Pakistan
Preparations underway to host SCO meeting, Senate told
The Senate was informed today that preparations are underway to host a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in October this year. Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar told the House during Question Hour that renovation of Convention Center in Islamabad is also…
Read More »‘Sacrifices of martyrs have made country’s defence impregnable’
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said the entire nation, along with the armed forces of Pakistan, is united with renewed pledge for the defence of country’s geographical and ideological boundaries. In his video message on the occasion of Defence Day, he said this day reminds us the great sacrifices…
Read More »Mohsin urges Ulema to support Govt’s efforts against terrorism
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has urged Ulema and Mashaikh to support and stand by the government in its efforts to purge the country from the scourge of terrorism and extremism. Talking to delegation of Ulema and Mashaikh in Islamabad, he said Pakistan is First, and we all have to make…
Read More »President, PM vow to defend country’s sovereignty
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed unwavering commitment to defend sovereignty and territorial integrity of the motherland against all threats. In their separate messages on the occasion of Defence and Martyrs’ Day, they said Pakistan’s armed forces are vigilant and ever-ready to respond to…
Read More »Defence, Martyrs Day being observed today
Defence and Martyrs Day is being observed today to pay tribute to martyrs and Ghazis and reaffirm commitment to defend the motherland against all threats. It was on this day in 1965 the Indian forces crossed international border in the darkness of night to attack Pakistan but the nation foiled…
Read More »Judicial reforms Govt’s top priority: Law Minister
Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar has said that judicial reforms are the top priority of the present government. Speaking in the National Assembly today, he said the government is actively working on it over the last five months. Eight bills were laid before the house today. These…
Read More »Ahsan directs Balochistan govt to identify project bottlenecks
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has directed the government of Balochistan to identify and present any bottlenecks hindering project execution and ensure their urgent resolution. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad to review the progress on Public Sector Development Programme projects in Balochistan. The Minister emphasized the need to optimize…
Read More »IMF stopped provincial governments from subsidizing electricity bills
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not agreed to subsidize electricity bills. According to sources in the Ministry of Finance, the IMF is of the opinion that the central and provincial governments are not authorized to give subsidy on electricity bills, while the IMF has also objected to giving subsidy…
Read More »Deputy PM to embark on five-day visit to United Kingdom tomorrow
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, will undertake an official visit to the United Kingdom from tomorrow till Sunday. During his stay in London, Ishaq Dar will meet Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and hold extensive talks with the Secretary of State for Foreign,…
Read More »Core Commanders pay tribute to counter-terrorism sacrifices
Core commanders have reiterated commitment that Pakistan Army with unwavering support of people will not let sacrifices for counter-terrorism go waste. This resolve was reiterated at the Corps Commanders’ Conference that held in Rawalpindi today with Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir in the chair. The forum emphasized that the…
Read More »Punjab Police foil terrorist attack in Mianwali
The Punjab Police have foiled a terrorist attack with full force on Qabool Khan Police check post in the jurisdiction of Isa Khel Police Station in Mianwali. According to a Spokesman of the Punjab Police, a police personnel was injured in the attack. The brave response from the police forced…
Read More »Govt decides to plant forests on over 34,000 acres of land in Sindh
The Sindh government has decided to plant forests on over 34,000 acres of the land in Matiari and Jamshoro districts of the province to deal with environmental climate issues. The decision was made in the 45th meeting of the Public Private Partnership Board chaired by Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad…
Read More »Info Minister terms single-digit inflation ‘evidence’ of govt’s prudent economic policies
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said the recent decline in the inflation to single digit is an evidence of prudent economic policies of the Federal Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Responding to a question during Question Hour in the National Assembly this evening,…
Read More »Govt allocated substantial budget for education sector: Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar has stressed for strenuous efforts and investment in education for the bright future of coming generations. He was addressing a certificates awarding ceremony of Pakistan Foreign Office Women’s Association in Islamabad today. The Deputy Prime Minister said the incumbent government is…
Read More »Sir Syed Express launched between Karachi, Rawalpindi
The service of Sir Syed Express has been launched between Karachi and Rawalpindi. According to CEO Pakistan Railways Aamir Baloch, sixteen-compartments train, launched with public private partnership will use the route via Faisalabad. He said all necessary facilities including meals and free WiFi net will be provided to passengers on…
Read More »Govt to provide housing aid for low income segments: Punjab CM
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz says government will help low income segments of society in achieving their dream of having their own houses. Talking to Founder and Chairman of Akhuwat Foundation, Dr. Amjad Saqib in Lahore today, she said work on the Low Cost Housing Program has begun in the…
Read More »President Zardari for following teachings of Bulleh Shah
President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday underscored the need for following the teachings of Baba Bulleh Shah to promote love, peace, dialogue, understanding and respect for all communities. The President expressed these views in a message, read out on the occasion of the 267th Urs of Baba Bulleh Shah in…
Read More »President, PM vow Pakistan’s continued support for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination
President Asif Ali Zardari has paid tribute to heroic struggle of iconic Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Gilani for rights of oppressed people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In a message, he said Syed Ali Gilani was a beacon of hope and resistance, inspiring countless Kashmiris to stand firm…
Read More »Martyrdom anniversary of Syed Ali Gilani today
The third martyrdom anniversary of veteran Hurriyat leader and the icon of Kashmir resistance movement Syed Ali Gilani is being observed today. Syed Ali Gilani passed away on September 1, 2021, while under house arrest at his Hyderpora residence. The APHC has appealed to the Kashmiri Diaspora to hold peaceful…
Read More »PM Shehbaz reiterates resolve to eliminate terrorism
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that there will be no leniency for terrorists, as the complete elimination of their nefarious designs is our religious and political obligation. He made these remarks while addressing concluding session of the Provincial Apex Committee of the National Action Plan in Quetta today. The…
Read More »Invitations sent to SCO member countries for forthcoming meeting: FO
Foreign Office has confirmed that invitations have been extended to all heads of government of SCO member countries including the Prime Minister of India for the forthcoming meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Shanghai Cooperation Organization. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson…
Read More »‘Govt to move forward with DISCOs’ privatization by April 25′
Minister for Energy, Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari has the government, in collaboration with the Privatization Commission, will move forward with the privatization of DISCOs by April next year. Talking to a private news channel, he said he said that the first batch of Distribution Companies will have their Expression of…
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