Pakistan
FO rejects OHCHR’s statement about constitutional amendment
Foreign Office has rejected the statement made by the office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) regarding the 26th constitutional amendment saying it is based on misinformation and inaccurate understanding of the developments in Pakistan. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra…
Read More »Pakistan ready to collaborate with UN states: President
President Asif Ali Zardari says Pakistan stands ready to collaborate with all United Nations member states to achieve a peaceful and prosperous world for all. In his message on the occasion of the United Nations Day today, he said Pakistan has consistently championed the principles of the UN Charter. Asif…
Read More »PM reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism. In a post on his X handle on the occasion of 79th Anniversary of the United Nations, he said Pakistan will continue to work with the UN to make the world a better place for all where rights of peoples…
Read More »Bar Councils hail nomination of Justice Yahya Afridi as CJP
Various Bar Councils across the country have hailed the nomination of Justice Yahya Afridi as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan. The Bar Councils of Sindh, Lahore, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Bahawalpur, and Islamabad have congratulated Justice Yahya Afridi on his nomination as the Chief Justice and assured their full cooperation. Vice…
Read More »Korean National Foundation Day held in Islamabad
National Foundation Day and 76th Armed Forces Day of Republic of Korea was celebrated in Islamabad. Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada attended as Chief Guest, while Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, MoS for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Chairman PMYP Rana…
Read More »Govt working to enhance competitiveness of businesses: NA informed
The National Assembly was informed today that the government is working to enhance competitiveness of businesses and ensure their access to finance to bolster exports. Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz told the house during question that there are no restrictions on industries regarding the import of raw materials.…
Read More »President appointed Justice Yahya Afridi as the next chief justice of Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Justice Yahya Afridi as the next chief justice of Pakistan, who will take over the reins from incumbent CJP Qazi Faez Isa. Justice Afridi has been appointed for a fixed three-year term starting on October 26, according to a statement from the Aiwan-e-Sadr released…
Read More »Punjab Govt starts receiving applications under ‘Dhee Rani Program’
The Government of Punjab has begun accepting applications for the newly launched “Punjab Dhee Rani Program,” initiated by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. This program aims to ensure that no daughter from a poor family remains unmarried due to financial constraints. Destitute and deserving families can apply for the program…
Read More »Legal procedures followed for constitutional amendment: Tarar
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said all legal procedures were followed regarding the passage of the historic 26th Constitutional Amendment. Responding to a point of order at the National Assembly, he said all four independent members cast their votes of their own free will and under no…
Read More »Shehbaz Sharif appeals nation to donate to PM’s relief fund for Gaza, Lebanon
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again appealed the nation especially the affluent ones to actively donate to the Prime Minister’s relief fund for Gaza and Lebanon. Chairing a review meeting in Islamabad regarding aid being sent by Pakistan to Gaza and Lebanon, he said the people including overseas Pakistanis…
Read More »PM Shehbaz Sharif Urges Urgent Action to Eradicate Polio
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep concern over the increasing cases of polio in Pakistan and sought a report on the matter. He directed the authorities concerned to formulate a comprehensive strategy on an emergency basis to completely eradicate polio from the country. During the meeting, the Federal Cabinet, on the…
Read More »26th Constitutional Amendment will prove to be a milestone: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the 26th Constitutional Amendment passed by the parliament with two thirds majority will prove to be a milestone for economic and political stability and development of the country. Chairing federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad today, he highlighted the delays faced by the people in…
Read More »Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar: Construction of house begins across Punjab
Construction of houses has commenced across Punjab under the “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” program. This was revealed in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore today. Participants informed the meeting that in just two months, recipients of the first installment of house-building loans in Lahore, Kasur,…
Read More »Ahsan terms data science as key for economic revolution
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan’s youth has the passion to chart new paths to national progress through effective use of data. Addressing the ‘Data Fest 2024 in Islamabad today, he said world modern data science drives the economic revolution in the world, and data analytics and advanced technology have…
Read More »Deputy PM to represent Pakistan at CHOGM in Samoa
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will lead Pakistan delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), commencing in Samoa from Monday. At the CHOGM, the Deputy Prime Minister a will present Pakistan’s perspectives on key global issues and challenges with focus on climate change,…
Read More »Passage of 26th amendment manifestation of national solidarity, consensus: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the passage of the 26th constitutional amendment is an excellent manifestation of national solidarity and consensus. Speaking in the National Assembly today (Monday) after passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, he expressed the confidence this legislation will ensure easy and speedy justice to the…
Read More »President gives assent to constitution 26th amendment bill
President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday signed the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill into law upon the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today following the approval of the said legislation by the parliament. A gazette notification has been issued following the president’s assent to the contentious legislation. The development comes…
Read More »AMBASSADOR DR.YOUSAF JUNAID DELIVERS A TALK HIGHLIGHTING KASHMIR ISSUE AT INSTITUTE OF STRATEGIC THINKING
Ambassador Dr. Yousaf Junaid delivered a talk highlighting Kashmir issue in connection with upcoming “Kashmir Black Day ‘ at Institute of Strategic Thinking (SDE) in Ankara today. 27th October is observed as ‘Kashmir Black Day’, as on this day in 1947, India forcibly landed its troops in the Indian Illegally…
Read More »Senate passes “The Constitution Twenty-Sixth Amendment Bill, 2024”
The Senate today passed “The Constitution Twenty-Sixth Amendment Bill, 2024” with not less than a two-third majority. It was moved by Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar. Sixty-five members voted in favour of the constitutional amendment and four against it. Earlier, sharing details of the bill, the Law…
Read More »Law Minister presents Constitutional Amendment Bill in Senate
Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar has laid “The Constitution Twenty-Sixth Amendment Bill, 2024.” Taking the floor, the Law Minister said that the constitutional amendment has been brought to provide speedy and inexpensive justice to the people and ensure transparency. The constitutional amendment envisages establishment of constitutional benches…
Read More »Pakistan shines at SIAL Paris 2024
Pakistan made a remarkable impact at Europe’s leading food fair SIAL Paris 2024.34 exhibitors under TDAP’s Pakistan Pavilion and 14 other exhibitors participated in diverse products from rice, corn and sesame seeds to processed food, spices, frozen food, fruit juices, candies and snacks. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad inaugurated the Pakistan…
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