New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) Deepaknath PJ has been appointed as the Deputy Director General of the Brewers Association of India (BAI), the apex body of the beer industry representing India’s largest beer makers such as the AB InBev, Carlsberg, and the United Breweries (a Heineken company).
Multan, Oct 8 (UNI) Pakistan has firmly established their dominance over England on the second day of the first Test match at the Multan Cricket Stadium, posting a massive first-innings total of 556.
Islamabad, Oct 8 (UNI) Five people were killed and six others injured in a road accident in Pakistan''s east Punjab province on Tuesday morning, police said.
Multan, Oct 7 (UNI) Pakistan enjoyed a commanding start in the first Test against England at the Multan Cricket Stadium, reaching 328 for four at stumps on day one, thanks to superb centuries from Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood.
Islamabad, Oct 7 (UNI) The Pakistan government on Sunday banned the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, which has been critical of the Army, citing threats to national peace and security, media reports said.
Sukkur (Sindh), Oct 7 (UNI) A girl and her lover in Pakistan’s Sindh province have been arrested for poisoning her 13 family members to death, media reports said on Monday.
Lahore, Oct 7 (UNI) A day after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that no one will be allowed to create instability in the country, media reports said.
Islamabad, Oct 7 (UNI) The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of police in Pakistan''s eastern Punjab province claimed on Monday to have killed seven terrorists in Mianwali district of the province.
Dubai, Oct 7 (UNI) Pakistan captain Fatima Sana says the team will discuss whether a change to the batting order is required following Sunday’s six-wicket loss to India at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Islamabad, Oct 7 (UNI) Two Chinese nationals were killed, one Chinese national injured, and several Pakistani nationals were killed and injured in a terrorist attack in Pakistan''s southern port city of Karachi on Sunday night, the Chinese embassy in Pakistan confirmed.
Islamabad, Oct 7 (UNI) At least two people were killed and 11 others, including a foreign national, were said to be injured when a massive explosion took place on a road outside the Karachi airport, media reports said on Monday.
Islamabad, Oct 7 (UNI) At least six people were injured Sunday night after a huge blast near the Jinnah International Airport in Pakistan''s southern port city of Karachi, police said.
Dubai, Oct 6 (UNI) In a pulsating contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats, India Women snatched a thrilling 6-wicket victory over Pakistan Women in a crucial T20 match, chasing down a tricky target of 106 with seven balls to spare.
Islamabad, Oct 6 (UNI) After struggling with the problem of limited bandwidth for months, users around Pakistan faced internet failure on Saturday, mostly as a result of overloading, an official said.
Islamabad, Oct 6 (UNI) Three security men were killed and four others injured in a bomb attack in the Kalat region of Pakistan''s Balochistan province on Saturday night, officials said.
Islamabad, Oct 6 (UNI) In a show of strength, Pakistan''s main opposition party Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) members gathered at Minar-i-Pakistan on Saturday despite being heavily peppered with tear gas and subjected to baton charges by the Punjab administration, media reports said.
Dubai, Oct 6 (UNI) Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will face off against each other at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday, while the West Indies will look to bounce back against Scotland.
Dubai, Oct 5 (UNI) Pakistan hope to continue their victorious start to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 as they head into their grudge match with India here on Sunday.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) Ahead of his scheduled visit to Pakistan this month for the SCO Summit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said today that he is going to Islamabad only for a multi-lateral event and ruled out any bilateral talks with Pakistan.
Islamabad, Oct 5 (UNI) Six troops including an officer and an equal number of terrorists were killed in a clash between security forces and militants in Pakistan''s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the army said in a statement on Saturday.
Dubai, Oct 5 (UNI) As the sun rises over Dubai on Sunday, anticipation hangs thick in the air for the impending clash between India and Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup. For the Indian team, this match is not just another game; it is a do-or-die moment that could define their tournament trajectory.
Srinagar, Oct 5 (UNI) National Conference President Farooq Abdullah said on Saturday that he was hopeful that India and Pakistan would discuss bilateral issues next week during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit held in Islamabad.
Srinagar, Oct 5 (UNI) A day after New Delhi announced that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to Islamabad to attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) next week, Kashmir’s separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said that India and Pakistan have a real opportunity at the upcoming Summit to break the ice and engage constructively.
