Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved several summaries sent by the Prime Minister. These included military awards for 1,172 personnel of the Armed Forces and Civil Armed Forces, national awards for citizens from various civilian fields and special remission of one hundred days in the sentences of eligible prisoners on…

Independence Day celebrations are continuing across the country. On the occasion, Corps Commander Lahore visited the mausoleum of Allama Muhammad Iqbal in Lahore. He laid a floral wreath at the mausoleum and offered Fateha.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty today. Dr Badr Abdelatty extended warm greetings on Pakistan’s Independence Day to the leadership, government and people of Pakistan, and conveyed his best wishes for continued peace, progress and prosperity. The two leaders reaffirmed the close and…

Independence Day was celebrated at Pakistan’s embassies in Tokyo and Paris with flag-hoisting ceremonies attended by members of the Pakistani community and friends of Pakistan. In Tokyo, Ambassador Abdul Hameed hoisted the national flag to the tune of the national anthem, while messages of the President, Prime Minister, and Deputy…

Independence Day celebrations are continuing in various parts of Balochistan with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour. Like other provinces, Balochistan has been adorned in the colours of the national flag to mark the Independence Day of Pakistan. Rallies and other events are being held in different areas of the province,…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only way forward to address outstanding issues. He was talking to UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott, who called on him in Islamabad today. Discussing the recent regional and international developments, Ishaq Dar stressed that the Islamabad MoU…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended their greetings to the entire nation on the occasion of Independence Day. In their separate messages, they called upon all Pakistanis to contribute to the country’s progress in whatever field they serve. President Asif Ali Zardari, in his message,…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu have extended heartfelt felicitations to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day…

The nation is celebrating 80th Independence Day today with national zeal and Fervour and a renewed pledge to work with the spirit of Pakistan Movement to make the country a true Islamic welfare state. The colorful celebrations will reflect the country’s rich cultural heritage, national spirit and the remarkable journey…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadar in Islamabad today. He felicitated the President on the occasion of Independence Day. The Prime Minister also briefed the President on the historic peace agreement reached among Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan in Makkah. President Asif Ali Zardari…

Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has appreciated the efforts of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) towards leveraging modern technology for strengthening national disaster preparedness and response. She expressed these views while visiting National Emergencies Operation Centre at the NDMA Headquarters in Islamabad. During the visit, the…

The nation celebrates Independence Day tomorrow with national zeal and fervour and a renewed pledge to work with the spirit of Pakistan Movement to make the country a true Islamic welfare state. A grand Independence Day programme will be held at Yaadgar-e-Fatah in Islamabad tonight. The colourful celebrations will reflect…

Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthen its longstanding brotherly relations with Iran. He expressed these views while talking to the Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam, in Islamabad. Both dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interest.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has directed to intensify efforts for the safe and early release of ten Pakistani hostages hijacked by pirates off the Somali coast. He was chairing a high-level meeting to review the matter in Islamabad today. Ishaq Dar instructed all relevant stakeholders to maintain close and…

A high-level Norwegian delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security and bilateral relations between Pakistan and the Kingdom of…

Pakistan and Norway have agreed to strengthen their people-to-people ties. An understanding to this effect came at delegation level talks between the two countries at the foreign office in Islamabad today. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar represented Pakistani delegation while the Norwegian side by its Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a video link meeting in Lahore today to review the province’s digital transformation initiatives. The meeting was told that more than 6,000 government systems have been connected to the central system of Punjab Information Technology Board, while 600 organizations have been digitally linked…

District Emergency Officer Rescue 1122 Khushab, Ali Hussain, said that an awareness and training seminar was organized at the Rescue 1122 office in Khushab for rescue volunteers in connection with International Youth Day 2026. The seminar aimed to highlight the vital role of youth and volunteers, educate them on effectively…

Security forces have killed five terrorists belonging to Fitna Al Hindustan during a high-tempo, intelligence-driven operation in Panjgur district of Balochistan. According to ISPR, the operation was executed as part of a relentless, ongoing counter-terrorism campaign dedicated to eliminating Indian-sponsored proxies and restoring enduring peace in the region. In addition…

Pakistan and the European Union have reaffirmed the importance of democratic values, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights as shared priorities and agreed on the need to further strengthen mutual cooperation and engagement. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Minister for Law, Justice and…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed deep sadness at the loss of precious lives and the devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Colombia. In a post on the social media platform X, he expressed heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families who have lost…