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)
Sharif trying to sow discord between state institutions: PM Imran Khan
As the anti-government alliance of 11 opposition political parties under the name of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) started its campaign, Prime Minister Imran Khan has come out guns blazing against the agenda of his predecessor Nawaz Sharif, which he said is aimed as "sowing discord in the military, the judiciary, and the government"
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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
Pakistan receives over $500 million from World Bank
The State Bank of Pakistan announced on Tuesday that it has received over $500 million from the World Bank but did not share further details
