Pakistan

Pakistan Hajj Mission has recovered over 74,000 Saudi Riyals from private tour operators for overcharging intending Hajj pilgrims. Radio Pakistan’s correspondent Asad Ullah Khan reports from Makkah that show-cause notices have also been served to thirty-five companies as part of a major crackdown on service violations. The Mission has recovered…

The UN Security Council has adopted by consensus an annual report to the UN General Assembly drafted and introduced by Pakistan, highlighting the Council’s work across a wide range of crises and thematic issues. Speaking at the adoption of the draft report, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar…

Pakistan has reiterated its steadfast support for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya. The support was expressed by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad during the United Nations Security Council briefing on Libya and the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Ambassador emphasized a…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and Counter Terrorism Department have killed fifteen Khawarij terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Bannu district. During exchange of fire, one police personnel embraced martyrdom, while another was injured. The sanitization operation is underway to eliminate terrorists from the area.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan and China are entering a new phase of practical, people-centric and development-oriented cooperation. He was talking to Party Secretary of CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee, Wang Hao, in Hangzhou today. The Prime Minister appreciated the remarkable development achievements of Zhejiang Province and…

During the visit, the Field Marshal held high-level engagements with Iranian leadership as part of ongoing mediation efforts aimed at promoting de-escalation and constructive engagement, amidst the regional tensions that have simmered after the ceasefire on 8th April, 2026. The Field Marshal called on H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that Pakistan gives special importance to institutional cooperation and exchange of experiences with friendly countries. He made the remarks during a meeting with the visiting Bangladeshi delegation of senior civil service officers. The Information Minister highlighted the need to further promote…

Pakistan and Turkiye have expressed their shared commitment towards enhanced collaboration in defence, aerospace innovation and emerging technologies. According to ISPR, the commitment was expressed at high-level meetings of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu during his official visit to Turkiye. During the visit, Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu held…

Pakistan has called for the release of all Kashmiri prisoners, human rights defenders, and civil society activists detained in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Responding to a question during his weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan is deeply concerned by the…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed the government’s continued focus on infrastructure development, improved public services, regional balance and long-term economic resilience. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad. Development priorities were approved across all provinces and regions, with a focus on strengthening national development initiatives and addressing infrastructure…

The National Assembly was informed today that the National Wheat Policy 2026-30 has been prepared in consultation with the provinces. Parliamentary Secretary Farah Naz told the house during question hour that the policy will be approved by the cabinet before the budget. She said the government’s action plan for the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a four-day official visit to China from Saturday. This was announced by Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi during his weekly news briefing in Islamabad today. The visit will provide an opportunity to reaffirm the abiding strength of Pakistan-China all-weather strategic partnership and advance a…

An investiture ceremony to confer military awards on officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army was held at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi today. Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as the Chief Guest conferred the awards to the families of Shuhada, officers…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has appreciated His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan-V’s commitment to fostering peace, stability, and constructive engagement with governments and international partners. The Prime Minister expressed these views during a breakfast meeting, hosted by him in honour of Prince Rahim Aga Khan-V on the occasion of…

British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott, called on Federal Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, in Islamabad today. The Defence Minister expressed Pakistan’s desire to further deepen bilateral relations between the two countries. They exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and agreed to continue constructive engagement and further…

President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to further strengthening its strategic partnership with China. He expressed this commitment during his meeting with Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of 14th National People’s Congress of China, Cai Dafeng, in Islamabad today. Welcoming the Chinese delegation, the President conveyed…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to its strategic partnership with China, describing bilateral relationship as a time-tested friendship rooted in mutual trust, shared aspirations, and steadfast support through every challenge. Addressing a grand ceremony held in Islamabad today to mark…

Security forces, during a series of intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, have killed 23 more Khwarij belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-ul-Khwarij network, including a key ring leader Jan Meer alias Toor Saqib. According to ISPR, the security forces conducted operations in a determined effort to eliminate terrorist threats and dismantle Khwarij…

Pakistan has reaffirmed its support for a sovereign, independent State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, in line with UN resolutions and international law. This was stated by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad while addressing the Security Council on…

Pakistan has categorically rejected unfounded allegations made by Indian representative at the UN General Assembly on the draft resolution titled “Promotion of Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue, Understanding and Cooperation for Peace.” Replying on behalf of Pakistan, First Secretary Zulfiqar Ali said it was regrettable that India attempted to undermine the…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has underscored Pakistan’s commitment to international law, UN Charter, and strengthening of multilateral cooperation. He was addressing closing ceremony of four-day training programme, “Advanced Treaty Practice: From Signature to Domestic Law,” in Islamabad today. The event was organised by Ministry of Law and Justice in…