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FATF legislation leaves no reason to keep Pakistan in grey list: FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday said that Pakistan had carried out the legislation to move itself from the grey to white list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

PTA lifts ban on PUBG after meeting company representatives

The Pakistan Telecom­munication Authority (PTA) announced on Thursday that it had decided to lift the ban on the online game PlayerUnknown’s Battle Ground (PUBG)

Islamabad HC dismisses plea against dual national SAPMs

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Special Assistants to the Prime Minister (SAPMs) with dual nationalities, observing that the premier has every right to appoint as many assistants as he wants

Joint session of Pakistan parliament to discuss FATF-related bills

The Pakistan government has summoned a joint session of Parliament on Thursday to discuss the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)-related bills, which were passed in the National Assembly on Wednesday

Senate unanimously approves UNSC, ATA amendment bills

The Senate on Thursday unanimously approved the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Amendment Bill, 2020 and the Anti-Terrorism Act Amendment Bill, 2020, in an effort to take the country's name off the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list

Blow to government as two key Pakistan PM aides step down

As the tug of war between the elected and non-elected members of the federal cabinet intensified, two special assistants of the prime minister (SAPMs) — Dr Zafar Mirza and Tania Aidrus — resigned from their posts on Wednesday

Pakistan warned of spike in COVID-19 cases as millions travel for Eidul Azha

Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University Steve Hanke has said that COVID-19 cases are likely being "highly underreported" in Pakistan which could be the reason for the recent drop

Two PM aides resign after criticism

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Digital Pakistan Tania Aidrus and Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza announced on Wednesday that they were resigning from their posts

Court defers hearing against Zardari, others till August 7

An accountability court here has adjourned the hearing of the fake accounts and mega money laundering case filed against former president Asif Ali Zardari and others till August 7, Geo News reported on Wednesday

NA committee slams ‘non-serious’ attitude to Pakistan meeting FATF conditions

With deadlines looming next month, Pakistan’s compliance with 27-point action plan and 40 recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) stands at 14 and 10 respectively

Pakistan adds Al-Khalid tank-I to its arsenal

Pakistan has achieved another milestone after it added Al-Khalid Tank-I into its arsenal which is considered as main armored combat vehicle and termed as “king of battlefield” by military experts

Ministry decides to conduct audit of Kartapur corridor project

Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs on Tuesday decided to conduct an audit of the Kartarpur corridor project

Fall in COVID-19 cases surprises health professionals

The sharp but welcome decline in the number of COVID-19 patients and deaths caused by the pandemic has puzzled acknowledged health professionals, who were painting a doomsday scenario if Pakistan did not change the course

Pakistan records lowest COVID-19 deaths in three months

Pakistan has recorded its lowest single-day COVID-19 death tally in the past three months, said Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Zafar Mirza

Ban on PUBG to remain in Pakistan

The Pakistan Telecom­munication Autho­rity (PTA) has said that the ban on PlayerUnknown's Battle Ground (PUBG) will remain in the country in interest of public order, it was reported on Tuesday