Pakistan

A meeting of the committee for the upcoming Overseas Pakistanis Conference scheduled this month was held in Islamabad today with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair. The committee discussed enhancing services and support mechanisms for overseas Pakistanis, with key stakeholders discussing strategic initiatives to streamline engagement and facilitate…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reduction in electricity tariffs, providing relief of 7.41 rupees per unit for domestic consumers and 7.69 rupees per unit for industries. Announcing the power relief package at a ceremony in Islamabad today, he expressed the confidence that the reduction in electricity prices will…

Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir on Monday visited Wana in South Waziristan and Chehkan in Dera Ismail Khan to spend Eid ul Fitr with the officers and troops employed on the western border, a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) read. According to the military’s media wing,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a warm and friendly telephone conversation with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev today and conveyed Eid ul Fitr greetings and best wishes to him as well as the brotherly people of Kazakhstan. During their telephonic conversation, the leaders reviewed the current state of bilateral relations, exchanged views…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today to convey his warm greetings and best wishes to him, as well as to the brotherly people of Türkiye, on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul Fitr. While recalling President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s historic visit to…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation on Monday with the Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yunus to extend his warm wishes and greetings on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr. The Prime Minister expressed his satisfaction at the positive momentum in bilateral relations…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation on Monday with his Malaysian counterpart Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim to extend his warm wishes and greetings to him and the brotherly people of Malaysia on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Recalling the Malaysian Prime Minister’s visit to Pakistan last October, the…

Today is the last day for Illegal foreigners and Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave Pakistan.  The government has assured that no mistreatment will occur during the process and it has made arrangements for food and health facilities for those returning.

Inspector General  Islamabad Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi celebrated Eid with the families of martyrs. A big Eid gathering was held at the Police Lines Headquarters. After the Eid prayers, the Inspector General Islamabad Police laid a floral wreath  at the Martyrs’ Memorial and offered fateha. Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi …

The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and the Service Chiefs have also extended their heartfelt Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to all Pakistanis. According to the ISPR, in their messages, they said Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the conclusion of Ramazan, stands as a symbol of unity, compassion, and gratitude. They said this auspicious occasion…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in their messages of Eid-ul-Fitr have urged the nation to remember on this blessed occasion those who are facing economic hardships. In their separate messages, they appealed the people to share joys of Eid-ul-Fitr with deserving and destitute and play…

President Asif Ali Zardari offered Eid ul Fitr prayer in Nawabshah. A large number of people including workers of PPP joined the President to offer Eid-ul-Fitr prayer. Later, the President met with the people and extended Eid greetings. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif offered Eid prayer in Model Town Lahore.…

Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated with great religious zeal and fervor across the country today. Eid congregations were held at open places, mosques and Eidgahs in all villages, towns and cities. Special prayers were offered in the Eid sermons for development and prosperity of the country and liberation of Muslim territories,…

The Shawal moon has been sighted in Lahore and Islamabad, with the official announcement of Eid-ul-Fitr to be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. The committee’s meeting to confirm the moon sighting is currently ongoing in Islamabad. Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, is presiding over…

The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye, in collaboration with the Yunus Emre Institute, Turkish Cultural Center, has announced a painting competition for Pakistani children aged 8 to 16 years. The competition is being held to mark Türkiye’s National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, and aims to celebrate the artistic talents…

Two days are left now for illegal foreigners and Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave Pakistan.    The government has given a deadline for illegal foreigners and Afghan citizen card holders to leave the country by 31st of this month.      The government has assured that no mistreatment will occur…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today held a telephonic conversation with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El Sisi and exchanged Eid-ul-Fitr greetings. During the call, the Prime Minister conveyed warm wishes to the leadership, government and the people of Egypt while praying for their continued prosperity, peace and progress. The…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation today with the Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. The Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt greetings and warm wishes to the President, his family, and the brotherly people of Azerbaijan, while praying for their continued peace and prosperity. The…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable future. In his message on International Day of Zero Waste being observed on Sunday, he said Pakistan is committed to promoting eco-friendly manufacturing, textile recycling, and ethical consumerism to reduce environmental impact. Shehbaz Sharif…

 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. The Prime Minister congratulated the Uzbek President as well as the people of Uzbekistan on Eid and prayed for the peace and prosperity of the people of both countries. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev…

Pakistan and Tajikistan have expressed satisfaction on the positive trajectory of bilateral relations. This came during a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon today. The Prime Minister congratulated Tajikistan President on the recent signing of the ‘Treaty on the Delimitation of the…