Pakistan

Acting Senate Chairman Syedaal Khan has invited British businesses to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan. During a meeting with the UK Deputy Speaker and his delegation in Islamabad today, he said the country offers a favorable environment for foreign investors. Syedaal Khan urged British traders and companies to invest in…

Pakistan and China have underlined the importance of expanding people-to-people and cultural exchanges to build an even closer China-Pakistan Community of Shared Future in the New Era.    This came at a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Thursday. The two sides…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed to expedite the process of privatization and ensure its completion within the stipulated timeframe. He issued these directives while presiding over a review meeting in Islamabad on Thursday on the Task Management System, designed to monitor the process of privatization of the government…

Kashmiri and Pakistani communities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia observed ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ with traditional zeal and fervour with a main event held here at the Consulate General of Pakistan. The event featured special messages from the President of Pakistan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, and Deputy Prime Minister and…

The Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara observed Kashmir Solidarity Day (05 February) to reaffirm support to the legitimate Kashmiri struggle for realization of their right to self-determination. ​Former Turkish deputy Prime Minister Recep Akdag, former Turkish Minister for Agriculture Mehmet Mehdi Eker, former Turkish Minister of Family and Social Services,…

Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir has reaffirmed that Pakistan will always stand by Kashmiris in their just and legitimate cause against state-sponsored repression and oppression. He expressed this resolve during his visit to Muzaffarabad today, where he paid homage to the sacrifices of the martyrs. Interacting with the notables…

The Embassy of Pakistan in France organized a special event today marking the Kashmir Solidarity Day. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch voiced strong support for the Kashmiri people in their just struggle against Indian occupation and oppression. She rebuffed India’s efforts to tarnish the image of the…

Pakistan and China have agreed to further improve intelligence sharing.  This came at a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Chinese counterpart Qi Yanjun in Beijing. It was decided to increase cooperation between the Beijing Police and Islamabad Police. Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan will purchase modern technology and…

President Asif Ali Zardari met with Chairman of the Standing Committee of National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China, Zhao Leji, in Beijing today and discussed bilateral relations. They underscored the time-tested and all-weather friendship between the two countries, which has continued to grow in depth and scope…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unflinching and continuous political, diplomatic and moral support to Kashmiris in their just struggle for right to self-determination. Addressing the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in Muzaffarabad today, he paid glowing tributes to the Kashmir martyrs and Hurriyat leadership for rendering…

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support for the Kashmiri people’s legitimate struggle for the right to self-determination. In his televised message on Kashmir Solidarity Day, he highlighted that the implementation on UN Security Council resolutions has been delayed due to Indian intransigence. He called on the international…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have urged upon the international community to put pressure on India to allow the Kashmiri people to freely determine their own future for lasting peace in South Asia.     In his message on Kashmir Solidarity Day being observed today (Wednesday),…

“Digital Photographic and Painting Exhibition and Competition” held at Information Service Academy (ISA) on Tuesday showcased thought-provoking paintings and photographs, capturing both the natural beauty of Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIoJK) and the struggles faced by its people.The exhibition was organized by the Directorate of Electronic Media and…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the commitment to take the country towards economic growth. Chairing federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday, he expressed the confidence that this target, like the others, will also be achieved. The Prime Minister pointed out that the inflation has come down to nine…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched the Agriculture Tubewell Solarization project through a balloting process in Lahore today.  Under the project, the Punjab Government will provide subsidy worth five lac rupees for installation of 10 kilowatts solar system, subsidy worth seven point five lac rupees for 15 Kilowatts system and…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says revamping of Federal Investigation Agency is on the cards to curb human trafficking. Talking to newsmen in Lahore today, he said human traffickers are bringing a bad name for the country, which cannot be tolerated. Responding to a question regarding problems being faced by people…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act is aimed at checking misuse of social media and the all media bodies should support this legislation. In a video message on Friday, he said fake propaganda is spread through the social media, while fake…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Aleksandr Lukashenko on his re-election as President of Belarus. In a telephonic conversation today (Saturday), the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening of the longstanding and friendly relations between the two countries. He also emphasized on the importance of transforming these…

World Interfaith Harmony Week is starting from today (Saturday). It is celebrated every year during the first week of February. This week was conceived to promote a culture peace and nonviolence. World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual event being observed since 2010. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has urged the…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have commended security forces for neutralizing terrorists during multiple operations in Balochistan. In their separate messages, they said terrorists are enemies of Balochistan’s peace and development reaffirming that the fight against terrorism will continue until it is completely eradicated from the…

Security forces have killed twenty-three terrorists in different operations in Balochistan during the last 24 hours. According to ISPR, multiple sanitation operations are being conducted by the security forces throughout the province, in the backdrop of heinous act of terrorism in Kalat District. In one of such operation conducted in…