Pakistan

Following the special directives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Ali Rizvi, the DIG Islamabad Syed Ali Raza on Wednesday said that the Islamabad Police is committed to resolve public issues on priority. He said this while listening to the complaints and issues of the…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has expressed gratitude to German authorities for their swift response to attack on Pakistani consulate in Frankfurt. Talking to German Ambassador Alfred Grannas in Lahore today, she expressed hope that those responsible for the attack will be brought to justice and stressed need of preventing…

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative in the United Nations Munir Akram has called for conservation of endangered wildlife species especially the Markhor. He was speaking at an event titled “Conserving the Markhor,” in New York. Munir Akram said the Markhor, an ecologically significant species, plays a vital role in its ecosystem. It…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has called for federal-provincial collaboration to address pressing challenges, including rapid population growth, healthcare sector deficiencies, and education sector shortcomings. Chairing a high-level meeting with provincial planning ministers in Islamabad today, he stressed the need for collective efforts to achieve national development goals, particularly in the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has affirmed to resolutely defend the national interests. Chairing a meeting of the federal cabinet in Islamabad today, he regretted the propaganda campaign unleashed by PTI against the armed forces of Pakistan, which he said, will not be tolerated at all. He emphasized the need to…

The Federal Cabinet has approved a resolution, condemning Israel, supporting Palestinians, and demanding a trial against Israel for committing war crimes. The cabinet, which met in Islamabad today with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair, expressed complete solidarity with the people of Palestine. The Prime Minister and the cabinet…

President Asif Ali Zardari has assented to “The Christian Marriage (Amendment) Act 2024,” increasing the minimum marriage age limit for members of the Christian faith from 16 to 18 years. Addressing the signing ceremony in Islamabad this afternoon, he also called for enhancing job quotas for minorities in every government…

Pakistan Navy has taken over the command of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) for the 13th time. An impressive change of command ceremony was held at Headquarters US NAVCENT, Bahrain. Commodore Asim Sohail Malik of Pakistan Navy assumed the Command from Capt Mathews of Royal Canadian Navy. Speaking on the…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says the PTI’s politics has always been revolving around undermining the state through violence and mischief. In a statement today, he said the leader of “Tehreek Intishar” has finally confessed to the crime of facilitating and planning the incidents of May 9. The…

Pakistan and Turkmenistan have agreed to develop closer economic engagement in the priority areas of trade and investment, energy, connectivity and information technology. This understanding reached at the third round of Pakistan-Turkmenistan bilateral political consultations in Islamabad today. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar led the Pakistan side,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Gwadar Port Authority to provide all possible facilities to Chinese companies. He was talking to a delegation of Hengeng Trading Company of China led by its Chairman Zhang Bin in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister also instructed to provide uninterrupted utilities to the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underlined the importance of regional cooperation and connectivity and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to early completion of TAPI pipeline. He was talking to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rasit Meredow, who called on him in Islamabad this…

President Asif Ali Zardari has called for devising a comprehensive plan on a priority basis to prevent urban flooding in Karachi. He was chairing a meeting on saving Karachi from urban flooding and environmental degradation and promoting sustainable water resource development in Islamabad today. The President said the Sindh Government…

The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior has said that Islamabad Police have arrested PTI leader Raoof Hassan and party Coordinator Ahmad Waqas Janjua for running an anti-state propaganda. In a statement today, he said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is involved in anti-state propaganda. The Spokesperson said Islamabad Police and the Federal…

A meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today discussed matters pertaining to welfare of overseas Pakistanis. The Deputy Prime Minister was given a comprehensive briefing by the Interior Secretary and the DG Immigration and Passports regarding the timely issuance of passports to overseas…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has extended Pakistan’s full support to Oman in its efforts to combat terrorism. He extended the support during a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi today. The Foreign…

Pakistan has called for the immediate and full implementation of International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion regarding Occupied Palestinian Territories. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the Court’s ruling will be an important step towards ending the Israeli occupation, realization of the inalienable right of the…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says the government is taking all possible steps to provide business friendly environment to the traders and investors. Presiding over a meeting in Islamabad today, he directed the relevant authorities to formulate a steering committee with respect to the progress on increasing investment and capacity…

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has clarified that Azm-e-Istehkam campaign has been designed with national consensus to eliminate menace of terrorism from the country. Addressing a news conference in Rawalpindi today, he said elements having vested interests intend to make Azam-e-Istehkam controversial. Quoting a declaration…

The post-Hajj operation for 2024 has successfully concluded. In an interview, Senior Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Dr. Mirza Ali Mehsood congratulated all Pakistani pilgrims on their safe return and the completion of their Hajj rituals. He also expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Religious Affairs…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the establishment of forty-five welding workshops in nine cities of the province. Presiding over a meeting in Lahore today, she directed to establish partnerships with renowned industries to assist in internships, apprenticeships, and job placements. She directed promotion of public-private partnerships in…