Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz says loans under the ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ program will be granted purely on merit. In a statement, she said those receiving a loan of one point five million rupees will only have to repay principal amount in installments of fourteen thousand rupees per month…

Pakistan and Italy have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and exploring new avenues of cooperation in defense and security sectors. The resolve was expressed during separately-held meetings between Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, and Italian officials, including Minister of Defence…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says his visit to the United States is aimed at formulating an effective strategy against terrorism with the coordination of the US politicians. Talking to media at Houston in the United States, he termed his meetings with the US Congress members as positive. The Interior Minister…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has emphasized upon promoting Pakistan’s national interests, through economic diplomacy and fostering bilateral ties. He was addressing the ambassadors and consuls general-designate in Islamabad on Saturday. Ishaq Dar stressed the primacy of promoting Pakistan at all levels to realize the true…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that it is encouraging to see women stepping into leadership roles.   Addressing the Alumni ceremony of University of London in Islamabad today (Saturday), he expressed satisfaction that women are now leading in all professions. The Information Minister paid tributes to the…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended the security forces for the successful operation against Khwarij in the Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In their separate messages, they praised the bravery and professionalism of the security forces for killing four Khawarij, including their ringleaders, in an…

Security forces have killed four Khwarij, during an intelligence-based operation in the general area Bagh in Khyber District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location, resultantly killing four Khwarij including Kharji ring leaders Aziz ur Rehman alias Qari Ismail and…

In the wake of the devastating fire that occurred in a hotel in Kartalkaya ski resort in Bolu, Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkiye Dr. Yousaf Junaid , visited Bolu to offer condolences and express strong solidarity with the Turkish nation. On behalf of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said Pakistan and China are writing a new chapter of collaboration that will benefit the generations to come. Addressing an event in connection with the Chinese Spring Festival in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said work on two mega projects Karakoram highway phase…

Pakistan’s first-ever Chief Minister’s Minority Card Program was officially launched in Lahore today [Wednesday]. During the launch ceremony, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that under the program, 50,000 deserving minority families will receive financial assistance worth 10,500 rupees every three months. She said that the number of eligible…

Pakistan stands ready to share its counter-terrorism expertise with African partners and assist in establishing institutional structures and capacity building for sustainable peace. This was stated by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Munir Akram while speaking at the United Nations Security Council High-Level Open Debate on “Counter Terrorism…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Minister of Planning of Egypt Dr. Rania Al Mashat, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, in Davos today. They discussed ongoing programmes and projects between Pakistan and Egypt. The Finance Minister apprised Dr. Rania about the positive macroeconomic indicators of…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has felicitated the US Senators and members of Congress on assumption of the office by President Donald Trump and expressed good wishes for the American people. During reception in Washington, Mohsin Naqvi interacted with Senator Tommy Tuberville, Member of Congress Ken Calvert, former British Prime Minister…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed evolving a new and effective strategy for delivering the Prime Minister’s Relief Package to the deserving. He gave these instructions while chairing a meeting of the Federal Cabinet in Islamabad today (Tuesday). Shehbaz Sharif also constituted a committee to expedite the restructuring of the…

Islamabad, January 21, 2025: A new short documentary titled ” In Shackles ” is set to premiere at the U niversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Honolulu, United States on Friday, January 24, at Hamilton Library. The film will also be released globally on YouTube the same day. Set in Islamabad,…

The Special Communications Organization (SCO) has set up the first-ever freelancing hub for persons with disabilities in Azad Kashmir. This initiative is aimed at fostering the skills and abilities of disabled youth. The opening ceremony of the freelancing hub took place at the Nobel Foundation in Muzaffarabad where Director General…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed to complete the first phase of construction and rehabilitation work of Health Centers and Roads throughout the province till end of current fiscal year. Chairing a meeting in Lahore today, she said new Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics will provide the best healthcare facilities…

A total of twenty-one Pakistani nationals have been identified among the survivors of a maritime incident near Dakhla, Morocco. According to Foreign Office, the survivors have been identified based on verified information. In response to the incident, Pakistan’s diplomatic mission in Rabat mobilized immediate assistance for the affected nationals. The…

Security forces successfully thwarted infiltration attempt by the terrorists along the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border and sent five Khwarij to the hell in Sambaza area of Zhob district last night. According to ISPRK movement of a group of khwarij, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended the security forces for foiling an infiltration attempt along the Pakistan-Afghan border in Zhob district. In their separate statements today, they appreciated security forces for their timely and swift action against the terrorists of Fitna Al-Khwarij. President Asif Ali…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says economic development and provision of relief to the people are the foremost priorities of the government. Addressing party workers in Lahore today, he said country’s economy is now on positive trajectory and inflation has declined significantly. The information minister said that PML-N…