31 PM IST
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Imran Khan declared a "certified liar" at US Congressional hearing: Pak Minister for Information
Islamabad | March 21, 2024 9:26:09 AM IST
Pakistan's Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ata Tarar, said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) founder Imran Khan was declared a "certified liar" at the US Congressional hearing, adding that the "cypher drama" had been completely exposed, ARY ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Hammad Azhar steps down as Punjab's party president, general secy
Islamabad | March 21, 2024 9:26:07 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Hammad Azhar has stepped down as the general secretary and acting party president of Punjab, citing his legal troubles and his performance of his duties, according to Dawn. ... read..


UAE: Minister of Culture underscores critical importance of cultural initiatives in nation's advancement
Middle East | March 21, 2024 7:26:26 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 21 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture, has underscored the critical importance of cultural initiatives in the nation's advancement. He emphasised how cultural endeavours serve to strengthen the social ... read..


UAE: CBUAE maintains Base Rate at 5.40 pc
Middle East | March 21, 2024 7:26:21 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 21 (ANI/WAM): The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) without change at 5.40 per cent. ... read..


Pakistan: Two soldiers, eight terrorists killed in attack on China-operated Gwadar Port complex
Islamabad | March 21, 2024 4:26:35 AM IST
At least two Pakistani soldiers and eight terrorists were killed in the fighting that erupted after multiple blasts and gunfire were reported at Pakistan's Gwadar Port Authority Complex on Wednesday, Dawn reported, citing the military's media wing. ... read..


UAE: Mohammed bin Rashid receives Ramadan well-wishers
Middle East | March 20, 2024 7:56:56 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 20 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today received Ramadan well-wishers on the occasion of the Holy Month, at the Al Shindagha Majlis in Dubai. ... read..


Rain, strong winds expected as UAE affected by surface low-pressure system: NCM
Middle East | March 20, 2024 7:56:54 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 20 (ANI/WAM): National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has anticipated a change in weather conditions as a deepening upper-air trough brings scattered showers and strong winds starting this Sunday. ... read..


Earthquake of 5.5 magnitude jolts Pakistan
Islamabad | March 20, 2024 5:56:28 AM IST
An earthquake of 5.5 magnitude struck Pakistan on the wee hours of Wednesday, the National Centre for Seismology reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt calls for handing over Imran Khan amid restrictions on meetings
Islamabad | March 20, 2024 3:56:23 AM IST
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government, backed by Imran Khan-founded Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) urged Punjab authorities to hand over the incarcerated former Prime Minister to it after the latter imposed a two-week ban on all public visits and meeting ... read..


Pakistan: President Zardari's daughter Aseefa to make political debut, files nomination for by-polls
Islamabad | March 20, 2024 3:56:17 AM IST
Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, the youngest daughter of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, has formally entered the political arena by submitting her nomination for the National Assembly seat that her father has vacated. ... read..


UAE joins International Atomic Energy Agency Response and Assistance Network
Others | March 19, 2024 7:56:44 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 19 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates has joined the Response and Assistance Network (RANET), a network established by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to provide international assistance to countries during a nuclear ... read..


White House urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to address differences through dialogue
Washington, DC | March 19, 2024 6:57:01 AM IST
Reacting to Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan, the White House has called on both the nations to address their differences through dialogue. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre urged the Taliban to ensure that terror attacks are not launched ... read..


Taliban targets Pakistan's military posts after its airstrikes in Afghanistan
Kabul | March 19, 2024 4:57:08 AM IST
In response to Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan, the Taliban's forces have targeted Pakistan's military posts along the Durand Line with heavy weapons, the Afghanistan-based Khaama Press reported, citing the Taliban-led Ministry of Defence. ... read..


Pak: Sindh police release daughters of activist Hidayat Lohar after receiving reactions across province
Islamabad | March 18, 2024 10:57:39 AM IST
Sindhi activist Hidayat Lohar's daughters, Surath Lohar, Sasai Lohar and Fauzia Nunari, have been released by the Larkana Police after they were detained for protests against alleged missing persons across the Sindh province of Pakistan. ... read..


Pakistan: People across Karachi experiences gas outages during Sehr, Iftar
Karachi | March 18, 2024 7:56:08 AM IST
Residents in several areas of Pakistan's Karachi were experiencing gas outages during Sehr and Iftar during Ramzan, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. The gas outages in Karachi's regions ran counter to Sui Southern Gas Company's (SSGC) announcement of no ... read..


Pakistan: Scrutiny of nomination papers for Senate polls on March 19
Islamabad | March 18, 2024 7:56:05 AM IST
The scrutiny of nomination papers for elections in the 48 vacant seats of Pakistan's Senate will be conducted on March 19, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. ... read..


