Pakistan

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather advisory from tomorrow till Friday, forecasting rain, thunderstorms and strong winds in several parts of the country. According to National Emergencies Operation Centre of NDMA, rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds is expected in several districts of Punjab with heavy…

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, while addressing a visiting delegation of Harvard Business School MBA students, said that Pakistan’s central economic challenge is to convert macroeconomic stability into sustained growth, higher productivity, exports, investment and employment. Welcoming the HBS students to the Ministry of…

Pakistan’s proud daughter and Germany-based social and youth leader Abeera Zia has been appointed as the Official Ambassador of the International Organization of Youth (USA) for a two-year term. Her appointment has been warmly welcomed by public, social, educational, literary, and journalistic circles, who have extended their heartfelt congratulations and…

The United Kingdom has appreciated Pakistan’s important role in promoting regional peace and stability. The appreciation was expressed by UK Minister of State Stephen Doughty during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in London today. During the meeting, the UK Minister of State reaffirmed the…

Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah have agreed to modernize the railway system in Sindh. The agreement was reached during a meeting in Karachi today. They agreed to restore branch railway routes and improve facilities for passengers. Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s deep appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s steadfast support and generous assistance to Pakistan, and its pivotal role in promoting peace and stability in the region. He was talking to Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, who paid a farewell call on him in Islamabad…

Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has called for greater parliamentary unity and collective action to address global challenges, including armed conflicts, terrorism, climate change and economic inequality. He stated this while addressing the inaugural session of the 2nd Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference in Phnom Penh in Cambodia. Yousaf Raza Gilani…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held delegation-level talks with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband in London today during his official visit to the United Kingdom. The two sides reviewed the full spectrum of Pakistan-United Kingdom bilateral relations. They agreed to establish a structured mechanism for…

A high-level delegation from Kuwait, led by Minister of Defence H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Saleem Al-Sabah, called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. The Kuwaiti delegation also included Chief…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, interacted with a delegation of students from Harvard Business School representing multiple countries during their visit to Pakistan. The interaction covered regional and global developments, Pakistan’s security outlook, and the…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic fire incident at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad. In their separate statements, they said tragic deaths of the newborn babies are extremely heartbreaking and an irreparable loss. President Asif Ali Zardari directed…

The Prime Minister’s Task Force on Maritime Reforms is taking practical steps to improve the performance of Pakistani ports. Reforms in the port system, modern facilities and effective administrative measures are being introduced to promote trade activities. There is also a plan to establish a specialized world-class training institute to…

Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Commonwealth as a founding member. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed these views during a meeting with Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey at Marlborough House in London today. The Deputy Prime Minister underscored Pakistan’s support for the Secretary-General’s vision and…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has appreciated the important role played by the British parliamentarians in strengthening Pakistan-United Kingdom ties. He was talking to the group of cross-party Pakistan-origin British parliamentarians, which called on him at Pakistan House in London. The Deputy Prime Minister also appreciated their…

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhary has said that initial reports suggest the fire at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of PIMS Hospital was caused by a short circuit. Speaking to the media during his visit to PIMS, he said the fire spread quickly due to the presence…

Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has said the rescue operation at the place of fire in PIMS was completed in the best possible manner. Talking to the media persons at PIMS in Islamabad today, he said the rescue teams reached within six minutes at the hospital on receiving…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted an inquiry committee to conduct a high-level investigation into the fire incident at PIMS Hospital, Islamabad, which resulted in the deaths of fourteen newborn babies. Former Interior Secretary Shahid Khan will head the committee. Chairing an emergency meeting in Islamabad today, the Prime Minister…

In Islamabad, fourteen newborn children were killed after a fire broke out on the third floor of the Mother and Child Health at PIMS hospital. Rescue teams reached the hospital soon after receiving information about the incident. Six fire tenders and four ambulances took part in the rescue operation, and…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called upon religious scholars to play their role in promoting unity, brotherhood and peace in society in line with the teachings and character of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Addressing the annual International Seerat-un-Nabi Conference in Islamabad today, he said religious scholars…

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has distributed ex-gratia assistance of two million rupees each to the bereaved families of 34 coal mine workers who were killed in a mining incident in Balochistan. The cheques were handed over in Shangla, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, by an NDMA team. The federal assistance through NDMA…

Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, has stressed the need to further deepen bilateral relations between Pakistan and Qatar through enhanced trade, investment, and socio-political cooperation. He was talking to a Qatari delegation led by prominent businessman and senior member of the Royal Family of Qatar, Sheikh Nayef bin Eid…