Pakistan

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) will jointly launch a number of projects related to tourism, recreation, the hotel industry and other sectors in Islamabad. The decision was taken during a special meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad today. The meeting…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has reiterated that the government is committed to providing maximum opportunities to the youth under the ‘Uraan Pakistan’ programme. Addressing a ceremony at Narowal Medical College today, he urged students to play a constructive role in achieving success in their lives. Ahsan Iqbal said a National…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Pre-Council of Common Interests (CCI) Committee ahead of the 53rd meeting of the CCI in Islamabad today. Addressing the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister reiterated that Government’s collective commitment remained focused on strengthening cooperative federalism,…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call today from the Foreign Minister of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. The two Foreign Ministers discussed the latest developments in the region. Ishaq Dar underscored the urgent need for de-escalation and stressed…

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar concluded his two-day visit to Shanghai, China today. During the visit, the Deputy Prime Minister signed the Agreement on the Establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) on behalf of Pakistan. A total of twenty-nine countries signed the Agreement. It may be…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have appreciated security forces for their successful operations against Fitna al-Khawarij in Bannu and its surrounding areas. In a statement, the President reiterated that operations against the Indian-backed Fitna al-Khawarij and their facilitators will be carried out to their logical end.…

Security forces have killed twenty-four Khwarij in last twenty-four hours during joint intelligence-based operations in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to ISPR, in the backdrop of recent surge in terrorist activities against Police and vehicle-borne suicide bombing in Bannu District in which Indian Proxy Fitna Al-Khwarij targeted law enforcement…

Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has invited Swedish companies to invest in Pakistan’s agriculture, food processing, dairy, post-harvest management and value-added sectors. He was talking to Swedish Ambassador Alexandra Berg von Linde in Islamabad today. The two sides discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in agriculture, food…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged scholars to utilize their education, research, and international experience for Pakistan’s development and prosperity. He was talking to scholars participating in the “Uraan Overseas Pakistan Summer Scholars Programme” in Islamabad today. The scholars, under the Ministry of Planning and Development, are undertaking a six-week…

Mainly hot and very humid weather is expected to prevail over most parts of the country during the next twelve hours. Isolated rain with wind and thundershowers is expected in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, northeast Punjab, and eastern Balochistan. Temperature of major cities recorded this morning: Islamabad twenty-eight degree centigrade,…

Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan paid a comprehensive visit to the Jalalpur Pirwala section of the Motorway to inspect the progress of various ongoing development projects. During the visit, the Minister issued strict directives to expedite the pace of work. He said all ongoing development projects on the motorway…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to France, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch held a meeting with Mayor of French town Creil and President of the Creil Sud Oise Agglomeration, Omar Yaqoob at the Municipal Council of Creil. During the meeting, they discussed ways to further strengthen Pakistan-France bilateral relations, with particular emphasis on enhancing people-to-people…

Pakistan has strongly condemned the grave atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s Darfur region, including ethnically motivated killings and the destruction of civilian infrastructure. Speaking during the UN Security Council briefing on the International Criminal Court’s report on Darfur, Counsellor and Political Coordinator Gul Qaiser Sarwani…

Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal says Pakistan and Egypt enjoy a long-lasting relationship rooted in shared history, common values, and mutual respect. Addressing a ceremony marking Egypt’s National Day in Islamabad today, he extended congratulations to the government and people of Egypt on behalf of the President, the Prime Minister,…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Shanghai, China, on the sidelines of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC). The two leaders reviewed the broad canvas of Pakistan-China bilateral relations and reaffirmed their shared commitment to…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to work closely with the provincial governments and take strict action against those involved in creating an artificial shortage of petroleum products. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad today to review austerity measures in the evolving economic situation. The Prime…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will undertake a two-day visit to Shanghai, China today. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, the Deputy Prime Minister is undertaking the visit at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Today, the Deputy Prime Minister will attend the signing ceremony for…

Former Balochistan Chief Minister and Member of the Provincial Assembly Abdul Malik Baloch, along with a delegation, called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. During the meeting, the overall law and order situation in the province and other matters of mutual interest came under discussion. Deputy Prime Minister…

Mainly hot and very humid weather is expected to prevail over most parts of the country during next twelve hours. However, isolated rain-wind and thundershowers may occur in Kashmir, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab, northeast Balochistan and Southeast Sindh during evening and night. Temperature of major cities recorded this morning:…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding brotherly ties with Türkiye. He was addressing a ceremony held today to mark the 10th anniversary of Türkiye’s Democracy and National Unity Day. The Minister said Pakistan and Türkiye enjoy deep fraternal relations that…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the importance of revitalizing regional cooperation to promote connectivity, sustainable development, and shared prosperity among the peoples of South Asia. He was talking to the Secretary General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Ambassador Md. Golam Sarwar who paid a farewell call…