Pakistan

At the UN Security Council, Pakistan has called for ceasefire in Sudan. Delivering a national statement at the UN Security Council briefing on the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) 41st report on Darfur (Sudan), Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the Un Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad urged all parties to return to dialogue…

President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed the need for promoting trade, investment and people to people contacts between Pakistan and Czech Republic. He was talking to Pakistan’s Ambassadors-designate to Czech Republic, Shehryar Akbar Khan, who called on him in Islamabad on Friday. The President said the Czech Republic is an…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed for introducing a reform process to improve the performance of ministries. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Friday, during which the Ministry of Power gave a detailed briefing on the expert driven system for improving governance and implementing reforms. The Prime…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continuing its efforts toward peace in the region. Addressing the Pakistani community in Kuala Lumpur, he said that Pakistan believes in peace and in building relationships based on equality, dignity and mutual respect. Alluding to the recent tensions with India,…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says Pakistan has initiated digitization of its heritage and culture. Addressing a forum on the theme of ‘Civilizational Exchange and Mutual Learning: Cultural Heritage and Innovation in Beijing, he this initiative will not only help preserve Pakistan’s rich cultural legacy but also empower…

Pakistan and Russia have signed a Protocol to restore and modernize Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi, reaffirming their long-standing industrial partnership. The agreement was signed at the Pakistan Embassy in Moscow by Secretary of Industries and Production Saif Anjum and Russian General Director of Industrial Engineering LLC Vadim Velichko.…

Pakistan and Turkiye on Wednesday reaffirmed their resolve to deepen bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including defence, trade, energy, culture, education, and infrastructure, pledging to enhance the bilateral trade volume to $5 billion.Pakistan travel guide During a joint press stakeout of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Deputy Prime Minister…

Director General ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said India is pursuing state-sponsored terrorism as an official policy against Pakistan. In an interview with Al Jazeera TV, he described India’s actions as a calculated attempt to destabilize Pakistan, particularly targeting the province of Balochistan. Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry…

Pakistan and Turkiye have expressed the firm resolve to strengthen their economic and defence ties. The understanding came at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Minister of National Defense Yasar Guler at the foreign office in Islamabad on Wednesday.     Later, addressing…

Turkiye has expressed earnest desire to bolster bilateral defence relations with Pakistan through deeper industry-to-industry collaboration.  The desire was expressed by Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Güler who along with a high level delegation held meeting with Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu during visit…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that a comprehensive strategy should be framed in coordination with the provinces for sustainable agricultural reforms.    Chairing a meeting regarding reforms in Agriculture sector in Islamabad on Wednesday, he emphasized that the export of agriculture produce should be increased by utilizing agricultural zoning…

The 58th death anniversary of Madar-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah was observed on Wednesday.  Fatima Jinnah, who was younger sister of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, was born in Karachi on July 31, 1893. Fatima Jinnah played a vital role in creation of Pakistan. She worked alongside her brother Mohammad Ali Jinnah…

A meeting to review the progress of investment initiatives from friendly countries was held in Islamabad today with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair. During the meeting, discussions focused on facilitating foreign investments in key sectors including infrastructure, energy, petroleum, and economic development. Reaffirming the government’s commitment to…

A high level defense delegation led by Lieutenant General Wang Gang, Chief of Staff of People’s Liberation Army Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu in Islamabad on Tuesday. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics and avenues of enhanced bilateral cooperation, particularly…

Prime Minister Muhamad Shehbaz Sharif has directed to celebrate this year’s Independence Day under the theme ‘Maarka-e-Haq as a tribute to resilience and unity of the entire nation in the face of unprovoked Indian aggression.       A preliminary meeting was held in Islamabad today with Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has underscored the potential to further deepen ties between Pakistan and ASEAN member states across diverse areas including trade, tourism, connectivity, IT, and education. He was talking to ASEAN Heads of Missions in Pakistan including Myanmar, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Thailand,…

The Board of Directors, in its meeting held on July 7, 2025, has re-appointed Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of K-Electric with effect from July 30, 2025. Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi joined KE in 2008, and has held key roles in the Organisation as CFO, Company…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tributes to Havildar Lalak Jan on his 26th martyrdom anniversary. In a statement, the President said Lalak Jan’s sacrifice is a shining example of courage and determination for future generations.   He said Lalak Jan’s sacrifice will always be…

The 26th Martyrdom anniversary of Kargil Hero Havildar Lalak Jan Nishan-e-Haider is being observed today. Havildar Lalak Jan laid down his life while valiantly defending the motherland during Kargil war in 1999.   On this day in 1999, Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed demonstrated extraordinary valour by fearlessly repelling enemy attacks…

Sweden has announced reopening visa services in Islamabad. This development is a result of the bilateral political consultations between the two countries held in Stockholm on Wednesday last. The resumption of visa services, effective from today, will facilitate Pakistanis seeking to visit Sweden for short stays. Pakistani nationals can apply…

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has reiterated that any misadventure or attempts to undermine Pakistan’s sovereignty or violation of territorial integrity will continue to be reflexively met with a swift and resolute response without any constraints or inhibitions. He was addressing the graduating officers of the National Security and War…