Pakistan

Deportation of illegal foreign nationals and Afghan Citizen Card holders is continuing. Three thousand, three hundred and eighty-seven illegal Afghan nationals were sent back to their homeland yesterday. The total number of illegal Afghan nationals leaving Pakistan has reached 979,486. The government is ensuring the dignified return of illegal foreign…

Pakistan and Rwanda have agreed to deepen their cooperation in areas of trade, investment, defense, diplomacy, and people to people exchanges. The understanding came at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe in Islamabad on Monday. The two sides held in…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has reiterated government’s commitment to ensure the best possible arrangements for intending pilgrims. Addressing the annual Hajj Conference in Islamabad today, he said the Ministry has made excellent arrangements this year as well and there is zero tolerance in this…

Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal has that Iqbal’s poetry serves as a beacon of guidance for us. He stated this while addressing the Iqbal Conference 2025, organized by the Iqbal Academy Pakistan in Lahore on Monday. He said that through poetry, Allama Iqbal nurtured the minds of a subjugated…

The 87th death anniversary of philosopher poet and thinker, Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being observed on Monday to acknowledge his services for Muslims of the subcontinent. He was born on November 9, 1877, in Sialkot. Allama Iqbal was a great visionary poet, who conceived the idea of a separate…

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have signed three Memoranda of Understanding. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan signed two MOUs for cooperation in the field of culture and the establishment of joint committee for consular affairs. The two…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has affirmed the commitment to strengthen relations with Pakistan in diverse sectors including trade, investment and aviation. He made the remarks during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar at foreign office in Islamabad…

Pakistan is witnessing a flurry of diplomatic activity as it hosts two important foreign dignitaries for official visits. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar received the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in…

The 87th death anniversary of philosopher poet Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal will be observed on Monday. A special ceremony in this connection was held at the Pakistan National Council of Arts Islamabad. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry highlighted Iqbal’s contributions; saying through his…

Deportation of illegal foreign nationals and Afghan Citizen Card holders is continuing. Over four thousand one hundred and thirty illegal Afghan nationals were sent back to their homeland yesterday.   The total number of illegal Afghan nationals leaving Pakistan has reached over nine hundred and seventy-six thousand. The government is ensuring…

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda Ambassador Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe arrived in Islamabad today.   On arrival, he was received by DG Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rwandan High Commissioner in Pakistan and other senior officials of Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Christian community across the world is celebrating Easter today. Special prayer services are being held in all the churches. Meanwhile, special security measures have been taken around churches in the country to avoid any untoward incident. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended heartfelt greetings and best…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has expressed Pakistan’s desire to enhance cooperation with Saudi Arabia to combat drugs and prevent human trafficking. He was talking to Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Maliki in Islamabad on Sunday. The Interior Minister said new conditions are being imposed for obtaining passports to curb…

The Pakistan International Airlines launched its direct flights from Lahore to Baku, Azerbaijan today, as part of its ongoing efforts to expand international connectivity and boost tourism.    Addressing the launching ceremony in Lahore, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said positive results of Pakistan’ diplomatic efforts to boost ties with…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has extended greetings to Christian community on the occasion of Easter.  Speaking at an Easter ceremony in Lahore on Sunday, he lauded the role of the Christian community in socio-economic development of the country. The Information Minister said Pakistan is moving toward economic…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday held a telephone call with the Foreign Minister of Oman Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi. They reviewed the existing bilateral ties and expressed satisfaction on the upward trajectory. Regional and international current issues of mutual interest also came under discussion.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will undertake a two-day official visit to Pakistan from Sunday.   According to Foreign Office, this high-level visit reflects the deep-rooted, fraternal relations between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. It also…

The 8th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition was conducted at Kharian Garrison. The sixty hours long rigorous patrolling exercise was aimed at enhancing combat skills through sharing of innovative ideas and experiences by the participants. Seven teams from Pakistan Army along with a team from Pakistan Navy and…

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has left for the United States to attend the World Bank Group and IMF Spring Meetings 2025. These meetings will commence on Monday and continue till 26th April. During the visit, the finance minister will hold meetings with senior officials of World Bank, International Monetary…

Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has said that new maritime trade corridors will be launched to enhance trade with the East African Community. In a statement, he said this strategic initiative will not only bolster our export potential but will also contribute to Pakistan’s economic growth by opening…

Pakistan and Afghanistan have reaffirmed their commitment to fostering mutually beneficial relations. This came at delegation level talks between the two countries in Kabul. Pakistani side was led by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and the Afghan side by its Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The two sides agreed…