Pakistan

Asian Development Bank will provide two billion dollars in annual assistance to Pakistan over the next three years. This was stated by President ADB Masatsugu Asakawa during a meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad. The ADB President reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to support infrastructure development and climate-resilient initiatives…

Pakistan Railways has successfully completed forty percent of restoration work on a bridge damaged by terrorism in Quetta. In a press release, Pakistan Railways spokesperson said bridge would be ready for train operations by 15th of next month. The spokesperson said, once security clearance is granted, vital rail link connecting…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz says durable environment-friendly measures are being taken under Suthra Punjab Program for cleanliness across the province. In a statement, she said, for the first time, rural areas are being included in large-scale cleaning efforts across the province. Maryam Nawaz called for adoption of proper waste…

Pakistan has called upon UN member states to promote Palestinian self-determination and refuse to recognize any changes to the status of occupied territories. In a statement at the 10th Resumed Emergency Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly (ESS) on the Situation in Palestine, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the…

Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Alexei Overchuk arrived in Islamabad today on a two-day visit to Pakistan. At the airport, he was warmly welcomed by Ambassador of Pakistan to the Russian Federation, Muhammad Khalid Jamali and Additional Foreign Secretary Shafqat Ali Khan. A high-level delegation is also accompanying…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call today from King Charles III, who formally invited him to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa next month. Accepting the invitation, the Prime Minister said the meeting in Samoa would be a significant moment in the history of the…

Chairman Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar said here on Monday that nuclear technology holds the key to resolve all climate change related issues that the world is facing today, besides offering a practicable solution to resolving issues faced in the health sector especially in diagnosis…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is removing all obstacles in the way of foreign investment in the country. He was talking to Chairman of the globally renowned petroleum company Gunvor Group Torbjorn Tornqvist and Regional Vice President of Total Energies Mehmet Celepoglu, who called on him in…

US Under Secretary of State John Bass and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Horst called on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today. They discussed Pakistan-US bilateral relations and ongoing collaboration projects. Ishaq Dar underlined the importance of positive and productive engagement between Pakistan and the United States.

Asian Development Bank has reaffirmed continued support to Pakistan for complementing its development and reform agenda. The commitment was expressed by ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa during his meeting with Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema in Islamabad today. The President ADB lauded the government for undertaking comprehensive reforms leading to…

The Senate today unanimously passed a resolution recommending the Government to celebrate 7th September officially and declare it as a national holiday. The resolution said, on this day, the Parliament of Pakistan unanimously declared Qadianis as a non-Muslims minority. It noted that indeed that day was historical not just for…

All Parties Hurriyat Conference leadership has called upon the international community to play its role to end Indian occupation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing media in Islamabad today, Hurriyat leader Muhammad Farooq Rehmani said the implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions should be ensured at the…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the constitutional package will be presented in the Parliament after evolving complete consensus on it. Speaking in the National Assembly this afternoon, he said it is the utmost desire of the government to develop maximum consensus on the proposed constitutional package. He said…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has urged Consul Generals and Trade Officers to explore trade potential at the State Level. Addressing a day-long Conference of Consul Generals at the Embassy in Washington D.C, he said the Pakistani community is our biggest asset and it is the…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says government’s reforms of State Owned Enterprises are aimed at improving governance, efficiency and financial sustainability. He was addressing a banquet, hosted in honour of President of the Asian Development Bank, Masatsugu Asakawa in Islamabad. The Finance Minister highlighted Pakistan’s long-standing partnership with the ADB underscoring…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says political stability is crucial for ensuring economic stability and advancing the country on the path of development. He was addressing a banquet he hosted in honor of Parliamentarians in Islamabad. Highlighting the importance of legislative efforts in the national and public interest, the Prime…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the government is committed to bringing socio-economic and judicial reforms to put the country on the fast track economic development. In his televised remarks today, he categorically stated that nobody will be allowed to play with the peace and stability of…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has reiterated the government’s commitment to ensure speedy justice for the people. Talking to media outside Parliament House in Islamabad today, he ruled out any person specific legislation. To a question, he said whatever the legislation is done, it will be in the…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated firm and unwavering commitment to constitutionalism, democracy and rule of law. In their messages on International Day of Democracy, they urged the need to strengthen democratic institutions, undertake essential reforms, and work collectively to consolidate democracy in Pakistan.…

China has reaffirmed unfettered commitment to support Pakistan on its territorial integrity and sovereignty. This was expressed by Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission General He Weidong and Chief of CMC Joint Staff Department, General Liu Zhenli during separate meetings with Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir…

Ambassador of Azerbaijan Khazar Farhadov called on Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan in Islamabad today. They discussed various matters of mutual interest. It was decided to enhance educational cooperation between Azerbaijan and Punjab, including the exchange of delegations between universities in Azerbaijan and Punjab. They also discussed the possibility…

The Sindh cabinet in its meeting under Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in Karachi today approved the issuance of Benazir Hari Cards to 25-acre landholders in the province. The Cabinet directed Provincial Agriculture Department to submit the recommendations of the benefits to be provided to farmers holding Hari…