Members of Parliament Yasmin Qureshi and Naz Shah note India has been moved to ‘amber’ list despite reporting a higher infection rate than Pakistan
International Commission of Jurists urges Islamabad to take human rights abuses against minorities ‘seriously’ and recommends repeal of blasphemy laws
Gulf kingdom says visitors fully vaccinated with any of four approved vaccines will not be required to quarantine upon arrival
The incident occurred after a minor boy was granted bail by a local court in a desecration case
In statements, President Alvi and P.M. Khan call on international community to hold India accountable for its illegal actions in the disputed territory
Confirmed infections of COVID-19 reach 1,053,660, against 952,616 recoveries and 23,635 deaths, leaving 77,409 active cases
Information minister says federal cabinet has approved disbursal of Rs. 315 billion under Kamyab Jawan Program
Central bank introduces digital cheque clearing and unified QR code for payments to accelerate digitalization, promote financial inclusion
During interview with U.S. publication, the NSA claimed Islamabad will ‘reconsider’ media appearances that suggest Washington is being criticized for its role in Afghanistan
Foreign Office spokesperson urges Delhi to set its own house in order before ‘preaching’ to the rest of the world
Businessman Khalid Mansoor appointed Special Assistant to the Prime Minister and tapped to replace the outgoing official
Children 6-and-above now required to present negative PCR test prior to travel; visitors over 12 to be quarantined at designated facilities
Confirmed infections of COVID-19 reach 1,047,999, against 945,829 recoveries and 23,575 deaths, leaving 78,595 active cases
Ankara says the travelers must quarantine at either a government facility or a designated hotel, which must be paid for independently
Former prime minister claims his party’s fight is not for a ‘few seats’ in Parliament, but rather the rule of law
Confirmed infections of COVID-19 reach 1,043,277, against 944,375 recoveries and 23,529 deaths, leaving 75,373 active cases
New guidelines, including ban on indoor dining; 50 percent attendance in offices, to come into effect on Aug. 3 and continue till Aug. 31 in bid to curb spread of fourth wave
Foreign Office says matter has been taken up with Canadian government, which has been urged to address the ‘malicious smear campaign’
National security adviser says Islamabad and Washington need to work together to counter the worsening security situation in Afghanistan
In Q&A session with public, P.M. Khan reiterates claims of economic progress being linked to eradication of corruption