Pakistan

Members of National Assembly Azhar Qayyum Nara, Shagufta Jumani, Mian Khan Bugti and Muhammad Khan Jamali called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Wednesday. During the meeting, the lawmakers extended congratulations to the Prime Minister on presenting the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and expressed their full…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged all stakeholders to join hands in restoring lands and securing a climate-resilient future for next generations. In his message on the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought today, he said land is a vital asset for Pakistan’s food security, water availability, biodiversity conservation,…

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, says the people of Pakistan, especially the students, played a key role and destroyed the Indian strategic assumptions forever during “Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos”. He expressed these views while briefing the students during his visit to Jinnah University for Women Karachi. Upon…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a call from the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the telephonic conversation, the two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation in the wake of Israel’s military strikes…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan and the United States are stepping ahead to strengthen their strategic partnership. Speaking at an event in Islamabad on Tuesday, the Finance Minister said he had a constructive and positive conversation with the US Commerce Secretary last night. He said that both…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed to link Reko Diq with the railway network by 2028 to meet the requirements of future transportation and freight services. He issued these directives while presiding over a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday regarding Pakistan Railways up gradation and linking Reko Diq…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad on Tuesday. The meeting discussed the prevailing political and economic situation in the country. The Prime Minister briefed the President on his recent official visit to the United Arab Emirates and also shared key features of the federal…

Italian Navy Ship ITS ANTONIO MARCEGLIA arrived at Karachi Port for a three-day goodwill visit, marking a significant milestone in the longstanding maritime cooperation between Italian and Pakistan Navy. On its arrival, the Commanding Officer and crew of the visiting ship were warmly received by officials of Pakistan Navy. Ambassador…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed to constitute a special committee to sort out the issue of arrest of tax defaulters and the amendments in relevant laws. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Monday to review matters of Federal Board of Revenue, the Prime Minister took notice of the…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said Pakistan’s nuclear capability is for deterrence and for the country’s own security as well as stability in the region. Taking the floor, he said AI generated video clips are being used on social media to spread false and misleading propaganda. He said a…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s condemnation of the recent Israeli aggression against Iran, and expressed solidarity with the Iranian people and government amidst the tense regional situation. He was talking to Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam on the sidelines of International Maritime Expo and Conference…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have paid rich tribute to security forces for killing five terrorists of Indian proxy Fitna al-Khawarij during operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In their separate statements on Monday, they said the entire nation stands united and resolute alongside the armed forces…

The security forces have killed five Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to ISPR, four Indian sponsored Khwarij including Kharji Haris and Kharji Baseer, were sent to hell in intense exchange of fire during an intelligence based operation conducted…

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, while appreciating the positive trajectory of Pakistan-UAE fraternal relations, have exchanged views to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the areas of governance, institutional development, and public sector innovation. The understanding to this effect reached during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister,…

Pakistan has extended warmest felicitations to the leadership and people of Bulgaria, on the landmark occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between both countries this year.    In a message, the Foreign Office said that this special occasion is a testament to the cordial and enduring friendship between…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has expressed government’s commitment to provide all facilities to workers. In a statement on Sunday, she said that the doors of top educational institutions are being opened for the children of every worker in Punjab. Meanwhile, Punjab Workers Welfare Fund has invited applications from workers.…

The Central Development Working Party has approved nine different development projects. CDWP at a meeting held in Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal approved the projects. The projects include Speed Breeding Platform for Development of Climate Smart Hybrids Crops, Dr. A.Q. Khan Institute of…

Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency in collaboration with Islamabad Police, has resumed vehicle emission testing campaign to tackle the federal capital’s worsening air quality. The drive is part of a broader initiative to protect the environment and public health from adverse impacts of air pollution caused due to vehicular carbon emissions.…

Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar says in light of evolving regional situation, the Government is taking necessary measures for safety of Pakistani nationals in Iran and Iraq. In a social media post on X, he said evacuation of 450 Pakistani Zaireen from Iran has been facilitated as of yesterday…

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday received a telephone call from the Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan. The two leaders expressed deep concern and anguish over the deteriorating regional situation due to Israel’s unjustified attacks on Iran. The Deputy Prime Minister also confirmed his participation in the…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says the salaried class has been facilitated in the budget by a percentage-wise and clear reduction in taxes. Participating in the budget debate in the National Assembly on Saturday, he said revolutionary steps have been taken for economic growth and welfare of the…