Pakistan

A meeting to review the domestic situation of essential commodities and food items was held in Islamabad on Monday with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair. Discussions focused on supply and demand dynamics, pricing trends, and measures to ensure the stable availability of essential food items in the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the NDMA, rescue agencies, and administration to remain on high alert to deal with any emergency situation arising from the recent rains. According to the Prime Minister Office, Shehbaz Sharif instructed these agencies to immediately implement precautionary measures in anticipation of potential flooding in…

The employees of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) in all regional and field offices have shown great reservations following the meeting of Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) that had held on 3rd of July last week in which junior employees were allegedly given promotion and the genuine employees were neglected which…

At-least five people have been killed and two others injured in rain-related incidents during last twenty-four hours across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to a report of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, one house was also completely demolished due to rains. The PDMA has directed the concerned district administration to…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has set a new record in public service, good governance, and security by ensuring exemplary arrangements across the province on the occasion of Muharram-ul-Haram. According to a press release of the CM office, for the first time in Punjab’s history, the largest security and…

World Rural Development Day is being observed today (Sunday) for the first time since its official declaration by the United Nations General Assembly in September last year. The resolution, adopted unanimously, designated July 6 as a day to recognize the vital role of rural communities in sustainable development and to…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions, saying that Ashura gives us a message of sacrifice, truthfulness, sincere determination, and standing up for the truth. In their separate messages on Youm-e-Ashur on…

Advisor to Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah has called for dialogue and democratic cooperation to resolve political and electoral issues in the country. Talking to a private news channel, he said the government believes in moving forward through consensus rather than confrontation. Responding to concerns about reserved seats, he said that…

Pakistan and China have expressed commitment to advance cultural diplomacy, enhance tourism collaboration, and restore shared heritage sites between the two countries. This resolve was expressed during a meeting between Minister for Culture, Tourism & Heritage, Huzaifa Rehman and Chinese Minister of Culture & Tourism, Gao Zheng, in Beijing on…

Youm-e-Ashur, the 10th of Muharram-ul-Haram, is being observed across the country today [Sunday] with due solemnity and deep reverence to commemorate the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (Razi Allah Ta’ala Anho) and his devoted companions in Karbala. The unmatched sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain Razi Allah ho Ta’ala…

Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi to discuss the prevailing political and security situation in the province. During the meeting, Faisal Karim Kundi briefed the Chairman PPP on recent developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The two leaders also exchanged views on…

The 26th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, was observed on Saturday. During the Kargil conflict in 1999, Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed sacrificed his life while defending the motherland with unparalleled valour. Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff…

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have signed an agreement for investment worth two billion dollars in diverse sectors of Pakistan’s economy. The agreement was signed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Azerbaijan’s Minister for Economy Mikayil Jabbarov in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, after a cordial bilateral meeting between Prime…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar performed the annual ghusal of the shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh in Lahore on Saturday. The ceremony started with recitation of the Holy Quran while renowned Naat Khawan presented Naat Rasool-e-Maqbool (SAW). Special prayers were offered for peace, stability and prosperity…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev took a walk in Khankendi following Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit. The President of Azerbaijan briefed the Prime Minister and the Turkish President about the history of Khankendi and its historical buildings. The three…

Pakistan and Poland have agreed to enhance collaboration, including through the exchange of high-level visits, parliamentary exchanges and dialogue. The understanding came at the 9th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between the two countries in Warsaw. Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), Muhammad Ayub, who led the Pakistani delegation reaffirmed Pakistan’s…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Faisal Niaz Tirmizi met with UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization Abdulrahman Bin Abdulmanan Al Awar on Saturday. During the meeting, both sides reviewed ongoing collaboration and explored avenues to further enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of higher education and human…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has emphatically stated that religiously provocative posts on social media will not be tolerated. In a statement, he said law enforcement agencies are ever ready to thwart the evil intentions of Fitna-al-Hindustan. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and Secretary…

Law enforcement agencies are fully alert to maintain law and order during 9th and 10th Muharram processions across the country. A foolproof security plan devised in collaboration with federal and provincial governments has been implemented under which control rooms are active both at federal and provincial level to monitor security…

The 9th of Muharram-ul Haram was observed today [Saturday] with due solemnity and respect to pay homage to the sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions in Karbala. Majalis were held in all small and major cities while processions of Tazia and Alam were also taken out…

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center launched the 3rd Cycle of its Food Security Support Project in Pakistan for the current year. The launch ceremony was held in Islamabad on Friday, which was attended by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, Ambassador of…