Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the upgradation of Pakistan’s credit rating by the international rating agency Moody’s. Chairing a review meeting related to the progress of country’s economy and investment in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said the economy is on the path to growth after stability as…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has emphasized the need for the role of the United Nations and the international community in the rehabilitation of Afghan refugees. He was talking to a delegation led by UN Special Representative for Afghanistan Indrika Ratwatte that called on him in Islamabad today. Mohsin Naqvi said…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to continue deepening its partnership with Turkiye across various sectors, including trade, investment and technical cooperation. He was talking to Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye Mehmet Paçaci who paid a farewell courtesy call on him in Islamabad today. The Finance Minister…

Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has performed the soft launch of IDEAS 2024 to be held in Karachi in November this year. Addressing the launching ceremony in Islamabad this evening, he said Pakistan’s defence industry is not only meeting the requirements of the armed forces of the country but also…

Twenty five terrorists have so far been killed and eleven others wounded in the ongoing intelligence based operations by security forces in Tirah valley. According to the security sources, those killed included Khawarij leader Abu Dhar alias Saddam. To this respect, a video and pictures have surfaced, showing Khawarij infiltrating…

Commander of the People’s Liberation Army Ground Forces General Li Qiaoming called on Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters today. The meeting afforded an opportunity for in-depth discussions on matters of mutual interest, regional security, military training, and measures to further augment bilateral defence…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the federal government, in coordination with the Balochistan government, is committed to eradicate terrorism from the country. Addressing a news conference in Lahore today, he commended the bravery of the officers and personnel fighting against terrorism in Balochistan, stating that they successfully thwarted their…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has urged political parties to refrain from doing politics on the issue of terrorism. Responding to a point of order, he said we have requested Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur to establish a Counter Terrorism Department in the province at the…

Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has reiterated the resolve to root out the menace of terrorism from the province. Addressing media along with representative of the allied parties in Quetta today, he said we will never sit silent over the incidence of terrorism and will take every possible measure…

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…

Twenty-three people were killed while several others injured when a coaster coming from Hawaili Kahuta to Rawalpindi fell into a ditch near Azad Pattan in district Plandri today. President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the Azad Pattan bus accident near…

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…