Pakistan

Blackened skies unleashed torrential rains on Hong Kong and the high-tech cities surrounding south China’s Pearl River Delta on Tuesday, shutting hospitals, schools and law courts, and turning the Asian financial centre’s many staircases into waterfalls. Around 10,000 lightning flashes lit up Hong Kong’s skies between 6am (3am PKT) and 6:59am, according to the city’s weather authorities, as up to 90 millimetres of rain per hour continued to drench the city and neighbouring Guangdong province. Videos showed torrents of water cascading down steep hillsides in the former British colony, breaking into white-water streams as they rushed down staircases linking Hong Kong’s multi-tiered cityscape. The deluge prompted the weather bureau to extend its highest “black” rainstorm warning until 3pm. The water had risen to ankle-height outside Hong Kong’s largest hospital, as medical authorities announced they would be closing clinics across the city due to the downpour. Extreme rainfall and catastrophic flooding, which me...

Pakistan and the United Kingdom have pledged to deepen their partnership across key sectors, with a renewed focus on defence cooperation and strategic dialogue, during high-level talks in Rawalpindi on Monday, according to a statement by Press Information Department (PID). Pakistan and UK have been engaged in Enhanced Strategic Dialogue (ESD) since 2011, which has deepened and broadened the dialogue between the two countries, covering areas such as trade, economic growth and development, cultural cooperation, security, and education. The consensus was reached during a meeting between Minister for Defence Production Muhammad Raza Hayat Harraj and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Rawalpindi. “Pakistan considers the United Kingdom a close friend and a genuine development partner,” Minister Harraj said, according to the statement. “Frequent interaction has been useful in coordinating our approaches to various bilateral, regional and international issues. The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in al...

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has rolled out a new and improved version of its Pak-ID mobile application, introducing several advanced features aimed at streamlining identity-related services and enhancing user experience.

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a stern warning to social media users against posting or promoting illegal content online, urging responsible use of digital platforms in accordance with national laws.

Peshawar - Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday visited the Police Lines Peshawar to pay tribute at the Police Martyrs Memorial on the occasion of Police Martyrs Day.

ISLAMABAD - A high-level meeting was held at the Capital Development Authority (CDA) headquarters under the chairmanship of Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted another day of extreme heat and humidity across most parts of the country on Tuesday, with chances of isolated rain-wind/thundershowers in the northern and upper regions.

ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday directed Deputy Commissioner (DC) Irfan Nawaz Memon to hold talks with the demonstrators protesting outside the National Press Club and ensure the peaceful end of the protest.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf has been conferred with the prestigious “Legion of Merit of the Turkish Armed Forces” during his official visit to Türkiye, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Tuesday.

Pakistan on Tuesday observed Youm-e-Istehsal (Day of Exploitation) to express solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and to protest India’s unilateral and illegal revocation of the region’s special status on August 5, 2019.

The Foreign Office (FO) on Tuesday strongly rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s allegations about the involvement of Pakistani nationals in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

The Foreign Office (FO) on Tuesday rejected claims of Pakistani nationals being involved in the Ukraine conflict after a statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky claimed on Monday that his troops in northeastern Ukraine were fighting foreign “mercenaries” from various countries, including China, Pakistan and parts of Africa. A statement by the FO today said Pakistan “categorically rejects the baseless and unfounded allegations of the involvement of Pakistani nationals in the conflict in Ukraine”. “To date, Pakistan has not been formally approached by the Ukrainian authorities, nor has any verifiable evidence been presented to substantiate such claims.” The statement added that the government would take up this matter with the Ukrainian authorities, “and seek clarification in this regard”. “Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to the peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter,” the statement said. In a post o...

Shehbaz calls for reversing India’s unilateral actions of Aug 5, 2019 n Directs early completion of advanced weather warning system in GB Distributes cheques among flood-hit families in Gilgit.

ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI - The district administrations of twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad have imposed Section 144 in their respective areas as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), in collaboration with the opposition alliance Tehreek Tahaffuz Ain-e-Pakistan (TTAP), is set to launch its highly antici-pated protest today against the.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and United States yesterday pledged to continue engagement and cooperation amid improving bilateral relations.

LAHORE - The Civil Services Academy (CSA), Lahore, inaugurated a specialized training program for officers of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) under the theme “Transforming Governance: Enhancing Public Sector Performance and Integrity.

ISLAMABAD - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar yesterday chaired a high-level meeting to review land allocation proposals for the facility, reaffirming the government’s commitment to regional development, national defence industry expansion, and inclusive decision-making.

Islamabad - President Asif Ali Zardari visited the Prime Minister’s House on Monday to offer his condolences to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over the death of his cousin, Mian Shahid Shafi.

ISLAMABAD: After facing public criticism over a tender worth over Rs47 million for the repair and maintenance of a federal minister’s official residence, city managers clarified on Monday that there was a typographical error. The CDA on Saturday had floated the tender worth Rs 47.3 million for “repair and maintenance of house No 36 at Minister Enclave, Islamabad,” and called for bids from registered firms. There was uproar on social media on Sunday, as people criticised the civic agency for its plan to spend such a huge amount on the official residence of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. However, the CDA on Monday came up with a statement saying the tender was originally meant for eight houses in the Minister Enclave, not one. The CDA also issued a corrigendum with an amendment to the tender on Monday edition of newspapers, removing the name of house No 36 and replacing it with eight houses. When contacted, a CDA spokesperson stated: “It was a routine matter which was meant for maintenance of 8 houses at the c...

LAHORE - Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar on Monday visited the grave of Shaheed DIG Capt (retd) Syed Ahmed Mobeen on the Police Martyrs’ Day.