Pakistan

The National Assembly was informed today that the government is working to enhance competitiveness of businesses and ensure their access to finance to bolster exports. Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz told the house during question that there are no restrictions on industries regarding the import of raw materials.…

President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Justice Yahya Afridi as the next chief justice of Pakistan, who will take over the reins from incumbent CJP Qazi Faez Isa. Justice Afridi has been appointed for a fixed three-year term starting on October 26, according to a statement from the Aiwan-e-Sadr released…

The Government of Punjab has begun accepting applications for the newly launched “Punjab Dhee Rani Program,” initiated by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. This program aims to ensure that no daughter from a poor family remains unmarried due to financial constraints. Destitute and deserving families can apply for the program…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said all legal procedures were followed regarding the passage of the historic 26th Constitutional Amendment. Responding to a point of order at the National Assembly, he said all four independent members cast their votes of their own free will and under no…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again appealed the nation especially the affluent ones to actively donate to the Prime Minister’s relief fund for Gaza and Lebanon. Chairing a review meeting in Islamabad regarding aid being sent by Pakistan to Gaza and Lebanon, he said the people including overseas Pakistanis…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep concern over the increasing cases of polio in Pakistan and sought a report on the matter. He directed the authorities concerned to formulate a comprehensive strategy on an emergency basis to completely eradicate polio from the country. During the meeting, the Federal Cabinet, on the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the 26th Constitutional Amendment passed by the parliament with two thirds majority will prove to be a milestone for economic and political stability and development of the country. Chairing federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad today, he highlighted the delays faced by the people in…

Construction of houses has commenced across Punjab under the “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” program. This was revealed in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore today. Participants informed the meeting that in just two months, recipients of the first installment of house-building loans in Lahore, Kasur,…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan’s youth has the passion to chart new paths to national progress through effective use of data. Addressing the ‘Data Fest 2024 in Islamabad today, he said world modern data science drives the economic revolution in the world, and data analytics and advanced technology have…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will lead Pakistan delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), commencing in Samoa from Monday. At the CHOGM, the Deputy Prime Minister a will present Pakistan’s perspectives on key global issues and challenges with focus on climate change,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the passage of the 26th constitutional amendment is an excellent manifestation of national solidarity and consensus. Speaking in the National Assembly today (Monday) after passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, he expressed the confidence this legislation will ensure easy and speedy justice to the…

President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday signed the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill into law upon the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today following the approval of the said legislation by the parliament. A gazette notification has been issued following the president’s assent to the contentious legislation. The development comes…

Ambassador Dr. Yousaf Junaid delivered a talk highlighting Kashmir issue in connection with upcoming “Kashmir Black Day ‘ at Institute of Strategic Thinking (SDE) in Ankara today. 27th October is observed as ‘Kashmir Black Day’, as on this day in 1947, India forcibly landed its troops in the Indian Illegally…

The Senate today passed “The Constitution Twenty-Sixth Amendment Bill, 2024” with not less than a two-third majority. It was moved by Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar. Sixty-five members voted in favour of the constitutional amendment and four against it. Earlier, sharing details of the bill, the Law…

Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar has laid “The Constitution Twenty-Sixth Amendment Bill, 2024.” Taking the floor, the Law Minister said that the constitutional amendment has been brought to provide speedy and inexpensive justice to the people and ensure transparency. The constitutional amendment envisages establishment of constitutional benches…

Pakistan made a remarkable impact at Europe’s leading food fair SIAL Paris 2024.34 exhibitors under TDAP’s Pakistan Pavilion and 14 other exhibitors participated in diverse products from rice, corn and sesame seeds to processed food, spices, frozen food, fruit juices, candies and snacks. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad inaugurated the Pakistan…

Chairperson of Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights, Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri, and Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam, have reached a consensus to advocate for the integration of human rights into climate change policies in Pakistan. During a bilateral meeting with PM’s aide Romina Khurshid…

Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed during the global Palestine Conference proposed a 3-point Action Plan, and urged President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to take lead on Palestine issue. On invitation of President Erdogan’s AK Party, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed gave a keynote address at the ‘Global Palestine Conference’ held here at the…

Punjab government has made preparations to carry out artificial rain to overcome smog. The Department of Environment, Army Aviation, Civil Aviation, PCSIR, and the Meteorological Department have devised a joint strategy in this regard. In a statement, Senior Minister Punjab Marriyum Aurangzeb said artificial rain will be carried out when…

Balochistan Student Movement took out a peaceful rally in Quetta in favour of constitutional reforms and constitutional amendments. The students demanded equal justice system for the poor and the rich. The participants of the rally said the constitutional amendments will expedite the justice system. It was also emphasized that constitutional…

Pakistan has renewed its commitment to ensuring timely and effective delivery of relief goods to the people of Gaza and Lebanon. The resolve was expressed at a high-level meeting held at the headquarters of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Islamabad. The meeting was jointly chaired by Minister for…