Four killed in boat sinking incident

At least four people were killed when a boat carrying tourists sank in a small dam in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the incident.Source: Radio Pakistan

GB CM directs to restore traffic on roads

Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Muhammad Khalid Khorsheed has directed concerned departments to restore traffic on roads which were blocked due to rain and landsliding.In a statement on Thursday, he asked the Government department to initiate rehabilitation work in affected areas.Khalid Khorsheed also asked relevant departments to release travel advisory keeping in…

Eid-ul-Azha festivities continue across country

On the second day of Eid-ul-Azha today, faithful will continue to offer sacrifice of animals.The festivities of Eid with strict adherence to standard operating procedures against COVID-19 also continue as people are visiting relatives to greet each other.The municipal authorities in all major cities and towns have made elaborate arrangement…

Veteran Journalist Arif Nizami passes away in Lahore

Veteran Journalist and political commentator Arif Nizami passed away after a protracted illness in Lahore on Wednesday.He was 74.Arif Nizami was the son of Editor and pioneer of daily Nawa-i-Waqt and remained associated with print and electronic media.President Dr. Arif Alvi has condoled over the demise of veteran journalist Arif…

President offers Eid-ul-Azha prayer at Faisal Mosque, Islamabad

President Dr. Arif Alvi offered Eid-ul-Azha prayer at the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad on Wednesday with complete observance of coronavirus standard operating procedures.National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri and other parliamentarians also offered prayer at the mosque.Later, the president prayed for the progress, prosperity and welfare of the country and…

Iranian Counsel General for Karachi calls on Sindh CM

Newly appointed Iranian Counsel General for Karachi Hassan Nourian called on Sindh chief minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in Karachi.Speaking on the occasion, Sindh Chief Minister said Iran is Pakistan's brother and neighbouring country therefore we value and respect our relations with it.He said there exist a lot of investment…