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Prime Minister Imran Khan accepts Tabish Gauhar’s resignation
ISLAMABAD: Tabish Gauhar on Tuesday officially resigned as Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Power and Petroleum.
His resignation has been accepted by the premier, confirmed a notification issued by the Cabinet Secretariat.
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Pakistan mulling legal action against England, New Zealand cricket boards
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will consult legal experts to take action against the England and New Zealand cricket boards after they canceled tours citing “security” issues which cost the Pakistan Television (PTV) millions of rupees, Information…
FM Qureshi wants world to support Afghanistan, unfreeze assets
NEW YORK: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi called upon the international community to support Afghans at a critical juncture through different steps, including unfreezing their assets, as according to him, there is still hope for peace in…
Sindh announces public holiday on Sept 22
KARACHI: The Sindh government Wednesday announced a public holiday on September 22 (Wednesday) to mark the Urs of saint Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai.
According to a notification issued by the Sindh government, all offices, educational…
New Zealand cricket team departs from Islamabad airport
ISLAMABAD: The New Zealand cricket team, which called off its Pakistan tour unilaterally due to “security” reasons, has arrived at the airport and will leave for Dubai via a chartered flight at 6 pm today.
The Kiwis will fly to their…
FM Qureshi to visit UK to discuss Afghanistan, other issues
LONDON: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will be visiting the United Kingdom to hold talks with British officials on Afghanistan and other issues.
The foreign minister will be in London from September 26-29, a government source said.
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Instability in Afghanistan may affect all neighbouring countries, warns PM Imran in RT interview
ISLAMABAD: Stressing the need for an inclusive government in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday warned that instability in the war-torn country could affect all the neighbouring countries.
In an interview to Russia Today (RT)…
PM Imran Khan initiates dialogue with Taliban for inclusive govt
ISLAMABAD: After having intense discussions with Afghanistan’s neighbours in Dushanbe, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday he has initiated dialogue with the Taliban for an inclusive government to include Tajik, Hazara, and Uzbek…
Pakistan NSA urges for constructive engagement with Taliban in Afghanistan
It is a collective responsibility of the international community not to create a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, says National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf.
In an article published in UK-based online newspaper The Independent, Yusuf…
Pak vs NZ: New Zealand team cancels Pakistan tour citing ‘security alert’
RAWALPINDI: The New Zealand cricket team has cancelled its tour of Pakistan Friday after informing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of a "security alert", a statement issued by the board confirmed.
"Earlier today, New Zealand Cricket…