Pakistan

Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has lauded the role of lawyers in upholding the sanctity of law and Constitution in the country. Addressing Peoples’ Lawyer Forum in Islamabad today, he said lawyers have always stood by civil society and democratic forces in movements for restoration of Constitution during…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said Balochistan will become the most prosperous province after completion of ongoing development projects. Addressing a book lancing ceremony in Islamabad today, he said the Federal Government has allocated 130 billion rupees from its own budget for the development projects in Balochistan. He said the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will participate in the high-level segment of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York from 23rd to 27th of this month. Sharing details of the Prime Minister’s visit, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch at her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today,…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said the right of legislation solely rests with the parliament under the constitution of Pakistan. In a televised message today, he said parliament is the supreme institution and its supremacy and sovereignty should be upheld. The Minister also commended Speaker National Assembly…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan is keen to expand trade, economic, energy, connectivity and security cooperation with Russia. He was talking to Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexei Overchuk, who called on him in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said he looks forward to welcoming Russian…

Pakistan and Russia have reiterated the commitment to expand trade and economic ties, along with enhancing regional connectivity. This resolve was expressed at a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk in Islamabad today. They also underscored the importance of fostering mutually beneficial cooperation…

At a spectacular event that captured the attention of music and media enthusiasts alike, visionary producer Gaurang Doshi unveiled the teaser for his latest musical collaboration, RICH LIFE. This groundbreaking track brings together global rap icon Rick Ross and Indian music sensation Guru Randhawa, with DJ Shadow Dubai adding his…

On the sidelines of the IAEA General Conference, People’s Republic of China organized a special event to commemorate 40 years of its partnership with IAEA. Chairman Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar was invited by China as one of the Guest SPEAKERS, along with the IAEA…

Asian Development Bank will provide two billion dollars in annual assistance to Pakistan over the next three years. This was stated by President ADB Masatsugu Asakawa during a meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad. The ADB President reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to support infrastructure development and climate-resilient initiatives…

Pakistan Railways has successfully completed forty percent of restoration work on a bridge damaged by terrorism in Quetta. In a press release, Pakistan Railways spokesperson said bridge would be ready for train operations by 15th of next month. The spokesperson said, once security clearance is granted, vital rail link connecting…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz says durable environment-friendly measures are being taken under Suthra Punjab Program for cleanliness across the province. In a statement, she said, for the first time, rural areas are being included in large-scale cleaning efforts across the province. Maryam Nawaz called for adoption of proper waste…

Pakistan has called upon UN member states to promote Palestinian self-determination and refuse to recognize any changes to the status of occupied territories. In a statement at the 10th Resumed Emergency Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly (ESS) on the Situation in Palestine, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the…

Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Alexei Overchuk arrived in Islamabad today on a two-day visit to Pakistan. At the airport, he was warmly welcomed by Ambassador of Pakistan to the Russian Federation, Muhammad Khalid Jamali and Additional Foreign Secretary Shafqat Ali Khan. A high-level delegation is also accompanying…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call today from King Charles III, who formally invited him to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa next month. Accepting the invitation, the Prime Minister said the meeting in Samoa would be a significant moment in the history of the…

Chairman Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar said here on Monday that nuclear technology holds the key to resolve all climate change related issues that the world is facing today, besides offering a practicable solution to resolving issues faced in the health sector especially in diagnosis…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is removing all obstacles in the way of foreign investment in the country. He was talking to Chairman of the globally renowned petroleum company Gunvor Group Torbjorn Tornqvist and Regional Vice President of Total Energies Mehmet Celepoglu, who called on him in…

US Under Secretary of State John Bass and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Horst called on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today. They discussed Pakistan-US bilateral relations and ongoing collaboration projects. Ishaq Dar underlined the importance of positive and productive engagement between Pakistan and the United States.

Asian Development Bank has reaffirmed continued support to Pakistan for complementing its development and reform agenda. The commitment was expressed by ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa during his meeting with Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema in Islamabad today. The President ADB lauded the government for undertaking comprehensive reforms leading to…

The Senate today unanimously passed a resolution recommending the Government to celebrate 7th September officially and declare it as a national holiday. The resolution said, on this day, the Parliament of Pakistan unanimously declared Qadianis as a non-Muslims minority. It noted that indeed that day was historical not just for…

All Parties Hurriyat Conference leadership has called upon the international community to play its role to end Indian occupation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing media in Islamabad today, Hurriyat leader Muhammad Farooq Rehmani said the implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions should be ensured at the…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the constitutional package will be presented in the Parliament after evolving complete consensus on it. Speaking in the National Assembly this afternoon, he said it is the utmost desire of the government to develop maximum consensus on the proposed constitutional package. He said…