Indian diaspora in Malaysia hails PM Modi's leadership for India's 'rapid transformation'
Kuala Lumpur | March 18, 2024 6:57:04 AM IST
Distinguished voices of the Indian diaspora in Malaysia on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "strong and progressive leadership" for the country's 'rapid transformation' during the last 10 years and his "vision of a free, open and inclusive Ind ... read..


UAE Team Emirates' Pogacar takes podium at Milano-Sanremo
Asia | March 17, 2024 11:57:40 PM IST
Rome [Italy], March 17 (ANI/WAM): UAE Team Emirates' Tadej Pogacar finished third in an intense Milano-Sanremo, which saw Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin Deceuninck) triumph in the sprint. ... read..


UAE: SCCI inaugurates 'Souq Al Freej' market
Middle East | March 17, 2024 11:57:31 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], March 17 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) inaugurated yesterday, Saturday, the "Souq Al Freej" Ramadan market, as part of the 34th edition of Sharjah Ramadan Festival. ... read..


"Result will not be good, if a party will cross limit": Pak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif takes swipe at Imran Khan's PTI
Islamabad | March 17, 2024 11:57:24 PM IST
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has kept terrorists in its defence line, ARY News reported on Sunday. ... read..


Pakistan: Karachi becomes seventh most polluted city in world
Islamabad | March 17, 2024 11:57:20 PM IST
Amid unhygienic air quality, Karachi has become the seventh most polluted city in the world, ARY News reported on Sunday. ... read..


UAE leaders congratulate President of Ireland on National Day
Middle East | March 17, 2024 11:57:13 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 17 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Michael D. Higgins, President of the Republic of Ireland, on the occasion of his country's National Day. ... read..


Pakistan assures IMF not to allocate additional budget for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Islamabad | March 17, 2024 8:56:15 PM IST
The Pakistan government has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it will not allocate an additional budget to settle the Pakistani currency (PKR) 493 billion dues of Chinese power plants, The Express Tribune reported on Sunday. ... read..


Daughters of Sindhi activist Hidayat Lohar arrested after brutal baton charge by Pak law enforcement agencies
Larkana | March 17, 2024 7:57:14 PM IST
Pakistan's way of suppressing the voices of dissent violently was once again demonstrated, after the law enforcement agencies of Pakistan on Sunday brutally thrashed a demonstration organised by the family members of late social activist Hidayat Lohar. ... read..


"Pakistan is committing heinous crimes in Balochistan": Baloch rights activist at UN
Geneva | March 17, 2024 6:57:23 PM IST
Highlighting Pakistan's heinous crimes, prominent Baloch rights activist Hakeem Baloch has urged the Unitied Nations to recognise the legitimate aspirations of the Balochistan people for self-determination. ... read..


UAE: Al Wahda, Baniyas advance to Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup Finals at Etihad Arena
Europe | March 17, 2024 2:56:32 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 17 (ANI/WAM): Al Wahda Club Jiu-Jitsu Academy and Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club secured their places in the finals of the Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup, set to take place on Saturday, March 16, at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, in Abu Dhabi. ... read..


Taliban's acting Foreign Minister invites Pakistan's foreign minister to Kabul
Kabul | March 17, 2024 12:56:02 PM IST
Taliban's appointed Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has invited Pakistan's foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, to Kabul, reported Khaama Press. ... read..


Imran Khan says all poll rigging would have been solved if Pakistan had EVMs
Islamabad | March 17, 2024 11:55:49 AM IST
Incarcerated former premier Imran Khan has said that if there had been electronic voting machines (EVM) in the election, all the rigging issues would have been solved in an hour, Dawn reported. ... read..


Merger between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Sunni Ittehad Council 'serious and best decision': PTI Chairman
Islamabad | March 17, 2024 9:56:54 AM IST
Highlighting the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) merger, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said that his party took a "serious and best decision" in circumstances prevailing at the time when PTI lost its electoral symbo ... read..


Pakistan: Islamabad court dismisses defamation case against Imran Khan
Islamabad | March 17, 2024 8:56:54 AM IST
An Islamabad district and sessions court on Saturday dismissed a Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 20 billion defamation case filed against former Prime Minister Imran Khan by former Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry after nearly 10 years, The Exp ... read..


UAE: Al Wahda, Baniyas advance to Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup Finals
Middle East | March 17, 2024 8:56:50 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 17 (ANI/WAM): Al Wahda Club Jiu-Jitsu Academy and Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club secured their places in the finals of the Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup, set to take place on Saturday, 16th March, at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, in Abu Dhabi. ... read..


