Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari has paid glowing tribute to Nishan-e-Haider recipient Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed on his martyrdom anniversary, honoring his unparalleled courage, patriotism, and supreme sacrifice in the defence of Pakistan. In a message issued on the occasion, the President said the blood of the country’s martyrs is the…

The 27th martyrdom anniversary of Kargil War hero, Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, is being observed today with respect and veneration. On the occasion, Quran Khawani and prayers will be held in Masajid across the country. President Asif Ali Zardari has paid tribute to the great sacrifice and bravery of…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to multilateralism, including the high significance it has always attached to the United Nations. He was talking to the candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, María Fernanda Espinosa, who called on him in Islamabad. The Prime Minister expressed…

Scattered rain, windstorm and thundershowers are expected in Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan during the next twelve hours. Heavy rainfall and hailstorms are also expected at a few places during the forecast period. Hot and humid weather is expected in other parts of the country, while very hot…

President Asif Ali Zardari, accompanied by President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, visited the Rukh Ordo Cultural Center in Cholpon-Ata in the Kyrgyz Republic. During the visit, President Zardari was briefed on the significance of the Rukh Ordo Cultural Center as an important symbol of the Kyrgyz Republic’s rich…

The Corps Commanders’ Conference has expressed a resolute commitment to undertake all measures necessary to ensure availability of Pakistan’s rightful share of water. The Forum, which met in Rawalpindi with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in the chair, expressed this commitment…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has expressed Pakistan’s full support for strengthening multilateralism and ensuring the central role of the United Nations in global affairs. He was talking to former Foreign Minister of Ecuador and current candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, María…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has invited Turkish investors for joint ventures in the fields of mines and minerals, energy, information technology, and AI. He was addressing the Pakistan-Türkiye B2B Conference in Istanbul today. Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz was also present at the conference along with a large number…

The 27th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Karnal Sher Khan, Nishan-e-Haider, is being observed today. He was born in district Sawabi of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 1970. During the Kargil conflict of 1999, Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed displayed extraordinary gallantry and resolute leadership while defending the motherland against overwhelming odds. Leading…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan and Türkiye are ready to shape a shared future, not only as trusted friends but also as partners in prosperity, innovation, and regional stability. Addressing the Pakistan–Türkiye B2B Conference in Istanbul, he said the two countries have consistently…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Vahdettin Palace in Istanbul today. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, along with other ministers and senior officials from both sides. During their warm and cordial…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the importance of deepening Pakistan-Türkiye cooperation in the digital and technology sectors. He expressed these views while talking to the Chief Executive Officer of Turkcell, Ali Taha Koç, who called on him in Istanbul today. The Prime Minister shared the government’s vision of…

Pakistan and the International Maritime Organization have agreed to enhance cooperation in ship recycling, maritime governance, the blue economy, and environmental protection. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Arsenio Dominguez in Istanbul today.…

Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry says Pakistan’s successful strategy against illegal migration has become a model for the international community. Participating in the high-level meeting of the Global Alliance to Counter Migrant Smuggling in Vienna, Austria, he said illegal migration is not merely a cross-border issue but a…

Hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country while very hot in the plain areas during day-time over the next twelve hours. However, rain, windstorm and thundershower is expected at isolated places in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and northeastern Punjab during evening and night. Temperature…

President Asif Ali Zardari has extended felicitations to the Governor General of Canada, Ms Louise Arbour and the people of Canada on their National Day. In a statement, he said Pakistan highly values its long-standing and friendly relations with Canada which are founded on mutual respect, shared interests and strong…

Pakistan and India today exchanged lists of prisoners in each other’s custody. According to Foreign Office, the lists were exchanged in pursuance of the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access. Under the Agreement, signed on 21 May 2008, both sides are required to exchange these lists on 1st January and 1st…

Pakistan has called for preserving and strengthening the mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The call was made by Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN Usman Jadoon while addressing the UNRWA Pledging Conference at UN Headquarters. The…

Pakistan rejects the baseless statement by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Islamabad’s legitimate, targeted and proportionate actions against terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan. This was stated by Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tahir Andrabi, while responding to media question seeking Pakistan’s reaction to the statement made by…

Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Program Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan has said fifteen billion rupees have been allocated this year to provide training to the youth in different fields. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he also highlighted the steps taken for employment of the youth in different countries. He…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to expedite work on the ongoing projects and initiatives for welfare of overseas Pakistanis. He issued these directives while talking to Chairman Board of Governors of Overseas Pakistanis Foundation Syed Qamar Raza and Managing Director Mohammed Afzaal Bhatti, who called on…