Pakistan

Pakistan says it has no designs to enter into any talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the terrorist entity is involved in the killing of Pakistani and foreign citizens inside Pakistan. The Spokesperson said Pakistan respects Afghanistan’s…

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev today paid a visit to the martyrs’ memorial at the Pakistan Monument Islamabad and laid a floral wreath. He was received by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. On his arrival, a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Army presented a salute to the visiting guest.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has arrived in Islamabad on a two-day official visit to Pakistan. On arrival, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warmly received the visiting dignitary. During the visit, the President of Azerbaijan will hold meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The two…

At the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will undertake an official two-day visit to Pakistan from Thursday. During the visit, he will hold meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The two sides will engage in wide-ranging discussions…

President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed that social media should be used for the betterment of society Speaking at the Waris Mir Memorial Seminar in Lahore today, he highlighted the challenges posed by social media in the contemporary world. President said that government firmly believes in the freedom of press…

A farewell ceremony was held in honor of Ambassador Masood Khan, marking the conclusion of his tenure as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States. The event, organized by the Pakistan’s Embassy in Washington DC, witnessed participation from approximately 250 attendees including officials from the State Department, USAID, diplomatic community, World…

President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of Captain Osama bin Arshad in exchange of fire with terrorists in South Waziristan today. In a message today, he said that the nation will always remember the sacrifice of Captain Osama. The President said that we salute…

Two terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces and terrorists in North Waziristan district today. However, during the intense exchange of fire, leading his troops from the front, Captain Muhammad Osama bin Arshad, having fought gallantly, made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat. Sanitization operation…

The National Assembly started its session at the Parliament House in Islamabad this evening with Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in the chair. The House is transacting private members’ business today. The House adopted a motion authorizing the Speaker National Assembly to appoint a special committee on Kashmir comprising 22 members…

A British delegation led by Sir Michael Barber called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said Pakistan and the United Kingdom enjoy historic bilateral relations that span decades and are growing stronger with time. He said Pakistan attaches high value to…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a massive relief package of 50 billion rupees for domestic electricity consumers using upto 200 units per month. He was addressing a ceremony on energy sector reforms in Islamabad this afternoon. The Prime Minister said 25 million domestic consumers which make upto 94 percent…

President Asif Ali Zardari has called for completing the Kachhi Canal project within one and half years, which would irrigate 713,000 acres of land in Balochistan. Chairing a meeting on Green Pakistan Initiative in Islamabad today, he said Federal Government would provide funding for the project to ensure its timely…

The government has decided to ban the use of drones during Muharram processions and majalis across the country. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting in Islamabad today with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in the chair. The use of drone cameras during Muharram processions and majalis will…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz believes in serving the people and elected representative should give full attention to public welfare. He was talking to a delegation of PML-N parliamentarians in Quetta today. The Prime Minister urged the elected representatives of his party to play their due…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says government is rigorously pursuing the agenda of reforms to steer the country out of prevailing challenges and put it on economic growth trajectory. Addressing Balochistan cabinet in Quetta today, he said reforms agenda including solarization of tubewells is a quantum jump and it will…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has decided to lauch Roshan Gharana Program to provide solar panels to consumers using up to five hundred units monthly. The Chief Minister has called a cabinet meeting tomorrow to formally approve the program. Under the ‘Roshan Gharana’ program, the Punjab government will cover 90…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched a landmark initiative regarding the solarization of agricultural tube wells in Balochistan. To this effect, an agreement to this was signed between the Federal and the Balochistan governments in Quetta today. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, along with Federal Ministers, the Governor of Balochistan,…

A delegation of K-Electric led by its CEO Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi called on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Islamabad today. The representatives from K-Electric stated that the agreement signed between the government and KE earlier this year has addressed a number of issues and KE is now vigorously working…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the government is focusing on providing vocational training to the youth through digital platforms. Addressing an event in Islamabad today, he emphasized that investing in developing the skill set of the youth is of paramount importance in our growth strategy. The…

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has lauded the people and government of Pakistan for hosting Afghan refugees for over four decades. The appreciation came during a meeting between United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and Minister for States, Frontier Regions, Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan…

Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has termed the construction of a safe and high quality motorway from Karachi to Sukkur as a top priority. Chairing a meeting of National Highway Authority in Islamabad today, he said roads from Karachi to Quetta and Mansehra to Babusar Top should also be…