UAE President, World Central Kitchen CEO discuss boosting humanitarian aid to Gaza
Middle East | March 17, 2024 6:57:20 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 17 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with Erin Gore, Chief Executive Officer of World Central Kitchen (WCK), a US nonprofit organisation that specialises in providing food to people impacted by hu ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf announces list of candidates for Senate elections
Islamabad | March 17, 2024 5:56:05 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced the final list of candidates for the Senate elections, scheduled to take place on April 2, Geo News reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Seven soldiers killed in terror attack on security forces in North Waziristan
Islamabad | March 17, 2024 4:56:04 AM IST
Seven soldiers, including two officers, were killed in a terror attack on a security forces post in the Mir Ali area of Pakistan's North Waziristan district, Dawn reported, citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). ... read..


Noura Al Kaabi leads UAE's delegation to 68th session of UN Commission on Status of Women
US | March 17, 2024 4:55:57 AM IST
New York [US], March 17 (ANI/WAM): Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, led the United Arab Emirates' delegation to the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The priority theme for CSW68 is "Accelerating the achievement ... read..


"Limited and misguided perspective": India tears into Pak for raising Ram Temple, CAA at UNGA
New York | March 17, 2024 2:56:26 AM IST
Tearing into Pakistan after its ambassador at the United Nations raised the opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and the notification of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the General Assembly, India's permanent envoy to the world body, Ruchira Kamboj ... read..


Pakistan government accuses Imran Khan's party of trying to sabotage deal with IMF
Islamabad | March 16, 2024 11:56:49 AM IST
Pakistan Information and Broadcasting minister said that some "miscreants" associated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf tried to sabotage Pakistan's deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), reported Dawn. ... read..


Pak National Assembly passes resolution seeking extension in seven ordinances amid Oppn protests
Islamabad | March 16, 2024 9:58:05 AM IST
Amid protests by the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC)-led opposition, Pakistan National Assembly, on Friday, passed a resolution seeking extension in seven ordinances, Geo News reported. ... read..


Deadline for filing nomination papers for Pakistan Senate elections ends today
Islamabad | March 16, 2024 9:58:00 AM IST
The deadline to submit the nomination papers for Pakistan senate elections for forty-eight vacant seats is set for today (Saturday), as reported by ARY News. ... read..


Pak senate elections: Ishaq Dar submits nomination papers for Islamabad technocrat seat
Islamabad | March 16, 2024 9:57:58 AM IST
Ishaq Dar has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the upcoming Pak Senate elections, as he has submitted his nomination papers for the technocrat seat in Islamabad, ARY News reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Baloch Students Council protest alleged enforced disappearance of student
Sargodha | March 16, 2024 7:56:51 AM IST
Baloch Students Council held a protest at the University of Sargodha against the alleged enforced disappearance of Khudadad Siraj. The protesting students demanded the release of their fellow student, The Balochistan Post reported. ... read..


UAE-US non-oil trade reached 31.4 billion dollars in 2023
Middle East | March 16, 2024 7:56:40 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 16 (ANI/WAM): Danny E Sebright, President of the US-UAE Business Council, said that the volume of non-oil trade between the UAE and the United States reached USD 31.4 billion in 2023, and is expected to continue growing at the same ... read..


UAE announces arrival of first aid ship to Gaza through maritime corridor from Cyprus
Middle East | March 16, 2024 4:57:55 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 16 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has announced the arrival of the first ship carrying 200 tonnes of food and relief supplies to the Gaza Strip. The aid was delivered via maritime corridor launched from Larnaca Port in Cyprus to Gaza in collabo ... read..


UAE Gender Balance Council participates in UN Security Council and GCC meetings
Middle East | March 16, 2024 2:56:04 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 16 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Gender Balance Council participated in key meetings and sessions held at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, including a meeting of the UN ... read..


Pakistan to host tri-nation series with New Zealand, South Africa ahead of Champions Trophy 2025
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 1:55:57 AM IST
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that Pakistan will host a tri-series in which New Zealand and South Africa will participate in February just before the Champions Trophy next year. ... read..


Netanyahu tells soldiers, Israel will go into Rafah
Middle East | March 15, 2024 4:57:17 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 15 (ANI/TPS): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday visited the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) Ofer Base where he met with commanders and soldiers from its 636th Field Intelligence Unit. ... read..


UKPNP leader calls for independent investigation into Pakistan's human rights violations
Geneva | March 15, 2024 3:57:37 PM IST
The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) staged a protest outside the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) headquarters in Geneva during the 55th session. ... read..


Legends Cricket Trophy 2024: Shaun Marsh dominates as Dubai Giants' triumph
Pallekele | March 15, 2024 3:57:26 PM IST
Former Australia batter Shaun Marsh turned the clock backwards with his determined knock as he guided Dubai Giants to a commanding 7-wicket victory over Punjab Royals at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Thursday (March 14) in Legends Cricket Tro ... read..


