Pakistan
PM to attend Joint Arab Islamic Summit in Riyadh
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the 2nd Joint Arab Islamic Summit, being held in Riyadh on Monday. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the Summit is being convened at the initiative…
Read More »PM calls for deepening cooperation b/w Pakistan, Turkiye
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the need to further deepen cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye in trade, investment and defence. He was talking to Turkiye Ambassador Irfan Neziroglu, who called on him in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the growing bilateral cooperation between the two countries…
Read More »State Bank Announces Holiday on November 9 for Allama Iqbal Day
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a bank holiday on November 9, 2024 on the occasion of Allama Iqbal Day. “The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on Saturday, November 09, 2024 being public holiday on the occasion of Allama Iqbal Day, as declared by the Government of…
Read More »November 9 declared a public holiday to observe Iqbal Day
The federal government has declared November 9 (Saturday) a public holiday to observe Iqbal Day, marking the birth anniversary of national poet and philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal.A notification was also issued by the federal government in this connection. “As notified vide Cabinet Division’s circular No. 10-02/2023-Min-II dated 20th December,…
Read More »**World Leaders, Including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto, Congratulate Donald Trump on His Historic Victory**
Donald Trump continues to receive a stream of congratulations and well-wishes from global leaders following his victory in the U.S. presidential election, securing a second term as President of the United States. Leaders from around the world have praised Trump’s win, expressing hope for continued cooperation and diplomacy under his…
Read More »PM Shehbaz inaugurates several projects in Gilgit-Baltistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated several projects in Gilgit-Baltistan, aimed at the development and progress of the area. The inaugural ceremony of the completed projects was held in Gilgit today. These projects include Naltar Expressway, construction of Engineering Block at the Karakoram International University, construction of Baltistan University project,…
Read More »PM terms security of Chinese nationals as topmost priority
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says security of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan is the topmost priority of the government. He was talking to Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, during his visit to the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad today [Wednesday]. The Prime Minister strongly condemned the incident of…
Read More »10th Islamabad Literature Festival, celebrating a decade of literary excellence by showcasing sustainability
The 10th edition of the Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF), one of Pakistan’s most anticipated literary events, is set to take place from 8th to 10th November 2024 at Gandhara Citizen’s Club, Fatima Jinnah (F-9) Park. Organized by Oxford University Press (OUP) Pakistan in collaboration with Getz Pharma, this year’s ILF…
Read More »Security forces kill six Khwarij in two separate operations in KP
Security forces have killed six Khwarij in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to ISPR, the operations were conducted last night in South Waziristan district of the province. The first intelligence-based operation was conducted by security forces in Dosali. During conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the…
Read More »Acting President for relentless efforts to achieve SDGs
Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani has stressed the need for relentless efforts and unshaken resolve to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. Addressing the 27th Sustainable Development Conference as Chief Guest in Islamabad on Monday, he said Pakistan is facing a challenge of climate change, which is becoming an obstacle to…
Read More »Pak Navy successfully tests indigenously developed Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile
Pakistan Navy has conducted successful flight test of an indigenously developed Ship Launched Ballistic Missile. The Weapon System with 350 KM range is capable of engaging land and sea targets with high precision. It is equipped with state of the art navigation system and maneuverability features. Flight test was witnessed…
Read More »National Assembly passes bills to strengthen Judiciary
The National Assembly today passed “The Supreme Court Number of Judges (Amendment) Bill, 2024”. It was moved by Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar. Highlighting the salient features of the Bill, the Law Minister said under the Supreme Court Number of Judges Amendment Bill, the number of judges may be…
Read More »Minister reaffirms govt’s readiness to engage with int’l investors
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated the government’s openness to engaging with international investors. He was talking to a delegation of TPG Capital firm led by Jide Olanrewaju, in Islamabad today. The Finance Minister emphasized the vital role that partnerships with organizations like TPG Capital, play in driving economic progress.…
Read More »Global peace confronted with ever-evolving threats: COAS
The five-day 28th Annual Conference of International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centre kicked off at Centre for International Peace and Stability National University of Science and Technology in Islamabad today. The Conference, being hosted for the first time in Pakistan, officially commenced with the inauguration of new building by Chief…
Read More »Reduction in policy rate to boost business activities: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says reduction in policy rate will enhance business activities, exports and employment opportunities in the country. Presiding over a meeting of the Parliamentary Party of PML-N in Islamabad today (Monday), he said the economy of Pakistan is becoming stable. He said the State Bank of Pakistan…
Read More »PM terms his visits to KSA, Qatar ‘successful’
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says he had very successful visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar which will help further strengthen Pakistan’s economy. Presiding over the Federal Cabinet meeting, held in Islamabad on Monday, he said during his interaction with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince expressed best…
Read More »Condolence reference held to honor Prof. Dr. Fazal Rahim Khan
A condolence reference was held to honor the remarkable academic contributions of the esteemed and legendary Prof. Dr. Fazal Rahim Khan, who passed away on October 23, 2024. A large number of academics, researchers and community members participated in the online condolence reference organized by the Department of Media Studies,…
Read More »Acting President, PM express resolve to prevent crimes against journalists
Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have said that Pakistan firmly believes in freedom of press and freedom of expression. In his message on the occasion of International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the Acting President said freedom of press is…
Read More »Interior Minister vows to modernize Frontier Constabulary
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has commended the Frontier Constabulary force in combating terrorism. During a meeting with the 49th Common Police Officers appointed to the Frontier Constabulary in Islamabad, he said role of the force in ensuring peace and security is of utmost importance. Referring to the recent sacrifice of…
Read More »Talal terms political stability vital for country’s development
Chairman Standing Committee on Privatization Commission Senator Talal Chaudhry says much-need political stability has been achieved despite multiple odds. Addressing a news conference in Faisalabad today, he said nobody would be allowed to create chaos in the country to achieve their ulterior objectives. Talal Chaudhry said political stability is basic…
Read More »Rana Mashhood calls for imparting quality education to youth
Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan says country’s development is directly linked to emancipation of youth. Addressing an international conference in Lahore today (Saturday), he emphasized the importance of imparting quality education to youth. Rana Mashhood said the Prime Minister’s Youth Program has been launched to materialize…
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