Pakistan

President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan needs to employ smarter and less water-intensive practices like drip and spray irrigation in agriculture to avert the looming crisis of water shortage. In a video-link address to the international conference on ‘Transformative pathways for water and food systems in a climate…

Defence Minister Anwar Ali Hyder has said Pakistan intends to increase cooperation with Azerbaijan in the field of defence production. Talking to the Ambassador of Azerbaijan Khazar Farhadov who called-on him in Rawalpindi on Thursday, Anwar Ali Hyder said Pakistan views Azerbaijan as an important country due to its strategic…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has expressed government’s commitment to meet all the financial, administrative and security requirements to facilitate election commission in holding elections in a free, fair and transparent manner. He was talking to media along with Sindh Information Minister Muhammad Ahmed Shah in Karachi…

All Parties Hurriyat Conference has said that Indian troops are inflicting the worst atrocities on unarmed people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. According to Kashmir Media Service, the APHC spokesman in a statement in Srinagar said despite using every brutal tactic, India has failed to suppress the freedom…

Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja has appealed to the people to exercise their right to vote for the bright future of the country. In his message on National Voter’s Day, which is being celebrated today, he said people should be sensitized that the power of vote is in their…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar Ul Haq Kakar has emphasized for equipping the youth with modern education coupled with strict work ethics to cope with the challenges of the ever competitive  and rapidly evolving world. Addressing the 58th Parents’ Day Ceremony at Cadet College Kohat today , he said an educated…

Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to strengthen UN peacekeeping mission for global peace and security. This commitment was conveyed by Additional Foreign Secretary Ambassador Shehryar Akbar Khan at Ministerial level meeting held in Accra, Ghana. Additional Foreign Secretary presented 19 concrete pledges to strengthen UN peacekeeping including the Strategic Communication…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed the authorities concerned to devise a comprehensive emergency plan for next year for polio eradication from the country. Chairing a meeting of Anti-Polio Taskforce in Islamabad today (Wednesday), he further issued the directives for preparing an integrated program on an emergency basis in…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has reaffirmed the government’s determination to ensure free and transparent elections in the country. Talking to media persons in Multan today on the occasion of inauguration of 24 hour transmission of PTV Multan Center, he said it is the people who will…

Caretaker Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan launched Online Registration and licensing system in Drug Regulatory Authority in Islamabad today. Speaking on the occasion, the Health Minister said that the purpose of this step is to lessen the difficulties being faced by the people and pharma companies. Dr Nadeem Jan…

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja and Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Arshad Hussain Shah held a meeting in Islamabad today regarding preparations for the general elections. The provincial Chief Minister gave a briefing to the election commissioner about election preparations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Chief Election Commissioner expressed satisfaction…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has emphasized the imperative of adopting a dynamic approach to effectively address the challenges to regional peace. He addressing the inaugural session of Islamabad Conclave 2023 titled “Pakistan in a changing world” organized by Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad today. The President called for coordination…

All Parties Hurriyat Conference has urged the United Nations to take cognizance of critical situation prevailing in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir and initiate measures for settlement of dispute as per the UN resolutions. In a statement in Srinagar, APHC spokesman denounced surge in Indian state terrorism in occupied…

The Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) organised InvestExpo, featuring exhibitions by leading entities in the financial sector, including stock brokers, commodities brokers, mutual funds, insurance, and microfinance companies. The first-ever expo in Islamabad is a significant move towards the goal of encouraging safe investment alternatives and raising financial knowledge. The Chairman…

President Dr Arif Alvi has emphasized inclusion of persons with disabilities in mainstream by providing them opportunities of education and employment. He was speaking to a delegation from Center for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) comprising social activists and persons with disabilities, in Islamabad. The President stressed the need for…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that the medical education in Pakistan should be aligned with the contemporary requirements. He was chairing a meeting of the Taskforce for strategic reforms in Medical Education and Patient care in Islamabad on Tuesday. The Prime Minister said reforms should be brought in…

Minister for Food Security and Research Dr. Kausar Abdullah Malik has vowed to use all resources and take effective measures for the promotion of higher education and research in the country. He made the resolve after being elected as the 20th unopposed President of Pakistan Academy of Sciences for next…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has underlined the need to eliminate women harassment at workplace to ensure their vibrant role in country’ economy. Addressing an awareness event “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and Harassment of Women” in Islamabad today, he termed provision of property rights to women as pre-requisite…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has urged religious leaders to consistently address the issue of climate change in their teachings. He was talking to a delegation of Dawoodi Bohra Community headed by Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said due to the harmful impact of climate…

Veteran Pakistani classical singer Ustad Hussain Bakhsh Gullo passed away in Lahore today. He was the son of the renowned vocalist Ustad Nathu Khan, hailed from the famous Patiala Gharana of classical music. Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of…

Finance Division has released 17.4 billion rupees to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in addition to ten billion rupees released in July this year for conduct of general elections in the country. This brings the total released amount to 27.4 billion rupees for holding the general elections. In a…