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Cybercrime agency working to curb online fraud; NA told
The National Assembly was informed today that government has initiated the process for release of additional spectrum, with the spectrum auction scheduled to take place in coming months. Responding to a question during the Question Hour, Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said the Frequency Allocation Board has made…
Read More »DPM,US Secretary of State discuss bilateral, regional issues
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio today. They discussed bilateral relations, regional security, and economic cooperation. The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthen partnership with the United States and emphasized strengthening cooperation…
Read More »Reduction in electricity prices will provide substantial relief to people: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is working at fast pace to break the slowness of the blue economy. Presiding over a meeting to review process of reforms in Maritime Sector in Islamabad today, he said the incumbent government introduced number of reforms for uplift of Maritime Sector.…
Read More »Pakistan, Belarus sign agreements for cooperation
Pakistan and Belarus have signed multiple cooperation agreements on energy, transport and communications during a high-level Pakistani delegation’s visit to the Eastern European country this week. Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, and Belarusian Energy Minister Denis Moroz inked the memorandum of understanding on the final day of…
Read More »‘Around 90,000 pilgrims to perform Hajj under Govt scheme’
Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, has announced that about 90,000 pilgrims will perform Hajj this year under the government Hajj scheme. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore on Sunday about Hajj 2025 preparations, he said that Hajj flights will begin from 28th of next…
Read More »Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels Hosts Eid Milan Reception to Celebrate Eid ul Fitr
The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels hosted a vibrant and heartwarming Eid Milan reception to mark the joyous occasion of Eid ul Fitr. The event brought together a large number of Pakistani community members from Belgium and Luxembourg, including professionals, businesspersons, students, and media representatives, in a spirit of unity,…
Read More »PNS ASLAT undertakes counter-piracy patrols in Arabian Sea
Pakistan Navy Ship ASLAT undertook counter-piracy patrols in the Arabian Sea, off the east coast of Somalia, in support of Combined Task Force 151 (CTF-151), which is currently being led by Pakistan Navy. Pakistan Navy-led CTF-151 is taking proactive measures to enhance its presence in the region, remaining vigilant of…
Read More »Pakistan hands over 2nd relief consignment to Myanmar
Pakistan has handed over the second consignment of emergency relief aid to Myanmar for its earthquake-affectees. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Myanmar Imran Haider officially gave the consignment to Chief Minister of Yangon Region at Yangon International Airport.…
Read More »Pakistan’s Parliamentary delegation secures membership in 3 IPU committees
Pakistan’s Parliamentary delegation has secured membership in three significant committees during the 150th Annual Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union being held in Tashkent. The delegation, led by Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, includes members from both houses of Pakistan’s parliament. Notably, Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister…
Read More »Govt working sincerely to promote digitization in order to ensure transparency: Ahsan
Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the government is working sincerely to promote digitization in order to ensure transparency. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, along with Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain and Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima, he stated that for…
Read More »Pakistan, US vow to strengthen partnership in energy sector
Pakistan and the United States have reiterated their commitment to strengthening partnership in the energy sector. This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting between Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker in Islamabad today. Welcoming continued US cooperation, Ali Pervaiz Malik expressed his dedication to…
Read More »2 terrorists sent to hell during IBO in Kech, Balochistan
Two terrorists were sent to hell in an intelligence based operation conducted by security forces in Kech district, Balochistan on Friday. According to ISPR, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location during the operation. The killed terrorists remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area against the law…
Read More »Govt taking steps for improving governance in power sector: Leghari
Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has said the government is taking multiple steps for improving governance in the power sector. He was briefing the media persons in Islamabad today regarding the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recently announced relief by cutting the power tariffs. The Minister said the…
Read More »PM visits Embassy of Myanmar in Islamabad
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Embassy of Myanmar in Islamabad today and signed the Condolence Book, opened by the Embassy in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar. The Prime Minister was warmly received by the Ambassador of Myanmar Wunna Han, who thanked the Prime Minister for his…
Read More »PM directs to replicate model used for Ramadan Relief Package in other Govt schemes
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that the payment method used for Ramadan Relief Package be replicated in other government schemes. He was chairing a reviewing meeting regarding Ramadan Relief Package in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister highlighted that for the first time, a digital wallet was introduced for the…
Read More »Corps Commanders reaffirm resolve to eradicate terrorism
Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir chaired the 268th Corps Commanders’ Conference at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Friday. Forum offered Fatiha and paid profound tribute to the supreme sacrifices of Shuhada of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies and the citizens who have laid their lives…
Read More »D.I.Khan: People celebrate Eid ul Fitr with Pakistan Army
In Dera Ismail Khan, the people celebrated Eid ul Fitr with Pakistan Army. The local commanders and soldiers of the Pakistan Army distributed sweets, toys and Eidi among the people in Ramak, Kiri Shamozai and Khoi Bahara. The people expressed their deep affection for Pakistan Army, waving the national flag…
Read More »46th death anniversary of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto tomorrow
The 46th death anniversary of former Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Peoples Party, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto will be observed tomorrow. In this connection, Pakistan Peoples Party has organized functions at district headquarters level across the country. The main ceremony will be held at the mausoleum of Zulfikar Ali…
Read More »Asim demands action to protect workers in armed conflicts
At the United Nations, Pakistan has demanded concrete steps to protect humanitarian workers in armed conflicts. Delivering the national statement at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad stressed that the international community is failing…
Read More »Pakistan condemns Israel’s acts of aggression in Gaza
Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s acts of aggression in Gaza. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said the indiscriminate violence has claimed thousands of innocent Palestinian lives, including women, children, medical personnel, and humanitarian workers, marking yet another dark chapter in Israel’s brutal occupation. The spokesperson…
Read More »Gilani designated as Founding Chairman of ISC
Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani has been designated as the Founding Chairman of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC). The decision to this effect was made during Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani’s recent highly productive visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he attended an exclusive briefing session on the forthcoming Inter-Parliamentary…
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