Pakistan

The Senate started its session at the Parliament House in Islamabad this evening with Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani the chair. The Senate of Pakistan has unanimously passed a resolution, expressing profoundest grief and sorrow on the martyrdom of eminent Hammas leader Ismail Hania in an attack by Israeli Zionist…

A rally in connection with Youm-e-Istehsal was held at Constitution Avenue in Islamabad this morning to register protest against Indian government’s illegal action of August 5, 2019, revoking the special status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the rally, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan will continue its diplomatic efforts at all international forums to support just struggle of Kashmiri people till realization of their right to self-determination in accordance with the United Nations resolutions. Addressing the special session of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly through video link…

Under Prime Minister’s School Meals program, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training will start providing meal to the students of government Primary school of ICT from tomorrow (Monday). According to the Education Ministry, Prime Minister’s National Nutrition Initiative is utilizing state of the art Centralized Kitchen for cooking of…

Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit BaltistanAmir Muqam has reiterated Pakistan’s moral, diplomatic, and political support to Kashmiris for their right to self-determination. He was addressing a joint news conference with All Parties Hurriyat Conference leaders in Islamabad this afternoon. The Minister said the New Delhi regime had attempted to…

National Police Martyrs’ Day is being observed today to pay homage to services of police department. The day aims to honour brave policemen of the nation and express solidarity with their families. Special functions will be held across the country to appreciate sacrifices of police force for establishing peace. In…

Chief of Staff of Turkish Naval Forces Vice Admiral Ibrahim Ozdem KOCER visited Naval Headquarters in Islamabad for 6th Pakistan Navy-Turkish Navy Expert Level Staff Talks. Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, the visiting dignitary was received by Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami. Later, the…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has expressed full support to Iran’s call to convene an Extraordinary Meeting of the OIC Foreign Ministers and confirmed that Pakistan would actively participate in the important meeting. He stated this during a telephone call with Acting Foreign Minister of Iran…

NDMA has issued a Flood Alert for Hill Torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan Division and Nullahs of Zhob, Sibbi, Naseerabad, Kalat, Larkana and Hyderabad Divisions. Medium to High Level Flash Flooding is expected up to Monday. NDMA has issued instructions to all relevant departments to take necessary precautions to mitigate…

A delegation of the Turkish Navy led by the Turkish Chief of Staff visited Karachi on Friday. According to the ISPR, the delegation was led by the Chief of Staff of the Turkish Navy, Vice Admiral Ibrahim Özdem KOÇER. The delegation met the field commanders of Pakistan Navy in Karachi…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said Pakistan will continue to support the people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir in their struggle for right to self-determination. Addressing a webinar organized by Pakistan Embassy in Berlin on the eve of Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir, he said the people of Indian…

Minister for Planning and Development has expressed the determination to ensure a coordinated response to any emergency situation arising from monsoon rains. Chairing the third meeting of National Disaster Response Committee in Islamabad today, he instructed the provincial departments to implement advance measures to deal with any emergency like situation.…

Raja Shah Baz Khan has taken oath as the Election Commissioner of Gilgit-Baltistan. Chief Judge Supreme Appellate Court Gilgit-Baltistan Justice Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan administered him the oath at a ceremony in Islamabad. The ceremony was attended amongst others by Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam and Chief…

Punjab government has decided to formulate country’s first Climate Change Action Plan and Punjab Climate Change Policy to control environmental pollution. Chairing a meeting in Lahore today, Punjab’s Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said roles of stakeholders related to the environment will be defined in Climate Change Action Plan and Punjab…

Pakistan has condemned the assassination of Chief of Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in a statement, said Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including extrajudicial and extraterritorial killings irrespective of the motives. She said Pakistan is deeply shocked by…

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has expressed the commitment to supporting young entrepreneurs and innovators. Addressing the Young Entrepreneurs Awards distribution ceremony in Islamabad today, she recognized Pakistani young entrepreneurs as the valuable contributors to the economic growth and progress of the country. Patricia Scotland also appreciated the unwavering dedication of…

President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasised the need for stronger cooperation with the Commonwealth in areas of climate change, education, parliamentary exchanges and disaster preparedness. He called for enhanced interactions among parliamentary bodies, particularly young parliamentarians and students, to further strengthen and promote the bonds of friendship with Commonwealth member…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has called on international community to make efforts to combat human traffickers as they play with the lives of thousands in pursuit of greed. In his message on World Day Against Human Trafficking, Mohsin Naqvi said unemployment, poverty, and unequal distribution of wealth has contributed to…

Lieutenant Colonel Akbar Hussain, a retired officer of Pakistan Army, was convicted and sentenced through Field General Court Martial under Pakistan Army Act, 1952 for the charges of inciting sedition among Army personnel from discharge of duties. According to the ISPR, the court of competent jurisdiction adjudged him ‘guilty’ of…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has accorded approval to the construction of 450-kilometer long three new road corridors in the province. Chairing a meeting in Lahore today, Maryam Nawaz said that these road corridors connecting major cities will facilitate public transportation and bring economic development in these areas. The…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured full cooperation for maintenance of law and order in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Talking to Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi in Islamabad today, he said the province’s police, FC and CTD are being equipped with latest technology and weapons. Recognizing the sacrifices rendered by the…