Pakistan
Mobile app launched for parents of differently-abled children
National Information Technology Board and Ministry of Human Rights have launched an online app for the parents of differently-abled children to connect them with the world around them. According to details, the National IT Board is bringing approximately thirty thousand out of school differently-abled children into the educational mainstream. It…
Read More »Two Customs officials gunned down in another DI Khan attack
Two officials of Pakistan Customs were gunned down in an attack near York Toll Plaza in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district, police said on Sunday. According to the law enforcement officials, four others sustained injuries in the gun attack and have been shifted to the DHQ Hospital. The police…
Read More »Pakistan dispatches 8th tranche of humanitarian assistance for Gaza
Minister for Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar says Pakistan dispatched eighth tranche of humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza. According to a post on his X account, he said that four hundred tons assistance consisted of winterized tents, tarpaulins, blankets, medicines and food supplies. Ishaq Dar said that the shipment…
Read More »Death anniversary of Allama Iqbal being observed today
The 86th death anniversary of philosopher, poet and thinker, Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being observed today to acknowledge his services for the Muslims of the subcontinent. He was born on November 9, 1877 in Sialkot. Allama Iqbal was a great visionary poet who conceived the idea of a separate…
Read More »Finance Minister declares negotiations with Int’l financial institutions as positive
Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has declared negotiations with international financial institutions as positive. Addressing a news conference in Washington along with Pakistan Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan, he said that Pakistan Stock Market witnessed a historical bullish trend in recent days due to positive indicators of economy.…
Read More »Iranian President to reach Pakistan tomorrow on 3-day visit
President of Iran, Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi will undertake a three-day official visit to Pakistan from tomorrow. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch in a statement said this will be the first visit by any Head of State to Pakistan after the general elections in February. The Iranian President will…
Read More »Pak Army’s rescue teams reach flood-hit areas of Balochistan despite challenges
With the cooperation of FC Balochistan North and Pakistan Army, the civil administration is continuing relief operations in different areas of Balochistan in the wake of floods. According to the latest data, despite the difficulties, the rescue teams of Pakistan Army reached the flood affected areas. Rescue teams reached different…
Read More »46 die during current wave of torrential rains in KP
At least forty-six people died and sixty others injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in rains-related incidents during the current wave of torrential rains. According to the latest PDMA report, the dead include twenty-five children, twelve men and nine women. More than four-hundred houses were completely damaged while around two-thousand and five…
Read More »Balochistan: Relief operations for flood-hit people continue
Pakistan Army, FC Balochistan North and civil administration are continuing relief operations in different areas of Balochistan in the wake of floods. People are being shifted to safer places. Cooked food is being distributed among the flood victims. A free medical camp has been established by FC Balochistan in a…
Read More »Army deployment approved for security during by-polls
On request of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) seeking strict security measures during the by-elections in the country, the federal government has approved deployment of Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces (CAF) troops. The government would use the armed forces’ units as a quick response force. The Ministry of…
Read More »Tobacco Industry’s another deliberate attempt to lure children towards smoking
Health activists have raised alarms about tobacco industry’s attempts to seek approval for the manufacturing of 10-stick cigarette packs on the pretext of exporting to another country. In a press release shared by the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), the activists expressed grave concerns…
Read More »PM directs LEAs to expedite countrywide anti-smuggling campaign
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the law enforcement agencies to expedite the countrywide anti-smuggling campaign. He was chairing a high-level review meeting in Islamabad today regarding prevention of smuggling in the country. The Prime Minister said monitoring of Afghan transit trade items should be made effective to prevent…
Read More »Interior Minister directs foolproof measures for protection of Chinese nationals
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said all security agencies including police should ensure complete implementation of SOPs for the protection of Chinese nationals in Pakistan. Chairing a meeting to review implementation of National Action Plan at NACTA headquarters in Islamabad, he said any negligence in this regard will not be…
Read More »Saudi FM’s visit positive, constructive one: FO
Pakistan says the visit of the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was a positive and constructive one. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said, during the visit, both sides engaged in a constructive discussions with the objectives of further…
Read More »Pakistan initiates discussion with IMF on larger, extended programme: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Citibank officials in Washington DC and briefed them on the positive economic indicators including rising stock market, renewed interest of foreign buyers and institutional flows on the back of Stand-by Arrangement (SBA) signed with IMF. The Finance Minister said Pakistan has successfully repaid Eurobond…
Read More »Pakistan, Saudi Arabia vow to solidify efforts in defence collaboration
Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has affirmed Pakistan Army’s continuing support towards capacity building of Royal Saudi Land Forces. The assertion was made during a meeting between Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir and Assistant Minister of Defence, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Major General (Engineer) Talal Bin…
Read More »No dialogue will be held with terrorist outfits: NA informed
The National Assembly was informed on Friday that no dialogue will be held with the terrorist outfits. This was stated by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has categorically while responding a calling attention notice. Responding to a calling attention notice in the National Assembly today, he reaffirmed the government’s commitment…
Read More »Pakistan to pitch bankable, investable projects to Saudi investors: Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured that Pakistan would pitch bankable and investable projects to Saudi investors, highlighting the country’s investment potential and favorable policies. He gave this assurance while meeting Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, the CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development in Washington. The two sides discussed potential avenues…
Read More »Pakistan, Finland jointly start work on Vocational Talent Boost Program for youth
Pakistan and Finland have jointly started work on Vocational Talent Boost Program for youth with a grant of 1.5 million euros. The platform of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has been used for this program of Finland’s Turku Vocational Institute and NUTECH Pakistan. The European Union has approved the Vocational…
Read More »Pak Army, Civil Administration carrying out joint relief activities in Gwadar
In Gwadar, Pakistan Army and civil administration are carrying out joint relief activities. Medical relief camps have been established by Pakistan Army at GPA Rest House and Union Council Sarbandan. A large number of patients are being examined and free medicines and other services are being provided to them. Drainage…
Read More »Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Metin Gürak met Minister for Defence & Defence Production, Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad
Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Metin Gürak called on Minister for Defence & Defence Production, Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad, today. Defense Minister extended warm welcome to the esteemed Turkish defence delegation. He described the bilateral defence relations between Pakistan and Türkiye as robust. Defence Minister acknowledged the…
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