Pakistan

Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has announced that work on the four hundred and eighty kilometers long Rohri-Karachi track will start in September with an estimated cost of two billion dollars. Addressing a function in Karachi, the Minister said that Pakistan Railways and Punjab Government have inked an agreement…

Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh has said that Pakistan is rapidly emerging as a stable, secure and investment-friendly country. He said this during a series of bilateral meetings with global business leaders and institutional representatives on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit 2026 in…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have said that Allama Muhammad Iqbal was not only a great poet but also an intellectual, moral and spiritual force who guided the Muslim Ummah towards self-awareness, freedom of thought, self-respect and determined effort. In their separate messages on the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from President European Council António Costa. During their cordial conversation, the two leaders exchanged views on the current situation in the Middle East. The Prime Minister shared with António Costa the latest updates on Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach and peace efforts. The President…

Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has presented a souvenir to senior officer of the Ministry of Information (Principal Information Officer), Mubashir Hassan, in recognition of his outstanding performance. On this achievement, members of public, social, educational, literary, and journalistic circles have extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum. They held a productive discussion on regional developments and explored ways to further strengthen the close and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. Both agreed to stay in close contact.

The Election Commission on Saturday issued the official list of contesting candidates for the Senate By-Election 2026 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on a general seat.According to Form-54 issued under relevant election rules, a total of five candidates including Asghar Ali son of Basheer Ahmad Khan (Pakistan Muslim League-N), Raheela Bibi wife…

Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt, Saturday, expressed a shared commitment to advancing this partnership, deepening coordination and expanding collaboration across key areas of mutual interest.The foreign ministers held their third consultative meeting in Antalya, on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum, in Turkiye. “They…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saturday held a meeting with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, in Turkiye.They had a warm and cordial exchange, highlighting the strength of Pakistan–Egypt ties, the Foreign Office spokesperson said in a press…

Passing out parade of cadets of 153rd PMA Long Course,38th Technical Graduate Course, 72nd Integrated Course, 15th Mujahid Course and 27th Lady Cadet Course was held at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul on Saturday. Cadets from several friendly countries including Iraq, Maldives, Mali, Nepal, Palestine, Qatar and Sri Lanka were…

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi along with the delegation has concluded a three-day official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran.During the visit, the Field Marshal called on the President of Iran,…

Addressing the passing out parade at the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu said that the Pakistan Air Force, in close synergy with sister services, upheld its legacy of engaging outnumbered adversaries with resilience and professionalism. He highlighted that the Pakistan Air Force, operating within…

Iranian state television has reported that the first round of talks between Iran and Pakistan has taken place in Tehran. According to the report, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir during the discussions. The talks are part of broader diplomatic efforts, as mediators continue…

Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, along with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a high-level delegation, has arrived in Tehran.The visit is part of the ongoing mediation efforts between US and Iran.

A joint military exercise involving Turkish and Pakistani armed forces has been successfully completed, according to Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defence. The exercise, named Joint Commando Exercise (CINNAH-2026), was held to enhance interoperability, coordination, and combat readiness between the two allied militaries. In its official statement, the ministry said that…

The United States is considering a second round of negotiations with Iran in Pakistan. This was announced by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during a press briefing in Washington. Karoline Leavitt said Pakistan is the only mediator in US-Iran negotiations. She expressed optimism about a potential agreement and praised…

Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a Live Weapon Firing of an indigenously developed Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missile, accurately engaging its target with high speed at extended range. Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf, along with leading scientists and engineers, witnessed the missile firing. The missile integrates a cutting-edge guidance system and advanced…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, visited Masjid-e-Nabawi (SAWW) in Madina and offered prayers for the progress and prosperity of the country as well as for peace and stability around the world. On the Prime Minister’s arrival, the doors of Rauda-e-Rasool (SAWW)…

IMF Managing Director Ms. Kristalina Georgieva has appreciated Pakistan’s continued progress on economic reforms. During her interaction with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC, she noted that Pakistan’s strong implementation of its reform programme has contributed to maintaining macroeconomic stability…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has called on Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in Jeddah. During their warm and cordial meeting that lasted almost two hours, the two leaders held detailed discussions on the evolving regional situation. The Prime…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed to complete all water drainage projects in various cities before June.  Chairing a meeting in Lahore today, the Chief Minister also directed to ensure completion of lying all sewerage lines and rain water drainage projects before monsoon season. The meeting approved design for…