Pakistan

A briefing session was held in Islamabad on Monday with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair to oversee preparations in context of the Prime Minister’s upcoming visit, to attend 56th annual meeting of World Economic Forum in Switzerland next month.The Foreign Secretary and Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to Geneva…

Prominent US journal, The Carolina Political Review says Pakistan has restored its strategic importance by utilizing effective diplomacy and defense capability.     In an article, the journal acknowledges the wisdom of Pakistani leadership in gaining recognition in the world. The Journal details that India-Pakistan war in May this year proved Pakistan’s…

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation along with twenty one countries including Pakistan, have unequivocally rejected Israel’s recognition of the “Somaliland” region of Somalia, given its serious repercussions for peace and security in the region and beyond.                             …

Four Indian sponsored terrorists were killed in an intelligence based operation in Kalat District of Balochistan. According to ISPR, the security forces conducted the operation on reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan. During the conduct of operation, own forces effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, and…

Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal says the government is taking effective measure for the betterment and welfare of farmers. Addressing a ceremony in Narowal today, the Planning Minister said that agriculture sector plays a key role in the development of the country. He said the country’s economy is…

Pakistan and Egypt have reaffirmed the shared commitment to promoting regional peace, stability and development. The affirmation came during telephonic conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Egypt Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty today. The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the positive momentum in…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq today received a call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia Abdisalam Abdi Ali. The Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for Somalia’s sovereignty as well as territorial integrity and condemned any actions aimed at undermining it. The Somali Foreign Minister thanked the Deputy Prime…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated a state-of-the-art cancer hospital and a medical college in Muzaffarabad to provide better healthcare facilities for the people of Azad Kashmir. The newly inaugurated projects include the Kashmir Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Oncology and Radiology (KINOR) and the Mirwaiz Molvi Muhammad Farooq Shaheed Medical…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says the outgoing year 2025 remained a year of remarkable achievements for Pakistan at diplomatic and foreign policy fronts. Giving an annual briefing to newsmen in Islamabad on Saturday, he said this year is marked by a victory of Pakistan’s narrative in…

Benazir Income Support Programme Chairperson Rubina Khalid has said Benazir Hunarmand Programme has been launched to equip deserving individuals with skills and make them financially self-reliant. Addressing a news conference at BISP zonal office in Lahore, she said services of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto for women’s rights were acknowledged all over…

The Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi chaired a high-level meeting in Peshawar to review and accelerate initiatives aimed at strengthening judicial infrastructure and improving public facilitation in underserved and remote districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Expressing serious concern over inadequate judicial infrastructure in far-flung areas, the Chief Justice of Pakistan…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed pleasure on welcoming UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on an official visit to Pakistan. In a message on X, he said this visit added to the warmth and festivities as we enter the New Year together. Shehbaz Sharif said we held…

On the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a high-level government delegation has left for Garhi Khuda Bakhsh to attend the central ceremony marking the death anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. The delegation includes Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah,…

The Passing out Parade of 124th Midshipmen and 32nd Short Service Commission Course was held at Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi today. Rear Admiral Ahmed Mohamed Ebrahim Al Bin Ali, Commander Royal Bahrain Naval Force was chief guest on the occasion. In his welcome speech, Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy, Commodore…

Pakistan has expressed its full support for the diplomatic efforts being undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for ensuring peace and stability in the Republic of Yemen. In a press release, the Foreign Office spokesman also commended the efforts of the UAE in this regard. He underscored need for…

Groundbreaking for Main Line-1 (ML-1) project, particularly the Karachi-Rohri section, is expected to begin next year. This was briefed at a high-level review meeting held in Islamabad on key Public Sector Development Programme projects in the railways, highways, and water sectors, The meeting also reviewed the up-gradation of 884 kilometres…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have paid rich tribute to former Prime Minister Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto by remembering her as the great daughter of Pakistan and a symbol of democratic struggle. This was state by the President and Prime Minister in their message on…

The 18th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed is being observed today. Pakistan People’s Party has announced grand commemorative events nationwide. The main ceremony in connection with anniversary will be held at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh Bhutto near Naudero in Larkana this afternoon. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has paid deepest heartfelt tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and expressed all Christians around the world a Merry Christmas. In a message on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Christmas, he said that today, we commemorate the birth…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf has extended his Christmas greetings to the Christian community in Pakistan and across the world. In his message, he said the Christian community has always played a vital role in the social and economic development of Pakistan. He said the…

An impressive change of guard ceremony was held at the Mazar of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah today in connection with the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation. During the ceremony, a smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Military Academy Kakul assumed the ceremonial guard duties. Commandant of Pakistan…