Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to enhance connectivity with Turkmenistan through land and sea routes. He was speaking at a meeting with Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in Ashgabat today. The Prime Minister said Karachi and Gwadar ports are ideally located to be utilized by the Turkmen side…

Pakistan and Türkiye have expressed commitment to deepening bilateral trade, industrial collaboration and building long-term strategic partnerships between Pakistan and Türkiye. The commitment was expressed during a meeting between Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and a delegation from Türkiye’s Bursa Chamber in Islamabad today. Speaking on the occasion, Minister…

The United Kingdom’s Minister of State for International Development Baroness Jenny Chapman called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation in key areas of mutual interest. The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the important role of Pakistani-British community,…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has said that in an Islamic state, no one except the state has the authority to declare jihad. He expressed these views today (Wednesday) while addressing the National Ulema and Mashaikh Conference in Islamabad. He said…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said over three hundred billion rupees will be spent for construction and repair of roads, parks, drainage and sewerage system in fifty-two cities of the province under Punjab Development Plan. Chairing a meeting of Punjab Development Plan in Lahore, she directed to prioritize the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said sustainable economic development cannot be achieved without eliminating terrorism, extremism and sectarianism from the country. He was addressing the National Ulema Convention in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister urged religious scholars to play a proactive role in discouraging sectarianism and promoting unity, harmony and…

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to providing technical assistance, regulatory support, and capacity-building to Pakistan across diverse areas. This resolve was expressed by UK Minister for Development Baroness Chapman at a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Islamabad today. The potential areas of cooperation include digitalisation, governance…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized that the government does not believe in using the National Accountability Bureau  for political victimization. Addressing a ceremony on the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day in Islamabad today,he said NAB enjoys complete institutional independence to carry out its work transparently. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment…

Pakistan and Indonesia have signed seven Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and Agreements to further enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse fields. The signing ceremony, held in Islamabad today, was witnessed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The MoUs and agreements include cooperation in higher education, a grant…

President Asif Ali Zardari has termed Djibouti an important partner in Pakistan’s Africa policy. He was talking to Ambassador-designate to Djibouti, Aqsa Nawaz, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad today. The President said he looks forward to stronger ties with Djibouti. He noted that the relationship rests on…

Pakistan and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, including political and diplomatic engagement, economic and trade relations. This resolve was expressed at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Islamabad today. Reviewing the entire gamut…

Pakistan and Indonesia have reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen existing ties between the armed forces of the two brotherly countries. This resolve was expressed at a meeting between Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto…

President Asif Ai Zardari conferred the highest civil award “Nishan-e-Pakistan” on President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto at a special award investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad tonight.   Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq,…

Pakistan and Indonesia have agreed that their relationship continues to rest on shared values and long-standing goodwill and expressed the intent to work more closely for peace, stability and prosperity. The understanding to this effect came at a meeting between President Asif Ai Zardari and President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto…

Pakistan Railways continues to move toward financial stability, as it has earned over 300 billion rupees in four years from various revenue streams. Pakistan Railways generates revenue through several major streams, with passenger services as the primary source. Freight operations form another key revenue stream, transporting petroleum, coal, cement, agricultural…

The Naval exercise THAMAR AL TAYYIB 2025 between the Royal Navy of the Sultanate of Oman and the Pakistan Navy concluded in Karachi today. According to the ISPR, two warships of the Royal Navy of the Sultanate of Oman, Al-Rasikh and Al-Shams participated in the joint exercise. The Exercise TAT-2025…

Pakistan Navy Ship YAMAMA, while deployed on a Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) in the Arabian Sea, has successfully conducted an anti-narcotics operation, seizing 1,500 kilograms of hashish worth around 3 million US Dollars. This successful interdiction at sea underscores Pakistan Navy’s unwavering commitment to combating illicit activities and ensuring…

Pakistan has categorically rejected and condemned the highly inflammatory, baseless and irresponsible comments made by the Indian External Affairs Minister in his recent statement. Responding to media queries, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan is a responsible state and its all institutions, including armed forces, are dedicated to safeguarding…

Security forces, during an intelligence based operation in Kalat District of Balochistan yesterday, killed twelve terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan. The operation was conducted on reported presence of terrorists in the area. During the conduct of operation, own forces effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, and after an…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says the government is making all-out efforts to uphold its commitments made with the people of Pakistan for progress and development of the country.  Addressing a public gathering in his constituency in Lahore today, he said PML-N stands for public welfare, and international standard…

President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto will reach Islamabad tomorrow on a two-day official visit. He is undertaking the visit on the special invitation by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The Indonesian President will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising key ministers and senior officials. The upcoming…