Pakistan

A high level Chinese business delegation has evinced keen interest for investment in major sectors of Pakistan’s economy and relocating Chinese industries here. The expression was made by the delegation comprising four prominent Chinese business groups during their visit to Special Investment Facilitation Council in Islamabad today. The delegation was…

The Senate was informed today that the government is planning to provide agricultural loans to the small farmers of dairy and livestock sectors through banks. Responding to a question during the Question Hour in the House today, Minister of Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb said that IT and agriculture sectors are the…

Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated resolve to restructure power sector. He stated this during a meeting with Chairman Board of Directors K-Electric, Mark Skelton and others in Islamabad today. He said the reforms include reconstitution of Boards of Directors of Discos by bringing in professionals from…

The National Assembly was informed today that the Govt committed to promote Islamic banking in country. In a response to Calling Attention Notice, Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz Malik said new Sharia-compliant certificates worth 50 billion rupees will be launched this month. Responding to another Calling Attention Notice,…

President Asif Ali Zardari has commended the working of A.Q. Khan Hospital Trust that provides free medical and healthcare services to the deprived and marginalized sections of society. He expressed these views during a meeting with the delegation of Dr. A.Q. Khan Hospital Trust, led by Dr. Dina Khan, daughter…

Two terrorists have been killed during an intelligence based operation by security forces in Kalat district of Balochistan. According to ISPR, the troops surrounded and effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, and recovered weapons, ammunition and explosives from them. The killed terrorists remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces…

Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong has stressed the need of promoting Pak-China strategic and bilateral cooperation in wide range of activities, involving various segments of the society. During his visit to Karachi Nuclear Power Plants K-2 and K-3, the Ambassador appreciated the joint work done by Chinese Power Company and Pakistan…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says the government will not allow any internal or external elements, intent on fomenting political instability, to derail Pakistan’s journey to development and prosperity. He was interacting with British-Pakistani Members of Parliament at a dinner hosted by the High Commissioner Dr. Mohammad Faisal at the…

Pakistan Navy Day is being celebrated today to honor heroic achievements of the veterans and martyrs of Pakistan Navy, who fought gallantly against a much bigger adversary. Navy Day is a glorious reminiscence of daring operation ‘SOMNATH’, when Pakistan Navy’s Warships destroyed important shore installations and inflicted irreparable damage to…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have applauded Pakistan Navy for its dedication, bravery and sacrifices. In their separate messages on the occasion of Navy Day today, they said entire nation is proud of Pakistan Navy, which always stands ready to defend the country’s maritime borders. In…

A ceremony in connection with Pakistan Air Force day was held at the grave of Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed in Karachi today. Air Vice Marshal Amir Shahzad (SI) Military placed floral wreath at the grave and offered prayers for high ranks of Rashid Minhas Shaheed. A smartly turned out…

Pakistan Navy Day will be celebrated tomorrow to honor heroic achievements of the veterans and martyrs of Pakistan Navy, who fought gallantly against a much bigger adversary. Navy Day is a glorious reminiscence of daring operation ‘SOMNATH’, when Pakistan Navy’s Warships destroyed important shore installations and inflicted irreparable damage to…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said the government will leave no stone unturned for the facilitation of Pakistani diaspora abroad. Addressing a news conference in London today, he said he held very productive meetings with the leadership of the United Kingdom and they are eager to work with Pakistan.…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the entire nation is proud of Pakistan Air Force. In a message on the occasion of PAF Day, he paid tributes to sacrifices and professoinalism of Pakistan Air Force. He mentioned that on this date in 1965, the PAF created history of courage and…

Air Chief Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu has said the PAF would continue to strive hard for the advancement in space, electronic warfare, cyber, niche technologies and indigenous defence capability to ensure sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan. Addressing Martyrs’ Day Ceremony at Air Headquarters, Islamabad, he said the PAF has…

Chief of Army Staff Gen Syed Asim Munir delivered a special message on the occasion of Defence Day, highlighting Sept 6 as a significant day in national and military history. He emphasised that no force can undermine Pakistan’s commitment to peace and security. In his message, Gen Munir noted that…

The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Services Chiefs, and the Pakistan Armed Forces have highlighted the triumphant legacy of the 1965 War. In their messages on Defence and Martyrs Day, they paid a rich tribute to the valor, sacrifice, and heroism of gallant soldiers who valiantly defended the motherland…

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan’s armed forces are vigilant and ever ready to respond to any challenge to national sovereignty and territorial integrity and also fully prepared to defeat terrorists. He was addressing the induction of two newly built warships PNS Babar and PNS Hunain in the…

Pakistan’s Haider Ali has won Bronze medal in Paris Paralympics Discus Throw event. Haider set a throw of 52.54 metres. Uzbekistan’s Toliboy Yuldashev won gold medal with a throw of 53.48 metres. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Pakistani athlete Haider Ali on winning the Bronze medal in discus throw…

Dr. Bilal gave the call to prayer at the Basilica St. Vincent Ferrier Church in Valencia, which was once a mosque. This mosque was built by the Moors when Spain was under Islamic rule. This place is now of great importance to Christians, but it was once the center of…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar visited the family of Captain Ahmed Badr Shaheed in Rawalpindi. He prayed for the higher ranks of the martyr. Speaking on the occasion, he said Captain Ahmed Badr Shaheed is our pride and that the nation will never forget his sacrifice. The Information…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the residence of IG Police Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi to express condolences on sad demise of his mother. The Prime Minister prayed for higher status in heaven for the departed soul and commiserated with bereaved family. Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar also…