Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif today inaugurated ‘Rahmat Card Programme’ to financially support widows and orphan children. Speaking on the occasion, she directed the authorities to ensure transparency, fairness, and merit in the utilization of Zakat funds under the initiative. Earlier, Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab Rashid Iqbal…

Pakistani and Chinese organizations have signed a Joint Venture Agreement and two memorandums of understanding covering construction machinery, animal health and medical technology. The signing ceremony was witnessed by President Asif Ali Zardari in Sanya, Hainan. A Joint Venture Agreement was concluded between the Livestock and Fisheries Department, Government of…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says Pakistan’s victory on the diplomatic, narrative-building, and military fronts during Marka-e-Haq will be remembered forever. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, he said Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos and Marka-e-Haq have given Pakistan a new stature. He said Pakistan is among the countries that fight…

Minister for Power Awais Leghari has announced an end to power load-shedding. In his video message, he mentioned that the country received LNG yesterday and that electricity production from hydropower has now reached six thousand megawatts. The Minister for Power recalled that the people started experiencing power outages about fifteen…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued commitment to advancing lasting peace in the region. He was talking to Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Irfan Neziroglu, who called on him in Islamabad today. The Ambassador conveyed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s appreciation and support for Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to promote…

Federal Ministers Attaullah Tarar, Dr. Musadik Malik and Wajiha Qamar today visited residence of younger Shaheed of Marka-e-Haq Irtaza Abbas. They paid glowing tribute to resolve and courage of seven years old younger Shaheed of Marka-e-Haq Irtaza Abbas, who was martyred in Indian unprovoked aggression. At the time of Irtaza…

Commissioning ceremony of 1st HANGOR Class Submarine, PNS/M HANGOR was held in Sanya, China. President Asif Ali Zardari, who was chief guest on the occasion, described the commissioning of HANGOR as a historic milestone in Pakistan Navy’s modernization, affirming Pakistan’s resolve to maintain a robust, balanced and credible defence posture.…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to promoting conflict resolution through dialogue and constructive engagement. He made the remarks during his meeting with Chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee Brian Mast. They had a broad based and productive exchange of…

Foreign Office says Pakistan remains actively engaged both with the US and Iran for the cause of peace and stability in the region and beyond. At his weekly news briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi underscored that the clock on diplomacy has not stopped but functional. Tahir Andrabi…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke today with Vice President and High Representative of the European Union Kaja Kallas. During the telephonic conversation, they discussed the evolving situation including its economic and broader implications. The High Representative and Vice President of the European Union appreciated…

Federal Minister for Housing Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. During the meeting, the Minister for Housing apprised the Prime Minister of the progress made by the Ministry on low-cost housing projects and on the projects to provide easy loans to people…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has launched ‘Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Programme’ to provide affordable loans to low and middle-income groups to own their homes. Addressing the launching ceremony in Islamabad today, he stated that loans of up to ten million rupees will be made available under this programme, with…

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to promote multifaceted cooperation in different sectors. The understanding to this effect was reached during a meeting between Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik and Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam in Islamabad today. Matters related to bilateral relations and mutual interest also…

Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening cultural ties with Nepal. He was talking to the Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan, Rita Dhital in Islamabad today. The Minister said Pakistan is home to invaluable Buddhist artifacts, including the renowned Buddha sculptures and…

President Asif Ali Zardari has invited greater Chinese investment in priority sectors including alternate energy, water treatment and EV battery systems. He was talking to CEO of Hangzhou Jinjiang Group Wang Jian in Sanya, Hainan province. The President noted that Pakistan is actively encouraging foreign investment in various sectors, especially…

Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadik Malik has directed to develop a comprehensive framework for animal welfare in the country. Chairing the first meeting of the Committee on Cruelty to Animals in Islamabad today, he directed to collect data from all provinces and conduct comprehensive legal review…

Academy Award-winning filmmaker and journalist Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore today. During the meeting, the Chief Minister said work on the Punjab Film City is continuing. She said the project would emerge as Pakistan’s first “end-to-end” media production hub, offering comprehensive facilities for…

Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, on the advice of the Prime Minister, has approved the recommendations of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan regarding the transfer of judges from the Islamabad High Court. Accordingly, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Senior Puisne Judge of the Islamabad High Court, has been transferred to…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper today and discussed the evolving regional situation. The Foreign Secretary Cooper reiterated UK’s appreciation for Pakistan’s sustained efforts for peace and stability in the region, as well as its continued engagement in this regard. Ishaq…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the 5th meeting of the Steering Committee on Fuel Subsidy and Austerity. The committee reviewed progress on the fuel subsidy initiative and assessed the implementation of the Prime Minister’s austerity measures. The Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment…

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today. Discussions between the two sides centered on recent regional developments. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of dialogue and engagement between parties for…