Pakistan

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says fake news is a major challenge worldwide and there is need to devise a code of conduct to check the issue. He was talking to Political Counselor of British High Commission Zoe Ware, who called on him in Islamabad on Thursday. Matters…

President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasized further strengthening trade and economic ties between Pakistan and the United Kingdom for mutual benefit. He was talking to British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott, who called on him in Islamabad today. The President said Pakistan and the United Kingdom enjoy cordial relations…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has appreciated the services of Pakistan Navy to safeguard the maritime interest of the country despite limited resources. He expressed these views during his visit to Naval Headquarters in Islamabad today. At his arrival, the Prime Minister was welcomed by Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral…

In a boost for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) lawyer wing jumped ship to join the party founded by Imran Khan. Advocate Nadeem Shahzad Hashmi, Senior Vice-President of the PML-N’s Lawyers Forum, joined the PTI after meeting PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil…

Ahead of Senate election, slated for April 2, seven personalities linked to different political parties have been elected unopposed as senators from Punjab on Wednesday. Those who have been elected as senators without facing any contest include Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Pervaiz Rasheed, Nasir Mehmood and Talal Chaudhry. Subsequently, Interior…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says the government will deal with iron hands with the elements involved in terrorist attack on Chinese nationals in Besham. In a statement, the Interior Minister expressed heartfelt grief and sorrow over the incident and expressed condolence with the families of the deceased Chinese citizens. Mohsin…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan has said that Pakistani and American citizens are playing a pivotal role in strengthening the cooperation and partnership between the two countries. Talking to Federal Magistrate Judge Zia Farooqui during his visit to Washington District Court, he expressed pride in the contributions…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says government is focusing on planning in health and education sectors in line with a surge in population. He was addressing a certificate distribution ceremony of Intelligent Project Automation System in Islamabad today. The Minister underscored the need to adapt to the global…

The United States has condemned the attack on a convoy of Chinese engineers in Bisham. During a press briefing, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said we are deeply saddened by the loss of life and injuries sustained and share our heartfelt condolences with those affected by the attack. The…

President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday visited the Embassy of People’s Republic of China and offered condolences, on behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, over the killing of Chinese citizens in a terrorist attack in Bisham.He strongly condemned yesterday’s terrorist attack, saying that the Pakistani nation shared the…

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday emphasized that China and Pakistan were all-weather strategic cooperative partners and iron-clad brother and declared that no attempt to undermine cooperation between the two countries would succeed. China and Pakistan were all-weather strategic cooperative partners and iron-clad brothers, and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)…

A high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today has decided that a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) will be formed for investigation into terrorist attack on Chinese engineers in Besham. Sharing details of the meeting at a news conference in Islamabad today, Minister for Information and Broadcasting…

Strongly reacting to Shangla terrorist attack which claimed six lives including five Chinese nationals, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has said that the military “shall not leave any stone unturned to ensure that every foreign citizen, especially the Chinese nationals — contributing to the prosperity of…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed for a thorough joint investigation into the terrorist attack on Chinese nationals, utilizing all resources of the state. He gave these instructions, while chairing an emergency meeting in Islamabad today, in the aftermath of Besham terrorist attack on Chinese nationals working on Dassu Hydel…

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday urged provincial governments to take special measures aimed at ensuring access to primary and secondary education for orphaned children across the country.Stressing the need to actively participate in the cause of education, training and care of orphans, the president said the support and education…

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday lauded the security forces for their successful operation to foil a terrorist attack at the Naval Base in Turbat. The president, in a statement, said that timely and effective action by the security forces to thwart the attack was appreciable.He also lauded the valour…

The whole nation stands in solidarity with our Chinese brothers and unequivocally condemn this cowardly act. According to a statement issued by the ISPR, the recent incidents of terrorism in Pakistan, notably in Gwadar, Turbat, and Besham, are dastardly acts aimed at destabilizing the internal security situation. While the first…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited embassy of China in Islamabad today and condoled with the Chinese ambassador Jiang Zaidong over the death of five Chinese citizens in the terrorist incident in Besham. He said the sympathies of entire Pakistani nation are with the bereaved families of the deceased Chinese citizens.…

Five Chinese and one Pakistani national were killed in a terrorist attack near Besham in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today. In a statement, Foreign Office said, Pakistan will continue to work with Chinese brothers in ensuring safety and security of Chinese nationals, projects and institutions in Pakistan. Strongly condemning terrorist attack in…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has expressed government’s determination to expeditiously advance economic reforms agenda. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Monday, he said the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is making all out efforts to address the economic challenges. He said the…

President Asif Ali Zardari has underscored the need to enhance economic and cultural ties with Cote d’Ivoire for the mutual benefit of the two countries. He was talking to the Ambassador designate of Pakistan to Cote d’Ivoire Mahmood Akhtar Mahmood, who called on him in Islamabad on Monday. The President…