BEIJING, Nov 10 (EW): China has expressed satisfaction at the “strict security” provided to the projects between the two countries by the Pakistani government and the armed forces. Responding to a question on the safety and outdoor movement of Chinese nationals working on CPEC in Pakistan from an Indian state-owned broadcaster, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Zhao Lijian, said that …
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (EW ): PPP’s Mustafa Nawaz Khokar formally resigned as a senator on Thursday, two days after he announced plans to vacate his seat in the upper house of parliament. “I have formally submitted my resignation today. I’m thankful for the positive response and support across party lines which was far beyond my imagination,” Khokhar tweeted, referring …
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (EW): Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday asked the provincial government of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to open up the national highways. Addressing a press conference, the interior minister said “I strongly request the provincial governments to open the national highways immediately,” said Sanaullah. He also apologised to the people affected by the march on behalf …
The federal government on Tuesday restored public holiday on Allama Iqbal Day on November 9 to commemorate the birth of Pakistan’s national poet. The national annual holiday has been restored after six years. Prime Minister (PM) House has also issued a notification in this regard. In 2015, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) government through a circular canceled annual public …
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and expressed confidence that the latter’s upcoming visit to Pakistan would promote bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the COP27 climate conference being held in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations with an eye …
EGYPT, Nov 8 (EW): UN chief Antonio Guterres warned world leaders at a climate summit in Egypt on Monday that humanity faces a stark choice between working together or “collective suicide” in the battle against global warming. Nearly 100 heads of state and government are meeting for two days in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, facing calls …
ISLAMABAD, Nov 7 (EW): Pakistan on Monday praised the adoption of its proposal by the 2022 UN Climate Change Conference, COP27 summit, of a funding plan to help climate-affected countries cope with surging losses. Climate negotiators agreed to start discussions on “Matters Relating to Funding Arrangements for Loss and Damage” at the opening session of the summit on Sunday, said …
High altitude areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu Kashmir continued to receive intermittent snowfall for the third consecutive day on Monday. Winter has taken hold in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) high altitude areas, particularly in the Hazara Division and the Swat valley with many tourist destinations blanketed by white powder. In the tourist attraction, Mahudand Lake of Swat, the …
ISLAMABAD, Nov 7 (EW): The Supreme Court on Monday directed inspector general of Punjab Police to register a first information report on the assassination attempt on PTI Chairman Imran Khan. “Register an FIR within 24 hours or else we will take suo motu notice,” remarked Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial while issuing the directives. However, the IG …
ISLAMABAD, Nov 7 (EW): Islamabad Capital City Police have warned of legal action against protests without permission in the federal capital as PTI gears up to resume its long march after a pause following party chief Imran Khan’s injury in an attempt on his life. The Islamabad Capital City Police warned of taking action against the individuals involved in staging …