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NCC set up to promote tourism in Pakistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday constituted a National Coordination Committee (NCC) to promote tourism in the country and improve inter-provincial relations and coordination

'Terrible atmosphere': PM Imran rules out bilateral cricket series with India under Modi govt

Prime Minister Imran Khan ruled out a bilateral series between Pakistan and India, saying that there will be a "terrible atmosphere" on the cricket ground whilst the Modi government is in power in India

No recognition of Israel unless Palestine freed: Pakistan PM Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has categorically said that Pakistan could not recognise Israel as a state unless it gave freedom to Palestine

Reopening primary schools may lead to second, third wave of COVID-19: Sindh health minister

Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Pechuho on Wednesday opposed the decision to reopen primary schools and said it may lead to a second or third wave of the virus in the country

Last two years my biggest struggle: Pakistan PM Imran Khan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that the last two years of his life were the toughest, despite having struggled all his life, as the country was facing challenges from all fronts

Pakistani celebrities in hot water for filming song in mosque

Pakistani singer Bilal Saeed and actress Saba Qamar have found themselves in hot water after the music video of Bilal's song "Qubool" attracted angry responses for being shot at the Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore

'International observers have acknowledged economic progress during 2 years of PTI rule'

Neutral international observers have acknowledged economic progress made by Pakistan despite the novel coronavirus crisis, Adviser to the Prime Minister for Finance Abdul Hafeez Sheikh said on Tuesday

11 killed in Pakistan boat capsize

At least 11 people were killed when a boat with picnickers capsized in a lake in Pakistan's Sindh province, authorities said

Pakistan Army chief meets Saudi Deputy Defence Minister

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa met with Saudi Arabia Deputy Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salaman bin Abdulaziz, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Tuesday

Pakistan Army chief meets military leaders in Saudi Arabia

Pakistan Army Chief Gen Qamar Bajwa on Monday reached Saudi Arabia and held meetings with the kingdom’s top military leadership

Clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine in Pakistan approved

In a major development on Monday, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) gave a nod to holding clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine in the country

Corona cases may surge in country, says Dr Faisal

Special Assistant to PM on Health Dr Faisal Sultan on Monday feared that the coronavirus cases may increase in Pakistan if negligence is shown towards virus curbs and preventive measures

Missing human rights activist Sarang Joyo returns home in Karachi

Human rights activist Sarang Joyo returned to his home in Karachi late on Sunday night, his father said, almost a week after he reportedly went missing

Remittances reach highest ever in one month: Pakistan PM Imran kHAN

Prime Minister Imran Khan revealed on Monday that remittances flowing into Pakistan reached $2,768 million in July 2020 – the highest ever amount recorded in a single month in the history of Pakistan

Pakistan PM cosies up to Turkey, Army chief to Saudi Arabia

While Prime Minister Imran Khan is cosying up to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the expense of infuriating the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, powerful Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa has rushed to placate Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who has withheld loans that Pakistan needs for its ailing economy