Pakistan

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to form a joint committee to resolve issues hampering border trade and logistics between the two countries, reaffirming their commitment to deepen economic cooperation and regional connectivity. This understanding has been reached during a meeting between Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan and Iran’s Minister…

Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and across the world will observe Black Day on Monday to draw the world’s attention to the impending catastrophe caused by India’s continued illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. To mark the day as Black Day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held separate meetings with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and Acting US Ambassador Natalie A. Baker in Islamabad on Sunday. Discussions during the meetings focused on bilateral relations, security matters, the overall regional situation, and cooperation in key areas including counter-narcotics and combating human trafficking. Talking…

At the invitation of His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will lead a high-level delegation, to Saudi Arabia from 27th to 29th of this month. During his visit, he will participate in the Ninth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced to open new gas connections for domestic consumers. He was addressing a ceremony related to the resumption of Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas connections to domestic consumers in Islamabad on Sunday.  He said the government took the decision in response to the long-standing public demand.…

Twenty-five Khawarij of Fitna al-Hindustan have been killed in Kurram and North Waziristan districts. According to ISPR, movements of two large groups of Khwarij, opposite general area Ghaki, Kurram District and Spinwam, North Waziristan District who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, were picked up by the security forces.…

Pakistan-Kazakhstan Joint counter terrorism Exercise Dostarym-V has concluded at Cherat, Pakistan.  Combat Teams from Special Services Group, Pakistan Army and Kazakhstan Special Forces participated in the two-week Exercise. The troops displayed highest standards of professional excellence during the exercise.     The Exercise was aimed at refining the drills, procedures and techniques…

Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir called on President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el Sisi in Cairo. They exchanged views on bilateral relations, reaffirming the long-standing friendship between Pakistan and Egypt.  The Chief of Army Staff commended the Egyptian leadership for key role in the region’s peace…

Director General ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has reaffirmed that Pakistan Army and people will remain steadfast against any aggression by the enemy. He was interacting with the teachers and students of various universities and religious seminaries in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During the discussion session, the DG ISPR discussed…

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad says the global financial and economic governance must be restructured on equitable, inclusive, and democratic foundations. He was speaking at the United Nations Security Council’s Open Debate on “The United Nations Organization: Looking into the Future”. The Pakistan’s Permanent Representative…

At the United Nations, Pakistan has urged India to end its state terrorism and abide by its obligations under international law, including implementation of the UN Security Council resolutions on Kashmir. The statement was given by Counsellor Gul Qaiser Sarwani in response to the remarks of Indian delegate at the…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says development of the country is directly linked with prosperity of Balochistan. Addressing Balochistan Workshop in Islamabad today, he said the spirit of Federation lies in sacrifice and brotherhood. The Prime Minister said the people of Balochistan are our brothers and Pakistan is like a…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke on the phone with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan late last night. During the telephonic conversation, the two leaders discussed bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest as well as recent regional and global developments. Both the…

Punjab Government has decided to introduce new laws regarding drone policing, coordinated security and arms regulation.  The decision was taken during the fourth extraordinary meeting on law and order, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore today. The meeting decided to bring fresh scrutiny of the current one million…

Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi has said Afghan transit trade is not taking place and it will remain closed till the evaluation of security situation. Responding to a question during his weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Friday, he said there had been continuous attacks on these trading points from…

Prime Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan is working on multiple connectivity projects to usher in a new era of enhanced trade, economic cooperation and energy collaboration in the region and beyond. He was addressing the concluding session of the two-day Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister…

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff is currently on an official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. The visit is aimed at enhancing military cooperation and defence collaboration between the two brotherly countries. The Field Marshal called on Egyptian Minister of Defence and Defence Production, General…

Pakistan and Poland have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, energy, infrastructure, defence, counter-terrorism, science and technology and education. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar while addressing a joint press stakeout alongside his Polish counterpart, Radoslaw Sikorski, in Islamabad today.…

Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Pakistan Railways (PR) into a modern and efficient service provider. Speaking at the Regional Transport Ministers’ International Conference in Islamabad today, he emphasized that ML-1 serves as the backbone of Pakistan Railways, handling eighty percent of passenger traffic…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has underscored the importance of regional connectivity for stability, economic growth and collective progress. Addressing the Regional Transport Ministers’ International Conference in Islamabad on Thursday, he said Pakistan stands ready to coordinate transport plans, enhance cross border facilitation, mobilize joint investments and strengthen regional value…

Pakistan and Romania have emphasized deeper military to military cooperation between the two countries. The emphasis was laid a meeting between Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and Romanian Chief of Defence General Gheorgita Vlad during Pakistan Air Force Chief’s official visit to Romania. During this engagement, Zaheer Ahmed…