Pakistan

An angry mob assaulted a person accused of blasphemy in Sargodha on Saturday morning. The incident took place in Sargodha’s Mujahid Colony where a charged mob entered a house and vandalised the belongings over an alleged incident of blasphemy. The police shifted the injured by an ambulance to some undisclosed…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has urged all Pakistanis and the international community to reaffirm their commitment to environmental conservation. In his message on the first International Markhor Day being observed today, he said the Markhor represents our resolve to preserve biodiversity and maintain ecological balance. The Prime Minister said…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says regulatory framework for medical education in the country must be improved to make it at par with international standards. He was chairing first meeting of the ‘Committee on Medical Education’ in Islamabad today. The Deputy Prime Minister underlined the need to establish coordination mechanism…

The Senate was informed today that several infrastructure projects executed by the National Highway Authority are nearing completion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This was stated Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Azam Nazeer Tarar while responding to a question during the Question Hour in the House today which met in Islamabad today with…

Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal has said China Pakistan Economic Corridor will enhance cooperation between the two countries in diverse fields including agriculture, industry, information technology and science. He was addressing the 13th Joint Coordination Committee of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in Islamabad today. The Minister said…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said the ten billion dollars investment package announced by the UAE reflects confidence of world leaders in Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government’s efforts to revamp Pakistan’s economy. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said the ten billion dollars investment package…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa surplus budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 with a total outlay of seventeen-hundred and fifty-four billion rupees was unveiled today. Presenting the budget in the Provincial Assembly in Peshawar on Friday, Provincial Finance Minister Aftab Alam said the total revenue has been estimated at seventeen-hundred and fifty-four billion…

The second phase of the ongoing pre-Hajj flight operation to airlift Pakistani pilgrims to Saudi Arabia under the Road to Makkah Initiative is continuing. Our correspondent from Jeddah Bilal Khan Mehsud reports that seven hundred twenty more pilgrims have arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport Jeddah. These pilgrims reached Jeddah…

Sri Lanka has assured early release and repatriation of 43 Pakistani prisoners. The assurance was given by Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner Admiral (Retd) Ravindra Chandra at a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad today. During the meeting the Sri Lankan High Commissioner assured all possible cooperation in this…

National Disaster Management Authority has issued guidelines concerning the prevailing heatwave which will likely to continue in most parts of the country particularly in Southern Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan in current week. The farmers have been advised to carry out agricultural activities keeping in mind the heatwave conditions. In view…

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 will be presented tomorrow. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Minister Aftab Alam Afridi will present the budget in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly at 03:00 in the afternoon. According to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur, the provincial government will present a historical…

Minister Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh says blue economy initiatives aim to create job opportunities, enhance food security, and promote economic diversification. He was chairing a meeting on enhancing measures to increase imports through Gwadar Port in Islamabad today. The Minister said Pakistan’s geographical location makes it a key player…

The government has decided to formulate National Registration Policy aimed at making the process of citizenship registration transparent and safe. The decision to this effect was taken at a high level meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad today. Speaking on the occasion, the Interior Minister said the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored his commitment to advancing the private sector through business-friendly policies and facilitating foreign investors. He was talking to Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, in Abu Dhabi today. The Prime Minister stressed that collaboration between Emirati companies and…

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has expressed the commitment to invest ten billion dollars in Pakistan. He made this commitment during his meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Abu Dhabi today. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan assured UAE’s support in all…

Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, who is on an official visit to Germany, held meetings with German civilian and military leadership and discussed matters of mutual interest. During the visit, he was received by German Chief of Defence General Carsten Breuer, where he was presented with Guard of Honour…

Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), and Shell Pakistan Limited are jointly hosting the Pakistan Energy Symposium. This dynamic event, curated by Nutshell Group, will take place on May 22, 2024, at a local hotel in Islamabad and aims to address the pressing energy challenges and opportunities in…

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that drainage and potable drinking water schemes would be incorporated in the budget for the new financial year to facilitate the people of the province. He was talking to the delegation of the World Bank led by its country director Najy…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that making people’s life easier is the present government’s commitment. Talking to Federal Minister for Privatization, Abdul Aleem Khan in Lahore today, the Chief Minister said a durable system of cleanliness and solid waste management of cities is being introduced. Speaking on the…

Chief of Defence Forces Australia General Angus J. Campbell called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza in Rawalpindi today. During the meeting, the two senior military leaders engaged in comprehensive discussions on defence and security cooperation, regional dynamics, and global security challenges. Both the sides…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic death of Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash. In their separate statements, the President and the Prime Minister extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the Iranian President, the…