Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari inaugurated Tajikistan Cultural Week at Pakistan National Council of Arts, Islamabad today. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the President said the visit of Tajik Cultural Delegation led by Minister for Culture Sattoriyon Matlubakhon Amonzoda reflects the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two brotherly countries.  …

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a warm and cordial telephonic call with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani this evening. The Prime Minister extended his heartfelt felicitations to the Amir, the Qatari Royal Family, the Government, as well as the brotherly people of Qatar, on their…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated the Iqbal Flyover to ease traffic congestion and facilitate the residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Addressing the inaugural ceremony in Islamabad this evening, the Prime Minister appreciated Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi and the Capital Development Authority team for completing the project in a…

Pakistan Rangers in collaboration with Sindh Police have arrested seven accused involved in extortion and other crimes in Karachi.According to the Spokesperson of Pakistan Rangers Sindh, the arrested accused belongs to Jamil Changa and Samad Kathiawari group.Arms and ammunition were also recovered from them.The spokesman has appealed the public to…

Pakistan has called for full respect of Gaza ceasefire with no unilateral military actions.The call was made by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad at the UN Security Council Briefing on the Middle East.He emphasized that withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza remains essential besides safe and…

On the special directives of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has dispatched an additional humanitarian aid consignment for the people of Palestine.The 27th relief consignment, comprising 100 tons of essential supplies, has been sent with the support of Alkhidmat Foundation.The relief goods were dispatched through…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized the need for human resource development to take the country on the path of economic growth.Addressing an event in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said we have to invest in education, health and welfare of children to secure the country’s future.

Pakistan and Russia have expressed desire to further develop mutual cooperation.The understanding to this effect was expressed at a meeting between Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin and Pakistan’s Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi in Moscow.They discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation at the UN including Pakistan’s non-permanent membership in the…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has condemned and expressed deep regret over the disinformation campaign launched by certain media outlets to link Pakistan with Sydney incident.Speaking to foreign media in Islamabad today, he stated that the campaign, originating from India, was deliberately designed to malign Pakistan. He emphasized…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to expanding bilateral engagement with Iran across priority sectors.He expressed the resolve while chairing inter-ministerial meeting on Pakistan-Iran relations in Islamabad today.The meeting reviewed the existing bilateral cooperation in diverse areas and discussed ways to identify…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed their firm resolve to continue war against the menace of terrorism until its complete elimination.  In their separate messages in connection with the anniversary of Army Public School Peshawar attack, they paid rich tribute to the sacrifices of…

President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the timely completion of the CASA-1000 project. He was talking to Tajikistan Ambassador Sharifzoda Yusuf Tohir, who called on him in Islamabad today. The President reaffirmed the strong and wide-ranging relationship between Pakistan and Tajikistan. He noted that Pakistan was among…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has conducted a draw for seven hundred and twenty newly constructed apartments for industrial workers by pushing a button. Addressing the ceremony in Lahore today, she directed that widows of deceased workers and persons with disabilities should be accommodated separately from the general balloting…

Pakistan and Uzbekistan have reaffirmed their strong commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations. The announcement was made during a meeting between Advisor to the Chairman Senate and Ambassador for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference, Ms. Misbah Khar and Senator of Uzbekistan Husan Ermatov in Islamabad today. Ms Misbah Khar emphasized that…

A solemn commemorative ceremony was held in Keçiören Orman Park of Turkish capital Ankara today to honour the memory of martyrs of heinous terrorist attack on Army Public School, Peshawar, in 2014. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Dr. Yousaf Junaid, Deputy Mayor and officials of Keçiören Municipality, representatives of civil society…

Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Ireland Mariam Madiha Aftab called on President Asif Ali Zardari IN Islamabad today. The President congratulated Mariam Madiha Aftab on her appointment and expressed confidence that she would work to strengthen Pakistan-Ireland relations, with a focus on building a strong economic partnership. He stressed the need…

12 people were killed and several injured in the incident. However, after the incident, a systematic and malicious conspiracy to defame Pakistan emerged, in which the Indian media spread false images and claims on social media to spread anti-Pakistan propaganda. Pakistani youth Sheikh Naveed became a victim of this conspiracy.…

Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar in his brief interactions with counterparts from Poland, Belgium and Luxembourg on the sidelines of Sir Bani Yas Forum in UAE has discussed regional and global challenges.   In a catch up with Deputy Prime Minister of Poland Radoslaw Sikorski, they discussed current global issues…

President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed sorrow over the tragic shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, which has resulted in the loss of several lives and injuries to many others. He conveyed condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured, including police personnel…

Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Musadik Malik has called for more accessible and equitable climate finance for vulnerable countries. He was speaking at a high-level Leadership Dialogue on sidelines of United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi.  The minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to climate-resilient development and supporting global efforts…

Pakistan has strongly condemned the attack on the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in Kadugli, Sudan, which resulted in the tragic loss of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and left several others injured. In a statement, the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations said it honors the…