Pakistan

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says the protection of the Chinese brothers working for the construction and development of Pakistan is the first priority of the government. In a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at Chinese Embassy in Islamabad today, he briefed on the security plan for Chinese engineers and…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon today to exchange greetings on the occasion of Eid ul Adha. The Prime Minister congratulated President Emomali Rahmon and the brotherly people of Tajikistan on the blessed occasion of Eid, and expressed his wishes for…

Pakistan and Turkiye have agreed to continue working together to address common challenges and to support each other’s core national interests. The understanding to this effect reached during a warm and cordial telephone conversation between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkiye today. The two…

The Nation will celebrate Eid-ul-Azha tomorrow with religious fervour to commemorate the great sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismael (AS). The day will dawn with special prayers in mosques for well-being of the Ummah and progress, prosperity and security of the country. Eid prayers’ congregations will be held…

Report: Shabana Ayaz Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkey Dr. Yusuf Junaid organized an Eid Milan ceremony at his residence on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. More than 150 members of the Pakistani community, students, embassy officers and staff participated in the event. Congratulating the guests, Ambassador Dr. Yusuf Junaid highlighted…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended warm greetings and best wishes to Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani on the auspicious occasion of Eid. During a telephonic conversation today, the two leaders exchanged views on the importance of Eid ul Adha, which symbolizes…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman, today, to extend warm greetings and best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Eid ul Adha. The Prime Minister expressed his heartiest felicitations to the Sultan, the government, and the people…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the implementation of E-Office can save billions of rupees of national exchequer. Chairing an important review meeting regarding the transfer of federal government ministries and institutions to E-Office in Islamabad today, he said minimizing the use of paper will also have a positive impact on…

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that development of the province has been focused in the budget by earmarking a huge amount of nine hundred fifty six billion rupees for the purpose. Addressing a post-budget press conference in Karachi today, he said minimum wage has been increased…

Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari says Pakistan is starting a fan replacement program that will save energy and improve the seasonal variation in energy demand. Talking to the delegation of the US Department of Treasury in Islamabad today, he said that the reform plan has been made to remove…

President Asif Ali Zardari has directed Federal Insurance Ombudsman to provide speedy and cost-free justice to aggrieved insurance policy holders against maladministration of insurance companies. Talking to newly-appointed Federal Insurance Ombudsman Mumtaz Ali Shah in Islamabad today, he stressed to ensure quick disposal of complaints to provide monetary relief to…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has stressed for enhanced collaboration between Pakistan and the United Nations to enhance country’s resilience against any catastrophic situations. Talking to the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Pakistan Mohamed Yahya in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan has a robust bond with UN agencies…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says the budget for the next fiscal year revolves around five principles, including widening tax base and digitizing economy. Addressing the post budget news conference in Islamabad today, he said implementing a progressive income tax regime, eliminating non-filers, and protecting low-income groups are other points emphasized…

The Senate has commenced discussion on the finance bill 2024-25. Opening the debate, Leader of the Opposition Shibli Faraz said the budget for next fiscal year carries no economic vision to steer the country out of debt trap. Participating in the debate, Irfan ul Haque Siddiqui said there is no…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the government has levied minimum tax on mediocre and poor segments of society in the fiscal budget 2024-25. He was chairing a high-level review meeting in Islamabad today, on tax reforms, digitization of the economy and measures to increase revenues. The Prime Minister said during…

Punjab budget with a total outlay of 5,446 billion rupees was presented in provincial assembly in Lahore this afternoon. Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman unveiling budgetary proposals said no new tax has been levied in budget for next fiscal year. He said revenue collection will be increased by…

A grand event focusing on climate change and glacial melting was held at UNESCO Headquarters Paris. The event was co-hosted by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad and environmentalist, filmmaker and entrepreneur Luc Hardy. The speakers called for creating greater awareness about the global climate crisis, its impact on populations and ecosystems,…

Security forces have killed one hundred eighty one terrorists in over seven thousand operations in different parts of Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan from 1st April till 10th of this month. These terrorists were killed during cross border infiltration. The timely response of the security forces foiled the sordid designs…

Pakistan has reiterated its readiness to collaborate with member states and the United Nations to make peacekeeping more productive, result-oriented, and meaningful in promoting peace and security in line with the UN Charter. This was stated by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Munir Akram while welcoming a…

Deputy Chairman Senate Syedaal Khan says the development of the country is interconnected with the progress of Balochistan. Talking to Provincial Minister of Balochistan Mir Asim Kurd Gello in Islamabad today, he called for taking advantage from the natural resources of the province. The Deputy Chairman assured to extend every…

Unveiling relief measures, the Finance Minister announced 25 percent increase in the salaries of government employees from Grade-1 to 16 and 20 percent from Grade-17 to 22. He also proposed 15 percent raise in the pension of retired government employees. The minimum wages are being increased from 32,000 to 37,000…