Politics

President Mamnoon Hussain administered the oath of office to the newly elected Prime Minister Imran Khan here at Presidency.Caretaker Prime Minister Justice (retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk, National Assembly Speaker, governors, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Services Chiefs, parliamentarians, senior politicians, diplomats and high level civil officials attended the oath-taking ceremony.Imran Khan …

Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) held on the sidelines of the ceremony to mark the 73rd anniversary of Indonesia Independence Day on Friday, Octavino Alimudin said, 'For sure, in terms of territory the same with Indonesia having borders with 10 countries, we have …

'Russia continues to consistently implement its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA),' the statement reads. 'The Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation is carrying out a series of projects designed to ensure compliance with the terms of the JCPOA,' it added.'A bilateral high-tech Russian-Iranian project to reconfigure two …

A Palestinian was shot in the head in Gaza while another was shot dead in east of Rafah, the ministry said.Of the 270 injured, 166 were treated in the medical centers of the region while 104 were sent to hospitals for severe injuries.Thousands of Palestinians and leaders of resistance groups …

According to Xinhua, Wang described the JCPOA as a major multilateral achievement benefiting international community.“We have clearly said we oppose unilateral sanctions,” he said, reiterating his country’s adherence to the landmark deal.Beijing values ties with Tehran and favors development of cooperation on the basis of mutual interests, he said.Zarif, for …

An official source at the Foreign and Expatriates Ministry told SANA that the Saudi authorities, who are plotters against the interests of the Arab nation, have pledged USD 100 million to the international coalition led by the Washington in defiance of the UN Security Council resolutions related to the crisis …

In a pre-sermon speech on Friday in Ahwaz, Abu Taleb Shafaqat referred to the designation of August 22 as ‘Day of Defense Industries’, saying that no decision is made today in the world without seeking Iran’s view. “The Iranian nation has managed to extend its strategic depth in the region …

In his message released on Friday, President Rouhani reiterated that Entezami with his masterpieces played a major role in promoting Iranian art. He wished health and patience for the bereaved family of the renowned Iranian stage and screen actor.Meanwhile, a number of Iranian cabinet ministers including the Foreign Minister Mohammad …

Brigadier Mohammad Ahadi made the remarks the city of Tabriz on Friday. Iran’s investment on its defense is the least compared with the regional countries, he said, adding that it is not comparable with a country like the United Arab Emirates, (UAE). Saudi Arabia ranks third in the world as …

Speaker of National Assembly Asad Qaiser announcing the results said Imran Khan secured 176 votes while his opponent Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz received 96. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), the third largest party in the assembly abstained from voting.Pakistan’s constitution requires a candidate for prime minister to win …