Pakistan

Presenting the budgetary proposals in the National Assembly, Muhammad Aurangzeb said 1400 billion rupees have been earmarked for the PSDP. An additional one hundred billion rupees have been allocated through public-private partnership. He said the development budget will be at the historic level of 1500 billion rupees. He added that…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed to establish an effective and dynamic customer service system in the offices of distribution companies for timely registration of complaints related to non-supply of electricity. He issued these directives while presiding over a review meeting in Islamabad today, regarding electricity load shedding, prevention…

Pakistan and Australia have agreed to closely collaborate on water security and agriculture. It was agreed in a meeting between Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Romina Khurshid Alam and Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins in Islamabad today. The understanding would also provide technical assistance to Pakistan…

Pakistan and Canada have agreed to enhance their cooperation on mutually-agreed priority sectors, including energy and climate change issues. An agreement to this effect came at a meeting between Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema and Canadian High Commissioner, Leslie Scanlon in Islamabad today. The Minister acknowledged Canada’s assistance…

Eleven terrorists were killed during an intelligence based operation in Lakki Marwat district. According to the ISPR, multiple terrorist hideouts were also busted. The intelligence based operation was in response to the recent Improvised Explosive Device explosion that claimed the lives of seven brave soldiers including Captain Muhammad Faraz Ilyas…

The training of the crew of PNS Babar has been completed at Golcuk Naval Base in Turkiye. The first-of-its-kind of training was jointly organized by Turkish Naval Forces and Pakistan Navy. The purpose of the training was to train the ship’s crew for various naval operations and to further strengthen…

Pakistan and United Kingdom have agreed to continue working towards further deepening and broadening their partnership in all areas of mutual interest. The understanding to this effect reached during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar with Minister of State of the UK for…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad today and discussed overall economic and financial situation in the country. During the meeting, views were also exchanged on proposals regarding provision of relief to the people in the upcoming budget. President Asif Ali Zardari said the government…

The National Emergencies Operation Center of NDMA has achieved remarkable success in mitigating the severe impacts of heatwave in the country. Due to timely action and proactive measures, there was no causality across the country due to heatwave. Utilizing advanced meteorological models and climate data analysis, the NEOC identified specific…

The Senate today passed a motion for the formation of standing and functional committees of the house. The motion moved by Sherry Rehman also authorized the Chairman to make changes in the composition of the committees. Taking the floor, Opposition Leader Shibli Faraz said that the process of constitution of…

Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan says the government is providing skill based training and several opportunities to the youth so that they could excel in their lives. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, he said we are also working on highlighting the talent of our young…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has termed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s China visit as historic and highly successful saying it will have positive impact on the country’s economy. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Monday, he expressed the confidence that there will be progress on the agreements…

The National Assembly was informed today that the government intends to privatize around 24 State Owned Entities in coming years. Responding to a question during Question Hour, Minister for Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan said these companies include Pakistan International Airlines, Roosevelt Hotel, First Women Bank, Utility Stores Corporation and various…

President Asif Ali Zardari has directed for immediate steps to establish medical college and hospital in Gilgit Baltistan. He was talking to Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam and Minister for Energy Musadik Malik who called on him in Islamabad today. The President also directed to pay compensation…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar will represent Pakistan at a two-day Conference on Gaza situation beginning in Amman, Jordan today. The conference titled “Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza”, has been jointly organized by King Abdullah-II of Jordan, President of Egypt Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the funeral and burial of Shaheed Captain Faraz Ilyas near Chunian this morning. The martyred captain was laid to rest with full military honors who embraced martyrdom in a terrorist attack at Lakki Marwat along six brave jawans. Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and high…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says Prime Minister’s recent visit of China will elevate bilateral relations to new heights. Talking to newsmen in Narowal today, he said China will assist Pakistan in exploring on shore gas deposits. The Minister said China has assured to enhance cooperation in agriculture…

Legendary broadcaster and Radio Pakistan’s Urdu Newscaster Taskeen Zafar was laid to rest in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Veteran politician Raja Zafar-ul-Haq, Director of News and Current Affairs Radio Pakistan Amanullah Sipra, controllers, and other serving and retired officers of the state broadcaster attended the funeral prayer of the legendary newscaster.…

Pakistan is committed to regional peace, security and prosperity. This was highlighted by Additional Foreign Secretary Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui at the Senior Officials Meeting preparatory to the Ministerial Meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum held in Laos yesterday. Imran Ahmed Siddiqui appreciated ASEAN Regional Forum’s pivotal role in multilateral…

Chinese companies operating in Pakistan have expressed confidence that Prime Minister’s visit to China will explore more opportunities for the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. World leading Chinese engineering and power companies CMEC and POWERCHINA have shown interest to enhance investment and undertake new projects across various sectors.…

Seven brave sons of soil embraced martyrdom when an improvised explosive device exploded on vehicle of Security Forces in Lakki Marwat. Those, who made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced martyrdom, include Captain Muhammad Faraz Ilyas, Subedar Major Muhammad Nazir, Lance Naik Muhammad Anwar, Lance Naik Hussain Ali, Sepoy Asad Ullah,…