Pakistan

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says significant progress has been made in the last few months regarding digitization and reforms in Federal Board of Revenue. Chairing a meeting on the matters related to FBR in Islamabad today, he said the Faceless Customs Assessment System based on minimum human intervention has…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to complete the ongoing low-cost housing projects at the earliest. He issued these directives while chairing a review meeting of the projects being carried out by the Ministry of Housing and Works in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister also directed for…

The International Conference on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities in Islamabad today concluded with the adoption of the ‘Islamabad Declaration,’ a collaborative framework aimed at addressing key challenges in girls’ education. The declaration calls for gender-sensitive policies, resource mobilization, and strengthened partnerships with international organizations to enhance the educational opportunities…

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai said she would continue to call out Israel’s violations of international law and human rights in Gaza. She was addressing the concluding session of two-day International Conference on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and Opportunities, in Islamabad today [Sunday]. She regretted that Israel…

The Frontier Works Organization (FWO) has successfully constructed the Jaglot-Skardu Road, overcoming the once-daunting challenge of traveling through the rugged mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan. In 2017, the Jaglot-Skardu Road Project was entrusted to FWO. Embracing the challenge, FWO completed the project successfully with its remarkable expertise. A foreign company had demanded…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved sixty two billion rupees for the Apni-Chhat-Apna Ghar Program. Chairing a special meeting in Lahore today, the Chief Minister set a target of issuing forty thousand loans for this program till May. She directed to complete the loan issuance process at the earliest.…

Defene Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has categorically rejected baseless and contrived allegations by Acting Afghanistan Deputy Foreign Minister Stanikzai. In his post on X, he said according to the latest report of UN Monitoring Team, over two dozen terrorist groups including TTP, Al-Qaida, ISKP, ETIM and IMU are operating in…

Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gillani has called for embracing a comprehensive approach to advance the cause of girls’ education. Addressing the concluding session of two-day International Conference on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and Opportunities, in Islamabad today (Sunday), he emphasized this approach should combine collaborative action, resource development…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched the “Dhee Rani Program” in Lahore today. The program is aimed at enabling the poor parents to fulfill their obligation of wedding of their daughters in a dignified manner. On this occasion, addressing the ceremony of mass marriages, the Chief Minister extended her wishes…

Pakistan and China have reaffirmed commitment to high quality development of CPEC 2.0, with emphasis on industrialization, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), clean energy, agriculture and livelihood projects. This came at the 5th meeting of the CPEC Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination in Beijing. The meeting was co-chaired…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said Pakistan values its longstanding relationship with the UK. Talking to British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad, he said Pakistani nation and security forces have rendered immense sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. He said our brave people have confronted and continue to confront…

3rd meeting of FPCCI Federal Capital Standing Committee on Corporate and Multinational Companies Affairs held at FPCCI Capital office Islamabad and Chaired by Mr. Muhammad Shafique Swati Convener of the Committee. Dr. Hayam Qayyoum Dy. Convener profoundly welcomed representatives from the business community, Multinational Companies, the Pharma and Corporate Sector.…

The Security forces and law enforcement agencies recovered eight out of seventeen civilian workers, kidnapped by terrorists affiliated with Fitna-al-Khwarij in the Kabal Khel area of Lakki Marwat today. According to sources, operation is continuing to recover the remaining workers. The terrorists, after kidnapping the workers, also set fire to…

A ceremony, organized by overseas Pakistanis, was held in front of the European Parliament in Brussels.  During the event, more than a hundred Pakistanis from various sectors highlighted the sacrifices rendered by Pakistan Army for the country’s stability and security. The participants waved the national flag and chanted slogans in…

A meeting of Fertilizer Review Committee, chaired by the Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain, has said that there will be no shortage of fertilizer supply this year. The committee noted that all fertilizer production plants are operating efficiently. Rana Tanveer Hussain expressed satisfaction over stability in fertilizer…

The Government of Pakistan continues its robust anti-smuggling crackdown, focusing on revitalizing the national economy and tackling pressing economic challenges. As part of this campaign, authorities have successfully intercepted large quantities of smuggled goods in recent operations. Over the past week alone, 2.5 metric tons of wheat flour, 180 cartons…

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has invited Hajj applications for five thousand vacant seats, starting tomorrow (Friday). Spokesperson Ministry of Religious Affairs Muhammad Umar Butt, in a statement today, said applications will be received on a first-come, first-served basis. All designated banks will daily upload the received…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar today received a call from Foreign Minister of Sudan Dr. Ali Youssef Ahmed Al- Sharif. Ishaq Dar reiterated Pakistan’s historic and fraternal ties with the people of Sudan. He expressed desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and reassured Pakistan’s support for peace and stability in…

Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has said production of least cost electricity is the only consideration of the government. Addressing an International Hydropower Conference in Islamabad today, he said renewable energy is the way forward to generate the least cost electricity in the country. He, however, said…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the international community must work together to develop a strategy for the complete eradication of terrorism. Talking to US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome in Islamabad, he said no illegal foreign national would be allowed to stay in Pakistan. The US Ambassador condemned the…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the process of rightsizing of the federal government will be completed by the end of this fiscal year with the aim to reduce expenditures and enhance efficiency. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he provided a comprehensive overview of the work accomplished so…