Pakistan

Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi led the Pakistan delegation at the 31st ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial meeting where he highlighted Pakistan’s perspective on the situation pervading the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) as well as Gaza. In the meeting held on Saturday in Vientiane, Lao PDR,…

Secretary-General of Commonwealth Patricia Scotland KC arrived here in the early hours of Sunday on her first official visit to Pakistan, at the invitation of the Government of Pakistan. On her arrival at Islamabad Airport, she was received by Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan. During her five-day…

Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) while conducting six operations across the country managed to recover 574 kg drugs and arrested six accused, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman. He informed that 1.6 kg ice was recovered from two parcels booked for France and Saudi Arabia at a courier office in Lahore. 56 heroin…

Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) Limited and the Capital Development Authority (CDA) have launched a collaborative initiative, “Throw and Grow” to promote the greenery of Islamabad’s iconic Margalla hills. This campaign aims to engage hikers and visitors in contributing to the region’s ecological growth, said a PTC news release here on…

At least four people were killed when a car carrying a family fell into a deep ravine in Lower Chitral on Sunday.  According to Rescue 1122, the van was traveling from Lower Chitral to Upper Chitral when the driver lost control of the vehicle and plunged into a deep ditch…

Punjab government has introduced an agricultural package of over one hundred and seventy-four billion rupees to protect agri land from degradation. Addressing a seminar in Multan, Punjab Minister for Agriculture Syed Muhammad Ashiq Hussain Kirmani said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had introduced the package the first time in Punjab’s history…

In Khyber District, law enforcement agencies destroyed eighty-four tons of prohibited goods. A special ceremony was organized in this regard. The items which were set ablaze included cigarettes and cigarette paper, betel nut, foreign medicines, blacklisted mobile phones and other items. Customs officials, on the occasion, said the law enforcement…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the international community to hold Israel accountable for its war crimes and bring it to justice. In a statement today, he strongly denounced the ongoing Israeli atrocities in Khan Younis area of Palestine. The Prime Minister voiced concerns over the displacement of over one…

Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik has said the gas tariff has not been increased. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said the gas consumers have not been burdened this time. The Minister said alleviating poverty, reducing inflation and providing job opportunities to the youth are the foremost priorities…

The 76th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, is being observed today. Raja Muhammad Sarwar was born in Singhori village in Gujjar Khan district on November 10, 1910. He was commissioned in Punjab Regiment in 1944. During Kashmir war, he rendered supreme sacrifice for the nation and embraced…

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Nawaf al Maliki called on Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today. They discussed the positive trajectory of fraternal relations between Pakistan and the Kingdom. Key topics of discussion included enhancing cooperation in various sectors including education, trade and investment. Secretary Education who participated…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a police station in District Kurram. In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office today, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the Frontier Constabulary officer who was martyred in the attack and prayed for his elevated status…

As British High Commissioner Jane Marriott marks her first year in Pakistan, she expressed her profound gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality. From hiking in Margalla Hills to savoring the country’s culinary delights, Marriott shared her fond memories and acknowledged the current challenges Pakistan while emphasizing UK’s commitment to…

The federal government on Friday appointed Ambreen Jan, a senior officer of the Information Group, Grade 21, as the Federal Secretary for Information and Broadcasting. The Cabinet Secretariat’s Establishment Division issued a notification confirming Ambreen Jan’s appointment to the position of Secretary for Information and Broadcasting. Prior to this appointment,…

The commissioning ceremony of the Offshore Patrol Vessel PNS Hunain was held at Constanta Port, Romania. According to ISPR, Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf was the chief guest at the ceremony. Chief of Defense Staff General Gheorghita Vlad and Romanian Navy Chief Vice Admiral Mihai Panait, specially participated in the…

Punjab government has announced “Suthra Punjab Program” campaign across the province. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during a meeting held in Lahore today. She directed for immediate and uniform cleaning measures in both small and large cities, highlighting the necessity for full sanitation in urban and…

Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has said special economic zones (SEZs) are being established to promote investment in the country. Talking to a delegation of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Islamabad, he said emphasized the need for enhancing exports to strengthen economy. He…

Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Amir Muqam has directed all the relevant institutions to work together in harmony to observe Youm-e-Istehsal this year in an effective manner. He was chairing a review meeting regarding preparations for Youm-e-Istehsal, in Islamabad today. Addressing the participants of the meeting, the Minister…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized the need for adopting the latest technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, in a revolutionary manner to align with modern digital economies. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad today, he said the draft of AI National Plan has been prepared which needs to…

Tajikistan Ambassador Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister welcomed the Ambassador and wished him a successful tenure in Pakistan. While fondly recalling his recent visit to Dushanbe earlier this month, the Prime Minister said he was touched…

Minister for Communications and Investment Board Abdul Aleem Khan has said Gilgit to Khunjerab Motorway will be a game changer, which can ensure connectivity to China and the Central Asian countries. Chairing a meeting about various projects of the National Highway Authority in Islamabad today, he said land connectivity to…