Muhammad Mahmood, Author at Pakistan Observer

UAE destroys Houthi missiles amid Israeli president’s maiden visit

ABU DHABI – The UAE’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on Monday Monday that its air defence forces had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile…

Pakistan rejects reports of seeking loan from China, Russia and Kazakhstan

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has rejected media reports that it is planning to get loans worth $5 billion from three countries, including China, in a…

PPP’s Yousuf Raza Gilani resigns as Senate opposition leader

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday resigned as the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate. The PPP…

Sindh announces public holiday on February 5

KARACHI – The Sindh government has announced a public holiday in the province on February 5 in connection with Kashmir Day. A notification issued by…

Security forces kill another key terrorist in North Waziristan IBO

RAWALPINDI – Security forces Monday killed a terrorist during an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in North Waziristan, according to military’s media wing. A statement by…

SC suspends LHC verdict against Ravi riverfront project

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court on Monday suspended the ruling of the Lahore High Court (LHC) to scrape the Ravi Riverfront Urban Development project. The…

Misinformation threatens cohesion in society, says COAS Bajwa

RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa emphasised that spread of misinformation by vested interests is not only creating misperceptions but…

Pakistan issues visa to Indian man separated from family during 1947 Partition

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan High Commission in Indian issued visa to Sika Khan to visit his brother, Muhammed Siddique and other family members in Pakistan.…