Big boost for Pak energy sector as Russia plans to invest USD 14 Billion
Islamabad: Pakistan is set to receive an integrated Russian investment package of USD 14 billion for the country’s energy sector, including offshore gas pipeline and underground storage projects, a media report said Thursday. A Russian delegation headed by Gazprom Management Committee Deputy Chairman Vitaly A Markelov pledged to make the investment during a recent visit […]
About 15.7 lakh public grievances against govt departments in 2018
NEW DELHI: Around 15.7 lakh public grievances were received last year against various central government departments, Union minister Jitendra Singh told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Of these, 14.98 lakh were disposed of and nearly 8.4 lakh grievances were pending, he said in a written reply. In 2017, around 18.66 lakh public grievances were received […]
Imran Khan orders swift action after temple vandalised in Pak
Islamabad/Karachi: A Hindu temple was vandalised in Pakistan’s Sindh province by miscreants who set the holy books and idols on fire, drawing a strong reaction from Prime Minister Imran Khan who ordered swift and decisive action against the perpetrators. The incident happened last week in Kumb, a town in Khairpur district. The unidentified assailants fled […]
Taliban continue negotiations with Afghan leaders in Moscow
Moscow: The Taliban entered a second day of unprecedented talks Wednesday with powerful Afghan politicians in Moscow, sidestepping the Kabul government as it pursues a leading stake in the war-torn country. The rare public appearance that kicked off a day before saw Taliban officials spell out their vision for Afghanistan in front of rolling cameras […]
503 Indian fishermen believed to be in Pakistan’s custody: Govt
New Delhi: Over 500 Indian fishermen and more than 1,050 Indian fishing boats are believed to be in Pakistan’s custody, the government said Wednesday. The government said it has sought their early release and repatriation from the neighbouring country. Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh, in a written reply to a question […]
JNU case: Court lashes out at Delhi govt for delaying sanctions to prosecute student leaders
New Delhi: A city court on Wednesday lashed out at the Delhi government over delay in granting requisite sanctions to prosecute former JNU Students Union president Kanhaiya Kumar and others in a 2016 sedition case, saying they can’t sit on file indefinitely. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Deepak Sherawat directed Delhi Police to ask the authorities concerned […]
US national pays over $1 lakh to hunt Pak’s national animal
Islamabad: An American has hunted Pakistan’s national animal and rare wildlife species markhor after paying a record USD 110,000 permit fee during a trophy hunting season in the country’s northern Gilgit-Baltistan region. Markhor, a distinctive species of wild goat identified by its long hair and spiralled horns, is a protected species in Pakistan unless permitted […]
NIA arrests JeM operative for providing logistics during CRPF camp attack
Srinagar/New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Monday arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammad operative in connection with the attack on a CRPF camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Lethpora, according to an official statement. The accused, Fayaz Ahmad Magray, is an active OGW (over ground worker) of proscribed organisationJaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), it said. “He is a key conspirator who […]
India approves procurement of 73,000 assault rifles from US
New Delhi: In major move towards infantry modernisation, the Defence Ministry has cleared a long-pending proposal of the Army to procure around 73,000 assault rifles from the US under fast track mode, official sources said on Saturday. Defence Minister NirmalaSitharaman approved procurement of the Sig Sauer rifles which will be used by troops deployed along […]
