Pakistan

Pakistan has strongly condemned the recent decision by the Delhi High Court to uphold the Indian decision to proscribe several political parties, advocating the rights of the Kashmiri people. At her weekly media briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said banning of indigenous political parties is…

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has emphasized the strategic importance of expanding the transmission of Saut-ul-Quran along Lahore-Islamabad, and Islamabad-Peshawar Motorways, as these routes are among the most frequently traveled in the country. Speaking at a meeting held to review progress of the Saut-ul-Quran Channel Project in…

Members of National Assembly belonging to different constituencies called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. Those who met the Prime Minister include Dr Zulfiqar Bhatti, Chaudhary Iftikhar Nazir, Rana Iradat Sharif, Waja Pullain Baloch, Rana Muhammad Hayat and Sheikh Aftab Ahmed. During the meeting, the parliamentarians informed the…

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has said dispensation of speedy and inexpensive justice to the people is amongst the top most priorities of the present government. Responding to a question during Question Hour in the National Assembly today, he said the government has constituted three task forces to review civil,…

Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco has extended all out cooperation to Pakistan for harnessing its maritime trade and ship recycling potential. He was addressing ‘International Maritime Business and Finance Conference’ in Islamabad on Thursday. The Secretary General emphasized measures for protecting maritime environment and…

Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah and leader of Pakistan People’s Party Syed Naveed Qamar called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema and…

Pakistan on Wednesday defeated Japan 2-1 to register their first win of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia, China. The first goal was scored by Nadeem Ahmed in the first quarter but later it was equalised as Japan scored a goal in…

Minister for SAFRON, Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Amir Muqam says Pakistan and China share a comprehensive partnership, built on trust, economic cooperation, security collaboration, cultural exchange, infrastructure development and global coordination. He was talking to a Chinese business delegation, led by renowned economist Yuan Jianmin Senior, in Islamabad today.…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says government has taken crucial steps to ensure transparency in development projects during challenging times. Presiding over the annual review meeting of the Public Sector Development Programme 2023-24 in Islamabad today, he said that misuse of the development budget would not be tolerated. The Minister said…

Pakistan and Hungary have vowed to strengthen parliamentary ties through parliamentary groups and regular interaction and cooperation. The resolve was expressed at first meeting of Pak-Hungary Parliamentary Friendship Group held at National Assembly, Islamabad today. Convener of the Group and Member National Assembly Raja Osama Sarwar chaired the meeting. Ambassador…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in their separate messages, on the 76th death anniversary of the Father of the Nation, have said that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a visionary leader, who united Muslims of India under one banner. President Asif Ali Zardari paying tribute to…

The 76th death anniversary of the father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was observed with due solemnity today, with the pledges to follow his golden principles of “unity, faith and discipline”. The day dawned with special prayers in mosques and other worship places for eternal peace of the…

Member National Assembly Rashid Akbar Nawani and Member Punjab Assembly Saeed Akbar Nawani called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. They discussed overall political situation of the country and matters pertaining to their respective constituencies. Adviser to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah was also present…

The Punjab government has initiated the distribution process of 40,000 Kisan Cards across the province. This was revealed during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif regarding the Agriculture Department’s initiatives in Lahore today. The briefing highlighted that Kisan Cards will be available to farmers from agricultural centers…

A high level Chinese business delegation has evinced keen interest for investment in major sectors of Pakistan’s economy and relocating Chinese industries here. The expression was made by the delegation comprising four prominent Chinese business groups during their visit to Special Investment Facilitation Council in Islamabad today. The delegation was…

The Senate was informed today that the government is planning to provide agricultural loans to the small farmers of dairy and livestock sectors through banks. Responding to a question during the Question Hour in the House today, Minister of Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb said that IT and agriculture sectors are the…

Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated resolve to restructure power sector. He stated this during a meeting with Chairman Board of Directors K-Electric, Mark Skelton and others in Islamabad today. He said the reforms include reconstitution of Boards of Directors of Discos by bringing in professionals from…

The National Assembly was informed today that the Govt committed to promote Islamic banking in country. In a response to Calling Attention Notice, Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz Malik said new Sharia-compliant certificates worth 50 billion rupees will be launched this month. Responding to another Calling Attention Notice,…

President Asif Ali Zardari has commended the working of A.Q. Khan Hospital Trust that provides free medical and healthcare services to the deprived and marginalized sections of society. He expressed these views during a meeting with the delegation of Dr. A.Q. Khan Hospital Trust, led by Dr. Dina Khan, daughter…

Two terrorists have been killed during an intelligence based operation by security forces in Kalat district of Balochistan. According to ISPR, the troops surrounded and effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, and recovered weapons, ammunition and explosives from them. The killed terrorists remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces…

Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong has stressed the need of promoting Pak-China strategic and bilateral cooperation in wide range of activities, involving various segments of the society. During his visit to Karachi Nuclear Power Plants K-2 and K-3, the Ambassador appreciated the joint work done by Chinese Power Company and Pakistan…