Islamabad, Oct 4 (UNI) Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that the government will import beef and grains from Pakistan even as Prime Minster Shehbaz Sharif set a target of earning nearly $200 million annually through export of halal meat, media reports said.
New Delhi, Oct 4 (UNI) With radical Islamic preacher and Indian fugitive Zakir Naik receiving a red-carpet welcome in Pakistan and even meeting with the Pakistani leadership, India on Friday termed it disappointing and condemnable but said that it is not surprised.
Islamabad, Oct 4 (UNI) The Pakistan government authorised an additional Rs 45 billion budget for the military forces, mostly to increase their capabilities to defend Chinese business interests in Pakistan and maintain international border fences, media reports said.
Sharjah, Oct 4 (UNI) Pakistan produced a superb all-round display to beat Sri Lanka in the second match of the ICC Women''s T20 World Cup here on Thursday night.
Kabul, Oct 3 (UNI) A total of 15 Afghan inmates imprisoned in Pakistan have been set free and returned to their homeland, Afghanistan''s Ministry for Refugees and Repatriation said on Thursday.
Islamabad, Oct 3 (UNI) The claims made by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), that the Shehbaz Sharif-led government mismanaged $400 million in flood relief funds have been noted by the US, media reports said.
Sharjah, Oct 3 (UNI) The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 gets underway on Thursday 3 with the opening two matches in the tournament’s group stage.
Karachi, Oct 2 (UNI) Babar Azam has announced that he will no longer captain Pakistan’s white ball teams, stepping down as skipper of both the T20 and One Day International sides.
Ramgarh (Samba), Oct 1 (UNI) I reached the polling booth at 7:05 AM and was very excited to cast my vote nearly after a decade and there was no fear of shelling at all, said Hukam Chand (73), a septuagenarian standing in queue waiting for his turn to exercise his right to franchise at one of the polling booths situated close to the International Border.
Islamabad, Oct 1 (UNI) Dr Zakir Naik, a prominent religious preacher, has arrived in Pakistan for a month-long visit, delivering lectures in major cities like Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore, media reports said on Tuesday.
Islamabad, Sep 30 (UNI) Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced the government''s "war on cash" strategy to maximise revenue potential by tapping into over Rs 9.3 trillion in circulation, media reports said.
Islamabad, Sep 30 (UNI) Pakistan has said it was well documented that India was not only committing state terrorism held in Kashmir but also abroad, media reports said.
Islamabad, Sep 30 (UNI) Pakistan has dispatched its 10th relief consignment consisting of medical relief items for Palestine on Sunday, the country''s foreign office said in a statement here.
Srinagar, Sep 29 (UNI) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday issued a stern warning to Pakistan that if any major terrorist attack takes place in India, they will strike inside Pakistan.
Islamabad, Sep 29 (UNI) Seven labourers were killed in an attack in Pakistan''s southwest Balochistan province on Saturday, the spokesperson of the provincial government said.
United Nations/New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) India on Saturday stressed that a more representative United Nations fit for the contemporary era is essential, and offered to share its developmental experiences, including of rapid digitalisation with the Global South, even as it slammed Pakistan for cross-border terrorism and warned Islamabad of consequences.
United Nations/New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) India on Saturday roundly slammed Pakistan at the UN General Assembly as a “dysfunctional nation coveting the lands of others” and asserted that Pakistan’s cross-border terrorism policy will never succeed and Islamabad can “have no expectation of impunity”, and instead “its actions will certainly have consequences”.
Islamabad, Sep 28 (UNI) A chartered helicopter crashed in Pakistan''s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday afternoon, killing six people on board while injuring ten others, police officials said.
Karachi, Sept 28 (UNI( Head coach Jason Gillespie has urged the Pakistan team to be more ruthless when on top in Test matches.
United Nations/New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) In a strong rebuttal, India slammed Pakistan for its tirade against it at the UN, reminding the world about Islamabad’s pandering to terrorism, of sheltering Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, of the genocide of millions of Bengalis in erstwhile East Pakistan, of ongoing persecution of its minorities, and its cross-border terrorist attacks against India.
United Nations/Islamabad, Sep 27 (UNI) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday raked up the Kashmir issue in his address at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, and also touched on the Gaza war and Islamophobia.
Islamabad, Sep 27 (UNI) Pakistan has received a Special Drawing Right (SDR) of around 1.03 billion U.S. dollars from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Friday.
