DUBAI, Sep (ABC): Pakistan on Sunday won the nail-biting match against arch-rivals India by five wickets in their first match of the Super Four stage to make it even against the Rohit Sharma-led side. India had set a mammoth 182-run target for Pakistan to chase in their 20 overs after being asked to bat first. The Pakistani innings started slow …

KACHHI, Sep 4 (ABC): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said during the current situation which arose after the monsoon rains and floods, the entire nation was working in unison and inspiration to overcome the problems which was very important. Expressing his view after getting a briefing from the relevant authorities over the reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts of road, …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (ABC): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday urged the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and other global agencies to support Pakistan as the climate-induced calamities had adversely affected the country’s children. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister said over 400 children were dead in recent floods which make up one-third of the overall …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 04 (ABC):The unprecedented torrential monsoon rains across the country on Sunday inflicted further lives and property losses as the total death count in various incidents reached 1,290 and 12,588 individuals got injured since the onset of the rainy season. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a 24-hour situation report released on routine basis that accounted overall life, …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 3(ABC): Pakistan on Saturday vowed to bring back “normalcy” and provide relief to the affected people after deadly floods killed more than 1,200 and destroyed millions of homes. In a press conference at the National Flood Response and Coordination Centre alongside military officials, Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal called on the international community to support Pakistan and assured …

BEIJING, Sep 3(ABC): Chinese researchers have developed a prototype of planar and flexible 3D printed sodium-ion micro batteries (NIMBs) with ultra-high areal capacity and boosted rate capability, according to a research article recently published in the journal Advanced Materials. Planar NIMBs are a promising new micro-power source because of their rich sodium resources, low cost, and fast sodium ion transmission. …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2(ABC): Senior PTI leader Shahbaz Gill on Friday approached Islamabad High Court (IHC) after continuous efforts to get bail from a trial court in a sedition case filed against him. PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s chief of staff Gill has been in detention since last month when he was arrested after a treason case was filed against him for …

WASHINGTON, Sep 2(ABC): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned against protests and instability in Pakistan amid rising inflation — which just hit a 47-year-high in August. Pakistan’s inflation measured by the consumer price index (CPI) has hit a 47-year high, accelerating to 27.3% in August 2022, the level last seen in May 1975. The full impact of massive flooding …

BOBAR (GHIZAR), Sep 2 (ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday assured the flood-stricken people that the government would not leave them alone until all the victim families were rehabilitated. The prime minister, in an interaction with the flood-affected people of Ghizar’s Bobar village expressed condolence over the loss of lives and properties. During the briefing, the prime minister was …

KARACHI, Sep 02 (ABC): Pakistan Rupee gains reduces to 33 paisa after opening Rs 1.5 up in the interbank against the dollar as inflation hit 47 years high. The rupee is trading at 218.42 in interbank at PST 12:39 after hitting high of 217.25 in the earlier session against yesterday closing of 218.75. Pakistan CPI inflation General, increased by 27.3% …

SARGODHA, Sep 1(ABC): Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supremo Imran Khan on Thursday claimed that four people conspired in a closed room to disqualify him. While reacting to his recent telethon, PTI’s Imran Khan said at a public rally in Sargodha that overseas Pakistanis generously donated to the telethon, adding that many people could not be contacted because …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced an exemption from fuel cost adjustment charges for consumers using less than 300 units of electricity per month. The previous exemption that was allowed last month on August 23 was for consumers of 200 units of electricity. “I believe an increase of 100 units will make a difference in inflationary …

RAJANPUR, Sep 1(ABC): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed on Thursday reached flood-affected areas of Rojhan of district Rajinpur in Punjab and met flood victims at a relief camp, the military said in a statement. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief assured flood affectees that the Pakistan Army will help them to overcome their …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1(ABC): The UK is providing further urgent life-saving support of £15 million to Pakistan following devastating floods that have left a third of the country underwater. According to a statement issued by the British High Commission in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Secretary of the UK Liz Truss has said that the Humanitarian support totaling £15 million from the …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1(ABC): The federal government on Thursday requested the Supreme Court of Pakistan to dismiss Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan’s petition challenging recent amendments to National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws. The federal government has submitted a reply on Imran Khan’s petition challenging the amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) ordinance in the apex court while in intial response …

LAHORE, Sep 1(ABC): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Thursday snapped back at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan for calling diamonds ‘cheap’ and said he does not even spare ‘cheap’ items. The PML-N leader shared her views on Twitter. Responding to a video clip of Imran Khan’s cheap diamond remarks, Maryam said, “He even does …

PESHAWAR, Sep 1(ABC): Federal Minister for Power Khurram Dastagir Khan on Thursday said that electricity had been restored in almost all flood hit areas of Khyber Pakthunkhwa. The Minister expressed these views during a press conference after presiding over a high-level meeting regarding flood damages to electricity infrastructure including grid stations, feeders, transmission lines and poles besides rehabilitation and reconstruction …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1(ABC): Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday said despite financial constraints, the government was trying its best to provide maximum relief to people. Addressing a news conference, he said persistent efforts were underway to stabilize the economy and provide solace to people. Optimum efforts were being made to help …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1(ABC): Pakistan is weighing the option to seek an emergency loan from the International Monetary Fund, as preliminary estimates suggest that devastating floods might have caused nearly Rs2.5 trillion in losses and the economic growth rate could slow down to just 2% in the current fiscal year. The initial assessment by the Ministry of Finance showed that due …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1(ABC): The government has approved a decision to generate electricity from solar instead of expensive imported fuel to save valuable foreign exchange. The approval was given at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday. The Prime Minister directed to ensure early construction of solar power plants. He asked the relevant departments to initiate …

