Pakistan

Pakistan has decided to temporarily pause the ongoing “Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq” against terrorists and their support infrastructure in Afghanistan. This announcement was made by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar in a post on X. He said the decision to temporarily halt the operation was taken in view of the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed that payments have been disbursed to 89 percent of the beneficiaries under the Prime Minister’s Ramzan Relief Package 2026. He was chairing a review meeting on the Prime Minister’s Ramzan Relief Package 2026 in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister commended all relevant institutions for…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held telephonic conversation with Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Hamad Al Mubarak Al Sabah today. During their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders exchanged greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid ul Fitr, conveying their best wishes for peace, prosperity…

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held telephonic conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and discussed the evolving regional situation. They expressed serious concern over the rising tensions. Ishaq Dar underscored the urgent need for de-escalation and emphasized that constructive dialogue and diplomacy remain the only effective means to…

Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, has said that a total of 5,615 Pakistani nationals have so far entered the country through the border districts of Gwadar and Chagai. In a post on social media platform X, he said that, along with Pakistani citizens, 2,117 Iranian drivers and 431…

Pakistan armed forces are continuing their successful and effective actions against Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khwarij under Operation Ghazab Lil Haq. According to security sources, military posts of Afghan Taliban adjacent to the Khyber sector were successfully targeted and destroyed by Pakistan Army. This inflicted heavy casualties and financial losses…

President Asif Ali Zardari has warmly felicitated the President of Ireland Catherine Connolly and people of the country on the occasion of St. Patrick’s Day being observed today. In his message, the President said this day carries deep meaning for people in Ireland and for Irish communities around the world.…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Minister for Petroleum to be more proactive in improving the supply chain of Pakistan’s petroleum imports. He was chairing a review meeting in Islamabad today regarding implementation of fuel-saving and austerity measures in light of regional situation. Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that all relevant…

International and Afghan media have debunked false claims by the Afghan Taliban, regarding the killing of 400 people in an alleged hospital attack in Kabul. This has exposed the misleading and fabricated propaganda by the Afghan Taliban regime against Pakistan. Following the destruction of terrorist hideouts and a significant setback,…

Pakistan has called for concerted global action to address the evolving threat of Islamophobia. In his remarks at the High-Level Event marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia at the United Nations Headquarters, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said Islamophobia has become entrenched in public discourse, institutional practices, and…

A high-level meeting, jointly chaired by Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi and Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb, was held in Lahore today. The meeting decided to launch a comprehensive crackdown against money laundering and Hawala-Hundi operations. It was decided that strict action will be taken against major business…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path to resolving issues and achieving lasting peace and stability in the region. He was talking to Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghaddam, who called on him in Islamabad today. The Ambassador expressed gratitude for the strong…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on petroleum in Islamabad today, reviewing current fuel stock positions and expressing satisfaction over supply levels. He directed all relevant authorities to maintain strict oversight of supply chains to ensure uninterrupted availability and to protect consumers’ interests. Ishaq Dar further advised the…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held telephonic conversation with President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, this afternoon. During their warm and cordial call, the Prime Minister congratulated President Tokayev on the success of the historic constitutional referendum held in Kazakhstan, on the 15th of this month. The Prime…

A meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today gave approval in principle to the restructuring of Pakistan Agricultural Research Council. The Prime Minister instructed that a comprehensive plan for PARC’s restructuring be prepared with a clear timeline. He directed that the PARC be developed into a top…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says adequate stocks of petroleum products are available in the country due to the government’s timely decisions.  He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad today regarding enforcement of austerity and relief measures, as well as the conservation and management of petroleum reserves in view of the…

President Asif Ali Zardari has extended warm congratulations to Kazakhstan counterpart Qasym-Jomart Tokayev and the people of Kazakhstan on the successful holding of the constitutional referendum. In a statement today, he said the strong participation of the people and the broad support expressed for the referendum reflect the confidence of…

The government, on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has decided to expand the Roshan Digital Account scheme to foreign nationals and institutional investors. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in a statement today. Under the decision, foreign nationals, companies, and institutional investors will be able…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, says the government will continue extending full cooperation for the welfare of journalists, and the resolution of media-related issues.  He was talking to newly-elected President of the National Press Club, Abdul Razaq Sial and Secretary Dr. Furqan Rao, who called on him in…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar today spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. During the telephonic conversation, they exchanged views on the latest developments in the ongoing regional situation and its broader implications. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of diplomatic engagement, dialogue, and…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a major relief for federal government employees ahead of Eid ul-Fitr. On the special directives of the Prime Minister, it has been decided that salaries of federal government employees will be paid before the Eid ul-Fitr holidays. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, federal…