Pakistan

Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi visited NADRA Headquarters in Islamabad today. The Minister directed the authorities concerned to immediately block mobile SIM cards which have been issued on invalid and expired identity cards. He said model NADRA offices should be set up across the country and directed to ensure complete…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that the government has unwavering commitment for technology enhancement and promote public-private partnership. Addressing a summit in Islamabad today, he said the Special Investment Facilitation Council has been established with the aim to attract foreign investment in the country. The Minister…

Pakistan and the United States have vowed to upgrade economic partnerships in alternate energy, agriculture, climate resilience and tech industry sectors. The resolve came during meeting of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb with US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of US State Department Elizabeth Horst at World…

President Asif Ali Zardari has underscored the need for meaningful dialogue and consensus to take the country forward. Addressing joint sitting of the Parliament in Islamabad this evening, he emphasized need for fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and political reconciliation through the vision of great leaders including Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has termed the recent visit of Saudi delegation as the beginning of a new era of Saudi investment and commercial and strategic partnership in Pakistan. He was chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad today regarding Saudi Investment in Pakistan following the visit of Saudi Delegation, under…

Pakistan will kick-off their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 preparations on Thursday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium when they will take on New Zealand in first of the five matches. The venue will also host matches on Saturday and Sunday, while Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will be the stage for…

Two thousand and four hundred Sikh Yatrees currently in Pakistan to celebrate Besakhi festival have arrived at Gurdwara Kartarpur to perform religious rituals. The Sikh yatrees will stay for two days at Kartarpur. Additional Secretary of the Evacuee Trust Board, Rana Shahid Saleem on the occasion said the best arrangements…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has urged Members of the Provincial Assembly to monitor the new official rates of bread in their respective constituencies. She was talking to the MPAs from different districts, including Zahid Akram, Muhammad Ajmal Khan, Muhammad Kashif, Agha Ali Haider, who called on her in…

President Asif Ali Zardari has invited Turkish companies to benefit from investment-friendly policies of Pakistan and invest through the Pakistan Stock Exchange. He was talking to Ambassador of Turkiye to Pakistan Dr Mehmet Pacaci who called on him in Islamabad today. The President called for further enhancing bilateral cooperation with…

Pakistan and Czech Republic have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest. The commitment was expressed by Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky in a telephonic conversation today. Noting the 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan…

Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfaraz Bugti called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. They discussed in detail the issues related to Balochistan province. The Prime Minister said development of Balochistan is one of the topmost priorities of the federal government and it is making all out efforts for optimum…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the need to enhance bilateral cooperation with Turkmenistan, particularly in the domains of trade, energy and connectivity. He was talking to Ambassador of Turkmenistan Atadjan Movlamov who paid courtesy call on him in Islamabad today. The Ambassador conveyed the felicitations of the Turkmen leadership…

Pakistan Girl Guides Association National Headquarters celebrated World Health Day at its NHQ in collaboration with the World Health Organization Pakistan on 17th April 2024. More than 150 Guides (6 to 16 years old) participated. The theme of the Day was “My Health My Right”. During the event, Girls had…

H.E.  Reza Amiri Moghaddam, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran called on Minister for Defence & Defence Production -Khawaja Muhammad Asif- in Islamabad today. The Defence Minister said Pakistan and Iran enjoy cordial and fraternal ties nourished by centuries old religious and cultural affinities. Minister for Defence & Defence…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited Tehsil Headquarter Hospital Murree today and took around its different sections and wards. She expressed her displeasure over seeing long queues of patients at the OPD and reprimanded the Medical Superintendent of the Hospital. She also directed the hospital administration to streamline the system…

Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has expressed the resolve that armed forces and law enforcement agencies, fully backed by the resilient nation, remain determined to permanently eliminate this menace from Pakistan, Presiding over the Corps Commanders’ Conference held at GHQ in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, he directed the…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Regional Vice President of International Finance Corporation for Middle East, Central Asia, Turkiye, Afghanistan and Pakistan Hela Cheikhrouhou in Washington DC and briefed her on the ongoing reforms in the taxation, energy and privatization sectors. The Finance Minister expressed Pakistan’s resolve to…

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud has said there is a significant opportunity to increase the level of investments in Pakistan. Addressing a joint news conference along with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad this evening, he said the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strongly believes in the…

President Asif Ali Zardari says Pakistan desires to transform the existing ties with Saudi Arabia into a long-term strategic and economic partnership. Talking to a Saudi delegation led by its Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Islamabad, the President said Pakistan and KSA enjoy a long standing…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan and Saudi Arabia need to work closely to expedite first phase of Saudi investment in Pakistan under new arrangement. Talking to a high powered Saudi delegation led by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud in Islamabad today, he underscored the…

Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi is set to visit Pakistan on April 22, as regional tensions surge after Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile strikes on Israeli territory on Sunday. As per sources, Islamabad and Tehran have agreed upon the matters pertaining to President Raisi’s visit who will be accompanied by a…