Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a passenger bus in Musakhel area of Balochistan. Expressing grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the despicable incident, they prayed for the departed souls and condoled with the bereaved families. President…

Terrorists killed 23 travellers in the Musakhel area of Balochistan after offloading them from trucks and buses today. SP Musakhel, Ayub Achakzai said armed terrorists intercepted the vehicles on the inter-provincial highway and forced some passengers offloaded in the Rarasham area of the district. He said the terrorists also set…

Security forces and Law Enforcement Agencies have killed twenty-one terrorists in Balochistan. According to ISPR, on behest of inimical and hostile forces terrorists attempted to conduct numerous heinous activities in Balochistan. These cowardly acts of terrorism were aimed at disrupting the peaceful environment and development of Balochistan by targeting mainly…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has urged everyone to play due role for prosperity of country. He was addressing the National Mehfil e Samaa held on the 2nd day of 981st annual Urs of Hazrat Syed Ali Bin Usman Al Hajveri RA, famously known as Data Ganj…

In the strict crackdown against electricity thieves, more than 84 thousand electricity thieves have been apprehended from across the country so far. About 108 billion and 93 crore rupees have been collected from thieves. During the current month, the relevant authorities collected more than 686 crores rupees from electricity thieves…

Pakistan Army organized open katchery in Kaldan area of Gwadar to discuss problems faced by the local population. Assistant Commissioner Gwadar, District Health Officer, District Education Officer and other officials participated in the open court. The katchery devised strategy for provision of potable drinking water to the local population while…

The Pakistan Cricket Board has today confirmed the 14-member Pakistan Shaheens squad for the three 50-over matches series against Bangladesh ‘A’ at the Islamabad Club, starting on 26 August. The second and third 50-over matches will take place on 28 and 30 August, respectively. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris will lead the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to constitute a steering committee regarding Small and Medium Enterprises Authority. He was chairing a meeting regarding the Small and Medium Enterprises in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister also directed to constitute Board of the Authority, emphasizing that boards of all…

Pakistan has offered aid to Bangladesh after the recent catastrophic flood there. The offer was extended in a letter written by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Chief Advisor of Bangladesh Dr. Muhammad Yunus. Expressing deep grief and sorrow over the recent disastrous flood situation, the Prime Minister said the sympathies…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced to award ‘Tamgha-e-Shujaat’ to the martyred police personnel in Machka incident. Talking to media at Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Rahim Yar Khan today, he said Federal Government will extend all kind of support to the Punjab Police in fight against gangsters and dacoits. Mohsin…

Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has stressed for collaboration with Turkiye in the aviation sector. He was talking to Chairperson of Turkish Pegasus Airlines, Mehmat T Nane, who called on him in Islamabad today. During the meeting, Mehmat T. Nane presented an overview of the Turkish aviation…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has reiterated commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation with Germany in trade and investment. She was talking to a delegation led by German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze which met with her in Lahore on Friday. Both the sides discussed matters related to…

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has announced the establishment of the first artificial intelligence center at Governor House in Peshawar. He made this announcement after meeting the world’s first digital senator, Senator Mian Atiq in Peshawar today. During the meeting, the latest trends in digital technology in the province…

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia held the Flag Hoisting Ceremony to celebrate Indonesia’s 79th Independence Day this morning at the Embassy’s premises, led by the Chargé d’Affaires, Mr. Rahmat Hindiarta Kusuma. It was the culmination of a series of pre-events in welcoming the auspicious day to keep maintained…

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad has been successfully attracting more public attention through the Indonesian Expo 2024 at the Centaurus Mall, 16-18 August 2024. The Expo is the first of its kind ever held in the iconic shopping center in Islamabad, as part of a series…

Due to the deployment of heavy construction equipment and the need to adhere to tight redevelopment schedules for the National Bank Stadium, which is being prepared for next year’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board, in consultation with the Bangladesh Cricket Board, has decided to move the second…

Tajikistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Sharifzoda Yusuf called on Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan in Lahore today. Enhancement of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Tajikistan in the fields of trade, culture, and education were discussed during the meeting. Speaking on the occasion, the Punjab Governor said both countries are committed…

Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal says the restoration of the country’s economy is the biggest challenge being faced by the nation. Talking to newsmen in Lahore today, he said the major reason behind the current economic challenges is that in 2018, the country was handed over to an inexperienced…

Pakistan and Britain have agreed to benefit from mutual expertise to address the challenges posed by climate change. This consensus was reached during a meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott along with PML-N President Nawaz Sharif in Murree. The meeting focused on various…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has said that  government is taking steps to increase foreign investment in petroleum sector by resolving key issues, being faced by the sector. Presiding over the first meeting of a committee, constituted to deliberate the issues being confronted by the petroleum…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that prevention of electricity theft and improvement of electricity transmission system are among government’s top priorities in energy sector reforms. Chairing a review meeting on matters related to Power Division in Islamabad today, he directed the Federal Minister of Power to contact the provincial…