Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed for strict action against tax evaders and businesses issuing fake receipts. She was chairing a meeting of the Revenue Department in Lahore today. The Chief Minister approved measures to monitor marriage halls, marquees, farmhouses, and major food chains through cameras, while also…

The 12th meeting of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group to Counter International Terrorism was held in Islamabad today. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Additional Secretary Ambassador Muhammad Khalid Khan Jamali and Russian Federation Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmitry Lyubinsky led the dialogue. During the meeting, discussions centered…

At the United Nations, Pakistan has welcomed the positive trajectory of developments in Syria expressing support for the country’s stabilization efforts for integration into the international community. Speaking at the Security Council briefing, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmed strongly condemned Israel’s continued violations of Syria’s sovereignty…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has termed ‘The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ as a credible framework and very well thought out document, acceptable to both the parties for future negotiations. In an interview with foreign news channel, Al Arabiya, he said the technical level talks between Iran…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan’s efforts for peace between the United States and Iran have enhanced the country’s respect and positive narrative at the international level. Speaking in the National Assembly today, he said this achievement could not have been secured even by spending billions of rupees. The Prime…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian upon his arrival at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad today. A formal reception ceremony was held at the Prime Minister’s House, where a smartly turned-out contingent of the armed forces presented a guard of honour to the Iranian President.…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, called on Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, during which views on regional developments and peace initiatives were exchanged. The Iranian President appreciated Pakistan’s constructive and responsible role in promoting dialogue, de-escalation, and regional stability. He acknowledged…

Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and regional peace. This commitment was expressed at a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and his Iranian counterpart, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, in Islamabad today. Asif Ali Zardari congratulated Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum…

Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Islamabad on a state visit to Pakistan. He was warmly received at the airport by President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Chairman of…

The Human Rights Cell strongly condemns the heartbreaking incident in District Sargodha, where innocent girl Muntaha was brutally murdered. This incident is not only a tragedy for one family but also a question mark on the collective conscience of the entire nation and the responsibility of the state. Tariq Mahmood…

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Amjad Hussain Advocate was elected unopposed as the new Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday. The announcement was made during a session of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly chaired by Speaker Imran Nadeem. No other candidate submitted nomination papers for the office of chief minister, while all…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says eight Iranian fishermen, rescued at sea by the British vessel MMA Valour after their boat ran aground, have been successfully repatriated and departed from Karachi for Iran this morning. In a post on social media platform X today, he said the Ministry of Foreign…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has extended best wishes and prayers for the success of the women who have completed training under the “SEHR” programme. In a statement today, she said the “Skill Enhancement through Home Reach” (SEHR) programme has been launched to provide women with better opportunities for…

Indian Sikh pilgrims, who arrived in Pakistan to participate in the death anniversary ceremonies of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, offered religious rituals and prayers at Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib today. The Sikh pilgrims will participate in the Bhog Akhand Path Sahib ceremony tomorrow. After completing their visit to Nankana…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has formally launched the registration process for next year’s Hajj. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said the government, with the support of the National Information Technology Board, has completely digitized the Hajj system to ensure transparency, convenience…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has left for home after concluding his visit to Switzerland. Senior Swiss officials and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Marghoob Saleem Butt bid farewell to the Prime Minister at Zurich Airport. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field…

Foreign Minister of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said the tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War. In a post on his X handle today, he said oil and petrochemical exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released and major reconstruction and development…

Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian will undertake a State Visit to Pakistan tomorrow. The Iranian President is paying this visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Dr Masoud Pezeshkian will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers and other high-ranking officials. During the visit, he will meet…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the discussions, under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, were held in a positive and constructive atmosphere and yielded encouraging progress. In a post on X today, he said the First High-Level Committee Meeting under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has concluded successfully…

The National Assembly has approved four demands for grants pertaining to Interior Ministry for the next fiscal year. These were moved by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Cut motions moved by the opposition on these demands for grants were rejected by the house. Winding up discussion on the cut motions, Minister…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt, made a joint call on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo today. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding, brotherly, and multifaceted relations with Egypt. The Deputy Prime Minister…