IDB releases fund for Neelum-Jhelum project
ISLAMABAD: The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and Pakistan on Friday resolved the lingering controversy over halt in funding of $430 million for 969MW Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project so now the IDB…
NAB arrests former PESCO chief
PESHAWAR: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Saturday arrested Parvez Akhtar Shah, former chief executive Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO), on charges of accumulating assets that did not match his source of…
Geelani, Malik slam joint declaration
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik said the joint declaration issued after bilateral meeting between of Modi and Sharif “disappointed Kashmiris.” Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G)…
Joint Chiefs nominee: Russia greatest threat to U.S.
Washington (CNN)Russia currently poses the greatest global threat to the United States, according to the man slated to be President Barack Obama's top military adviser. "Russia presents the greatest threat…
Typhoon Chan-hom: Almost 1 million people evacuated in eastern China as powerful storm crosses coast
Typhoon Chan-hom has crossed China's heavily populated eastern coast, forcing the evacuation of almost 1 million people, shutting transport links and devastating swathes of farmland, the government and state media…
Muslims raising funds to help burned churches
After a rash of fires at black churches, Muslim charities started a 'Respond with Love' campaign. Over the past several weeks, a handful of predominantly black churches across the South…
Could WhatsApp and Snapchat be banned in the UK under new Snooper’s Charter?
Is WhatsApp about to be banned under controversial legislation? Messaging service WhatsApp could be banned in the UK if the controversial Snooper’s Charter legislation is passed, it is being claimed.…
Modi-Sharif meeting draws mixed response in Pakistan
The meeting between Prime MinisterNawaz Sharif and his Indian counterpartNarendra Modi drew mixed reactions in Pakistan, with most of the political parties accusing Sharif of failing to highlight Kashmir but…
Rangers powers restricted to Karachi
KARACHI: The Sindh government has extended special powers of Rangers for Karachi division only for the next 30 days while the paramilitary force would no more be able to carry…
Bangladesh stampede kills 25 at charity handout
Dhaka: At least 25 people, mostly women and children, were killed and dozens were injured in a stampede in Bangladesh on Friday when hundreds of destitute people rushed for a…