Pakistan

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Afghan Interim Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund in Kabul today (Saturday). Detailed discussions were held on issues of mutual interest including security, trade, transit cooperation and people-to-people contacts. The meeting reaffirmed the importance of high-level exchanges to further strengthen the…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need to achieve agricultural self-sufficiency by modernizing the sector and harnessing potential of youth and experienced experts. Chairing a high-level consultative meeting in Islamabad, he said Pakistan is blessed with fertile land, skilled agricultural professionals and hardworking farmers. He said the opinion…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited the friendly countries to invest in Pakistan’s mines and minerals, Information Technology and agriculture sectors. Addressing the Health, Engineering and Minerals Show in Lahore, he assured to extend full facilitation to the investors. He emphasized these sectors offer vistas of opportunities for profitable investments.…

Pakistan and Russia have agreed to pursue long-term, multi-dimensional partnership in trade, energy, security, culture, education and people-to-people exchanges. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, Sergei Ryabkov and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Thursday.                    On the occasion, Ishaq Dar reaffirmed…

Heavy rainfall, windstorms, thunderstorms, and isolated hailstorms are expected in various parts of Punjab from Friday evening to Saturday, posing risks to infrastructure, transportation, and agricultural activities. According to NDMA’s National Emergencies Operations Center, the weather may affect Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Gujrat, Jhelum, Faisalabad, Hafizabad, Jhang, Khushab, Mianwali, Lahore,…

The government has decided to digitize the national economy, with all ministries tasked with implementing the measures for digitization.          The decision to this effect was taken at a high level review meeting held in Islamabad on Thursday with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in the chair.…

Pakistan and Hungary have agreed to enhance their cooperation across various fields and strengthen collaboration at multilateral forums, including the United Nations. The understanding to this effect reached at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó in Islamabad on Thursday. Later addressing a…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says the federal government is committed to ensure equal development of all federating units of the country. He was addressing a ceremony held in connection with the groundbreaking of Jinnah Square Murree Road Underpass in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said development of all provinces…

Secretary General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Nurlan Yermekbayev along with a delegation of senior officials is paying a two-day visit to Pakistan from tomorrow. He is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.     During the visit, the Secretary General will have meetings…

Pakistan and China have expressed the commitment to continue to deepen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the maritime domain. This came at the fifth Round of the Pakistan-China Dialogue on Maritime Cooperation held in Beijing. The dialogue was co-chaired by Additional Secretary (Asia-Pacific) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Imran…

Kuwait has extended oil credit facility for Pakistan for another two years. This was conveyed by Kuwait’s Ambassador to Pakistan during a meeting with Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik in Islamabad. The Minister for Petroleum thanked Kuwait for this special concession. This facility has been provided by Kuwait Petroleum…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the federal government has prepared a plan in consultation with the provinces to provide subsidized loans to the youth for the promotion of small industries in rural areas. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today regarding Capacity Building of one thousand agricultural graduates in China,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the government is taking priority measures to equip Pakistan’s workforce with skills and training of the international standards. He was talking to a seven-member delegation of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants led by its Global Chief Executive Helen Brand in Islamabad today (Wednesday). The…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar received the UN Under Secretary Generals Jean-Pierre Lacroix and DOS Atul Khare on the sidelines of the UN Peacekeeping Preparatory Meeting, being co-hosted by Pakistan and Republic of Korea in Islamabad on Wednesday. Ishaq Dar reiterated Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to UN peacekeeping and recalled Pakistan’s…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expanding its international partnerships during separate meetings with UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Lord Wajid Khan and Hungarian Ambassador Béla Fazekas in Islamabad. In his meeting with Lord Wajid Khan, Ishaq Dar emphasized Pakistan’s resolve to build a strong, broad-based, and…

Ten people were killed and eight others injured in a road accident at main highway of Laki Ghundakai near Karak on Tuesday. According to Rescue 1122, most of the injured are in critical condition. Meanwhile, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi and Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur have expressed grief…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says political stability and continuity of policies are imperative to achieve sustainable economic development. Addressing a conference in Islamabad today (Tuesday), he said durable growth is only possible through adhering to continuous reforms. He said Pakistan is committed to further enhance its exports…

Lawmakers paid rich tribute to Senator Taj Haider, sitting member of the Senate of Pakistan, who passed away on Tuesday last. Opening the debate, Sherry Rehman described Taj Haider as a true patriot, a celebrated writer, an ideological leader, and one of the founding members of the Pakistan People’s Party. She emphasized…

Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir says any obstacle hindering the country’s development will be crushed unitedly.     Addressing the first Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said Allah has blessed Pakistan with immense resources. The Army Chief said as long as the brave people of…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced multiple measures for the facilitation of the overseas Pakistanis, including revival of Green Channel. Addressing the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said the Green Channel will be operationalized in next couple of weeks. He also announced establishment of special courts in…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have extended warm greetings to Sikh community, living in Pakistan and world over, on the occasion of Vaisakhi. In his message, the President said Vaisakhi is a symbol of Pakistan’s beauty in its cultural and religious diversity. He said Sikh…