PML-N govt committed to progress, prosperity of Pakistan: PM
SHEIKHUPURA: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Wednesday said his government was committed to progress and development and undertaking a string of projects across the...Full Story

Gilgit-Baltistan: Village under threat from glacier as all routes remain blocked
GILGIT: A huge glacier is reportedly gliding towards a village in Gilgit-Baltistan's Arando area while heavy snowfall has blocked all the roads to the affected region.......Full Story

British police say disruptive passenger reason for PIA plane diversion
LONDON: A passenger aircraft which was intercepted and escorted by fighter jets to Stansted airport northeast of London was diverted because of reports of a disruptive.....Full Story

Strong 6.3 quake strikes off coast of Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the coastal areas of Balochistan early Wednesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.......Full Story

PM Nawaz invites India to resolve water issues: Maryam
ISLAMABAD: Information and Broadcasting Minister Maryam Aurangzeb has stated that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has invited India for dialogue under his peaceful....Full Story

Deal signed to roll out fastest broadband service in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The HB Group, which purchased Wi-tribe from Qatar’s national telecom company Ooredoo, has confirmed that it has signed a partnership agreement with China’s.....Full Story

Pakistan will soon see dawn of ICT revolution: minister
ISLAMABAD: The government is focusing to provide an independent information and communication technology (ICT) platform to youth to nurture them as entrepreneurs.....Full Story

Another 200-megawatt solar power plant to be set up in Bahawalpur
LAHORE: The Punjab government and Turkish company Zorlu Enerji Holding on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding for setting up a 200-megawatt solar....Full Story

Power projects in final stages, energy shortage issue to be resolved: Nawaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has praised the progress resulting in the completion of 1180-MW LNG-fuelled power plant in Bhikki....Full Story

Punjab Assembly passes local government bill in absence of CM, opposition leader
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday passed four bills including the Punjab Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2017 in the absence of the chief minister and the ...Full Story

Pakistan sends rice to drought-stricken Sri Lankan brethren
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has directed to provide all necessary assistance to the government and the drought affected people of Sri Lanka...Full Story