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Pakistan gets a new army chief, but will he play the old game?
As the troops in full dress stood at attention, Pakistan’s new army chief was handed the baton of command at a ceremony on Tuesday, November 29, ending months of uncertainty and political tensions in a nuclear-armed nation with a history of…
What a catch: Fishermen haul up rare 10-feet-long sailfish
The fishermen had ventured to the open sea off the coast of Gadani and set their nets.
They managed to trap the sailfish in their nets.
They hauled it on to their deck. They measured the fish, took a picture with it and then threw it…
Decision on Pakistan-England first test deferred to hour before toss
A joint statement issued on Wednesday evening after officials of both boards put their heads together over the emerging situation and deliberating whether to delay the test or not.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and England Cricket Board…
PTI will not resign from Punjab, KP assembly: Bilawal
He said this while addressing the 55th foundation day of his party at Nishtar Park in Karachi on Wednesday evening.
“Those who are threatening to resign, first you had come to demand our resignations but are now offering their,” he said.…
Solider martyred in clash with terrorists in North Waziristan
In a statement issued by the military’s media wing, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday evening, troops were patrolling in the Shewa area of North Waziristan District when they came under fire from terrorists.
In the…
Ishaq Dar claims to make Pakistan free of usury in 5 years
While addressing a seminar in Karachi, Ishaq Dar claimed that Islamic financial system aims to transact as per the Shariah principles.
He highlighted that it was easy to earn money under an interest-based system, however it was…
Next 48 hours deemed critical as PML-N, PPP mull options
In this regard, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari held consultative meetings with senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders.
With former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman…
First Pakistan-England Test to go ahead despite virus scare
The start of the series – England’s first in Pakistan since 2005 – was thrown into doubt Wednesday after several members of the touring squad, including captain Ben Stokes, fell ill.
“The ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) has…
SC to start contempt of court proceeding against Imran Khan from tomorrow
A five-member bench of the top court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Umar Ata Bandial will hear the case.
The court has issued notices to all respondents for hearing which will begin from Friday (tomorrow).
Govt keeps prices of petrol, diesel unchanged
However, the price of kerosene oil and light diesel oil will be cut.
This was announced by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in a televised announcement from the Finance Division in Islamabad on Tuesday evening.
Dar said that he had…