Pakistan
Govt intends to privatize around 24 SOEs: NA informed
The National Assembly was informed today that the government intends to privatize around 24 State Owned Entities in coming years. Responding to a question during Question Hour, Minister for Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan said these companies include Pakistan International Airlines, Roosevelt Hotel, First Women Bank, Utility Stores Corporation and various…
Read More »President directs to set up medical college & hospital in GB
President Asif Ali Zardari has directed for immediate steps to establish medical college and hospital in Gilgit Baltistan. He was talking to Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam and Minister for Energy Musadik Malik who called on him in Islamabad today. The President also directed to pay compensation…
Read More »Deputy PM to represent Pakistan at conference on Gaza situation
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar will represent Pakistan at a two-day Conference on Gaza situation beginning in Amman, Jordan today. The conference titled “Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza”, has been jointly organized by King Abdullah-II of Jordan, President of Egypt Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi,…
Read More »PM attends funeral, burial of Shaheed Captain Faraz Ilyas
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the funeral and burial of Shaheed Captain Faraz Ilyas near Chunian this morning. The martyred captain was laid to rest with full military honors who embraced martyrdom in a terrorist attack at Lakki Marwat along six brave jawans. Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and high…
Read More »PM’s recent China visit to elevate bilateral ties: Ahsan
Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says Prime Minister’s recent visit of China will elevate bilateral relations to new heights. Talking to newsmen in Narowal today, he said China will assist Pakistan in exploring on shore gas deposits. The Minister said China has assured to enhance cooperation in agriculture…
Read More »Radio Pakistan’s legendary Urdu newscaster Taskeen Zafar laid to rest in Rawalpindi
Legendary broadcaster and Radio Pakistan’s Urdu Newscaster Taskeen Zafar was laid to rest in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Veteran politician Raja Zafar-ul-Haq, Director of News and Current Affairs Radio Pakistan Amanullah Sipra, controllers, and other serving and retired officers of the state broadcaster attended the funeral prayer of the legendary newscaster.…
Read More »‘Pakistan committed to regional peace, security’
Pakistan is committed to regional peace, security and prosperity. This was highlighted by Additional Foreign Secretary Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui at the Senior Officials Meeting preparatory to the Ministerial Meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum held in Laos yesterday. Imran Ahmed Siddiqui appreciated ASEAN Regional Forum’s pivotal role in multilateral…
Read More »Chinese firms to explore more opportunities in CPEC Phase-II
Chinese companies operating in Pakistan have expressed confidence that Prime Minister’s visit to China will explore more opportunities for the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. World leading Chinese engineering and power companies CMEC and POWERCHINA have shown interest to enhance investment and undertake new projects across various sectors.…
Read More »Seven army personnel martyred in Lakki Marwat IED blast
Seven brave sons of soil embraced martyrdom when an improvised explosive device exploded on vehicle of Security Forces in Lakki Marwat. Those, who made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced martyrdom, include Captain Muhammad Faraz Ilyas, Subedar Major Muhammad Nazir, Lance Naik Muhammad Anwar, Lance Naik Hussain Ali, Sepoy Asad Ullah,…
Read More »IPO-Pakistan hosts meeting on IPR enforcement coordination
The Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan) held a meeting of the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Coordination Committee in Islamabad. The meeting was chaired by Shazia Adnan, Director General of IPO-Pakistan, and attended by representatives from various law enforcement agencies, including the Islamabad police, Rawalpindi police, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory…
Read More »Over 97,000 Pakistani pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
More than 97,000 pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia under both Government and Private Hajj schemes. Radio Pakistan Correspondent in Makkah Bilal Khan Mehsud reports that so far, 65,000 pilgrims have arrived via 243 flights under the government scheme, while more than 36,402 have arrived under the private scheme. The…
Read More »Health Advocates Applaud SIFC and IMF for boosting Pakistan’s Economy through tobacco tax hike
In a press release, Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), appreciated Special Investment Facilitation Council’s (SIFC) previous work on investing in better economic decisions. Tobacco tops the list when it comes to increasing taxes on non-essential items for boosting economy. Health activists are hopeful that…
Read More »Premier Li hosts luncheon in honour of PM Shehbaz
Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang on Friday hosted a luncheon reception in honour of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Premier Li warmly received PM Shehbaz on his arrival at the venue. The prime minister, in his remarks on the occasion, said China was a big brother and…
Read More »Gwadar economic zone offers unique opportunities for Chinese investors: Secretary
Secretary for Maritime Affairs, Zafar Ali Shah on Friday said the Gwadar free economic zone has immense investment potential and offering unique opportunities for Chinese investors. In a statement, he highlighted Gwadar’s potential as a leading transshipment hub, enhanced maritime infrastructure, and incentives for businesses. He said due to Gwadar’s…
Read More »Pakistan calls for India’s accountability over 7,000 custodial deaths in IIOJK
Pakistan on Friday reiterated its call for India to be held accountable for its unabated human rights abuses in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) where over 7,000 Kashmiris have so far died in the custody of Indian forces during the last three decades. Foreign Office spokesperson…
Read More »President Zardari confers Nishan-i-Pakistan award on Prince Rahim Aga Khan
President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday conferred the Nishan-i-Pakistan award on Prince Rahim Aga Khan, in recognition of his meritorious services for the development, prosperity, and betterment of Pakistan and its people. The top civilian award was conferred on Prince Rahim Aga Khan at a special investiture ceremony held…
Read More »China, Pakistan agree to upgrade CPEC, advance development in second phase
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday held a productive meeting, reaffirming the consensus to high-quality development of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and timely completion of major ongoing projects. The two leaders also affirmed consensus on up-gradation of the CPEC and advancing the development…
Read More »Pakistan, Indonesia & Turkiye call for collective efforts to combat Islamophobia
The Consulate Generals of Pakistan, Turkiye, and Indonesia in New York co-hosted a significant event on combatting Islamophobia. In their opening statements, the Consul Generals emphasized their governments’ collective commitment to combatting Islamophobia, while also advocating for peace, tolerance, and inter-religious dialogue. In his remarks, Consul General of Pakistan, Aamer…
Read More »Chinese company shows interest in investment in Pakistan
A Chinese company Transsion Holdings has evinced deep interest in investing in manufacturing of mobile phones, electric bikes and modern agriculture and fintech in Pakistan. The interest was expressed by the founder and Chairman of Transsion Holdings Zhu Zhaojiang during a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Shenzhen. The…
Read More »Pakistan, China agree to explore opportunities under CPEC
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today met with Party Secretary of Shenzhen Municipal Committee and Deputy Party Secretary of Guangdong Provincial Committee Mr. Meng Fanli in Shenzhen China today. The Prime Minister noted that the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and China were characterized by frequent engagement and dialogue at the leadership…
Read More »Interior Minister, Pope Francis discuss promotion of peace
Pope Francis has said that interfaith dialogue and harmony are the only solution to the problems, being faced by the world today. He was talking to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who called on him at Vatican City. Issues related to interfaith harmony, interfaith dialogue and promotion of peace and brotherhood…
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