ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has urged the religious scholars to play their role in elimination of root causes of extremism in the society. He was addressing the National Seerat Conference held in Lahore in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). … read more
JAKARTA: An earthquake off Indonesia’s northern Aceh province has killed at least 97 people, say local military officials. The magnitude 6.5 quake struck just off the north-east coast of Sumatra island, where dozens of buildings have collapsed and many people … read more
WASHINGTON: The World Bank Group has announced a pause in the separate processes initiated by India and Pakistan under the “Indus Waters Treaty” to allow the two countries to consider alternative ways to resolve their disagreements. The announcement temporarily halts … read more
KARACHI: Funeral prayers for singer-turned-preacher Junaid Jamshed, who died in a deadly PK-661 crash on Wednesday, will be offered in Karachi on Thursday, his brother Humayun Jamshed said. The brother of late preacher said the funeral prayers will be offered … read more
ISLAMABAD: Families of the victims of Pakistan International Airline (PIA) flight PK-661 crash, which claimed 47 lives, on Monday made three demands from the federal government. Holding a candlelight vigil and a daylong recitation of the Holy Quran gathering to … read more