Pakistan

His Excellency Archbishop Dr Joseph Arshad has expressed deep concern and alarm over a recent ruling by the Federal Shariat Court regarding the marriage of an underage Christian girl.The ruling, which upheld the validity of the marriage of a 13-year-old Christian girl to a Muslim man, has raised serious questions…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will undertake a visit to China tomorrow at the invitation of Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi. Pakistan and China enjoy an all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, characterized by close coordination and regular consultations on regional and international issues. In this…

The National Assembly was informed today that Pakistan Railways is working on upgrading its infrastructure to increase transport capacity fivefold. Responding to a question during Question Hour in the House, Parliamentary Secretary for Railways Muhammad Usman Awaisi said that 820 new high-capacity freight wagons and 230 passenger coaches are being…

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, at least seventeen people have died and fifty-six others injured in rain related incidents across the province. According to Provincial Disaster Management Authority, eleven houses have been partially damaged due to the rains. Director General PDMA has directed the administration of the affected districts to provide relief…

The President of the European Council has endorsed Pakistan’s peace efforts while reaffirming that the EU supports all diplomatic efforts, aimed at restoring peace and stability in the region. This came during a telephone conversation between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of the European Council, Antonio Costa today.…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is working to provide more relief to the poor and middle class. He was chairing a review meeting in Islamabad on the impact of Gulf crisis on petroleum products, the current reserves in Pakistan and public relief measures. The Prime Minister said…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting in Islamabad today and reviewed the evolving regional situation and its impacts on Pakistan. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and National Security Adviser Lieutenant General Asim Malik…

President Asif Ali Zardari has directed the authorities concerned to take all possible measures to reduce the burden of rising prices on the common man, especially for essential goods and services. He was chairing an expanded consultative meeting in Islamabad today, which was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and…

Eid is not only a time for meeting loved ones and sharing happiness, but it also holds special significance in literary circles through the tradition of Eid Milan Mushairas. Upholding this beautiful tradition, Radio Pakistan Sargodha organized a grand Eid Milan Mushaira, which was broadcast live. The event proved to…

The All Party Alliance for Katchi Abadis, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), National Commission for Justice and Peace, Awami Workers Party, Aurat March Islamabad, and allied civil society organizations, strongly condemn the imminent threat of demolition and forced eviction facing residents of Allama Iqbal Colony, a 25-year-old, predominantly Christian…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar has said Iran has agreed to allow twenty more ships under the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and two ships will cross the strait daily. In a post on X, he said this is a welcome…

A two-day quadrilateral meeting of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt will commence in Islamabad today to hold consultations on evolving regional situation. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar will chair the meeting. In this connection, the Foreign Ministers of Turkiye and Egypt have reached Islamabad, while…

Pakistan and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation across all domains and emphasized the need to enhance bilateral trade and investment. The resolve was expressed at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of…

Pakistan and Turkiye have reaffirmed their unwavering support for each other’s core national interests, agreed to maintain close coordination and to continue working together to deepen the strategic partnership. The pledge was made at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Turkiye…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says adequate reserves of petroleum products are available to meet the country’s needs as a result of government’s timely decisions. He was presiding over a meeting in Lahore today to review the implementation of fuel conservation and austerity measures in view of the regional situation. The…

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan al Saud arrived in Islamabad today on an official visit at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. He was received by Additional Secretary Middle East Syed Ahmad Maroof. During the visit, he will hold consultations on regional developments. The visit reflects the…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today. Sharing a post on his X handle, the Deputy Prime Minister said we exchanged views on the evolving situation in the West Asia and its implications for international peace and security. Ishaq…

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the conferment of civil awards on fifteen members of the National Task Force on Power Sector Reforms. The approval was given on the recommendation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Under the approval, ten members will be conferred with the Sitara-e-Imtiaz and five members with…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the reform process in the FIA would be completed by December this year. Chairing a meeting at the FIA Headquarters in Islamabad today, he ordered a comprehensive crackdown against corruption in government institutions. He advised a zero-tolerance policy against corruption be strictly enforced across…

Pakistan has called for Balanced Climate Action and Enhanced Finance at COP-31. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said Pakistan will extend full and constructive support to the incoming COP-31 leadership and stressed that Antalya Conference must deliver balanced progress. He said Pakistan…

The Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt will pay a two-day visit to Pakistan from tomorrow for consultations on regional situation. According to Foreign Office, at the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al…