Pakistan
PM pays glowing tribute to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his death anniversary
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has paid glowing tribute to former Prime Minister Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his 45th death anniversary being observed today. In a message, the Prime Minister said Zulfikar Ali Bhutto played a key role in promoting democracy and democratic traditions in Pakistan. He said it…
Read More »Ayaz Sadiq vows to cement parliament to parliament contacts b/w Pakistan, Iran
Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has reaffirmed to cement parliament to parliament contacts between Pakistan and Iran by reviving Parliamentary Friendship Group and mutual visits of Parliamentarians. He was talking to an Iranian Parliamentary Delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mahdi Safari along with Iranian Ambassador…
Read More »Pakistan condemns terror attacks in Iran
Pakistan has condemned the terrorist attacks at police and security installations in Iranian cities of Rask and Chabahar. The Foreign Office, in a statement today, extended Pakistan’s heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and prayers for the recovery of the injured. It said Pakistan stands in full solidarity…
Read More »Pakistan keen to promote cooperation in fields of energy, barter trade with Russia: Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari says Pakistan is keen to promote cooperation in the fields of energy and barter trade with Russia. He was talking to Russian Ambassador Albert Khorev, who called on him, in Islamabad today. The President called for encouraging Russian banks to start operations in Pakistan for promotion…
Read More »Economy improving owing to govt’s prudent policies: Tarar
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said the economy is showing positive indicators as a result of the prudent policies introduced by the government. Talking to media, along with Prime Minister’s Coordinator Romina Khurshid, in Islamabad this afternoon, he said rupee’s is gaining strength and exchange rate is…
Read More »PM vows to increase tax-to-GDP ratio by 15% over next five years
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed to present a compressive plan to increase revenue without burdening the common people. Chairing a sectoral meeting regarding the Ministry of Finance in Islamabad today, he expressed the resolve to take tax to GDP by 15 percent in next five years. The Prime Minister…
Read More »Steps afoot to reduce inflation, alleviate unemployment & poverty: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the gradual decrease in inflation. Chairing Federal Cabinet meeting in Islamabad today, he said steps are afoot to reduce inflation and alleviate unemployment and poverty. The Prime Minister expressed the confidence that the IMF will release the last tranche of 1.1 billion…
Read More »Eid ul Fitr 2024: Govt announces 4-day holiday
The federal government has announced a four-day holiday on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr, starting from April 10. As per the official announcement on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved holidays from April 10 to 13. The Met Office on Monday predicted that the first day of Eid ul…
Read More »Govt to solarize agricultural tube-wells in Balochistan
In Balochistan, agricultural tube-wells will be converted to solar energy to save power. This was decided at a meeting chaired by Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari in Islamabad. He directed officials from the Quetta Electric Supply Company to provide detailed information regarding feeders dedicated to agricultural tube…
Read More »Pakistan desires to enhance trade, business ties with UAE: Info Minister
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said Pakistan desires to further enhance trade and business ties with the UAE as per the vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Talking to the Ambassador of the UAE Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi in Islamabad, he emphasized the need for a…
Read More »Finance Minister, Netherlands Envoy discuss matters of mutual interest
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is interested in technology transfer and leveraging the expertise of Netherlands in agriculture, dairy, and farm production. He was talking to Netherlands Ambassador Mrs. Henny de Vries, who called on him in Islamabad today. The Minister said it will help enhance Pakistan’s production and…
Read More »PM invites French companies to invest in Pakistan’s diverse sectors
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited the French companies to invest in Pakistan. He was talking to Ambassador of France to Pakistan Nicolas Galey who paid a courtesy call on him in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said Pakistan and France should work together to enhance cooperation in trade and…
Read More »Defence Minister calls for boosting Pak-Italy cooperation in defense production
Minister for Defence and Defence Production Khawaja Muhammad Asif has emphasized the need to explore areas of cooperation with Italy in the field of joint defence production. Talking to Ambassador of Italy, Marilina Armell in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with the Republic of…
Read More »President calls for promotion of bilateral trade, business linkages with Singaporean businesses
President Asif Ali Zardari has called for promotion of bilateral trade and business linkages with Singaporean businesses encouraging them to benefit from Pakistan’s investment-friendly policies. He was talking to Pakistan’s newly-appointed High Commissioner to Singapore Rabia Shafiq who called on him in Islamabad today. The President underscored the need to…
Read More »President lauds role of Armed Forces in safeguarding Pakistan’s sovereignty
President Asif Ali Zardari has lauded the exemplary role and contributions of Armed Forces of Pakistan in safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State. He was talking to Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir who met him at Aiwan-e-Sadar in Islamabad today. The President commended Pak…
Read More »Health activists stress importance of Tobacco Tax increase for Public Relief on essential commodities
Health activists, in a press release by the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), emphasized the critical need for the government to prioritize health and economic agendas by increasing taxes on cigarettes. This call comes in tandem with the imminent commencement of negotiations on the…
Read More »Pakistan condemns Israeli attack on Iranian Embassy in Syria
Pakistan has strongly condemned the attack on the consular section of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus, Syria. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch in a statement termed the attack an unacceptable violation of the sovereignty of Syria and undermining its stability and security. The spokesperson said the attack is a…
Read More »Political stability vital for country’s development: Musadik
Minister for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Malik says political stability is vital for the progress and development of the country and PML-N is ready to work with the opposition in the country’s larger interest. Talking to media in Lahore today, he said the country’s development should not be compromised for the…
Read More »Rana Tanveer directs USC to ensure quality of utility items
Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has directed the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) to ensure the quality of flour and other utility items. Chairing a review meeting regarding Ramadan Package 2024, in Islamabad today, he said no compromise should be made on the recommended standard and quality of…
Read More »Punjab CM vows to address public grievances promptly
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed commitment to address public grievances promptly. She was talking to members of Provincial Assembly from different districts in Lahore today. The Chief Minister underlined need for initiation of development projects in health, communication, water supply, drainage systems and expansion of the solid…
Read More »PM constitutes committee to address problems faced by GB
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a committee to address the problems faced by Gilgit-Baltistan. He announced the formation of the committee during a meeting with Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Gulbar Khan who called on him in Islamabad. The Prime Minister directed the committee to submit its recommendations after consultations on…
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