Pakistan

Minister for Climate Change Musadik Masood Malik has said that Green Climate Fund is being established on the directions of the Prime Minister to take forward the initiatives aimed at dealing with the challenge of climate change. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Thursday, he said the main features…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said new requirements for obtaining passports will serve as a deterrent against beggary and illegal immigration Chairing a meeting during his visit to the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports in Islamabad today, he directed to complete all legal formalities regarding the new requirements on…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized the importance of corporate and national branding in unlocking country’s economic potential, particularly in enhancing exports. He was chairing a consultative meeting for the establishment of National Center for Brand Development in Islamabad today which was attended by heads of private institutions and branding…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Minsk on a two-day official visit to Belarus. At Minsk International Airport, Prime Minister of Belarus Alexander Turchin, along with officials from the Pakistani Embassy in Belarus, welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah…

Pakistan has expressed commitment to working closely with OIC member states to advance the common causes and collective interests of the Muslim Ummah. Participating in the OIC Ambassadorial meeting in New York, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, including…

A three-member delegation led by Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today and thanked him for recent decrease in electricity prices. The Prime Minister informed the delegation that government is working tirelessly to bring long-term reforms in the energy sector. He added that reforms…

The National Assembly was informed today (Wednesday) that the government is pursuing a policy to improve the country’s trade environment through fostering export sectors and contributing to overall economic development. Responding to a question during the Question Hour in the House today, Parliamentary Secretary for Commerce Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti updated…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s desire to work with the US President Trump and his Administration to strengthen bilateral relations. Talking to a US delegation led by Eric Meyer in Islamabad, he underscored the importance of enhanced cooperation in areas of mutual interest including trade and investment, as…

Pakistan has decided to send a high-level delegation to the United States to hold talks on trade promotion and new tariffs. Chairing a review meeting on increasing the country’s exports and the tariffs imposed by the US on imports in Islamabad today, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed that prominent business…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the investment of worth two billion dollars in Pakistan by the global shipping company A.P Moller – Maersk. He was talking to Chairman Board of Directors of A.P Moller – Maersk Robert Maersk in Islamabad on Tuesday. The Prime Minister directed that the memorandums…

Consul General of Pakistan in New York Aamer Ahmed Atozai attended Pakistan Heritage and Resolution Day event organized by Pakistani American Law Enforcement Society of the New York Police Department. The ceremony took place at the NYPD Headquarters and was marked by a strong display of community pride, cultural celebration,…

A spectacular joint firepower demonstration by Pakistan Army and Air Force for the cadets of the Pakistan Military Academy was held at the Tilla Field Firing Range in Jhelum. The firepower demonstration showcased a practical example of military strategy, defensive capabilities, firepower and the synchronization of communication networks. Additionally, the…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed a nationwide crackdown on human trafficking networks. He was talking to newly appointed Director General of Federal Investigation Agency Riffat Mukhtar Raja and Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency Waqaruddin Syed in Islamabad on Tuesday. He also assigned the Director General…

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have expressed the commitment to enhancing bilateral trade, investment, and long-term economic collaboration. This commitment was expressed at a high-level meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Azerbaijan Minister for Economy Mikayil Jabbarov in Islamabad on Tuesday. The meeting was aimed at accelerating ongoing efforts to…

Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has said Pakistan is ready to emerge as a leader in the global mineral economy. Addressing the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said Pakistan welcomes international institutions to introduce their expertise, explore investment opportunities, and partner with…

A two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum opened at Jinnah Convention Center in Islamabad today. In his opening remarks, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan is strategically positioned to emerge as a global mining powerhouse, underpinned by its unparalleled geological wealth. He highlighted that Pakistan is home to monumental reserves like Reko…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited the local and foreign investors to invest in the infinite natural resources of Pakistan valuing trillions of dollars. Addressing the two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 in Islamabad on Tuesday, he expressed the confidence that harnessing these great assets would help Pakistan get rid…

Pakistan and Denmark have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing global trade competitiveness by modernizing Pakistan’s maritime infrastructure, improving port efficiency, and adopting sustainable practices. An understanding to this effect reached during a meeting between Minister for Maritime Affairs, Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, and Danish Ambassador to Pakistan, Jakob Linulf in Islamabad…

Pakistan and France have reiterated their resolve to further strengthen bilateral ties and enhance cooperation across all shared priorities.  The understanding to this effect was reached during bilateral consultations between the two countries in Islamabad today. Additional Secretary Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, represented Pakistan while Deputy Secretary General of the…

The second phase of Hajj training for pilgrims across the country is starting tomorrow. During this phase, 142 one-day Hajj training workshops will be conducted in 72 cities across the country. A per the schedule, Hajj training workshops will be held in Islamabad, Mirpur Khas, Mirpur Mathelo, Qila Saifullah, Chakwal…

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering dedication to global cooperation, social equity, and legislative action that champions the rights of all.  He was addressing the General Debate titled “Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice,” at the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union underway in Tashkent.…