Pakistan

Pakistan and the United Nations Development Programme have expressed the resolve to further enhance cooperation to support the Sustainable Development Goals. The commitment was shown during a meeting between Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal and the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, Alexander De Croo,…

The 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women has adopted the Islamabad Ministerial Declaration, reaffirming the OIC’s collective commitment to advancing the rights, dignity, and empowerment of women. The conference, hosted by the Ministry of Human Rights in Islamabad, brought together Ministers and senior representatives from OIC Member States to advance…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who is currently on a high-level official visit to Turkiye, held a series of high-level engagements with the Turkish political and military leadership. The visit is aimed at further enhancing the deep-rooted strategic and defence ties…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed Deputy Commissioners across the province to ensure the restoration and operationalization of all non-functional water filtration plants in their respective districts. She gave this direction while chairing a meeting in Lahore today. The meeting was informed that, under the CM Punjab Clean…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says the government believes in independent, strong, and responsible print media. He was talking to a delegation of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors, which called on him in Islamabad today. The meeting discussed in detail the issues faced by the newspaper industry,…

Soldier Tahseen, who embraced martyrdom after helping repel a terrorist attack in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, was laid to rest with full honours in his native area. According to official sources, Soldier Tahseen was critically wounded on 10 July while bravely defending a police station in the Zehri area of Khuzdar…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has arrived in Turkiye on a two-day official visit. According to security sources, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir received a warm welcome upon his arrival in Turkiye. During the visit, he will hold important meetings with…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif undertook a day-long visit to Doha today, to personally convey condolences on behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan, to the leadership and people of Qatar on the passing away of the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Prime Minister was accompanied…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has urged the Muslim world to work together to ensure that every girl has access to education, every woman has equal opportunities, and every mother and daughter can live with dignity, security, and hope. She was addressing the 9th Ministerial Conference of the Organization…

Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said Pakistan stands ready to build partnerships with the OIC member states aimed at moving from ideas to pilot projects and concrete platforms for digitally empowering women. Addressing the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women in Islamabad today, she said…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has said Pakistan is investing in girls’ education, entrepreneurship, digital literacy and their empowerment. He was speaking at the state banquet hosted in the honour of delegates participating in the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, being held in Islamabad. Ishaq…

Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, has urged the OIC-member countries to move beyond declarations and translate their commitments into concrete action for socio-economic empowerment of women. Addressing the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women in Islamabad today, he welcomed the delegates from OIC member states in the conference. Syed…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the central role of the United Nations in international affairs. He was talking to Ms. Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, who called on him in Islamabad today. Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s longstanding commitment…

Turkiye’s Minister for Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Gökta called on Minister for Human Rights Azam Nazeer Tarar in Islamabad today. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views in detail on women’s rights, strengthening of the family system and promotion of social security. They also agreed to enhance…

In Balochistan, five labourers have been martyred in a cowardly attack by Fitna al Hindustan terrorists in Mashkil area of Washuk district. According to security sources, the terrorists targeted innocent and unarmed labourers, all belonging to Punjab. The martyred include Muhammad Bilal, Muhammad Hassan, Muhammad Qadeer, Mohsin, and Bilal. Security…

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy called on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today. During the meeting, they exchanged views on the latest regional developments and underscored the need to strengthen collective efforts aimed at promoting dialogue and diplomacy. They reaffirmed their commitment…

Pakistan has expressed its deep concern at the escalation in regional tensions. The Foreign Office, in a statement today, said Pakistan is following with deep concern the recent incidents that are further escalating regional tensions. Pakistan reiterates its strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all brotherly countries…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation today with Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi. During the conversation, both leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation. Ishaq Dar stressed upon the parties to follow the path of de-escalation and show restraint, as agreed in the Islamabad MoU…

The two-day 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women commenced in Islamabad today to discuss the socio-economic development of women. On first day of the conference, different technical sessions were held during which agenda of the conference was approved and progress on the implementation of the OIC Plan of Action for…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif telephoned Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Amjad Hussain Advocate today. He congratulated him on assuming the office of Chief Minister and conveyed his best wishes to him. The Prime Minister said the federal government will work with the Gilgit-Baltistan government for the development and prosperity of the…

Pakistan’s security forces continued Operation Shaaban in Balochistan, with the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan, and Police conducting coordinated operations against militants in the province. According to security sources, nine militants were killed during the latest operations. The militants, who were hiding in remote mountainous terrain and difficult-to-access areas,…