Pakistan

Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa has emphasized access to justice for all segments of society. He was addressing a symposium titled ‘Inclusive Justice’ in Islamabad today. The Chief Justice said Constitution of Pakistan embodies clear provisions for protection of women, children and marginalized segments of society. He emphasized…

PML-N leader Shaista Pervaiz Malik has said the resolution passed by the National Assembly in response to the US House of Representatives’ resolution asserts that Pakistan will not accept any interference in its internal affairs. She was addressing a news conference along with PML -leader Barrister Aqeel Malik in Islamabad…

Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf has said Pakistan Navy is fully prepared to respond to any kind of aggression. Addressing the passing out parade of 121st Midshipman and 29th Short Service Commission Course at Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi, he emphasized adopting advanced technology and artificial intelligence is indispensable for…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized adopting productive culture by ensuring increase in agricultural produce. He was talking to Chairman Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Ghulam Muhammad Ali, who called on him in Islamabad today. During the meeting, adoption of technology and innovation to increase agricultural produce came…

Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar has termed the women empowerment inevitable for their valuable participation in every walk of life. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, he stressed the need to develop a framework for the quick disposal of cases related to women and there should…

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed to immediately release 400 million rupees for ongoing development projects across the province. She said this while presiding over a meeting of the Planning and Development Board in Lahore today. Maryam Nawaz directed the submission of PCs (Project Cycles) of all schemes…

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says a collective response will be given in the Parliament to US House of Representatives’ resolution. Participating in the programme Suno FM Network today, he said the matter will be taken up in the Parliament to forge consensus with the support of the opposition benches. The…

Pakistan’s Ambassador Masood Khan to the United States Masood Khan says the government of Pakistan is making conscious efforts to bring people together and strengthen intersocietal linkages. He was addressing interfaith dialogue to build bridges of understanding hosted by the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC. The dialogue included faith…

Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam has called for tackling escalating risks to biodiversity and ecosystems for overall environmental and human sustainability and development She was addressing a national seminar on ‘Biodiversity Safeguarding Initiative: Global Assessment of the State of Nature and Biodiversity Safeguarding Actions in Northern…

China has appreciated establishment of Special Protection Unit (SPU) in Islamabad for the protection of foreigners, particularly the Chinese nationals. The appreciation came during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Chinese counterpart Qi Yanjun in New York. During the meeting, the training of law enforcement agencies and…

The National Assembly has approved two demands for grants pertaining to the Foreign Affairs Division.Cut motions moved by the opposition members on these demands for grants were rejected by the house. Winding up discussion on the cut motions, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the government has…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities concerned to formulate a comprehensive framework to strengthen economic partnership with Azerbaijan in investment and trade sectors. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad today regarding the promotion of economic and trade relations with Central Asian Republics especially Azerbaijan, he said that there is an…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again invited the opposition to sit with the government to sort out the issues and take the country forward on the path of development. Responding to the points raised by Ali Muhammad Khan on cut motions in the National Assembly today, he regretted that…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has accorded approval to joint ventures project between Chinese and Pakistani companies regarding the transfer of Chinese industries to Pakistan. He gave this approval while presiding over a high-level meeting on matters related to Board of Investment in Islamabad today, he said promotion of national…

The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is being marked today. The day aims to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse. The theme of the day this year is ‘The evidence is clear: invest in prevention’. President Asif Ali Zardari has called for curbing…

Pakistan and Sweden have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and forge a broad-based relationship anchored in robust economic cooperation. The understanding was reached during18th round of Bilateral Political Consultations held between the two countries in Islamabad today. Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, led the Pakistani side, while…

Pakistan says US House of Representatives’ resolution on political situation in Pakistan stems from an incomplete understanding of the political situation and electoral process in Pakistan. In response to media queries regarding the passage of House Resolution 901, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Pakistan believes that timing and…

Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan Dr. Riina Kionka called on Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights Azam Nazeer Tarar in Islamabad today. The meeting discussed relations between Pakistan and European Union, issues of mutual interest and Pakistan’s GSP plus status were discussed during the meeting. Speaking on…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed the authorities concerned to continue indiscriminate action to prevent smuggling in the country. In a statement, he said a zero tolerance policy against smuggling should be implemented as smuggling is destroying the country’s industry and economy. The Interior Minister also lauded the performance of…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar says communication and dialogue are essential for reducing the current and future risks and for fostering a collaborative approach to caters to the needs of all nations. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan firmly supports an approach that…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says economic security of the common man and provision of opportunities for equal development is the foremost priority of the government. Chairing a meeting of the Federal Cabinet in Islamabad today, he said no new duties will be imposed on solar panels to ensure common man’s…