Pakistan

Pakistan has improved its ranking on United Nations human development index by four points from last year. According to latest report of UN Development Program, Pakistan ranks 161st with 0.544 points on a list of 191 countries. Pakistan stood 164th at the index last year with 0.540 points. The UN…

Pakistan has taken strong exception to the implementation of controversial Citizenship Amendment Act by India. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the legislation and the relevant rules are evidently discriminatory in nature as they differentiate amongst the people on the basis…

Pakistan People’s Party has emerged as largest party in the Senate by-elections held at National Assembly, Sindh Assembly and Balochistan Assembly today securing four seats out of six. Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani regained the Senate seat from the federal capital securing 204 votes. Sunni Ittehad Council’s candidate Chaudhary Ilyas Mehrban…

President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the recent interaction between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur. In a statement, he said the outreach is a good beginning and it is high time to start thinking of working towards healing the divisions, Pakistan…

Minister for Aviation Khawaja Muhammad Asif has expressed the resolve to develop the aviation industry of the country for increasing its contribution in national economic growth. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad today to discuss the National Aviation Policy 2023, challenges faced by Pakistan Aviation industry and the air…

The government has decided to fast track implementation of five Es framework encompassing exports, E-Pakistan, Environment, Energy and Equity & Empowerment. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting chaired by Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal in Islamabad today. It was decided to organize a stakeholders’…

President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed his commitment to work closely with Chinese President Xi Jinping to deepen practical cooperation, strengthen the all-weather partnership, and foster a shared community for the benefit of the two countries. In a letter to the Chinese President, he said Pakistan and China share a…

Ambassador of Qatar Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday. Shehbaz Sharif thanked Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid a surprise visit to various Utility Stores in Islamabad to review the distribution of the Prime Minister’s Ramadan Relief Package. The Prime Minister met the beneficiaries during the visit and asked them about the problems faced in getting the package. The Prime Minister directed…

Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) and National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) signed an agreement in Lahore today to implement the network of Smart Safe City Authority project in eighteen cities of the province. Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz was also present during the signing ceremony. Earlier, she was briefed…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that GSP Plus Status of Pakistan will remain intact regardless of the baseless campaign initiated by PTI online seeking its withdrawal. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said this online campaign is a conspiracy against Pakistan and an attack…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has stressed the Federal Investigation Agency to take effective measures to check corruption, smuggling and play its role in eliminating the menace of spurious drugs and electricity theft. Chairing a meeting at the FIA headquarters in Islamabad today, he human smuggling is another high priority area,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur that keeping in view the economic situation of the country, all legitimate demands of the province will be fulfilled He said this while welcoming Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, who called on him in Islamabad…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan and China will lead toward shared development and prosperity with joint investments in diverse projects. In an interview with Xinhua news agency, the Prime Minister said with unity, Pakistan and China will achieve common goals of development and prosperity. He said the friendship between…

Nine candidates including, Alia Hamza from PTI and Kamran Michael from PML-N, have received nomination papers for participating in Senate election from Punjab. Senate elections are set for 12 seats in Punjab on April 2. Alia Hamza’s nomination papers for the Senate candidacy in Punjab were submitted to the Election…

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here. The Naval Chief congratulated the Prime Minister on assumption of the office, according to a PM Office press release.In the meeting, they discussed the professional matters related to the Pakistan Navy.  …

President Asif Ali Zardari has decided not to draw his salary in view of prevailing economic challenges.According to a press release issued by the presidency, the President took this decision to encourage prudent financial management in the country.He considered it essential not to burden the national exchequer and preferred to…

Energy Minister Musadik Malik has directed to ensure availability of gas and electricity to the consumers during Sehar and Iftar timings. Taking charge of his office in Islamabad today, he said facilitation of people is amongst the top priorities of the government. The Minister said efforts are being made to…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has expressed the commitment to work with the media to propagate government’s initiatives and policies to the public. He made the remarks after assuming charge of the office at the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in Islamabad today. The Information Minister stated that…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to prepare a comprehensive roadmap to increase IT exports. Chairing a meeting regarding IT and Telecom sector in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said steps will be taken to exploit full potential of IT exports worth billions of dollars. He said the youth will be…

Pakistan Army in collaboration with FC Balochistan organized free medical camps in different areas of Balochistan. These camps were organized in remote areas of Qila Saifullah, Zhob, Dukki, Sibi, Badini, Sangaan, and district Chaman. Over four thousand two hundred patients were provided medical treatment facilities including tests and medicines free…