Pakistan

Federal Minister for Industries, Production and Food Security, Rana Tanveer Hussain has stressed for agricultural reforms to develop economy. Addressing a ceremony in Lahore today, he said prosperous farmers can ensure a prosperous Pakistan. The Minister said provision of relief to farmer community is the government’s top priority. He said…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has invited the Chinese entrepreneurs to participate in Pakistan’s development especially vis-a-vis phase two of CPEC. Interacting with the Chinese businessmen during a visit to Chengdu city in Sichuan, China, he asked them to develop technology parks in Pakistan. The businessmen shared their…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said Pakistan will welcome UK’s support to tackle the challenge of cybercrimes. He made the remarks during his meetings with Director General of the National Crime Agency James Babbage and Director General National Security of Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office Jonathan Allen in London. It…

Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik says government is committed to provide every possible relief to the common man as per instructions of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said the Prime Minister has directed all the ministries to ensure that the poor get…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says government is committed to bring a new level of economic prosperity in the country. Addressing the first convocation of HBS Medical and Dental College in Islamabad today, he said special measures are being taken to provide accessible and affordable healthcare facilities…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz says agriculture sector has the full potential to transform country’s economy. She stated this during a meeting with a 22-member delegation led by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan Muhammad Yahya in Lahore today. The meeting agreed to further enhance cooperation in…

Two terrorists, including a ringleader, were killed and two others injured in an intelligence based operation in Hassan Khel area of Peshawar last night. According to ISPR, the security forces conducted the operation on reported presence of terrorists and effectively engaged militants’ location, as result of which terrorist ringleader Ayaz…

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov called on Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi today and held in-depth discussions on matters of mutual interest, including regional peace and stability. The Army Chief emphasized Pakistan’s long-standing fraternal ties with Azerbaijan and reiterated the country’s…

Pakistan and Britain have signed the Letter of Intent (LoI) to improve coordination amongst their law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and in criminal cases. The LoI was signed in the presence of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and British Home Secretary James Cleverly in London. The initiative will help combat illegal migration…

Pakistan and Kuwait have agreed to formalize Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) for collaboration in Agriculture, Maritime and Ports, Education, Avoidance of Double Taxation and Quality and Safety Standards. The understanding to this effect came during the 5th Session of Pakistan-Kuwait Joint Ministerial Commission in Kuwait. The 5th JMC marked a…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to prepare an action plan to encourage the Chinese companies to set up industrial units in Pakistan. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad today, he said the government will provide all possible facilities to Chinese industrialists and investors. The Prime Minister directed…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a five-day official visit to China from Tuesday at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. During the three-segment trip, the Prime Minister will visit the cities of Xi’an and Shenzhen, besides Beijing. Shehbaz Sharif will meet President Xi…

The 83rd Formation Commanders Conference chaired by Army Chief General Asim Munir in Rawalpindi has expressed resolve to neutralize all threats to the security and stability of country with the support of nation. The forum underscored that politically motivated and vested digital terrorism, unleashed by conspirators duly abetted by their…

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to enhance their multifaceted cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, connectivity, energy and defence. The understanding this effect came at delegation level talks between the two countries in Islamabad today. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar led the Pakistani side while the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the entire nation on the momentous occasion of the launch of Pakistan’s second communication satellite, Paksat MM1. In a statement today, he said this remarkable achievement marks a significant advancement in our space and communication capabilities. The launch of Paksat MM1 from China’s Xichang…

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. During the meeting, the Governor commended the Prime Minister for pursuing business-friendly policies and increasing the volume of foreign investment in the country. Matters pertaining to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and their pragmatic solutions also came under…

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has expressed Pakistan’s commitment to creating a world free of terrorism and extremism. Addressing a seminar in Islamabad today, he said that kinetic and non-kinetic measures are being taken to eliminate terrorism from its roots. The Minister said that country suffered immensely from extremist tendencies,…

Acting President Yousaf Raza Gillani has called for providing maximum relief to the people in the upcoming budget. Talking to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Islamabad today, he said a comprehensive strategy is required to enhance revenue collection. The Finance Minister briefed the acting president about the upcoming budget and…

Minister for Power Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has directed the power distribution companies to improve their overall performance and minimize load-shedding duration. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad today, he instructed the distribution companies to present detail of demand and supply of electricity on daily basis before the public. He…

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have reiterated their commitment to further improve bilateral cooperation in the areas of economy, trade, energy, connectivity, and people-to-people contacts. The understanding to this effect came during a meeting of Acting President, Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, and the visiting Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov in Islamabad…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the need to further strengthen mutually beneficial Pakistan-Azerbaijan cooperation in trade, investment, energy and security domains. He was talking to Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov, who paid a courtesy call on him in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister expressed appreciation that…