Islamabad, Sep 27 (UNI) The Pakistan cabinet on Friday endorsed a suggestion that calls for gradually involving the private sector in import and export of commodities through Gwadar Port, media reports said.
Islamabad, Sep 27 (UNI) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday raised the Kashmir issue in the UN General Assembly, saying that to “secure durable peace”, India should reverse the Abrogation of Article 370 and enter into a dialogue for “peaceful” resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir issue, media reports said.
Patna, Sept 27 (UNI) Union Minister Giriraj Singh, a firebrand BJP leader has been threatened with death by a caller from Pakistan who tried to intimidate him with dire consequences.
Islamabad, Sep 27 (UNI) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari said on Friday that his country has been making efforts to promote tourism to build bridges of understanding and contribute towards a more peaceful and interconnected world.
Islamabad, Sep 27 (UNI) The European Union (EU) is providing euro 700,000 in humanitarian aid to Pakistan following severe flooding and landslides that caused significant loss of life and damage to livelihoods and infrastructure, media reports said.
Islamabad, Sep 27 (UNI) Home Minister of Pakistan''s Sindh Ziaul Hassan Lanjar has said in his investigation report that the police "staged the encounter" killing of a doctor in Mirpurkhas who was suspected of blasphemy, media reports said.
Islamabad, Sep 27 (UNI) On the fringes of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), media reports said.
Islamabad, Sep 27 (UNI) Finance Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Aurangzeb has said that the government would abolish the phrase "non-filers" and enforce severe fines on individuals who do not register their income, media reports said.
London, Sept 27 (UNI) Left-arm quick Josh Hull has been ruled out of England''s October tour of Pakistan with a quad injury.
Islamabad, Sep 27 (UNI) Finance Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Aurangzeb has said that the government would abolish the phrase "non-filers" and enforce severe fines on individuals who do not register their income, media reports said on Friday.
Islamabad, Sep 27 (UNI) The Pakistan Army signs a deal with Azerbaijan for the sale of JF-17 Block-III fighter jets to boost airpower capabilities in Western Asia, media reports said on Thursday.
Swabi, Sep 26 (UNI) At least one person was killed and 18 sustained injuries in an explosion inside a police station in Khyber Pakhtunkwa''s Swabi district, an official said here on Thursday.
New York/New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) The Foreign Ministers of India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) on Thursday condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and called for concerted actions against all UN listed terrorists and terrorist entities including Al-Qaeda, ISIS/Daesh, and the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), other proxy groups and their facilitators.
Islamabad, Sep 25 (UNI) Adila Baloch, a woman detained in Pakistan''s Balochistan province for allegedly plotting a suicide attack, has said that terrorists use extortion and coercion to force Baloch women to carry out such actions.
Islamabad, Sep 25 (UNI) The Pakistan government said on Wednesday that a police van in Balochistan province''s Quetta city was the target of an explosion that injured twelve persons.
Islamabad, Sep 25 (UNI) Pakistan''s top 86 listed businesses on the national stock market reported a record net profit of Rs1.7 trillion, indicating a 25% gain in the fiscal year ending June 30, amid challenging economic conditions, including high inflation, record interest rates, and a temporary depreciation of the currency, media reports said.
Islamabad, Sep 25 (UNI) Imran Khan''s plea against a potential military trial was dismissed by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) after the Pakistan government said that it had not decided yet on the former Prime Minister''s court-martial in relation to the May 9 riots, media reports said on Wednesday.
Islamabad, Sep 25 (UNI) Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb expressed optimism that the International Monetary Fund board will approve Pakistan''s 37-month $7 billion Extended Fund Facility arrangement in its upcoming meeting, media reports said on Wednesday.
Karachi, Sep 25 (UNI) Pakistan have included left-arm spinner Noman Ali in their 15-member squad for the first match of the ICC World Test Championship series against England in Multan starting from October 7.
Islamabad, Sep 23 (UNI) Civil society activists visited the family of a Pakistan doctor, who was killed in a police encounter after being detained for blasphemy, and demanded fair investigation and exemplary punishment for the accused, media reports said.
Islamabad, Sep 23 (UNI) A 25-year-old man from Chichawatni city in Sahiwal district under Pakistan''s Punjab province has been charged with blasphemy by the police for his social media posts, media reports said on Monday.
