Pakistan

Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project having 1510 megawatts (MW) capacity will be completed in 2025-26. The project was being completed with the financial assistance of World Bank (WB) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), official sources told APP here Monday. They said that WB and AIIB were providing financial assistance…

Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani stressed the imperative need to accelerate development work in South Punjab. He said this while during a meeting with Additional Chief Secretary Fuad Hashim Rabbani at Circuit House, here on Monday. The meeting was also attended by Member of the National Assembly Syed Ali…

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has strongly condemned Israel’s increasing adventurism in the Middle East, while stating, “Such actions jeopardize regional peace & threaten global security.” The Speaker expressed profound grief over the ongoing loss of innocent civilian lives, including women and children, due to Israeli military operations in…

Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam said that empowering disaster-vulnerable communities with resources and skills to sustain the impacts of recurring and intensifying natural disasters in the country is crucial for reducing their vulnerability over time. “Providing necessary training and resources help communities better prepare for,…

Pakistan Railways is offering a 50 percent concession in rail fares to facilitate disabled persons traveling in all express and passenger trains. According to an official of Railways Ministry, the concession will be granted upon producing Computerized National Identity Card bearing disability logo. He said that a 50 percent discount…

Lawyers are voicing their support for constitutional amendment and the establishment of constitutional court. Advocate Tahir Chaudhry said there are constitutional courts in more than fifty countries and its establishment in Pakistan is not a new thing. He said the establishment of constitutional court will improve the judicial system as…

Renowned Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik has arrived in Islamabad. Chairman PM’s Youth Program Rana Mashhood and officials of Ministry of Religious Affairs received him at the airport. Zakir Naik will address gatherings in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. He will also address and lead the Friday prayers. During his stay…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhry Salik Hussain has said Pakistan and Oman should work together to promote religious harmony, peace and tolerance in the world through interfaith and intercultural dialogue. During a meeting with Oman’s Minister of Auqaf and Religious Affairs, Mohammed bin Said bin Khalfan Al-Mamari,…

Japan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Mitsuhiro Wada called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif in Lahore on Saturday. During the meeting, they discussed matters of mutual interest, and ways to boost bilateral cooperation in various sectors. The Chief Minister on this occasion appreciated Japan’s cooperation with…

At least six people were killed and eight others injured when a chartered helicopter of Mari Petroleum Company crashed near Shewa oil field in North Waziristan. The injured have been taken to CMH Thal by helicopter. According to initial reports, the crash was caused by engine failure. An investigation into…

Chairman of Senate, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has underscored significant contribution of textile sector in country’s economy. Addressing 7th International Conference on Textiles in Lahore, he said textiles sector contributes over sixty percent in country’s exports which is a substantial share in national income. Senate Chairman also called for high-quality…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif who is in New York, attended a reception hosted by US President Joe Biden in honour of the heads of state and government participating in the United Nations General Assembly session. The US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met during the…

Defence Minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif says Pakistan remains committed to expanding trade, commerce and investment in Afghanistan. He was addressing the third meeting of the Quadripartite Group on Afghanistan in New York. Pakistan, China, Iran and Russia are the member of Quadripartite Group on Afghanistan. The Defence Minister said we…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized to deepen Pakistan-US trade and investment ties. He was talking to a delegation of the US-Pakistan Business Council, on the sidelines of 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The delegation comprised of President and other senior officials of…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has called for increasing exports to ensure sustainable growth in the country. Speaking at a meeting in Islamabad on Friday, he said a sustained growth with an average rate of eight percent is required to strengthen economy. He emphasized that increasing Foreign Direct Investment and enhancing…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says the ban on social media platform X has been imposed due to national security reasons and this should not be taken as an attempt to curb freedom of expression. Talking to the Voice of America in New York, he said the ban…

Pakistan and Nepal have reiterated commitment to continue exploring avenues for enhancing bilateral and regional cooperation. The bilateral ties were discussed in the meeting between Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and his Nepali counterpart K.P. Sharma Oli on the sidelines of 79th Session of the UN General Assembly in New…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited American banks to invest in Pakistan in key sectors of infrastructure, energy, technology and agriculture. He was talking to a delegation of prominent Pakistani American bankers on the sidelines of the 79th session of UN General Assembly in New York. The Prime Minister assured…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have met on sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and cooperation in different fields. Both the leaders agreed to increase cooperation in various fields particularly in economic and…

President Asif Ali Zardari has called on newspapers to champion democratic values, raise awareness of socio-economic issues, and promote tolerance, interfaith harmony, patriotism, and respect for human rights. In his message on the National Newspaper Readership Day, he said newspapers need to provide accurate and well-researched news to discourage fake…

Chairman of Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan has said that Federal Government is providing a platform for progress and prosperity to youth in Balochistan. He said this while addressing a ceremony to honour National Hero Shahzaib Rind in Quetta on Tuesday. He urged students to work hard…