Pakistan

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that work has been started for the establishment of forensic laboratory and a prison in the federal capital. Talking to the media persons in Islamabad today during his visit to Public Facilitation Center, he expressed the commitment to bring down crime rate in the…

Officials of the United States and Pakistan held an inter-sessional meeting under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA). In a statement, US Mission spokesperson Thomas Montgomery said a broad range of areas to improve bilateral trade and investment relationship came under discussion in the meeting. He said engagements like…

Pakistan has again demanded of the United Nations and international community to consider further measures to secure Israel’s adherence to a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to its plausible genocide. The demand was made by Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Usman Jadoon while taking part in…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan has said that the significance of improving Pakistan’s defense capabilities lies in its challenging geographical location and rough neighborhood. He made these remarks while addressing a gathering of scholars, intellectuals and opinion-makers during Ambassador Circle Series organized by World Affairs Council of…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says provision of business friendly environment is pre-requisite to facilitate business community in the country. He was talking to a delegation of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Prime Minister said the country’s development is linked with progress of business community. He said it…

Pakistan has underscored the urgent need for concerted global efforts to combat the growing inequality and reverse the alarming trend of poverty resurgence. Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Ambassador Usman Jadoon made these remarks in a statement he made today during the General Debate at the…

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin has emphasized the importance of developing cultural ties between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Pakistan, given their shared cultural and historical heritage. He was addressing the launching ceremony of Kazakhstan’s eminent poet and Composer Abai Qunanbaiuly “Book of Words” in Islamabad today. The…

Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki called on Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in Islamabad today. During the meeting, both the leaders showed satisfaction on Pak-Saudi relations and expressed determination to further expand the bilateral ties. The Speaker National Assembly said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with…

Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi says Pakistan and Iran are keen to develop centers of arts and learning besides promotion of arts and sciences. Addressing students and faculty at Government College University in Lahore, he said it is need of the hour to pay special attention to arts, sciences…

Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi visited the Jinnah mausoleum  , He laid floral wreath at the mausoleum and offered fateha. Governor Kamran Tesori, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and other leaders were also present on the occasion of Iranian President’s visit to Mazar-e-Quaid. Earlier, on the arrival of…

Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi visited the mausoleum of national poet Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal in Lahore today. He laid floral wreath at the mausoleum and offered fateha. During his address, President Ebrahim Raisi underscored the pivotal role of Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s poetry as a bridge in fostering bilateral…

Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar has said the government is serious to address the issue of missing persons. Addressing a news conference along with Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar in Islamabad today, he said a committee is being reconstituted on the directions of the Prime…

President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasized the need to enhance Pakistan’s aerial connections with other countries. Talking to a delegation of Air Asia Aviation Group in Islamabad today, he said potential of Pakistan’s tourism sector can be fully exploited by increasing people-to-people contacts. The President said Pakistan has abundant tourism…

The Women’s Media Forum, Pakistan (WMFP) demands that PTI’s leader, Mashal Yousufzai, apologise publically for trying to defame journalist Nadia Sabhi. Mashal Yousufzai who is Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister’s advisor on Social Media alleged that Peshawar-based journalist Nadia Sabohi for spreading news of the summary that the KP government had…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for enhancing investment between Pakistan and the UAE in diverse areas, including Information Technology, renewable energy, transport and logistics, infrastructure and real estate development. He was talking to foreign investors including Chairman of Ayana Holding Abdulla Bin Lahej and Chairman Nad Al Shiba Holding…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a detailed meeting with his visiting Iranian counterpart Ahmad Vahidi and Minister for Law Amin Hossein Rahimi in Islamabad today. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on security cooperation, terrorism, smuggling, border management, prisoners’ swap and facilities of Pakistani pilgrims. Speaking on the…

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony is taking concrete steps for providing best service delivery to Pakistani pilgrims in Saudi Arabia during this year Hajj. According to a Spokesman of the Ministry, selection of Hajj Moawineen has been completed for the first time through testing service. He said…

The International Earth Day is being observed on Monday. The theme of the day this year is “Planet vs. Plastics”. The aim of the day is to create awareness about the use of plastic, its impacts on the environment, to reduce plastic dependency and make the earth plastic-free. Meanwhile, Prime…

Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi has arrived in Islamabad on a three-day visit to Pakistan. On arrival at Nur Khan Airbase, he was warmly received by Federal Minister Riaz Hussain Pirzada. The Iranian President is accompanied by his spouse and a high-level delegation, comprising the Foreign Minister and other…

The security forces have killed eleven terrorists in two different operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to ISPR, an intelligence based operation was conducted in Dera Ismail Khan on reported presence of terrorists. During conduct of the operation, after an intense fire exchange, ten terrorists were successfully neutralised. In another encounter…

The 13th death anniversary of legendary artist, comedian, actor and host  Moin Akhtar is being observed on Monday. He was born on 24th December, 1950 in Karachi. Moin Akhtar made his television debut on 6th September, 1966. He performed several roles in television stage shows, dramas, films and talk shows.…