Pakistan

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed the Government of Pakistan’s commitment to advance multifaceted cooperation with Türkiye for the mutual benefit of the two brotherly nations. Chairing a meeting of the committee on enhancing Pak-Türkiye bilateral engagement in Islamabad, he emphasized the need to fast-track implementation of agreed proposals…

Pakistan and Qatar have agreed to broaden their partnership in diverse areas including environmental sustainability and green investments. The agreement came during a meeting between Minister for Climate Change Dr Musadik Malik and Qatar’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater in Islamabad. They discussed new avenues for collaboration…

Designated banks will remain open across the country on Saturday for receipt of Hajj applications from registered intending pilgrims. At the request of Ministry of Religious Affairs, the State Bank has issued instructions to 14 banks in this regard. More than 58,000 Hajj applications have been received so far. Spokesperson…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the historic peace agreement signed between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia at the White House Summit under the auspices of U.S. President Donald J. Trump. In a post of his X handle, he said this landmark development marks the dawn…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said a complete digital ecosystem and supporting infrastructure are being introduced to enhance IT exports to 30 billion dollars. He was chairing a meeting to review the progress of reforms in IT Sector and restructuring of National Information Technology Board in Islamabad today. The Prime…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that state media outlets including Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation, PTV and the Associated Press of Pakistan have established mechanisms in place to effectively counter misinformation. During question hour in the National Assembly today (Friday), he said these platforms are successfully countering the…

Pakistan has sent a fresh consignment of humanitarian aid to Gaza, underscoring its continued solidarity with the Palestinian people. The latest shipment, facilitated by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with partner organizations, comprises more than 1,800 tonnes of daily-use commodities. The send-off ceremony, held at Islamabad International…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says that Pakistan is rich in mineral resources worth billions of dollars. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of three-day annual celebrations of 320th Urs of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Kazmi popularly known as Bari Imam in Islamabad. Ishaq Dar said various steps are being…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confessed his country’s role in providing support to India when it attacked Pakistan in May this year. This he described in a post on social media platform, X, saying he met the Indian Ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, in Jerusalem. He further said that…

On night 7/8 August 2025, movement of a large group of khwarij, belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwaraj, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District of Balochistan. Own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to…

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI (M), Chief of the Naval Staff, and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu, NI (M), Chief of the Air Staff, along with…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid rich tribute to Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed on his 67th martyrdom anniversary. In their separate messages, they said entire nation salutes the sacrifice and bravery of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed. President Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan is secure today…

 The 67th martyrdom anniversary of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, is being observed today.   Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed was born in Hoshiarpur city of the East Punjab, on 22nd July in 1914.   In August 1958, he was assigned to launch an offensive against Indian forces in the area of Lakshmipur…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed government’s commitment to institutional efficiency, accountability, and the delivery of measurable outcomes through improved coordination and implementation. He was chairing an inter-ministerial meeting with key government departments aimed at enhancing overall efficiency across the government held in Islamabad Wednesday. Discussions focused on strengthening…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says the Federal Investigation Agency has uncovered irrefutable evidence of money laundering involving billions of rupees by Bahria Town and Malik Riaz. In a video message on Wednesday, he disclosed that evidence of money laundering amounting to worth one point one two billion…

Newly appointed US Consul General Stetson Sanders called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore on Thursday. The Chief Minister congratulated him on assuming charge as Consul General in Pakistan. During the meeting, bilateral relations and cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, energy, technology, agriculture, and educational…

Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazir Tarar has termed Money laundering as a significant challenge for any country and its economy. He made these remarks during a seminar titled “Anti-Money Laundering, Challenges and Responsibilities.” In Islamabad today. The seminar was conducted by National Accountability Bureau in collaboration with Adam…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned an attack carried out by terrorists of Fitna-al-Hindustan on security forces vehicle in district Mastung, Balochistan. In their separate statements, they paid tribute to Major Muhammad Rizwan Tahir, Naik Ibn Ameen and Lance Naik Muhammad Younas, who…

Security forces have killed four Indian-sponsored terrorists, while three personnel of security forces including a Major embraced martyrdom in Mastung District of Balochistan.   According to ISPR, the terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy group Fitna al-Hindustan targeted a security forces vehicle with an improvised explosive device. Maj Muhammad Rizwan Tahir…

The National Assembly was informed on Thursday that the recent trade deal signed with the United States will boost Pakistan’s exports and positively impact the economy. Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani told the house during question hour that the 19% tariff rate offered to Pakistan is the…

The Government of Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to rehabilitate flood-affected communities in Balochistan by completing the construction of 5,000 houses, while work on an additional 27,000 units is currently underway. This development is part of the “Balochistan Housing Reconstruction Programme,” spearheaded by the Ministry…