Pakistan

Ismaili Community’s Spiritual Leader, Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan, departed from Gilgit today after completing his historic three-day visit to Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. During the visit, he attended various religious and social gatherings in Hunza, Gojal, Gahkuch, Ghizer, Gilgit, and Chitral, where hundreds of thousands of devotees gathered to catch…

Minister of State for Interior, Talal Chaudhry, inaugurated Atatürk Avenue Widening Project in Islamabad today. The Atatürk Avenue has been expanded from 24 feet to 52 feet, which is expected to significantly improve traffic flow. The project also includes modern lighting, drainage systems, walkways, and safety arrangements. Speaking on the…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will depart from Beijing for New York tomorrow on a three-day visit. In New York, he will participate in the United Nations Security Council Open Debate tomorrow on “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening…

Pakistan and China have agreed to maintain close coordination, accelerate implementation of agreed projects and carry forward the bilateral partnership into a new phase of practical, results-oriented and high-quality cooperation. The agreement was reached at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing today.…

Pakistan and China have signed and exchanged several agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, protocols, and cooperation documents. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang witnessed the signing ceremony held in Beijing today. These agreements, MoUs, protocols are aimed at further deepening cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, science and technology,…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan has played a very sincere role to mediate between the United States and Iran. He expressed these views during delegation-level talks with his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang in Beijing today. The Prime Minister said lots of ground have already been covered and developments…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a very warm and cordial meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing today. The meeting took place against the backdrop of 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff and Chief…

Ali Şahin, Member of the Turkish Parliament and President of the Türkiye-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Group, has strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack that targeted innocent civilians aboard a passenger train in the Balochistan region of Pakistan. In his official statement, Mr. Şahin expressed Türkiye’s full solidarity with Pakistan and reiterated…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities concerned to ensure strict security arrangements during Eid-ul-Azha holidays. Chairing a meeting in Lahore today, she directed for installation of metal detectors and walk-through gates at Eid prayer congregations. She also ordered deployment of patrolling teams and women police in markets…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has urged Pakistani intending pilgrims to demonstrate discipline, patience, and a spirit of global brotherhood during Hajj rituals. In a video message, he congratulated the Pakistani Hujjaj on becoming the guests of Allah. The Minister reminded the pilgrims that they…

The construction of the most significant Kohlu-to-Punjab National Highway is nearing completion with the full support of law enforcement agencies. Under the supervision of the National Highway Authority, blacktopping work on the Kohlu-to-Punjab National Highway has been completed, while construction of bridges is continuing at a fast pace. The highway,…

Eleven Khawarij belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij were killed in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan in last forty-eight hours. According to ISPR, in continuation of series of intelligence-based operations, the security forces engaged multiple Khawarij’s locations in last two days in the area. Weapons and ammunition have also been recovered…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal have arrived in Beijing. According to a social media post by Ishaq Dar on X, they were warmly received at Beijing airport by Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC) Ms Sun Haiyan. The Deputy…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have condemned the terrorist incident in Quetta and expressed deep grief over the loss of innocent lives. In their separate statements, they said such cowardly acts of terrorism cannot weaken the resolve of the people of Pakistan against this menace. The…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Beijing today after concluding his official engagements in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Minister of Ecology and Environment of China, Huang Runqiu, received the Prime Minister at Beijing Capital International Airport. During his visit to Hangzhou, the Prime Minister chaired opening ceremony of third Pakistan-China B2B…

Fourteen people were martyred and several others injured in a bomb blast at the Chaman Railway Crossing in Quetta today. According to Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Balochistan on Media, Shahid Rind, the martyrs include three personnel of the Frontier Corps Balochistan.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need to further enhance cooperation with China in the fields of agriculture, information technology, artificial intelligence, and other sectors. He was addressing the Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference in Hangzhou today. The Prime Minister said China imports agricultural products worth one hundred billion dollars every year, while Pakistan’s…

Strong Condemnation of the Suicide Blast at Chaman Railway Crossing in Quetta The Cancer of Terrorism Must Be Eradicated from Its Roots Tariq Mehmood Ghouri, Information Secretary of the Pakistan Peoples Party Human Rights Cell, has strongly condemned the cowardly suicide attack at the Chaman railway crossing in Quetta. Tariq…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, has ordered strict monitoring of Hajj welfare staff during the Mashair days. Radio Pakistan Correspondent Asad Ullah Khan reports from Makkah that monitoring of all staff, including Khuddam-ul-Hujjaj, Maktab administrators (Nazmeen), and seasonal duty staff (SDS), will be made exceptionally…

Pakistan Hajj Mission has recovered over 74,000 Saudi Riyals from private tour operators for overcharging intending Hajj pilgrims. Radio Pakistan’s correspondent Asad Ullah Khan reports from Makkah that show-cause notices have also been served to thirty-five companies as part of a major crackdown on service violations. The Mission has recovered…

The UN Security Council has adopted by consensus an annual report to the UN General Assembly drafted and introduced by Pakistan, highlighting the Council’s work across a wide range of crises and thematic issues. Speaking at the adoption of the draft report, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar…