Pakistan

Pakistan and Nepal have reiterated commitment to continue exploring avenues for enhancing bilateral and regional cooperation. The bilateral ties were discussed in the meeting between Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and his Nepali counterpart K.P. Sharma Oli on the sidelines of 79th Session of the UN General Assembly in New…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited American banks to invest in Pakistan in key sectors of infrastructure, energy, technology and agriculture. He was talking to a delegation of prominent Pakistani American bankers on the sidelines of the 79th session of UN General Assembly in New York. The Prime Minister assured…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have met on sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and cooperation in different fields. Both the leaders agreed to increase cooperation in various fields particularly in economic and…

President Asif Ali Zardari has called on newspapers to champion democratic values, raise awareness of socio-economic issues, and promote tolerance, interfaith harmony, patriotism, and respect for human rights. In his message on the National Newspaper Readership Day, he said newspapers need to provide accurate and well-researched news to discourage fake…

Chairman of Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan has said that Federal Government is providing a platform for progress and prosperity to youth in Balochistan. He said this while addressing a ceremony to honour National Hero Shahzaib Rind in Quetta on Tuesday. He urged students to work hard…

Pakistan and Kuwait have affirmed to closely collaborate bilaterally, as well as on regional and global issues of mutual interest. This came at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, on the side-lines of the 79th…

Minister for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Malik says Pakistan has immense coal reserves and is committed to vigorously utilizing its natural resources. He expressed this resolve during his visit to the Chinese company Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry Group Limited in Xi’an. The Minister was apprised in detail about the company’s…

Minister for Industry and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain says the country is heading toward progress and development. Talking to newsmen in Muridke today [Sunday], he said all economic indicators are showing positive trends. The Minister said international institutions are also acknowledging economic stability of Pakistan. Talking about constitutional amendments, he…

Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police apprehended 14 outlaws from different areas of the city during the last 24 hours and recovered drugs and weapons with ammunition from their possession. According to a police public relation officer, under the special directions of Inspector General (IG) Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is arriving in the United States today [Thursday] to attend the 79th UN General Assembly Session. The Prime Minister will also address the UN General Assembly Session. During the visit, the Prime Minister will also participate in Sustainable Development Goals 2024 Moment, a high level open…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on its 94th National Day. In a statement, the Prime Minister said that under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a great country of the 21st century.…

Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik has been appointed as the Director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). He will take charge on the 30th of this month. Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik is currently serving as an Adjutant General at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik has previously…

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has said the decision of joining a political party by independent members of the Parliament is irreversible under the existing laws. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad this evening, he said Articles 51 and 106 of the Constitution warrant that independents will have to join…

Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam has announced that the first Green-Tech Hub will be launched soon to transform Pakistan’s energy landscape. She made this announcement, while addressing a webinar on ‘Creation of G-TH.’ Romina Khurshid Alam said this initiative will help reduce Pakistan’s carbon footprints by…

Officials from the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), National Institute of Health (NIH), and leading infectious disease specialists have called for immediate and stricter regulations on antibiotic sales, stressing that these drugs should only be available with a valid prescription. Speaking at an awareness session on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)…

The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has expressed deep concerns over a latest proposal by the tobacco industry, pressurizing the government to allow cigarette packs with less than 20 cigarettes, a move that could wreak havoc on the public health, especially among youth and…

President and Prime Minister have called for fair and just settlement of Jammu and Kashmir dispute for global peace and security. In their message on International Day of Peace, they said Pakistan is ready to work with the global community to promote a more peaceful and inclusive world for everyone…

Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani has called for collective efforts to promote interfaith and inter-sectarian dialogue to achieve the objective of peace. Addressing an International Seerat Nabi (SAWW) Conference in Islamabad on Saturday, he stated that the teachings of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) on justice,…

Pakistan and China have agreed to enhance cooperation in various fields, including counter-terrorism, cross-border collaboration, and anti-smuggling. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a high-level Chinese delegation led by Minister for Political and Legal Affairs Chen Mingguo in Islamabad today [Saturday]. During the…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has expressed government’s resolve to address the issues of governance in the DISCOs. He was presiding over the meeting of the Chairpersons of the newly constituted Boards of Directors of the Power Distribution Companies in Islamabad today [Saturday]. The meeting discussed…

Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Romina Khurshid Alam, says the Chinese people centric governance model is a powerful model leading to poverty alleviation and technological advancement. Addressing an event in Islamabad today, she said Pak-China friendship demanded both the nations to learn from mutual experiences for…