Pakistan

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says government has taken crucial steps to ensure transparency in development projects during challenging times. Presiding over the annual review meeting of the Public Sector Development Programme 2023-24 in Islamabad today, he said that misuse of the development budget would not be tolerated. The Minister said…

Pakistan and Hungary have vowed to strengthen parliamentary ties through parliamentary groups and regular interaction and cooperation. The resolve was expressed at first meeting of Pak-Hungary Parliamentary Friendship Group held at National Assembly, Islamabad today. Convener of the Group and Member National Assembly Raja Osama Sarwar chaired the meeting. Ambassador…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in their separate messages, on the 76th death anniversary of the Father of the Nation, have said that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a visionary leader, who united Muslims of India under one banner. President Asif Ali Zardari paying tribute to…

The 76th death anniversary of the father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was observed with due solemnity today, with the pledges to follow his golden principles of “unity, faith and discipline”. The day dawned with special prayers in mosques and other worship places for eternal peace of the…

Member National Assembly Rashid Akbar Nawani and Member Punjab Assembly Saeed Akbar Nawani called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. They discussed overall political situation of the country and matters pertaining to their respective constituencies. Adviser to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah was also present…

The Punjab government has initiated the distribution process of 40,000 Kisan Cards across the province. This was revealed during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif regarding the Agriculture Department’s initiatives in Lahore today. The briefing highlighted that Kisan Cards will be available to farmers from agricultural centers…

A high level Chinese business delegation has evinced keen interest for investment in major sectors of Pakistan’s economy and relocating Chinese industries here. The expression was made by the delegation comprising four prominent Chinese business groups during their visit to Special Investment Facilitation Council in Islamabad today. The delegation was…

The Senate was informed today that the government is planning to provide agricultural loans to the small farmers of dairy and livestock sectors through banks. Responding to a question during the Question Hour in the House today, Minister of Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb said that IT and agriculture sectors are the…

Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated resolve to restructure power sector. He stated this during a meeting with Chairman Board of Directors K-Electric, Mark Skelton and others in Islamabad today. He said the reforms include reconstitution of Boards of Directors of Discos by bringing in professionals from…

The National Assembly was informed today that the Govt committed to promote Islamic banking in country. In a response to Calling Attention Notice, Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz Malik said new Sharia-compliant certificates worth 50 billion rupees will be launched this month. Responding to another Calling Attention Notice,…

President Asif Ali Zardari has commended the working of A.Q. Khan Hospital Trust that provides free medical and healthcare services to the deprived and marginalized sections of society. He expressed these views during a meeting with the delegation of Dr. A.Q. Khan Hospital Trust, led by Dr. Dina Khan, daughter…

Two terrorists have been killed during an intelligence based operation by security forces in Kalat district of Balochistan. According to ISPR, the troops surrounded and effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, and recovered weapons, ammunition and explosives from them. The killed terrorists remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces…

Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong has stressed the need of promoting Pak-China strategic and bilateral cooperation in wide range of activities, involving various segments of the society. During his visit to Karachi Nuclear Power Plants K-2 and K-3, the Ambassador appreciated the joint work done by Chinese Power Company and Pakistan…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says the government will not allow any internal or external elements, intent on fomenting political instability, to derail Pakistan’s journey to development and prosperity. He was interacting with British-Pakistani Members of Parliament at a dinner hosted by the High Commissioner Dr. Mohammad Faisal at the…

Pakistan Navy Day is being celebrated today to honor heroic achievements of the veterans and martyrs of Pakistan Navy, who fought gallantly against a much bigger adversary. Navy Day is a glorious reminiscence of daring operation ‘SOMNATH’, when Pakistan Navy’s Warships destroyed important shore installations and inflicted irreparable damage to…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have applauded Pakistan Navy for its dedication, bravery and sacrifices. In their separate messages on the occasion of Navy Day today, they said entire nation is proud of Pakistan Navy, which always stands ready to defend the country’s maritime borders. In…

A ceremony in connection with Pakistan Air Force day was held at the grave of Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed in Karachi today. Air Vice Marshal Amir Shahzad (SI) Military placed floral wreath at the grave and offered prayers for high ranks of Rashid Minhas Shaheed. A smartly turned out…

Pakistan Navy Day will be celebrated tomorrow to honor heroic achievements of the veterans and martyrs of Pakistan Navy, who fought gallantly against a much bigger adversary. Navy Day is a glorious reminiscence of daring operation ‘SOMNATH’, when Pakistan Navy’s Warships destroyed important shore installations and inflicted irreparable damage to…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said the government will leave no stone unturned for the facilitation of Pakistani diaspora abroad. Addressing a news conference in London today, he said he held very productive meetings with the leadership of the United Kingdom and they are eager to work with Pakistan.…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the entire nation is proud of Pakistan Air Force. In a message on the occasion of PAF Day, he paid tributes to sacrifices and professoinalism of Pakistan Air Force. He mentioned that on this date in 1965, the PAF created history of courage and…

Air Chief Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu has said the PAF would continue to strive hard for the advancement in space, electronic warfare, cyber, niche technologies and indigenous defence capability to ensure sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan. Addressing Martyrs’ Day Ceremony at Air Headquarters, Islamabad, he said the PAF has…

Chief of Army Staff Gen Syed Asim Munir delivered a special message on the occasion of Defence Day, highlighting Sept 6 as a significant day in national and military history. He emphasised that no force can undermine Pakistan’s commitment to peace and security. In his message, Gen Munir noted that…