Pakistan

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis have exchanged views on the regional situation. During a telephonic conversation today, they welcomed the encouraging progress toward an understanding between the United States and Iran. In his remarks, the Swiss Foreign Minister appreciated Pakistan’s leading mediating role…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has invited Pakistan People’s Party to form the government in Gilgit-Baltistan, saying that the PPP has emerged as the majority party in the elections in Gilgit-Baltistan. In a statement today, he assured full support of PML-N to PPP on the issue of formation of the…

World Day Against Child Labour is being observed today. The purpose of observing the day is to highlight the efforts needed to eliminate it. The theme of this year is ” Red card to child labour: Fair play for children, decent work for adults”. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has lauded the bravery of the officers and jawans of the Pakistan Army and Federal Constabulary who are fighting terrorism and making unparalleled sacrifices for the country. He expressed these views during his visit to CMH Peshawar today to inquire after the health of Pakistan Army…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed the confidence that the federal budget for next financial year will help put the economy on a faster growth trajectory. Chairing a special meeting of the Federal Cabinet convened to approve the budgetary proposals for the next financial year, in Islamabad today, he noted…

An Mi-17 helicopter of Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad today during take-off due to technical fault. According to ISPR, all personnel on board embraced Shahadat. There were no survivors. Rescue and recovery teams immediately reached the crash site. A board of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the exact…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said twenty-six Indian-sponsored Khwarij have been killed in precise and calibrated strikes carried out on hideouts and safe havens of masterminds and planners belonging to Fitna al-Khwarij along Pakistan-Afghanistan border areas. In a post on his X handle, he said these strikes…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need for collective efforts to promote employment, boost production, enhance exports, and generate economic activity to accelerate economic growth. He was addressing a meeting of the National Economic Council in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said that despite enormous challenges, Pakistan’s economy has…

President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its partnership with Russia for the benefit of the peoples of both countries and for peace, stability and prosperity in the region and beyond. He was speaking at a reception held in Islamabad today to mark Russia’s National Day.…

Special ceremonies were held in Karachi and Lahore Garrisons to pay tribute to the martyrs and Ghazis of the Pakistan Army for their unparalleled sacrifices, selfless service, and enduring spirit of patriotism. During the ceremony in Karachi, the Ghazis and families of the martyrs were awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military), Tamgha-e-Imtiaz…

Fourteen Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed and several others injured in an intelligence-based operation conducted by security forces in the Naal area of District Khuzdar, Balochistan. Four vehicles being used by the terrorists, along with improvised explosive devices, were also destroyed on the spot. However, during the intense fire exchange, one…

Pakistan has called upon Afghan authorities to take verifiable and non-reversible action against terrorists. The call was made by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad while speaking at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan. The Ambassador said as a direct result of the freedom with which…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has underscored Pakistan Army’s commitment to expanding defence collaboration with the Lebanese Armed Forces. He made the remarks during a meeting with Commander-in-Chief of Lebanese Armed Forces General Rodolphe Haykal during a meeting in Rawalpindi today.…

Commander of the Bahrain National Guard, General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security environment, and avenues for enhanced bilateral defence…

Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin paid a farewell call on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today. Ishaq Dar congratulated Ambassador Marilina Armellin on a successful tenure and appreciated her efforts to strengthen Pakistan-Italy relations. He noted growing cooperation in trade, investment, education and labour mobility and reaffirmed…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has reaffirmed commitment to the second phase of CPEC, saying it will directly help Pakistan achieve development targets. He was addressing a seminar on China-Pakistan Joint Contributions to the Global Governance Initiative and the CPEC organized by Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad.…

In Gilgit-Baltistan, polling for general elections will be held tomorrow. According to the final voters lists of the Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan, the total number of voters in the 10 districts of the region is 963,034, including 566,097 male and 456,937 female voters. A total of 396 candidates are in…

In his confessional statement, he said all Khawarji commanders are accompanied by sixty to seventy Afghans and have received training in Afghanistan. Confessional statement of Khawarji Umar Din alias Jazba, arrested by security forces, has exposed the misleading narrative of Fitna al-Khawarij. Khawarji Umar Din alluded to the involvement of…

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain has expressed Pakistan’s continued commitment to advancing labour rights. He made the remarks during a meeting with ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo on the sidelines of the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva. The Minister…

President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening and expanding mutually beneficial ties with Sweden. He stated this in a statement extending felicitations to the government and people of Sweden on their National Day. The President expressed satisfaction with steady progress of bilateral engagements, particularly in fields…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore today. They discussed in detail the overall law and order, and security situation in the country. The Interior Minister briefed the Prime Minister about the steps being taken to maintain law and order in the country and…