Pakistan

Pakistan Peoples Party Human Rights Cell Secretary Information Tariq Mehmood Ghouri has strongly condemned the collapse of a school roof in Peshawar that claimed the lives of 34 children and demanded a high-level judicial inquiry into the tragedy. In a statement, Ghouri described the incident as a sign of alleged…

The National Assembly today adopted a resolution approving the Proclamation of Emergency issued by the President on the 11th October in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It was moved by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhary. Taking the floor, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said presenting the Proclamation of Emergency before the…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to deepen its longstanding relations with Russia and expand tangible cooperation in areas of shared interest, particularly in the security domain. He was talking to the Minister of Internal Affairs of the…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a meeting with the Interior Minister of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, in Islamabad today. On the occasion, he expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in Pakistan-Russia relations, welcoming recent high-level visits and exchanges. The two sides discussed avenues for enhancing…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further deepening its friendly relations with the Russian Federation and making effective use of existing bilateral mechanisms to advance mutually beneficial cooperation. He was talking to the Interior Minister of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, who called on him in Islamabad…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has stressed the need for close cooperation for peace, and tranquility in the region. Delivering his opening remarks at Pakistan Oman Joint Ministerial Commission meeting in Islamabad today, he said both Pakistan and Oman can play a vital role in achieving lasting…

A graceful passing-out parade of recruits from Basic Military Training Course-22 was held at the Baloch Training Wing in Quetta. The General Officer Commanding Quetta graced the ceremony as the chief guest. One hundred and seventy-three recruits formally joined the Pakistan Army after completing their training. During the event, the…

Oman has commended Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace and security. The appreciation was extended by Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar ahead of the 8th session of Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission, in |Islamabad today. During…

Pakistan and Russia have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields including prevention of crimes. The understanding to this effect was reached during delegation-level talks led by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of the Interior of the Russian Federation Vladimir Kolokoltsev held in Islamabad today. Both the…

Pakistan and Oman have reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening and expanding bilateral cooperation across the broad spectrum of different fields. The resolve was expressed during a joint press stakeout of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Oman Sayyid Badr bin Hamad…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to protecting Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security. He made the remarks during a meeting with the first Secretary General of Makkah Defense Alliance retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said Pakistan stands shoulder to…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated Phase-II of the Livestock Card scheme in Lahore today. Under the scheme, interest-free loans and other facilities will be provided to livestock farmers across the province. The loans will help farmers purchase cattle feed, silage and mineral mixtures to improve animal nutrition and…

Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi says compensation will be provided to the deceased and injured passengers of the train accident near Multan in accordance with the Railways’ insurance policy. In a statement, he expressed deep grief and sorrow with the families of the passengers, who lost their lives in the…

Four people were killed when several bogies of the Rehman Baba Express train, travelling from Karachi to Peshawar, derailed and overturned near Multan this morning. According to rescue sources, the injured have been shifted to Nishtar Hospital in Multan. Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed concern over the derailment…

The European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner has praised Pakistan’s measures to combat illegal migration. He made the remarks during a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad. Magnus Bruinner said Pakistan’s effective measures have resulted in a commendable sixty-four percent reduction in illegal migration to…

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has said that the imposition of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is strictly in accordance with the Constitution of Pakistan. Flanked by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, he was briefing representatives of the foreign media in Islamabad on the measures taken in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.…

Namaz-e-Janaza of Major Husnain Shehzad Humayun Shaheed and Captain Abdul Samad Shaheed, who embraced Shahadat in a tragic Mushak training aircraft crash in Quetta, was offered at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi, today. According to the ISPR, the funeral prayers were attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff and…

President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and defensive cooperation under the Makkah Accord. He was talking to Lieutenant General, retired, Nauman Mahmood, the first Secretary General pursuant to Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, who called on him in Islamabad today. He will lead the General Secretariat…

Pakistan and the European Union have decided to work jointly on the European Union’s Eastern Corridor Initiative to eliminate illegal migration. It was decided at a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner in Islamabad today. They agreed to enhance cooperation…

The Pakistan Army today conducted a successful test launch of the Fatah-2 Extended Range (ER) hypersonic ballistic missile. According to the ISPR, the weapon system is equipped with advanced navigation and state-of-the-art avionics. It is capable of engaging targets with high precision and defeating the enemy’s missile defence systems due…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation across all pillars of the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan. He was talking to European Union Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner, who called on him in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister highlighted Pakistan’s sustained efforts to…