Pakistani arrested for keeping minor son in shackles
Peshawar, July 27 (IANS) A Pakistani man was arrested for chaining his minor son at his tea shop after pictures of the chained boy, who has now been rescued, went viral on the social media….
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Pak says its $2.3bn external public debt lowest in 3 years
Islamabad, July 27 (IANS) The Pakistan government’s Economic Affairs Division said that the net addition to the external public debt during FY 2018-19 was only $2.29 billion, which is the lowest in the last three…
Pak to crackdown on companies selling fairness creams
Islamabad, July 27 (IANS) The Pakistan government has decided to crackdown on companies selling fairness creams, the Minister for Climate Change announced in a press conference. “Companies selling cheap fairness creams are contributing to damage…
Pakistan media gives Kargil war’s 20th anniversary a miss
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) India on Friday celebrated with pride the 20th anniversary of its victory in the Kargil war, but the Pakistan media largely remained silent on the issue. Only Urdu daily Jang…
Why don’t people get jobs without paying bribes: Pakistan SC
Islamabad, July 26 (IANS) The Pakistan Supreme Court has scolded the authorities in Sindh province and asked them why people are being forced to pay bribes to get jobs. The court’s sharp remarks came while…
Pak SC irked by construction on Hindu Gymkhana premises
Karachi, July 26 (IANS) The Pakistan Supreme Court has expressed resentment towards the provincial authorities of Sindh for allowing the National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) to carry out construction on the premises of Hindu…
Over 50% families in Pakistan can’t get two meals a day
Islamabad, July 26 (IANS) Nearly half of all households in Pakistan are unable to meet their nutritional needs, the first ever survey of its kind in the country has revealed. According to the National Nutrition…
Pakistan dependent on India for anti-rabies, anti-venom vaccines: Report
Islamabad, July 26 (IANS) Pakistan is dependent on India for imports of anti-rabies and anti-venom vaccines as its National Institute of Health (NIH) is incapable of manufacturing the vaccines as per the country’s demands, says…
Imran govt completes one year; people anger over inflation
Islamabad, July 25 (IANS) Exactly a year ago Imran Khan swept to power with a promise to make a “New Pakistan,” but today, Pakistan media reports say, there is widespread dissatisfaction among the people mainly…
Imran regime completes one year, opposition marks ‘Black Day’
Islamabad, July 25 (IANS) The Imran Khan-led PTI government celebrated the completion of its first year in office on Thursday, while the opposition parties marked the occasion as a “black day”. Opposition parties, as per…
Pak media praises Imran over Trump comment
Islamabad, July 24 (IANS) After an offer of mediation on the Kashmir issue by US President Donald Trump, the Pakistani media is showering praise on Prime Minister Imran Khan. Khan’s US visit is being dubbed…
My government most inclusive: Imran Khan on press censorship
Washington, July 24 (IANS) Facing questions of censorship in Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan said his government was the most inclusive government as far as the freedom of press was concerned and added that the…
Imran Khan’s flagship Diaspora bonds earn Pak a mere $26 m
Islamabad, July 24 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khans second appeal to overseas Pakistanis has failed to yield desired results as less than 600 expatriates have invested a mere $26 million in Diaspora bonds, Express…
Pakistan takes a whopping $16 bn of loans in one year
Islamabad, July 23 (IANS) Setting a new ‘record’, Pakistan has taken $16 billion in foreign loans, mostly from China or the Gulf monarchies, in one financial year, mainly to service the interest on existing loans…
Pakistan borrowed record $16b in a year
Islamabad, July 23 (IANS) Pakistan has borrowed a whopping $16 billion in foreign loans in just one year aimed to avoid default on international debt obligations and financing its imports, the Express Tribune reported on…
Pakistan willing to give up nuclear weapons if India does: PM Imran Khan
Washington, July 23 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said his country would be willing to give up its nuclear weapons if India did the same. In an interview with Fox News on Monday,…
Pakistan’s Sindh government starts work to implement Hindu marriage law
Karachi, July 23 (IANS) After three years of dithering, the government of Pakistan’s Sindh province has started work for implementation of the much-awaited Hindu Marriage Bill 2016, The Express Tribune reported. In February 2016, Sindh…
Imran Khan focuses on Pakistan’s problems in US speech
By Arul Louis New York, July 22 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan turned introspective, stressing his country’s problems in his speech to the Pakistani diaspora here, with no references to contemporary India. Khan, who…
Imran Khan’s DC rally an embarrassment to Pakistan: Opposition leader
Islamabad, July 22 (IANS) Opposition parties in Pakistan have reacted sharply to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Sunday address to a gathering in Washington arena during his maiden trip to the United States. PPP Senator Sherry…
‘Imran Khan has Saudi Crown Prince to thank for US visit’
Islamabad, July 22 (IANS) Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan’s official visit to the US has been made possible by the role played by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman – aiming to mend strained relations…