FM Bilawal launches ‘Share Pakistan Portal’

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister (FM) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday launched the ‘Share Pakistan Portal’, a digital repository for an improved targeted communication between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its over 100 diplomatic missions abroad. In his remarks on the launch event in collaboration with National Information Technology Board (NITB), the foreign minister said the online standardized information system would collect and communicate the impact … Continue reading FM Bilawal launches ‘Share Pakistan Portal’

ECC approves Rs100m for construction of road from Dalbanin to Ziarat

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved Rs100 million to National Highway Authority (NHA) under PSDP 2022-23 for the construction of a road from Dalbandin to Ziarat Balanosh (77 kms). According to a statement, the decision was taken during the meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar. Federal Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar, Federal Minister for … Continue reading ECC approves Rs100m for construction of road from Dalbanin to Ziarat

PTI protests: May 9 to be observed as Black Day

ISLAMABAD: The National Security Committee (NSC) on Tuesday decided to observe May 9 – the day ‘violent protests’ were held following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan – as a black day, ARY News reported. The meeting – chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif – was attended by federal ministers, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, three services chiefs, … Continue reading PTI protests: May 9 to be observed as Black Day

Naeema Butt’s pictures with Manoj Bajpayee go viral

Actor Naeema Butt’s pictures with Indian actor Manoj Bajpayee are going viral on the social media application Instagram. Watch ARY News live on live.arynews.tv  The pictures showed Naeema Butt standing with Manoj Bajpayee. She wrote a heartfelt message as a caption. “During my Theatre, Film & TV acting journey I discovered that there are two types of actors,” she wrote. “‘The one who’s acting’ & The … Continue reading Naeema Butt’s pictures with Manoj Bajpayee go viral

Areej Mohyudin got scared while filming ‘Bandish’ season two?

Actor Areej Mohyudin is winning hearts with her performance in the second season of the ARY Digital supernatural horror serial ‘Bandish‘. Watch ARY News live on live.arynews.tv  The actor appeared on the ARY Digital show ‘Good Morning Pakistan’. Areej Mohyudin opened up about working in the show. Host Nida Yasir told Areej Mohyudin that she has proved her mettle with her performance in the show. The … Continue reading Areej Mohyudin got scared while filming ‘Bandish’ season two?

Khawaja Asif clarifies ‘govt not considering ban on PTI’

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday that the federal government is not considering to impose a ban on Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Khawaja Asif said in a statement that the federal government has not planned to impose a ban on PTI, however, perpetrators behind the May 9 incidents will not be forgiven. He criticised that the PTI chief has not yet condemned the … Continue reading Khawaja Asif clarifies ‘govt not considering ban on PTI’

EXPLAINER: What if emergency is proclaimed in Pakistan?

Following the unceremonious arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the unfolding of countrywide unrest and vandalism pushed the incumbent coalition government to the brink of contemplating the proclamation of emergency as enshrined in the Constitution of Pakistan, except with new caveats after the 18th amendment. However, one wonders how one’s life would be affected if emergency was proclaimed. Let’s understand this in the light … Continue reading EXPLAINER: What if emergency is proclaimed in Pakistan?

Kohat: 16 people killed over coal mine dispute

KOHAT: At least 16 people were killed in a delimitation dispute of a coal mine in Darra Adamkhel Kohat, ARY News reported on Monday. As per details, clashes broke out between two groups in a dispute regarding the delimitation of coal mines which resulted in the killing of 14 people on the spot.  The injured people were rushed to a nearby hospital where two more … Continue reading Kohat: 16 people killed over coal mine dispute

Mayor, chairman elections: PPP tables key demand from ECP

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has demanded the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to conduct the elections for mayors and chairmen across Sindh province at the earliest, ARY News reported on Monday. The PPP wrote a letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and demanded to immediately hold elections for mayors, chairmen and local government (LG) representatives on reserve seats. It stated that the LG … Continue reading Mayor, chairman elections: PPP tables key demand from ECP

Punjab polls: SC to hear ECP’s review plea today

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) will take up the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) review plea on Monday (today) against its verdict of holding elections in Punjab on May 14, ARY News reported.  The Supreme Court – in its April 4 order – declared the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to postpone elections to the Punjab Assembly till October 8 “unconstitutional” and fixed May 14 … Continue reading Punjab polls: SC to hear ECP’s review plea today