The fire at Centaurus Mall in Islamabad has been extinguished. In a statement today, Chief Commissioner Islamabad Captain, retired, Muhammad Usman said the fire has been controlled after two-hour long operation. He said fire brigade, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force and Rescue 1122 participated in the operation. Source: Radio Pakistan
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Life of Holy Prophet (SAWW) a beacon of light for humanity: Shakoor
Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Mufti Abdul Shakoor says the life of Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) is beacon of light for the entire mankind. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day international Seerat-un-Nabi Conference in Islamabad on Saturday, he said our Prophet Muhammad Rasool Allah Khatim un Nabiyeen Sallallaho Alaihe Wa Alayhee Wa […]
Erdogan, Putin discuss improving ties, ending Ukraine war
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has expressed willingness to play his part to peacefully resolve war in Ukraine. According to Turkey’s Directorate of Communications, Erdogan stated this while talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin via phone. The latest developments in Ukraine were also discussed during the telephonic conversation. Source: Radio Pakistan
Kremlin denounces Zelenskyy’s remarks about preventive strikes
Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says remarks by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggesting that NATO should launch preventive strikes on Russia, has invited the need of special operation in Ukraine by Moscow. According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Russia denounces Zelenskyy’s comments as an appeal to start yet another world war with unpredictable and monstrous […]
Minister for Human Rights stresses need to resolve issues in prisons
Minister for Human Rights Riaz Hussain Pirzada has stressed upon construction of new barracks in prisons to resolve the issues of over-crowding. Chairing a meeting of Implementation Commission on Prison Reforms in Islamabad on Friday, he called for expeditious acquisition of lands for construction of barracks and dormitories in the jails. The Minister advised the […]
UNGA to take action on resolution expressing solidarity, support to flood-hit Pakistan
The United Nations General Assembly will take action on a draft resolution on Friday, expressing solidarity and support to the people and government of Pakistan in the wake of the devastating floods. Announcing this at the regular noon briefing, the 193-member Assembly President’s Spokesperson, Paulina Kubiak said the draft resolution was sponsored by Pakistan. The […]
Thomas West calls on Hina Rabbani Khar in Islamabad
US Special Represent on Afghanistan Thomas West called on Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar in Islamabad on Wednesday. The Minister of State reaffirmed commitment for a peaceful, prosperous and stable Afghanistan. She stressed the need to uplift Afghan economy. Meanwhile, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong also called on Minister of […]
Vibrant Parliamentary diplomacy can harness the challenges of global climate change says NA Speaker in a meeting with Australian High Commissioner
Islamabad: Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Mr. Neil Hawkins called on Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf on Tuesday, at Parliament House, Islamabad. Both discussed means to enhance bilateral relation and devising joint action plan to prevailing climate crisis in Pakistan. The Speaker while expressing satisfaction over the cordial relations between Pakistan and Australia remarked […]