Imran Khan's party to merge with Sunni Ittehad Council if Pak poll body returns election symbol, says former Speaker
Islamabad | March 15, 2024 3:57:08 PM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser has said that should the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) validate their recent internal elections and restore their electoral symbol of the 'bat', the PTI is open to the idea of "merging" with the Su ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf core committee urges immediate release of Imran Khan
Islamabad | March 15, 2024 2:57:13 PM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) core committee vehemently denounced the detention of former Prime Minister Imran Khan issuing a fervent demand for his prompt release from imprisonment, Dawn reported. ... read..


BP, UAE suspend USD 2 bn gas deal in Israel amid Gaza war
London | March 15, 2024 10:57:15 AM IST
BP and a United Arab Emirates (UAE) oil company have halted discussions regarding the purchase of a 50 per cent stake in Israel's primary natural gas producer, citing the ongoing Gaza war and associated risks as deterrents to the proposed USD 2 billion de ... read..


Pakistan: 40-yr-old man convicted of marrying 15-yr-old girl in Karachi
Karachi | March 15, 2024 9:57:15 AM IST
A sessions court sentenced a man to two years in the custody of a probation officer for marrying an underage girl, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pak poll body announces Senate election schedule for 11 Balochistan seats
Islamabad | March 15, 2024 8:56:34 AM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has unveiled the timetable for the Senate elections for Balochistan's 11 seats, set to take place on April 2, as reported by ARY News. ... read..


Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after rocket launches
Middle East | March 15, 2024 7:56:13 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 15 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that Thursday afternoon numerous rocket launches made by the terrorist organization Hezbollah from its bases across the border in Lebanon were identified heading into the area ... read..


Pakistan Senate bypolls: PPP wins four, PML-N and JUI-F one each
Islamabad | March 15, 2024 6:57:17 AM IST
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won four Senate seats while the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) secured wins in one seat each in the bye-elections held on Thursday, Pakistan-based The News International reported ... read..


Pakistan Peoples Party wins Senate bye-elections for four seats
Islamabad | March 15, 2024 5:56:54 AM IST
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) secured victory in bypolls for four of six vacant Senate seats on Thursday, ARY News reported. ... read..


Israel: New concessions made to ease corporate trading on exchanges
Middle East | March 15, 2024 4:56:15 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 15 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Yariv Levin on Thursday signed the new corporate regulations (concessions for companies whose securities are listed for trading on the stock exchange outside of ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to challenge Peshawar court's verdict on reserved seats in SC
Islamabad | March 15, 2024 3:57:26 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, on Thursday said his party will challenge the Peshawar High Court (PHC) verdict regarding reserved seats in the Supreme Court, ARY News reported. ... read..


Israel post fined for closing branches against govt orders
Middle East | March 15, 2024 2:57:36 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 15 (ANI/TPS): The Ministry of Communications informed the Israel Post of its intention to impose a financial sanction on the company in the amount of over one million Shekels (USD 275,000). ... read..


Pak National Assembly recognises 'injustice' in Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's conviction
Islamabad | March 14, 2024 9:56:28 AM IST
The National Assembly convened Wednesday to pass a pivotal resolution, acknowledging the trial and subsequent conviction of former Prime Minister and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) founder, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, as "a gross miscarriage of justice," as repor ... read..


Pakistan to close 'Narcotics control ministry office' to eliminate unnecessary burden on national exchequer
Islamabad | March 14, 2024 9:56:21 AM IST
Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced the closing of the narcotics control ministry office and integration of its operations into the interior minister, citing reasons as "eliminating unnecessary burden on National exchequer", ARY News reporte ... read..


Abdullah bin Zayed participates in virtual ministerial on advancing maritime corridor to deliver aid to Gaza
Asia | March 14, 2024 7:56:30 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 14 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a virtual ministerial to advance planning to open a maritime corridor to deliver much-needed additional humanitarian assistance to Gaza ... read..


Israel approves USD 19 billion budget increase due to war
Middle East | March 14, 2024 7:56:28 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 14 (ANI/TPS): On Wednesday, the Knesset approved an update to the state budget for 2024 that includes the expenses that arose due to the "Iron Swords" war against the terrorist group Hamas in Gaza. The updated state budget is abou ... read..


Civil society organisations frown on disruption of 'X' in Pakistan
Islamabad | March 14, 2024 6:57:02 AM IST
Civil society organisations in Pakistan hit out at the continued disruption of social media platforms and network shutdowns across the country, demanding that the clampdown be immediately lifted, Dawn reported. ... read..


Election Commission of Pakistan to hold by-elections on NA, provincial seats on April 21
Islamabad | March 13, 2024 11:26:13 PM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will hold by-elections for vacant national and provincial parliament seats on April 21, ARY News reported. ... read..


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