DERA GHAZI KHAN, Sep 01 (ABC): President Dr. Arif Alvi Thursday stressed the need to improve flood warning system and highlighted the importance of building big dams to control floods and enhance water storage capacity. President Alvi expressed his views during a visit to flood hit areas of Dera Ghazi Khan where district administration briefed him on floods and the …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1(ABC): The anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Thursday extended former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s interim bail till September 12 in the the terrorism case registered him. PTI Chairman Imran Khan has been granted bail on already submitted surety bonds. While police have also been directed to appear before court for the arguments in the …

Sep 1(ABC): A flying car that was developed in the United States has been given permission to take off, reported. The FAA, the American government’s aviation authority, has officially given a go-ahead to Samson Switchblade to begin flight testing. The Switchblade took 14 years to develop and will be testing its high-speed taxi. Samson Sky said that 2,100 people had made …

Sep 1(ABC):The latest feature on popular microblogging site Twitter lets users choose who they want their tweets to be seen by. With this feature called Twitter Circle, users can choose if everyone or only those in their circles can view their tweets. It was rolled out on Tuesday. The statement for the release said that the reason behind the creation …

RAWALPINDI, Sep 1(ABC): Senior PTI leader Shahbaz Gill’s health condition deteriorated in Adiala jail, after which a medical team was called in prison for his checkup, reported citing sources. PTI chairman Imran Khan’s chief of Staff Shahbaz Gill felt pain in his chest as he was facing breathing issues, said sources. Because of Gill’s deteriorating health, the Pakistan Institute of …

WASHINGTON, Sep 1(ABC): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s adviser Derek Chollet said that there is no truth to PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s “conspiracy” allegations, and bilateral relations between the two nations will continue. Pakistan is a significant country for the US, he said while talking to Geo News. The US government will continue its relations and cooperation with the country, …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1(ABC): The federal government early Thursday once again announced increasing the price of petrol by Rs2.07 per litre for the first half of September, a statement issued by the Finance Division said. Following the changes in the prices, petrol will now be available for Rs235.98 per litre. Meanwhile, there is also an increase of Rs2.99 in the price …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (ABC):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to rehabilitate the flood-hit roads and communications infrastructure by Friday, and asked the Power Division to submit a report on work for power supply restoration since August 25. The prime minister, who chaired an urgent meeting to review work on the rehabilitation of flood-damaged power and roads …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31(ABC): Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Wednesday said that the federal government has decided to conduct a forensic audit of audio leaks attributed to PTI Senator Shaukat Tarin regarding the crucial International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. On Monday, two audio clips surfaced via TV channels and social media in which a man said to be Tarin can …

LAHORE, Aug 31(ABC): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former premier Imran Khan on Wednesday said that the donations received from the portal exceeded $2m within 24 hours. Taking to Twitter, the former premier said, “I am asking our Overseas Pakistanis to continue donating for flood victims through the portal. PTI Chairman said that he want to thank all those who …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan looked forward to the friendly countries seeking their help for the flood-stricken people. The prime minister, in his response to the message of sympathy from the United Kingdom counterpart Boris Johnson, tweeted that Pakistan was a ground zero for climate-induced catastrophe. He said Pakistan gratefully acknowledged the British …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (ABC): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved on Wednesday a $3 million grant to support the Government of Pakistan’s emergency relief efforts amid widespread floods across the country. The grant, financed from the?Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund (APDRF), will help fund the immediate purchase of food supplies, tents, and other relief goods to support flood victims across …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (ABC): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail said here on Wednesday that Pakistan has been trying to maintain an optimum level of foreign exchange reserves amid flood damages to ensure exchange-rate stability and control inflation. During a meeting with a delegation of Coca Cola Icecek Pakistan, led by its General Manager, Ahmet Kursad Ertin, the …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31(ABC): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has approached the Supreme Court against the recent amendments to laws governing the apex anti-graft body, contending the changes would render the body toothless to prosecute white-collar crime by public office holders. In the 94-page petition, Imran contended that amendments made by the parliament in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31(ABC): A team of experts from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the anti-terror finance and anti-money laundering watchdog, has arrived in Pakistan for an onsite visit. The FATF experts will stay in Pakistan until Friday, September 2, reported. They will meet officials and others to verify the measures Pakistan has taken for countering terror finance and stopping …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (ABC): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Qamar Zaman Kaira on Wednesday said full fledge rehabilitation efforts would be initiated after complete damage assessment which was underway. In a joint news conference, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs Qamar Zaman Kaira and Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique said the …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31(ABC):  The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed on Wednesday PTI Chairman Imran to resubmit his response within the next seven days in the contempt of court case against him for threatening a female judge. A five-member bench comprising IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, and Justice Babar …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (ABC): Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would roll out a detailed rehabilitation and reconstruction plan for the flood-hit areas after consultation with the coalition partners soon. Addressing a press conference along with Adviser to Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira, he said the …

KANJU, Aug 31 (ABC): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced Rs10 billion grant for the flood-affected populace of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as flood relief assistance. Addressing a gathering of flood-affected people here, the prime minister said that the amount would be spent for the relief and rehabilitation of the flood-hit people of the province. The federal government, National Disaster …

Aug 31(ABC): In an unfinished part of his basement, 95-year-old Richard Soller zips around a makeshift track encircling boxes full of medals he’s won for track and field and long-distance running. Without a hint of breathlessness, he says: “I can put in miles down here.” Steps away is an expensive leather recliner he bought when he retired from Procter & …