Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the immediate inclusion of those non-filers, who have the ability to pay taxes but do not submit returns, to the tax net. Chairing a review meeting on Digitization and Reforms of FBR in Islamabad today, he also instructed to immediately abolish the discretionary powers…

National Police Bureau (NPB) is spearheading the transformation of police organizations in Pakistan through technology and digitalization. As a federal body under the Ministry of the Interior, NPB is mandated with standardizing, promoting IT-based solutions, and coordinating efforts among all police organizations. In this connection, NPB with logistic support of…

All heads of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, signed the outcome document at the conclusion of the SCO summit in Astana today. On the sidelines of the SCO summit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also met with global leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres,…

Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Heads of Governments meeting in October this year. This was stated by Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mumtaz Zahra Baloch at her weekly media briefing in Islamabad today. The Spokesperson said Pakistan currently holds the rotating Chairmanship of the SCO Council…

Pakistan and Belarus have agreed to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation and economic and trade relations. The bilateral relations were discussed in a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of the Republic of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Astana today. A wide range…

Punjab government has introduced Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to evaluate the performance of police officers in the province. The announcement was made by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in a meeting with police officers across the province in Lahore today. Highlighting the salient features of the system, she said…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has underscored the importance of maintaining harmony, national unity and peace in society. She stated this while addressing Etihad Bainal Muslimeen Conference in Lahore today. The Chief Minister highlighted the collective responsibility to present the positive face of Islam to the world, stressing that…

The government will provide a subsidy of 440 billion rupees to ensure relief to the people in electricity bills. The Power Division, in a statement today, said minimum burden will be passed on majority of the people in their electricity bills. It added that there would be just two percent…

A youth convention was organized in Hangu. On the occasion, the youth of Hangu expressed the commitment to contribute to the country’s development. The participants praised the role of Pakistan Army in various fields including education, development and security. The youth reiterated their determination to stand shoulder to shoulder with…

Minister for Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan has said that the government is committed to openness and transparency in all of the privatization transactions. He was speaking at media briefing in Islamabad during which the senior journalists were briefed regarding the government’s policy and strategy for privatization. He said the government…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan fully aligns itself with the socio economic and security objectives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Addressing the SCO Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan today, he pointed out that Pakistan’s association with SCO member states goes back centuries. He said the SCO has established itself…

Pakistan and Jordan have agreed to explore avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and education. The resolve was expressed at a meeting between Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema and Jordanian Ambassador, Dr. Maen Khreasat in Islamabad today. On this occasion, Ahad Cheema highlighted the significant demand…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhry Salik Hussain has emphasized on the role of Islamic scholars in maintaining unity, brotherhood, and peace in the country especially during Muharram-ul-Haram. Addressing a meeting of leading scholars and religious leaders at the Council of Islamic Ideology in Islamabad today, he said…

Pakistan and Tajikistan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the existing fraternal ties, which are based on a shared history, culture, geographical contiguity and common faith. The understanding to this effect came at a meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe today. On…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for enhancing trade, investment and connectivity between Pakistan and Tajikistan. Addressing a joint news conference, along with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe today, he emphasized to further enhance cooperation in diverse fields, including agriculture, education, health and trade. Shehbaz Sharif said today numerous…

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia received a visit paid by the CEO of Mitra Aviation Perkasa and Perkasa Flying School of Indonesia, Mr. Septo Sudiro. His visit to Pakistan aimed to strengthen the civil aviation cooperation between Indonesia and Pakistan, including pilot training and pilot supplies. “As far…

At the invitation of Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a two-day official visit to Dushanbe from tomorrow In Dushanbe, the Prime Minister will meet President Emomali Rahmon, Chairman of Majlisi Namoyandagon of Majlisi Oli Mahmadtoir Zoir Zokirzoda and Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda. The visit…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says increasing the country’s exports is the government’s top priority, and measures from the current federal budget are being implemented for this purpose. He was speaking to a delegation of prominent businessmen who met him in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said the development of industry,…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has dispelled the impression that 500 billion rupees are being distributed among legislators in the name of development schemes. He was addressing a news conference in Islamabad this evening. Referring to former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and ex-finance minister Miftah Ismail’s claims…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has commended the Federal Board of Revenue for its outstanding performance in surpassing revenue collection target for financial year 2023-24 with a total collection of 9,311 billion rupees. The Minister visited FBR headquarters and held a meeting with Chairman Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana and Members of…

Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani has said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor has become a catalyst for investment and technological transfer and skill development. He was addressing a ceremony of the “China Chamber of Commerce Sustainable Development Report 2023” in Islamabad today. Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani said that the…