Pakistan

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has directed the government of Balochistan to identify and present any bottlenecks hindering project execution and ensure their urgent resolution. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad to review the progress on Public Sector Development Programme projects in Balochistan. The Minister emphasized the need to optimize…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not agreed to subsidize electricity bills. According to sources in the Ministry of Finance, the IMF is of the opinion that the central and provincial governments are not authorized to give subsidy on electricity bills, while the IMF has also objected to giving subsidy…

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, will undertake an official visit to the United Kingdom from tomorrow till Sunday. During his stay in London, Ishaq Dar will meet Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and hold extensive talks with the Secretary of State for Foreign,…

Core commanders have reiterated commitment that Pakistan Army with unwavering support of people will not let sacrifices for counter-terrorism go waste. This resolve was reiterated at the Corps Commanders’ Conference that held in Rawalpindi today with Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir in the chair. The forum emphasized that the…

The Punjab Police have foiled a terrorist attack with full force on Qabool Khan Police check post in the jurisdiction of Isa Khel Police Station in Mianwali. According to a Spokesman of the Punjab Police, a police personnel was injured in the attack. The brave response from the police forced…

The Sindh government has decided to plant forests on over 34,000 acres of the land in Matiari and Jamshoro districts of the province to deal with environmental climate issues. The decision was made in the 45th meeting of the Public Private Partnership Board chaired by Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said the recent decline in the inflation to single digit is an evidence of prudent economic policies of the Federal Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Responding to a question during Question Hour in the National Assembly this evening,…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar has stressed for strenuous efforts and investment in education for the bright future of coming generations. He was addressing a certificates awarding ceremony of Pakistan Foreign Office Women’s Association in Islamabad today. The Deputy Prime Minister said the incumbent government is…

The service of Sir Syed Express has been launched between Karachi and Rawalpindi. According to CEO Pakistan Railways Aamir Baloch, sixteen-compartments train, launched with public private partnership will use the route via Faisalabad. He said all necessary facilities including meals and free WiFi net will be provided to passengers on…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz says government will help low income segments of society in achieving their dream of having their own houses. Talking to Founder and Chairman of Akhuwat Foundation, Dr. Amjad Saqib in Lahore today, she said work on the Low Cost Housing Program has begun in the…

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday underscored the need for following the teachings of Baba Bulleh Shah to promote love, peace, dialogue, understanding and respect for all communities. The President expressed these views in a message, read out on the occasion of the 267th Urs of Baba Bulleh Shah in…

President Asif Ali Zardari has paid tribute to heroic struggle of iconic Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Gilani for rights of oppressed people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In a message, he said Syed Ali Gilani was a beacon of hope and resistance, inspiring countless Kashmiris to stand firm…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that there will be no leniency for terrorists, as the complete elimination of their nefarious designs is our religious and political obligation. He made these remarks while addressing concluding session of the Provincial Apex Committee of the National Action Plan in Quetta today. The…

Foreign Office has confirmed that invitations have been extended to all heads of government of SCO member countries including the Prime Minister of India for the forthcoming meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Shanghai Cooperation Organization. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson…

Minister for Energy, Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari has the government, in collaboration with the Privatization Commission, will move forward with the privatization of DISCOs by April next year. Talking to a private news channel, he said he said that the first batch of Distribution Companies will have their Expression of…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the upgradation of Pakistan’s credit rating by the international rating agency Moody’s. Chairing a review meeting related to the progress of country’s economy and investment in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said the economy is on the path to growth after stability as…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has emphasized the need for the role of the United Nations and the international community in the rehabilitation of Afghan refugees. He was talking to a delegation led by UN Special Representative for Afghanistan Indrika Ratwatte that called on him in Islamabad today. Mohsin Naqvi said…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to continue deepening its partnership with Turkiye across various sectors, including trade, investment and technical cooperation. He was talking to Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye Mehmet Paçaci who paid a farewell courtesy call on him in Islamabad today. The Finance Minister…

Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has performed the soft launch of IDEAS 2024 to be held in Karachi in November this year. Addressing the launching ceremony in Islamabad this evening, he said Pakistan’s defence industry is not only meeting the requirements of the armed forces of the country but also…

Twenty five terrorists have so far been killed and eleven others wounded in the ongoing intelligence based operations by security forces in Tirah valley. According to the security sources, those killed included Khawarij leader Abu Dhar alias Saddam. To this respect, a video and pictures have surfaced, showing Khawarij infiltrating…

Commander of the People’s Liberation Army Ground Forces General Li Qiaoming called on Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters today. The meeting afforded an opportunity for in-depth discussions on matters of mutual interest, regional security, military training, and measures to further augment bilateral defence…