Pakistan

Joint military training between Pakistan Army and Royal Saudi Land Forces started at Okara garrison today. Organized by Multan Corps, the training began with presentation of best military drills by the contingents of both countries. National anthems of the two countries were also played on the occasion along with hoisting…

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi says the caretaker government is determined to protect the rights of journalists. Talking to newsmen in Lahore today, he said that we are implementing long term projects for the welfare of journalists. He informed that plots of three and seven marlas will be given…

Pakistan has underlined that the current multi-dimensional global challenges can only be overcome through effective international collaboration. While delivering Pakistan’s national statement at the 19th Non-aligned Movement Summit in Kampala, Uganda Additional Foreign Secretary (United Nations) Ambassador Syed Haider Shah outlined Pakistan’s firm commitment to the Non-aligned Movement and its…

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, along with the caretaker provincial cabinet, visited Qurban Lines in Lahore and reviewed the ongoing construction of police residential quarters. On this occasion, Inspector General Police Dr. Usman Anwar briefed him about the project. Speaking on the occasion, the caretaker Punjab CM said that…

Tomorrow is the deadline for submitting postal ballot paper applications. The Election Commission has started the process of providing postal ballot papers to eligible individuals for the general elections for both national and provincial assemblies. Eligible voters must download a postal ballot application from the electoral authority’s website. Upon receiving…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today briefed the Caretaker Federal Cabinet about the situation arising from the Iranian attack on Pakistan on 16 January, 2024. In a meeting of the Federal Cabinet held today under the chairmanship of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the details of the attack, as well…

The National Security Committee has reiterated the unflinching resolve that sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan are absolutely inviolable and sacrosanct and any attempt by anyone to breach it on any pretext will be responded with full might of the state. During today’s meeting of the NSC that was held…

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to de-escalate the situation. The understanding to this effect came during telephonic conversation of Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, today. Underscoring the close brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iran, the Foreign Minister expressed Pakistan’s desire to work with Iran…

The Women’s Media Forum Pakistan (WMFP) stands in solidarity with a Kosovo journalist who was assaulted by the Prime Minister’s security team. WMFP is concerned about the increasing attacks on women in media around the world. WMFP strongly condemns the assault, pressing media rights organisations to take steps to help…

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Human Rights, Mushaal Hussein Mullick, has called upon UN bodies, human rights organizations, and world powers to play their due role in saving the life of her husband and Kashmiri leader, Yasin Malik. In a statement, she expressed her apprehension that the bloodthirsty…

Vice Chief of Naval Staff Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami has emphasized the Pakistan Navy’s commitment to addressing current simmering issues in a tangible way, aiming to ensure security in the country’s maritime zones. He made these remarks during the concluding ceremony of the inaugural Maritime Security Exercise SEA GUARD-24 in Karachi…

Caretaker Minister for Finance Dr. Shamshad Akhtar has said that a comprehensive overhaul of the government’s fiscal apparatus is vital to lower the revenue-expenditure gap. She stated this while addressing a national seminar titled “Pakistan’s Economic Crisis: Challenges and the Way Forward” in Islamabad today. She said bold reforms would…

Speakers at a seminar have urged political parties to present clear road map in their manifestoes for resolving challenges being faced by country. They were addressing a seminar titled “Changing Landscape of Pakistani Electorate and Role of Political Parties in Fair Representation” held in Islamabad today. The Seminar was organized…

Group Chairman and CEO of UAE-based DP World, a multinational logistics company, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem held a meeting with caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on the sidelines of the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at the growth of exchanges,…

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong along with a delegation visited the Central Police Office in Islamabad and presented a gift of protective equipment to Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police on behalf of his country. The delegation met with Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan who…

President Dr Arif Alvi has said Pakistan would not compromise on its national security and territorial integrity and would take all necessary measures to defend its soil. In a statement, he lauded the professionalism of the Armed Forces of Pakistan that targeted the terrorist hideouts in the Siestan-o-Baluchistan province of…

Pakistan today carried out effective strikes against hideouts inside Iran used by terrorists, responsible for recent attacks in Pakistan. According to ISPR, the precision strikes were carried out using killer drones, rockets, loitering munitions and stand-off weapons. Maximum care was taken to avoid collateral damage. Hideouts used by terrorist organisations…

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have signed more than three billion dollars investment pact for cooperation in railways, economic zones and infrastructure development. The agreement to this effect was signed between the governments of Pakistan and a UAE-based company on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos,…

Pakistan says it has no intention of escalating situation with Iran. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the military strikes of this morning were not targeted against Iran or its institutions but the terror hideouts there. She said Pakistan fully respects…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar held a meeting with Chief Executive Officer of Cocacola Company, James Quincey on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos today. In the meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted the steps taken by the government to facilitate business and investment in Pakistan.…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi says the government is committed to combating terrorism. During an informal conversation with journalists covering the Election Commission at a lunch in Islamabad today, he said we need consensus at the national level to solve the country’s problems. The Minister said it…