Pakistan

Chairperson, Benazir Income Support Programme Senator Rubina Khalid has stressed the importance of empowering BISP beneficiaries through skill development. She was talking to Vice President of the Pakistan Association of Australia Ali Murtaza in Islamabad. They discussed connecting deserving individuals with high-quality training institutions, both domestically and internationally, to equip…

Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission has formally started the construction of Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-5 (C-5), in Mianwali. The event was attended by Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong and other Chinese and Pakistani dignitaries. Addressing the ceremony as chief guest, Minister for Planning and…

Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf has emphasized the importance of strengthening maritime security and maintaining combat readiness to effectively respond to any aggression against Pakistan. He was addressing the Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy that concluded in Islamabad today. The Naval chief commended the initiatives undertaken to enhance…

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has urged the envoys to play their role in enhancing Pakistan’s international profile and developing its international partnerships. Chairing a meeting of Pakistan’s envoys at key multilateral and bilateral Missions in Islamabad today [Tuesday], he underscored Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its relations with countries…

Pakistan Army rendered unparalleled services for the country this year under the leadership of Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir. Significant successes were achieved during operations against Khawarij and terrorists due to a clear policy.   According to details, security forces and law enforcement agencies conducted a total of 59,775 successful…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today launched Uraan Pakistan, a homegrown five-year National Economic Transformation plan. Addressing the launching ceremony in Islamabad, he said this plan is aimed at steering the country toward sustainable growth from the macroeconomic stability. The Prime Minister stressed the need for reducing cost of the inputs…

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday signed the madrassa registration bill into law ending the weeks-long friction with the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F). Meanwhile, the National Assembly Secretariat has issued a gazette notification for the said law according to which seminaries would be registered as per the Societies Act. According to…

Security Forces continued successful anti-terrorist operations throughout 2024 and achieved remarkable victory by killing over 925 terrorists and apprehending hundreds of them. According to details, the security forces and law enforcement agencies conducted over 59, 775 successful intelligence based operations during the year. At an average over 169 such operations…

Advisor to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information Muhammad Ali Saif says a consensus has reached between the two tribes to bring lasting peace in Kurram district. Talking to media about peace efforts in Peshawar today, he said the Jirga has been convened on Tuesday again to further discuss…

Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadiq Malik has called for constructive dialogue to address national issues while keeping it separate from criminal proceedings. Talking to media in Lahore today, he said that the agenda of dialogue would not include criminal cases involving PTI’s leadership. Referring to the allegations against the PTI…

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, has said that the country has been saved from the brink of default, and that the government’s primary focus is now on ensuring economic stability and fostering growth. Addressing a news conference in Lahore today [Sunday], he emphasized that, compared to last year,…

Jeddah (Special Correspondent) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) organized a solemn and dignified ceremony in Jeddah to commemorate the 17th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. A large number of party workers, leaders of other political parties, and notable social figures attended the event to pay tribute to the unparalleled…

Major Muhammad Awais shaheed of Pakistan Army who sacrificed his life while gallantly fighting Fitnah Al-Khawarij in North Waziristan yesterday, has been laid to rest with full military honors in his native town Shakargarh.       Corps Commander Gujranwala Lt. Gen. Syed Imdad Hussain Shah, senior officers of Pakistan Army, soldiers, family…

Security Forces have foiled multiple infiltration attempts by Khawarij and Afghan Taliban at Pak-Afghan border. A group of twenty to twenty-five Fitna-al-Khawarij terrorists attempted to cross into Pakistan from two locations in Kurram and North Waziristan by using Afghan Taliban border posts last night. However, Pakistani security forces acted promptly…

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi has emphasized the need for lawyers’ professional training. Talking to a delegation of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Supreme Court Bar Association in Islamabad today, he directed the provision of modern training facilities and free access to online legal resources to enhance lawyers’ skills.…

Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deliver affordable electricity to the people. Presenting the government’s key achievements in the Power Sector during the last nine months in Islamabad today, he said the power sector witnessed significant reduction in electricity prices. The average…

Advisor to Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah Khan has expressed Government’s resolve to make negotiation process with Opposition successful. Addressing a seminar in connection with martyrdom ceremony of Shaheed Khawaja Muhammad Rafique in Lahore today, he said attitude of some political parties has been changed after failed protest on November…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says government is sincerely engaged in negotiations with PTI with sole purpose of moving forward for political stability in the country.                       Talking to media in Gujranwala today, he said government wants to build…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the relevant departments to take concrete measures to prevent electricity theft. He was chairing a review meeting regarding the performance of electricity distribution companies in Islamabad. The Prime Minister also directed to complete the installation of smart meters as soon as possible to…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says collaboration with international partners including the Czech Republic is essential to effectively combat the impacts of climate change, promote green energy, and support sustainable development goals. He was talking to the Prime Minister of Czech Republic Petr Fiala, on the margins of World Leaders…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the need to expand economic ties with Denmark through collaborative partnerships. He was taking to Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, on the sidelines of the COP 29, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Both the leaders discussed bilateral cooperation in political, trade and investment, agriculture, information…