Pakistan

Pakistan and Denmark have resolved to bolster their long-standing bilateral friendship into a strong economic partnership. The resolve was expressed during telephonic conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Denmark’s Foreign Minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen on Saturday. Ways to expedite collaboration in trade and investment through…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched Ramadan Relief Package worth twenty billion rupees in Islamabad. Addressing the launching ceremony, the Prime Minister said under this package, cash transfers of five thousand rupees through digital wallets will be made to four million deserving families in the most transparent manner. He said…

Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir visited Bahawalpur Cantonment where he was apprised of operational preparedness and training aspects of Bahawalpur Corps. Addressing the officers and troops, the Army Chief commended their unwavering dedication, high morale, and combat readiness. He reiterated that rigorous training remains the cornerstone of…

In a national debate organized by the Center for Research and Dialogue on gender budgeting, speakers highlighted the issues faced by women in Pakistan in sectors like health, education, employment, and political representation, emphasizing gender budgeting as an effective solution to address these challenges. Speaking at the debate, Dr. Sajid…

Pakistan and France have agreed to expand the cooperation in agriculture sector. This came at a meeting between Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain and French ambassador Nicolas Galey in Islamabad today.    Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that agriculture trade volume between Pakistan and France has…

At the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will embark on his first official visit to Pakistan tomorrow. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Ministers and senior officials, as well as prominent business…

Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal has issued clear directives that no economic burden should be placed on the public during the holy month of Ramadan. He was chairing a high-level meeting to review measures for stabilizing the prices of essential commodities, including ghee and sugar, during Ramadan and Eid in…

Pakistan and Uzbekistan have signed multiple agreements and MOUs to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of defence, technology, technical training and youth empowerment. Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov exchanged the documents of agreements in the fields of visa-free travel for diplomatic passport…

Pakistan Navy on Monday inaugurated the Sea Guard-25 security exercise in Karachi, aimed at tackling challenges within the maritime sector, a statement from the Pakistan Navy said. The second in its series, Exercise Sea Guard is a Pakistan Navy initiative aimed at bringing together representatives from the country’s diverse maritime…

 Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, has said the continuity of the policies is inevitable for the progress of the country. Addressing a day-long workshop on Uraan Pakistan in Karachi today, he said the political and economic stability in the country is the need of the hour. The minister…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Victory Memorial in Baku to pay tribute to the martyrs and heroes of the second Nagorno-Karabakh War. The Prime Minister laid a floral wreath at the memorial. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while writing his impressions, said that this magnificent memorial of victory is a…

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have decided to enhance the scope of bilateral investment up to two billion dollars in areas of mutual beneficial projects. The decision was made during talks between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at the Presidential Palace in Baku on Monday. Later addressing…

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have expressed a strong desire to further deepen cooperation across the entire spectrum of bilateral relations. This came at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Monday which was followed by delegation level talks between the two countries.…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan and Azerbaijan have the potential to enhance their bilateral trade to two billion dollars.         Speaking at Pakistan-Azerbaijan Business Forum in Baku today, he highlighted the growing trade between the two countries, saying that the leaders of Azerbaijan and Pakistan…

At the invitation of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will pay a two-day official visit to Uzbekistan from Tuesday. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and other members of his cabinet. The…

President Asif Ali Zardari has appreciated the security forces for killing seven Khwarij during successful operations in Dera Ismail Khan District. In a statement, the President lauded security forces for their bravery in eliminating Fitnat-ul-Khawarij terrorists during these operations He reiterated nation’s resolve to completely eliminate terrorism from the country.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced provision of relief to the salaried class in the forthcoming budget. Speaking to media representatives in Lahore today, he emphasized the private sector’s vital role in driving the country’s economic progress, saying that foreign exchange reserves are growing steadily. The minister also expressed Government’s…

Seven Khwarij have been killed in two separate engagements in Dera Ismail Khan District. According to ISPR, an intelligence-based operation was conducted by security forces, on reported presence of Khwarij in Daraban area of Dera Ismail Khan. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khwarij’s location, resultantly,…

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan says Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Azerbaijan will unlock new avenues of cooperation and mutual growth. In an exclusive Interview from Baku with PTV news channel, he said that Prime Minister is keen to collaborate with Azerbaijan in all areas, fostering…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Baku on two-day state visit to Azerbaijan. Upon his arrival at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, he was warmly welcomed by the First Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Yagub Abdulla oglu Eyyubov, Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev and other senior officials. Deputy Prime…

In Kurram district, at least 48 miscreants have been arrested. This was disclosed at a high level meeting in Kohat chaired by Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shahab Ali Shah and Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed. The meeting reviewed the overall security situation in Kurram district.