Pakistan

The Metro Bus Service will remain shut in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi for four days, starting tomorrow (October 14) till Thursday owing to the high-profile Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in the federal capital. The decision to suspend the bus operations has been taken on directive of the…

The five-team U19 Women’s T20 Tournament 2024 will begin in Lahore tomorrow at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground (LCCA). Challengers, Conquerors, Invincibles, Stars and Strikers will take part in a double-league format, with each team getting to play eight matches, before two top teams qualifying for the final on…

Pakistan and US navies have conducted a bilateral exercise in the Arabian Sea. According to Pakistan Navy, US Navy Ship USS O’Kane visited Karachi and Participated in a bilateral exercise at Arabian Sea with Pakistan Navy Ship Babur. The exercise was aimed to enhance interoperability and demonstrate PN-USN resolve towards…

The Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG) have seized a boat, carrying significant cache of arms and narcotics near the Pakistan-Iran border during an operation conducted near Old Marine Post close to Pakistan-Iran border. The operation resulted in the recovery of four bags and two LPG cylinders, which were found to contain…

A four-day National Security Workshop, organized in collaboration with the Pakistan Army and the Gilgit-Baltistan government, has concluded in Gilgit. The workshop was aimed at raising awareness about various aspects of national security, including energy, food, environmental, human, and economic security, as well as border security. Addressing the workshop, participants…

Pakistan Army’s team has been awarded the Gold Medal in Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2024, which concluded today in Wales, United Kingdom. The event, held from the 4th to the 13th of this month, marked the sixty-fifth anniversary of the exercise, which upholds demanding professional standards. Patrols from around the globe…

Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari says government is committed to resolve power sector’s financial woes and ensuring its growth. Speaking in a private news channel, the minister vowed that consumers can expect significant relief as power tariffs drop by 8-10% per unit in near future. Sardar Awais Leghari said…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that Pakistan has made significant progress this year in both foreign policy and economic sectors, adopting an open approach towards trade and investment. Speaking with foreign media correspondents in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan is emerging on the international stage, and…

At the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Premier of the State Council of China, Li Qiang, will undertake a bilateral visit to Pakistan starting tomorrow (Monday). Premier Li will be accompanied by ministers and senior officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Commerce, the National Development and…

Pakistan is all set to host two-day meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Islamabad from Tuesday. The Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will preside over the meeting. The SCO member states will be represented by Prime Minister of  Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan,…

Pakistan will host the twenty-third meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG) of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) from 15 to 16 October in Islamabad. “In his capacity as the current Chair of the CHG, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will preside over…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has urged PTI to join the political forces and choose the path of reconciliation instead of politics of chaos. Talking to newsmen in Islamabad today, he said PTI’s ill-timed call for protest at D-Chowk will impart negative image as the country is hosting an…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting on 15th and 16th of this month, marking a significant honour for the country. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he emphasized the importance of the SCO…

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that currently, Pakistan is on a path of development with improvements being seen in various sectors of the country. Talking to the media in Sialkot today, he said Pakistan has received eight billion dollars in remittances during this quarter, which reflects the confidence…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited Jinnah Convention Center in Islamabad today to review arrangements for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting, scheduled to be held on 15th and 16th of this month. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah…

Legendary actor Abid Kashmiri passed away after a brief illness in Lahore. He was 74. The deceased is survived by two sons and two daughters. Abid Kashmiri was born on May 4, 1950 in Lahore. He acted in hundreds of TV dramas, stage and films. He used to rule the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says all possible financial support will be extended for professional training and capacity building of police to make it a model force. Addressing ‘Police Darbar’ at Police Lines Headquarters in Islamabad on Friday, he paid glowing tribute to the police force for its bravery and courage.…

President Asif Ali Zardari and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held an informal meeting on the sidelines of International Forum on “Interrelation of Times and Civilizations – Basis of Peace and Development” at Ashgabat in Turkmenistan on Friday. During the meeting, both the Presidents underlined the need of further strengthening…

Pakistan and Turkmenistan have desired to strengthen their bilateral ties in all spheres especially trade and connectivity. The desire was expressed during one-on-one meetings of President Asif Ali Zardari with the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov and National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of Peoples Council of Turkmenistan…

The Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS), Islamabad, hosted one-day international seminar on “Pakistan’s Energy Crisis: Role of Nuclear Power” bringing together stakeholders from different organizations of Pakistan including experts and scholars. The seminar was aimed at raising awareness regarding the importance of nuclear energy for Pakistan’s socioeconomic development and…

President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Turkmenistan today to attend two day International Forum on “Interrelation of Times and Civilizations-Basis of Peace and Development” commencing in Ashgabat. International Forum is being held to mark 300th birth anniversary of Magtymguly Faragi, a great Turkmen thinker, poet and philosopher. At the Forum,…

President of the Pakistan Muslim League-N, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a meeting at Punjab House in Islamabad today (Thursday). Both leaders expressed their satisfaction over the country’s improving economic situation, noting a decrease in inflation and the policy rate. They…