Dhaka, Sep 22 (UNI) Alleging that activities at the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have been suspended at India’s initiative, Bangladesh has said other countries in the region should not be victims of Indo-Pak enmity.
Islamabad, Sep 22 (UNI) A policeman was killed, and three others were injured while escorting a group of diplomats traveling from Pakistan''s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province to the capital Islamabad here on Sunday, Pakistan''s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Jammu, Sep 22 (UNI) Describing a BJP government in J&K as a guarantee for lasting peace, party national president J P Nadda on Sunday said that the National Conference and Congress are pursuing Pakistani agenda and want to push the region towards unrest and revive terrorism.
Islamabad, Sep 22 (UNI) A policeman was killed, and three others were injured in a blast at a police vehicle in Pakistan''s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, police said.
Islamabad, Sep 22 (UNI) A hand grenade attack in Pakistan''s southwest Balochistan province on Sunday left at least seven people injured, police said.
Jammu, Sep 22 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said Pakistan is rearing snakes and trading in them will always have bad consequences.
Jammu, Sep 22 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that no dialogue will be held with Pakistan until terrorism ends.
Jammu, Sept 22 (UNI) Army troops on Sunday nabbed a Pakistani national along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Islamabad, Sep 21 (UNI) Radical Islamic preacher and Indian fugitive Zakir Naik is to visit Pakistan in October to deliver a series of lectures in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, a news report said.
Islamabad, Sep 21 (UNI) Pakistan reported three new cases of polio in the country''s Balochistan, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, bringing the total number of the disease-infected children to 21 since the beginning of this year, the health ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
Islamabad, Sep 21 (UNI) Eight armed men have raided a call centre owned by a Chinese national in the disguise of law enforcement enforcers and looted 130 laptops, besides abducting a worker and extorting Rs 400,000 for his release, police said on Friday.
Jammu, Sep 21 (UNI) The former Union Minister and BJP star campaigner, Anurag Thakur, on Saturday said that the agenda of NC-Cong, PDP and Pakistan is same and they all want death, destruction and unrest in J&K but BJP will not allow that at any cost.
Islamabad, Sep 21 (UNI) A doctor facing charges of alleged blasphemy was shot dead by police in an encounter in the southern Pakistani province of Sindh and his body was set on fire by a mob while it was being taken for burial by his family, media reported.
Jammu, Sept 20 (UNI) Union minister and J&K Election Incharge, G. Kishan Reddy, on Friday said that NC-Cong have been working on the agenda of Pakistan and they want to revive militancy and snatch books from the from the youth and give stones in their hands.
Islamabad, Sep 20 (UNI) Pakistan has expressed its willingness to discuss issues concerning the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with India, within the ambit of the treaty’s existing framework, a news report said.
Islamabad, Sep 20 (UNI) Lt Gen Mohan Subramanian, Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has lauded the professionalism of Pakistan''s peacekeeping contingent in South Sudan, Pakistani Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, according to a media report.
Chennai, Sep 20 (UNI) India''s ambitious nuclear energy programme is on the verge of achievinga major milestone by commissioning its first indigenous 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor(PFBR) at Kalpakkam about 80 km from Chennai.
Jammu, Sept 19 (UNI)Senior Congress leader and Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Pramodh Tiwari Criticizing the BJP for raking up the statement of Pakistan''s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif in the election campaign.
Bengaluru, Sep 19 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court on Thursday strongly criticised BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for referring State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao as "half-Pakistani" due to the latter being married to a Muslim.
Jammu, Sep 19 (UNI) Union minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that there is a nexus between Pakistan and the so-called mainstream parties of Jammu and Kashmir - National Conference, Congress and the Peoples Democratic party - that has been exposed by a statement of Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.
Jammu, Sep 19 (UNI) Lashing out at the National Conference and the Congress party alliance for the ongoing Assembly Election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that these parties want to implement the agenda of Pakistan by restoring Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir but we will never allow it to happen.
Multan, Sept 19 (UNI) Fatima Sana''s side sound T20 World Cup warning after resounding batting performance against 2023 finalists South Africa, levelling the three-match T20I series.
Islamabad, Sep 19 (UNI) Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said he urged Pakistan to take a more active part in transport projects.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) India has served a formal notice to Pakistan seeking review and modification of the Indus Water Treaty, highlighting fundamental and unforeseen changes in circumstances that require a reassessment of obligations under various Articles of the Treaty.
