Muhammad Mahmood

Islamabad shuts schools, bans all gatherings over Covid spike
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- September 3, 2021
ISLAMABAD – The district administration of the federal capital has once again tightened restrictions amid surge in Covid-19 cases. Deputy Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat in a…

Turkey ends quarantine rule for vaccinated Pakistani travellers
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- September 3, 2021
ANKARA – Turkey Friday further eased travel restrictions and quarantine regulations for Pakistani travellers, starting from September 4. A statement issued by the Interior Ministry…

Pakistan shares ‘deep concerns’ with UK over red listing
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- September 3, 2021
ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday shared deep concerns with British counterpart Dominic Raab over the UK’s decision to retain Pakistan on…

Taliban terms China major partner, says value Belt and Road Initiative
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- September 2, 2021
KABUL – The Taliban said on Thursday that China will be their “major partner” in efforts to rebuilt war-torn Afghanistan. The group’s spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid…

Pakistan’s forex reserves hit historic high of $20.15 billion
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- September 2, 2021
KARACHI – Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves witnessed 14.6 percent growth on a weekly basis to reach all-time high of $20.15 billion, shows the data released…

China’s Juncao technology one of ways for economic recovery amid pandemic: PM Imran
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- September 2, 2021
China is role model for developing countries in poverty alleviation ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday that China’s Juncao farming technology could…

Pakistan Customs’ decision to clear stolen imported vehicles declared illegal
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- September 2, 2021
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Tax Ombudsman on Thursday declared Pakistan Customs’ decision about clearance of stolen imported cars under Transfer of Residence, Baggage Scheme or…

Balochistan’s first chief minister Attaullah Mengal passes away in Karachi
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- September 2, 2021
KARACHI – Sardar Attaullah Mengal, the first chief minister of Balochistan, has died at the age of 93 after a prolonged illness. The veteran Baloch…

Pakistan ‘shuts’ Chaman border with Afghanistan over security concerns
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- September 2, 2021
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Thursday that the Chaman border was being closed down temporarily due to prevailing security…

‘Remarkable transition’ – Pakistan Navy inducts first modern long-range maritime patrol aircraft
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- September 2, 2021
KARACHI – Strengthening its fleet, Pakistan Navy has inducted the first modern Long Range Maritime Patrol twin-engine jet aircraft. An induction ceremony was held at…







