Pakistan

The National Assembly was informed today the government is pursuing ML-1 up-gradation project to improve rail infrastructure. Minister of State for Railways Bilal Azhar Kayani told the house during question hour that a Chinese technical team will soon visit Pakistan to advance the project. He also mentioned that the improvement…

The first-ever PKR denominated Green Bond of Pakistan “PARWAAZ GREEN ACTION BOND” was launched in Islamabad today. To this effect, a signing ceremony was held in Islamabad on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said climate change is a major challenge and steps are being taken to…

Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited the Holy Shrine of the Prophet (PBUH) upon his arrival in Madinah during his four-day visit to Saudi Arabia. The gates of Riyadh were specially opened for the Prime Minister and his delegation. The Prime Minister, along with his delegation, offered prayers at…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Medina. Upon his arrival in Medina, Governor Medina, Prince Salman bin Sultan al-Saud welcomed the Prime Minister at the airport. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will visit the Roza-e-Rasool [Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam] in Medina and offer prayers and Nawafil at the Prophet’s Mosque.…

Twelve days are left for illegal foreigners and Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave Pakistan.   The government has given a deadline for illegal foreigners and Afghan citizen card holders to leave the country by 31st of this month.    The government has assured that no mistreatment will occur during the process…

Pakistan says India’s fictitious narrative of victimhood could not hide its involvement in fomenting terrorism on Pakistan’s soil and the state-sanctioned oppression in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. At his weekly media briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said Pakistan is alarmed over the…

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation, recognizing the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing regional security challenges. The resolve was expressed at a meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Muhammed bin Salman in Jeddah. The Prime Minister…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Jeddah on a four-day official visit to Saudi Arabia. Upon his arrival at the airport, Deputy Governor of Makkah, Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, received the Prime Minister. The high-level delegation accompanying him includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign…

Thirteen days are left now for illegal foreigners and Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave Pakistan.  The government has given them a deadline to leave the country by 31st of this month.    The government is ensuring access to essential services such as food and medical care for those returning. 

Navies of Pakistan and Russian conducted bilateral naval exercise Arabian Monsoon-VI in North Arabian Sea. Various assets of Pakistan Navy, including a Destroyer, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, a Fast Attack Craft (Missile), a Maritime Patrol Aircraft, and a UAV, participated in the exercise alongside Russian Navy ships. A key highlight…

The federal government has announced three days of holidays for Eid ul-Fitr, which will be observed from Monday, March 31, to Wednesday, April 2. The Cabinet Division has issued the notification for the public holidays, although the provinces have not yet announced their Eid holidays.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has categorically stated that neither there is any shortage of sugar in the country nor it will be in the future. He was presiding over a meeting of the special committee in Islamabad on Wednesday, constituted by the Prime Minister to…

The National Assembly was informed today (Wednesday) that Pakistani passports contain international security features, making them impossible to forge. Minister of State for Interior, Talal Chaudhary told the House during the Question Hour that strict action has been taken against human smugglers while the FIA officers involved in trafficking have…

President Asif Ali Zardari says the terrorist elements will be defeated at all costs and writ of the state will be ensured in Balochistan. He was speaking at a meeting in Quetta today to review the overall law and order situation in Balochistan. Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting in Islamabad today (Wednesday) to discuss ongoing collaboration between Pakistan and the United States on consular issues. US Charge d’ Affaires Mrs. Natalie A. Baker, Federal Secretaries of Foreign Affairs and Interior and other senior officials attended…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has left for a four-day official visit to Saudi Arabia. The high-level delegation, accompanying him, includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Federal Ministers and senior officials. During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet Saudi Crown Prince…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif launched Spring Tree Plantation Drive by planting a sapling in Islamabad today. Under the drive over 41 million saplings will be planted across the country and would be carried out through around 2047 events. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister urged the entire nation’s…

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif is going to launch a unique and first-of-its-kind Aghosh program, under which mothers of children under the age of two and pregnant women will receive financial assistance. During the first phase, the programs will provide financial assistance to mothers of newborns and pregnant women…

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s deadly airstrikes on Gaza today, killing over 400 innocent Palestinians, mostly women and children.   In a statement today, the Foreign Office said this horrific act of aggression, in the holy month of Ramadan, is a flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreement and marks a dangerous…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a four-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from tomorrow. The delegation will include Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar along with key Federal Ministers and senior officials. During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to…

The Central Development Working Party has approved 6 development projects worth 151 billion rupees in Higher Education, tourism and communications sector. The approval was granted at a meeting of the Party held in Islamabad today with Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal in the chair. The projects include Establishment of National…