LAHORE, May 31(ABC): Pakistan has reported no death in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has risen to 1,530,385. The nationwide tally of fatalities stands at 30,379 on Tuesday. According to the latest figures by the National Institute of Health (NIH), at least 54 persons were tested positive for COVID-19 across the country …

ISLAMABAD, May 31(ABC): To extend peace talks, a 50-member jirga of notable tribal leaders will fly to Kabul for substantive talks with the Pakistani Taliban based in Afghanistan, jirga members informed. Former senator Maulana Saleh Shah will preside over the jirga. The jirga consists of tribal elders from South Waziristan, North Waziristan, Orakzai, Kurram, Khyber, Mohmand, and Bajaur, as well …

ISLAMABAD, May31(ABC): National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Monday summoned PTI lawmakers to verify their resignations from the lower house. In this regard, the NA secretariat sent letters to the lawmakers concerned. The National Assembly’s statement comes after PTI leader and former information minister Fawad Chaudhry revealed that the PTI’s Core Committee had debated about the party’s return to the …

LAHORE, May31(ABC): In the first phase, eight members of the new cabinet of Punjab took oath at the Governor House, Lahore late at night on Monday,  reported. Earlier, Lahore High Court Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti administered the oath to PML-N’s Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman as the new Governor of Punjab. Soon after, Governor Baligh administered oath to the new cabinet members. …

  ISLAMABAD, May 31(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday expressed his desire to strengthen ties with the United Kingdom in various fields during a phone call with his British counterpart. During the call, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he looks forward to working with PM Shehbaz on strengthening trade, world peace and security, and enhancing bilateral relations with Pakistan. …

ISLAMABAD/LAHORE, May 31(ABC): The fight over Punjab governor’s post finally ended after PML-N’s Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman took oath of office on Monday night. Lahore High Court Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti administered oath to the new governor. Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz, officials and dignitaries attended the oath-taking ceremony. President Alvi approves Rehman’s appointment After rejecting the summary twice, …

ISLAMABAD, May 30(ABC): Pakistan doesn’t want handouts, but investments from its Chinese friends, says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The premier said that the friendship between Pakistan and China’s unwavering friendship has weathered storms and strengthened over time.  He praised China for progressing in various sectors and lifting numerous above the poverty level during the last three decades. Pakistan has China …

ISLAMABAD, May 30(ABC): Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday announced that Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) has sacked journalist Ahmed Quraishi for going to Israel along with a delegation comprising Pakistani Americans. Speaking on the matter, the information minister said that Quraishi has been fired from his job for the controversial trip, adding that the anchorperson went on a “personal trip …

ISLAMABAD, May 30(ABC): After rejecting the summary twice, President Arif Alvi Monday approved the appointment of Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman as the governor of Punjab. President Alvi approved the summary on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif under Article 101(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan. On May 21, President Alvi had urged PM Shehbaz to reconsider his advice about …

PESHAWAR, May 30(ABC): PTI Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan Monday said that all previous governments in Pakistan were removed because of corruption with the exception of the PTI-led one. Speaking during a lawyers’ convention in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Khan said: “Since our government was not removed due to corruption, people took to the streets instead of distributing sweets.” …