Politics


WB Warns of Rising Poverty, Urges People Centred Reforms for Pakistan

Pakistan’s poverty rate is climbing again, the World Bank (WB) cautioned in a new report…

President, PM extend greetings to Riyadh on Saudi National Day

ISLAMABAD:President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday conveyed warm congratulations…

FBR Faces Rs3.6tr Sales Tax Gap, Traders Protest Over Harassment

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has admitted that Pakistan is losing nearly Rs3.6…

US lawmaker warns of military ‘misunderstanding’ risk with China

A senior US congressman has cautioned that rapid advances in military technology could heighten the…

Tirah Tragedy: CM Gandapur Announces Rs10 Million Compensation for Each Victim’s Family

Peshawar — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced compensation of Rs 10…

Ex-MNA Jamshed Dasti Gets 17-Year Jail Term in Fake Degree Case

A Multan sessions court on Monday sentenced former Member of the National Assembly Jamshed Dasti…

China Launches Crack Down on ‘Toxic’ Social Media Content

China’s top internet regulator has announced a sweeping two month crackdown on social media, targeting…

China braces for massive evacuation as Super Typhoon Ragasa strikes Philippines

Authorities in southern China are preparing to evacuate nearly 400,000 residents from Shenzhen as Super…