Pakistan

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says revamping of Federal Investigation Agency is on the cards to curb human trafficking. Talking to newsmen in Lahore today, he said human traffickers are bringing a bad name for the country, which cannot be tolerated. Responding to a question regarding problems being faced by people…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act is aimed at checking misuse of social media and the all media bodies should support this legislation. In a video message on Friday, he said fake propaganda is spread through the social media, while fake…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Aleksandr Lukashenko on his re-election as President of Belarus. In a telephonic conversation today (Saturday), the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening of the longstanding and friendly relations between the two countries. He also emphasized on the importance of transforming these…

World Interfaith Harmony Week is starting from today (Saturday). It is celebrated every year during the first week of February. This week was conceived to promote a culture peace and nonviolence. World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual event being observed since 2010. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has urged the…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have commended security forces for neutralizing terrorists during multiple operations in Balochistan. In their separate messages, they said terrorists are enemies of Balochistan’s peace and development reaffirming that the fight against terrorism will continue until it is completely eradicated from the…

Security forces have killed twenty-three terrorists in different operations in Balochistan during the last 24 hours. According to ISPR, multiple sanitation operations are being conducted by the security forces throughout the province, in the backdrop of heinous act of terrorism in Kalat District. In one of such operation conducted in…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated Pakistan’s first fully electric bus service in Lahore on Friday. She also traveled on the electric bus and conducted a detailed inspection. On the occasion, the Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar gave a comprehensive briefing on the electric bus. The Chief Minister directed measures…

Pakistan and Austria have reaffirmed commitment to strengthen Pakistan-Austria relations through enhanced parliamentary engagement, economic cooperation, and collaboration on global initiatives.  The agreement was reached during a meeting between Chairman of the Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani and President of the National Council of Austria Walter Rosenkranz in Austria. The…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has expressed Pakistan’s desire to deepening its partnership with the US in areas of security, trade, investment and climate resilience. He was talking in Ambassador Insider Series’, a flagship event of renowned US media house Washington Diplomat. The event was attended…

Ten Khwarij were killed in various operations by the security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to ISPR, on reported presence of Khwarij, an intelligence based operation was conducted in Khulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location and resultantly, four…

President Asif Ali Zardari visited National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP) in Rawalpindi.  On the occasion, the President was briefed in detail regarding various set-ups established at NASTP. The President conveyed his admiration for the state-of-the-art technological ecosystem at the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park saying it will…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed the hope that the Chinese New Year would further strengthen the bonds of friendship between Pakistan and China and bring prosperity to the peoples of both the countries. He was talking to Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, who called on him in…

World Snooker Champion Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Sajjad, Owais Munir and Shahid Aftab advanced into the semi-finals of the NBP 49th National Snooker Championship. In the quarter-final matches, Naseem Akhtar, Sohail Shahzad, Ean Mark John and Abdul Sattar were lost their hopes. Shahid Aftab upset number four seed Sohail Shahzad and…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities concerned to complete the Rawalpindi Ring Road project by December. She gave these directions during her surprise visit to the said project today. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the completion of 38-km long Rawalpindi Ring Road project…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz says Punjab Government is fully committed to democracy, rule of law and the protection of vulnerable groups. In a meeting with European Union Special Representative for Human Rights, Olof Skoog, in Lahore today, she emphasized the government’s efforts to promote the welfare of minorities, women,…

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the National Accountability Bureau and Overseas Pakistanis Foundation in Islamabad on Thursday. The MoU is aimed at establishing a formal framework for mutual cooperation to address issues and complaints of overseas Pakistanis related to property disputes, financial fraud, misuse of authority, and…

The second meeting to prepare a comprehensive road map for enhancing trade, economic and investment cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye was held in Islamabad today with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair. Ishaq Dar reviewed progress on completed and ongoing initiatives under Strategic Economic Framework 2020-24. Discussions were…

The funeral prayer of Major Hamza Israr Shaheed, who embraced martyrdom while valiantly defending the motherland in Mir Ali, was offered at the Chaklala Garrison in Rawalpindi today. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, along with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has reaffirmed government’s unwavering resolve to further strengthen Pak-China relations. He was addressing a ceremony in Islamabad on Thursday in connection with the Chinese Lunar New Year and Spring Festival. Attaullah Tarar said Pakistan-China friendship is deeper than the oceans, sweeter than honey and…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said automated systems will soon be installed in all sectors on the pattern of the Faceless Customs Assessment System established in Karachi. He was talking to a delegation of Pakistan Business Council-led by Chairman Shabbir Diwan in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said bringing transparency to the…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is still ready to hold talks with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf with sincerity and seriousness to resolve the issues. Presiding over the Federal Cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Thursday, he said the government provided a conducive environment for negotiations with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, but…