Pakistan

National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said the digitalization process has been initiated to establish an e-Parliament, aimed at modernizing the legislative system. Speaking at the start of the National Assembly session in Islamabad on Friday, he said that under the new system, members would receive the Order of…

Director General ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has vowed to tighten the noose around Khawarij terrorists and their facilitators, regardless of who they are. Addressing a news conference in Peshawar today, he said the entire nation stands like Bunyan-um-Marsoos against terrorists and their facilitators. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said the…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says the government is committed to address climate change and promote sustainable development through modern scientific solutions. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad on Friday, he highlighted the critical role of science, technology and innovation in shaping a prosperous and forward-looking Pakistan. He said science and technology…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar visited the Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad on Friday to bid farewell to Outgoing Ambassador Dr Jemal Beker Abdula. He paid tribute to Dr Jemal Beker Abdula for his outstanding diplomatic services. The Minister appreciated Dr Jemal Beker Abdula’s remarkable role and contributions in…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expand mutually beneficial cooperation with Ethiopia, particularly in trade, investment, agriculture and technical capacity building. He was talking to the outgoing Ethiopian Ambassador Dr Jemal Beker Abdula, who paid a farewell call on him in Islamabad on Friday. The Prime Minister…

The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and financed by the European Union (EU) under the Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project, concluded the first-ever “Rewiring Rights: Hackathon for Justice” with an exciting finale on Thursday.The four-day programme, organized with support from Accelerate Prosperity…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized that providing short-term, medium- and long-term relief to farmers is the government’s foremost priority. He was addressing the first meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Agriculture and Climate/ Flood Emergencies held in Islamabad today. Addressing the meeting, Ahsan Iqbal said that…

Railway Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has directed to resolve the issues of train delays on a priority basis. Chairing an important meeting in Islamabad today, he stressed that along with modernization and digital transformation, ensuring the timely movement of trains should be the top priority of the department of railways.…

Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani will lead Pakistan’s parliamentary delegation to the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados, West Indies. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, scheduled from 5th to 12th of this month, brings together the Speakers, parliamentarians, and representatives from member states across the globe. The event serves as…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the Pakistani community in the United Kingdom is playing a significant role in the development of both countries. He was talking to British Member of Parliament Lord Shaffaq Mohammed, who called on him in Islamabad on Monday. During the meeting, both sides discussed Pakistan-UK…

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed the firm commitment to promote trade and investment relations with Pakistan. Addressing Pakistan-Malaysia Business and Investment Conference in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, he said they will facilitate and support the enterprises to achieve the objective. He mentioned the excellent relations that exist between…

Pakistan and Malaysia have reaffirmed their shared commitment to further expand bilateral cooperation with particular focus on further strengthening economic and trade ties. The resolve was expressed during highly constructive and fruitful meeting between Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and his Malaysian counterpart Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Perdana Putra in Putrajaya…

Inter-Services Public Relations says it has noted with grave concern the delusional, provocative and jingoistic statements coming from the highest levels of the Indian security establishment. A statement issued by the ISPR in Rawalpindi today said these irresponsible statements indicate a renewed attempt at fabricating arbitrary pretexts for aggression –…

Pakistan is actively engaged with its international partners to ensure the safety and prompt repatriation of its citizens, who were illegally detained by the Israeli occupying forces. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, through the diplomatic channels of a friendly European country, it is confirmed that…

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Qatar and Egypt have reiterated their joint commitment to work for the immediate end of the war on Gaza. In a joint statement on Sunday, the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt welcomed…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says continuity of policies and reforms in all sectors are essential to achieve development goals. Speaking at a ceremony in Lahore today, he said efforts are being made under Uraan Pakistan Program to put country’s economy on constant growth trajectory. The planning minister…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Kuala Lumpur on an official visit to Malaysia. At Bunga Raya International Airport in Kuala Lumpur, he was received by Malaysian Minister for Communications Fahmi Fadzil, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Malaysia Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, and other diplomatic staff. The Prime Minister was…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited PIMS Hospital in Islamabad today to inquire after the Islamabad Police and Azad Kashmir Police personnel who were injured during recent events in Azad Kashmir. He directed hospital authorities to ensure the provision of the best possible medical care to the injured officers. The Interior…

President Asif Ali Zardari has said Pakistan and China are iron brothers and their bilateral cooperation in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will lead to the development of the entire region. In an interview with China Global Television Network’s programme “World Today”, he said China and Pakistan are all-weather friends with shared…

The newly appointed German Ambassador to Pakistan, Ina Lepel, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today. During the meeting, Ishaq Dar stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral political, trade and investment ties, climate action, skilled labour mobility, defence and education cooperation. The Deputy Prime…

Pakistan and Tajikistan have underscored the significance of regional transport corridors and reaffirmed their commitment to the early operationalization of CASA-1000, aimed at strengthening regional integration and energy security. The resolve was expressed during the two-day 6th session of Bilateral Political Consultations between the Pakistan and Tajikistan, held in Dushanbe.…