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Pakistan, Austria reaffirm resolve to strengthen bilateral ties
Pakistan and Austria have reaffirmed commitment to strengthen Pakistan-Austria relations through enhanced parliamentary engagement, economic cooperation, and collaboration on global initiatives. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Chairman of the Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani and President of the National Council of Austria Walter Rosenkranz in Austria. The…
Read More »“Ambassador Insider”: Rizwan Shiekh highlights economic progress, Pak-US relations
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has expressed Pakistan’s desire to deepening its partnership with the US in areas of security, trade, investment and climate resilience. He was talking in Ambassador Insider Series’, a flagship event of renowned US media house Washington Diplomat. The event was attended…
Read More »Ten Khwarij killed during various operations in KP: ISPR
Ten Khwarij were killed in various operations by the security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to ISPR, on reported presence of Khwarij, an intelligence based operation was conducted in Khulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location and resultantly, four…
Read More »President lauds PAF efforts to address warfare challenges
President Asif Ali Zardari visited National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP) in Rawalpindi. On the occasion, the President was briefed in detail regarding various set-ups established at NASTP. The President conveyed his admiration for the state-of-the-art technological ecosystem at the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park saying it will…
Read More »PM, Chinese Ambassador discuss bilateral ties
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed the hope that the Chinese New Year would further strengthen the bonds of friendship between Pakistan and China and bring prosperity to the peoples of both the countries. He was talking to Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, who called on him in…
Read More »NBP 49th National Snooker Championship Semi-Final Lineup Completed
World Snooker Champion Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Sajjad, Owais Munir and Shahid Aftab advanced into the semi-finals of the NBP 49th National Snooker Championship. In the quarter-final matches, Naseem Akhtar, Sohail Shahzad, Ean Mark John and Abdul Sattar were lost their hopes. Shahid Aftab upset number four seed Sohail Shahzad and…
Read More »CM Punjab orders completion of Rawalpindi Ring Road project by December
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities concerned to complete the Rawalpindi Ring Road project by December. She gave these directions during her surprise visit to the said project today. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the completion of 38-km long Rawalpindi Ring Road project…
Read More »CM Punjab reaffirms commitment to democracy, rule of law
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz says Punjab Government is fully committed to democracy, rule of law and the protection of vulnerable groups. In a meeting with European Union Special Representative for Human Rights, Olof Skoog, in Lahore today, she emphasized the government’s efforts to promote the welfare of minorities, women,…
Read More »MoU signed b/w NAB, OPF in Islamabad
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the National Accountability Bureau and Overseas Pakistanis Foundation in Islamabad on Thursday. The MoU is aimed at establishing a formal framework for mutual cooperation to address issues and complaints of overseas Pakistanis related to property disputes, financial fraud, misuse of authority, and…
Read More »DPM chairs meeting to enhance Pakistan, Turkiye cooperation
The second meeting to prepare a comprehensive road map for enhancing trade, economic and investment cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye was held in Islamabad today with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair. Ishaq Dar reviewed progress on completed and ongoing initiatives under Strategic Economic Framework 2020-24. Discussions were…
Read More »Funeral prayer of Major Hamza Israr Shaheed offered
The funeral prayer of Major Hamza Israr Shaheed, who embraced martyrdom while valiantly defending the motherland in Mir Ali, was offered at the Chaklala Garrison in Rawalpindi today. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, along with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad…
Read More »Info Minister vows to further strengthen Pak-China ties
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has reaffirmed government’s unwavering resolve to further strengthen Pak-China relations. He was addressing a ceremony in Islamabad on Thursday in connection with the Chinese Lunar New Year and Spring Festival. Attaullah Tarar said Pakistan-China friendship is deeper than the oceans, sweeter than honey and…
Read More »PM calls for improving quality of local materials to boost exports
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said automated systems will soon be installed in all sectors on the pattern of the Faceless Customs Assessment System established in Karachi. He was talking to a delegation of Pakistan Business Council-led by Chairman Shabbir Diwan in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said bringing transparency to the…
Read More »Govt still ready to hold talks with PTI: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is still ready to hold talks with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf with sincerity and seriousness to resolve the issues. Presiding over the Federal Cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Thursday, he said the government provided a conducive environment for negotiations with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, but…
Read More »A People-Powered Energy Revolution: The Great Solar Rush is Here to Stay
Pakistan’s solar revolution is rewriting the energy landscape as communities and businesses take control of their power supply, outpacing government policy and infrastructure. With 22 GW of solar panels imported in just 18 months, the country is undergoing a mass shift towards decentralized solar solutions. However, this momentum must be…
Read More »Inauguration of Serena Chowk Interchange on Tuesday
Serena Chowk Interchange will be inaugurated on the upcoming Tuesday. This was announced by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, while visiting the construction site of the project in Islamabad today (Wednesday). Finishing work on two underpasses of the Serena Chowk Interchange Project is ongoing, while asphalt work is speeding up. Mohsin…
Read More »PM extends wishes to President Xi on Chinese New Year
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended warmest greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping and the people on the auspicious occasion of new Chinese Year. In a video message, he said China’s remarkable journey of progress and development over the last many decades is a testament to the wisdom and foresight…
Read More »PAF ranked seventh among the world’s most powerful air forces
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has been ranked seventh among the world’s most powerful air forces. According to a recent ranking published by globalfirepower.com, Pakistan Air Force with a fleet of 1434 aircraft is playing a crucial role in ensuring regional security and maintaining strategic dominance in South Asia. The PAF…
Read More »Punjab Govt to establish Special Planning Authority
Punjab government has decided to establish a Special Planning Authority to regulate zoning for commercial, residential and agricultural lands to curb illegal housing societies. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore on Wednesday. She said the SPA will oversee district land use…
Read More »At UNSC, Pakistan warns against dangers of dismantling UNRWA
Pakistan has warned against the dangers of dismantling United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). In a statement during the briefing on UNRWA at the UN Security Council , Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the Un Ambassador Munir Akram, said by targeting UNRWA, Israel…
Read More »Gilani calls for cementing Pak-Ireland parliamentary ties
Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani met with the newly-elected Speaker of the Irish Parliament Verona Murphy during his official visit to Ireland. Speaking on the occasion, he expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality and emphasized the importance of strengthening parliamentary ties between Pakistan and Ireland. The Chairman also emphasized…
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