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LAHORE – Lahore ranked first among the world’s top ten most polluted cities in the world on Tuesday while the overall AQI in the city has reached 910. Air quality index of DHA area of provincial capital was 1236, Johar Town 991, Syed Maratab Ali Road area 1256, Ghazi Road Interchange AQI was 904. Apart […]
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has briefed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on its economic situation as the visiting delegation met Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday. The IMF team led by mission chief Nathan Porter on Tuesday arrived at the office of the Ministry of Finance. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb welcomed […]
CBC announced on Tuesday it is investing more in local and regional news coverage as part of its mandate to deliver trusted news to Canadians across the country. The announcement follows the CRTC’s approval of Google’s plan to compensate Canadian news organizations for the use of their news content. “Canadians need trusted, local news more than ever. We will continue […]
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday said he would personally announce the date of his party’s protest march, which we would be fully prepared for, in the next few days. Talking to reporters at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, the ex-premier said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin […]
RAWALPINDI – Chief of the Australian Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir and commended Pakistan’s efforts in countering terrorism, the military’s media wing said on Monday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the two army chief engaged in discussions covering matters […]
KARACHI – In a major development, the Sindh government on Monday claimed to have busted a group behind the attack on Chinese nationals at Karachi airport. Sharing details of the arrests made by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, while addressing a press conference along with Inspector-General of police (IGP) Ghulam […]
At this time of year, as the leaves turn brown and the forest floor is covered in chestnuts and mushrooms, Italian cuisine takes on a much heartier character. As a general rule, the regional dishes that hail from the northern, more mountainous part of the country are heavier and higher in calories. That’s because of […]
RAWALPINDI – Security forces killed at least 10 terrorists and injured eight others during three different operations in North Waziristan district on Sunday. According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intelligence based operation was conducted by the security forces in the Spinwam area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan District. […]
Punjab to install air purifiers in commercial areas. LAHORE – In view of the smog situation, green lockdown is likely to be imposed in more areas of Lahore in a day or two. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) sources said that a proposed plan is ready to be announced soon, adding that green lockdown would […]
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reiterated government’s commitment to supporting the state media apparatus, underscoring its importance in promoting national unity and educating citizens on key government initiatives. A batch of probationary officers of the 51st Common Training Programme from the Information Service of Pakistan, who recently completed their specialized training […]