Pakistan

The government has decided to move the Supreme Court of Pakistan to ban Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). This was stated by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar at a news conference in Islamabad today. The Information Minister said article 17 of the constitution empowers the federal government to ban a…

The Capital Development authority has established a climate change fund to protect the Federal Capital from Climate change. The fund has been established following the direction of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi under climate Change Initiative. The Interior Minister appreciated CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa for this significant achievement. Muhammad Ali…

Chief Minister Climate Leadership Development Internship Program has been launched in Punjab under ‘Mera Punjab Smog Free’ initiative to combat smog in the province. The applications are open to graduates aged 18 to 25 who have completed their degree in the last 2 years. Successful applicants will receive a monthly…

Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam says the government is taking all-out measures in collaboration with all provincial governments for tackling the menace of the plastic to protect public health. In a statement issued today, she said tackling microplastic pollution is a national priority. Romina Khurshid said…

Iraq has reassured its full cooperation in providing the best facilities to Pakistani pilgrims. This was expressed by Iraq’s Ambassador Hamid Abbas Lafta during his meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Religious Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain, in Islamabad today. They discussed measures to provide…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have condemned assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump. In a statement, they prayed for early recovery of Donald Trump and other injured persons and offered heartfelt condolences over the loss of life in the attack. The President and Prime…

After months of their continuing legal woes, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi’s got much relief as a district and sessions court on Saturday accepted their pleas seeking annulment of their conviction in the iddat case — also known as the un-Islamic nikah case. Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka…

National Assembly (NA) Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Friday said Pakistan and Hungary enjoy a long-standing friendly relationship based on a shared commitment to global peace and sustainable development. It is crucial to further enhance these relations for mutual benefit of the people on both sides, he remarked this during…

President Asif Ali Zardari has called for collaborative efforts to ensure sustainable development and common prosperity through China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI). Virtually addressing the 2nd High-level Meeting of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development, organized by the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), in Beijing, today, he…

Pakistan has reaffirmed commitment to humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts in Gaza. At the United Nations Relief and Works Agency’s Pledging Conference in New York, Second Secretary of the Pakistan Mission to the United Nations Rabia Ijaz advocated for a comprehensive reconstruction plan for Gaza and reiterated readiness to partner…

Pakistan and the United States have agreed to enhance cooperation in the areas of anti-terrorism, anti-narcotics and security. This came at a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome in Islamabad. It was agreed to hold a joint law enforcement dialogue in October. In…

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have affirmed the commitment to expand cooperation in the areas of bilateral interest, especially energy, trade, connectivity, defence, and people-to-people linkages. This was discussed during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and the visiting President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in Islamabad today. Welcoming the President of…

In a major legal victory for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the party is eligible for the allocation of reserved seats. The decision has not only paved the way for the PTI’s return to the parliament, which was kicked out of the February 8…

Arid agriculture expert scientist from Sweden, Dr. Mo Segad, held a meeting with senior officials of Green Pakistan Initiative. During the meeting, he was briefed about various sectors of the Green Pakistan Initiative established under SIFC, including agriculture, livestock and tourism. The Swedish expert expressed his willingness to work for…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to take effective steps to enhance the production of wheat and other crops. Chairing a meeting regarding Ministry of National Food Security and Research and Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO), in Islamabad today, he directed to prepare federal government’s alternative strategy regarding…

Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar has said the Supreme Court’s judgment in reserved seats case poses no challenge to the government. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said the ruling coalition has a clear majority both in the National and Punjab Assemblies. He recalled that…

Funeral prayer of Sepoy Badam Gul and Sepoy Muhammad Idrees, who embraced martyrdom during an intelligence based operation at Hassan Khel in Peshawar District, has been offered at Peshawar Garrison. The Corps Commander Peshawar and a large number of civil and military officials participated in the funeral prayer. The martyrs…

National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Thursday emphasized further strengthening Pakistan-Germany bilateral ties, particularly through expanding cooperation between parliamentary friendship groups and the exchange of parliamentary delegations. He made these remarks during a meeting with the Parliamentary delegation from Germany, who called on him here. Both sides discussed a…

Inspector General Police Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi visited various Imambargahs and reviewed security measures. Speaking on the occasion, he directed to adopt strict security measures for the safety of the mourners during Muharram gatherings and processions. He asked the officials on duty to remain alert and keep strict vigil…

Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari says the government is making concerted efforts to reduce the price of electricity by increasing anti-theft campaigns and reducing line losses. He said this while briefing the National Assembly Standing Committee on Energy in Islamabad today. The Minister further apprised the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to remove all unnecessary obstacles in customs operations. He issued these directives while chairing a meeting in Islamabad today to review matters related Pakistan Customs and Federal Board of Revenue. The Prime Minister said Customs Department is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy and stressed…