Islamabad, Sep 18 (UNI) Pakistan Customs intercepted an effort to smuggle over 15,465 mobile phones, predominantly Androids, valued at Rs 446 million from China into Pakistan via the Khunjerab Pass border crossing, media reports said on Wednesday.
Islamabad, Sep 18 (UNI) Pakistan and the US have held fresh discussions on ways to strengthen cooperation on economic and security issues, including countering terrorism, media reports said.
Islamabad, Sep 18 (UNI) Mosquito-borne illnesses such as chikungunya and dengue fever have increased at health facilities in recent weeks, according to specialists, and these instances are expected to climb much more with the arrival of winter, a media report said.
Chennai, Sep 17 (UNI) Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusinghe on Tuesday said the 2-0 historic series win against Pakistan at their homeland has given the a team a lot of confidence as the visitors gears up for the first test against India beginning on Thursday.
Hulunbuir, Sep 17 (UNI) Pakistan on Tuesday secured the bronze medal in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 with a resounding 5-2 victory over South Korea.
Moqi (China), Sept 16 (UNI) In a mega upset, China stunned Pakistan 2-0 in the shootout to enter the Final of Asian Champions Trophy at the Moqi Hockey Training Base here.
West Tripura, Sep 16 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday described Pakistan as a cancer to humanity, a festering wound for the world that can only be treated through a surgical intervention.
Islamabad, Sep 16 (UNI) Donkey prices in Pakistan have surged to PKR 300,000 per animal due to rising demand from China where donkey hides are used in cosmetics and medicine production, media reports said on Monday.
Tirupati, Sep 15 (UNI) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Executive Officer J Syamala Rao on Sunday presented Pattu Vastrams to Kanipakam Varasiddhi Vinayaka temple.
Srinagar, Sep 15 (UNI) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, on Sunday, stated that the National Conference (NC) has never produced separatists and that separatism in Jammu and Kashmir was fuelled by Pakistan.
Taran Tarn, Sep 15 (UNI) In big blow to trans-border narcotics network, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence, Jalandhar, arrested an Army-deserter and recovered 12.5 kg heroin with Pakistan markings, an official said on Sunday.
Itanagar, Sep 14 (UNI) In a major crackdown on illegal logging activities, the Pakke Kessang District Police in Arunachal Pradesh seized large quantities of illegally sawn timber along with a vehicle used to transport the logs in the Darlong area of Seijosa in the district.
Islamabad, Sep 14 (UNI) A passenger bus plunged into a ravine in Pakistan''s southwest Balochistan province on Saturday, claiming six lives while injuring 24 others, police said.
Hulunbuir (China), Sep 14 (UNI) In a final group stage clash at the Asian Champions Trophy 2024, Harmanpreet Singh''s exceptional performance with two crucial penalty corner goals secured a 2-1 win for the Indian men’s hockey team over their arch-rivals Pakistan.
Hulunbuir (China), Sep 13 (UNI) Hockey enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating an exhilarating clash as unbeaten rivals India and Pakistan face off in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 on Saturday.
Khairpur, Sep 13 (UNI) Chemcial analysis has revealed that 13 members of a family died in Khairpur of Pakistan''s Sindh province on August 19 after consuming poisonous milk, media reports said on Friday.
Chandigarh, Sep 13 (UNI) Punjab Police in a joint operation with Central agencies on Friday cracked the Chandigarh grenade blast case with the arrest of the main perpetrator Rohan Masih, a resident of Amritsar, and claimed that the mastermind was ISI-backed Pakistan-based terrorist Harwinder Singh of Babbar Khalsa International.
Lahore, Sep 13 (UNI) At least two terrorists were killed and two others managed to flee during an operation on the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Dera Ghazi Khan-Quetta Road, a CTD spokesperson said here on Friday.
Hong Kong, Sep 11 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 jolted Pakistan at 0728 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
Jammu, Sep 11 (UNI) A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel suffered injuries when Pakistan fired unprovoked along the International Border (IB) in the Akhnoor sector here in the city outskirts.
London, Sept 10 (UNI) England have named a strong 17-member squad for the ICC World Test Championship games against Pakistan in October.
Islamabad, Sep 10 (UNI) A bomb blast hit a vehicle carrying polio workers and policemen in Pakistan''s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, leaving at least six people injured, police said on Monday.