Pakistan

Pakistan Shaheens qualified for the final of the Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 as they got over the line by five runs in a last-ball thriller against Sri Lanka A, while defending the 153-run total in the second semi-final at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha on…

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza has appreciated Pakistan Navy’s combat readiness and commended its steadfast resolve to safeguard the nation’s maritime frontiers. He said this paying a farewell visit to Naval Headquarters in Islamabad today. During the visit, he also met Naval Chief Admiral Naveed…

Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu held series of high-level engagements with Air Chiefs from friendly countries, on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow 2025. During the visit, the Air Chief held comprehensive discussions with Lieutenant General Pilot Ibrahim Nasser Al-Alawi, Undersecretary of Defence UAE, and Major General Rashid…

Pakistan and the European Union have emphasized the importance of enhancing mutually beneficial collaboration across all areas of shared interest. This emphasis was laid during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and EU-Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela in Brussels today. During the meeting, it was agreed to…

Pakistan has reiterated its support for all efforts to promote cooperation and coordination between the UN Security Council’s subsidiary bodies and their respective groups of experts. Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon made these remarks during a briefing at the UN Security Council. He said…

Pakistan and Thailand have reaffirmed the commitment to further enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, development, education and people to people exchanges. The affirmation came at 3rd Round of Pakistan-Thailand Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Islamabad today Additional Foreign Secretary (Asia & Pacific) Imran Ahmed Siddique led the Pakistan side…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the development and prosperity of the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir are among the federal government’s priorities. He made these remarks during his telephonic conversation with newly elected Prime Minister of AJK Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore. The Prime Minister extended heartfelt congratulations and…

Pakistan and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to enhanced cooperation at bilateral and multilateral fora, including the United Nations and Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The understanding to this effect was reached during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar with Deputy Prime Minister of the…

Twenty-three Khwarij, belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna-al-Khwarij, were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to ISPR, an intelligence-based operation was conducted by the security forces in Bajaur District on the reported presence of Khwarij in the area. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the…

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar called on Russian President Vladimir Putin along with other Heads of Government delegations of SCO-member States in Moscow. During the meeting, President Putin welcomed the leaders and emphasized the importance of strengthening regional economic cooperation under the Shanghai Cooperation…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Moscow today on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting. They reaffirmed the “all-weather” Pakistan-China strategic partnership, reviewed bilateral and multilateral cooperation—especially within the SCO—and praised the Shanghai Spirit principles guiding…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan endeavors to provide best possible facilities to Sikh pilgrims.      He was talking to President of a US based Sikh community organization Jasdeep Singh who called on him in Islamabad today.     The Prime Minister said Pakistan is home to many holy sites…

Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal says minorities have always been provided equal rights in Pakistan. Addressing a ceremony at Narowal today, he said minorities’ rights have always been given due importance whether in jobs or public private partnership projects. He said that minority communities play a crucial role…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to pursue a proactive foreign policy focused on securing economic opportunities, reinforcing strategic partnerships, strengthening multilateral cooperation, and contributing to regional stability and global peace. He expressed this resolve while chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Sunday. During the meeting, Pakistan’s…

Pakistan and Jordan have exchanged four Memoranda of Understanding for cooperation in culture, media and education.      The MoUs were exchanged at a ceremony held at Prime Minister House, Islamabad on Saturday witnessed by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and King of Jordan King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein.…

Pakistan and Qatar have ushered in a new era of economic, defence and agricultural cooperation with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Recently, President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari held an important meeting with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Sheikh Saud in Doha. During the…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says illegal immigration will not be tolerated at all. Speaking during a surprise visit to Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore, Mohsin Naqvi said no passenger will be allowed to travel abroad who may bring a bad name to Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion, Federal Minister for…

Jordanian King Abdullah II on Sunday visited the Tilla Field Firing Ranges and appreciated the high standards of training and professionalism of the participating troops and aircrews. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir also graced the occasion, while Minister of Defence Industry of Azerbaijan Vugar Valeh…

Pakistan and Jordan have emphasized the need to build on the strength of their bilateral relations and to encourage greater people-to-people contact between the two countries. This emphasis was laid at a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and King Abdullah II of Jordan in Islamabad on Sunday. Asif Ali…

Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider presented the Diwan Bahadur S.P. Singha Award 2025 to Khurshid Ahmad Nadeem, Chairman of the Rehmat-ul-lil-Alameen Authority, in recognition of his work for minority rights and interfaith harmony. The award was given for the joint publication “Islam aur Aqaliyatain”, authored by Khurshid Ahmad Nadeem and…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level inter-ministerial meeting to review progress on investment initiatives and project proposals with friendly countries, including Azerbaijan in Islamabad on Friday. The meeting was attended by SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Additional Secretaries from Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Commerce, Communications and Human Resource, the Ambassador…