Pakistan

Foreign Office says Pakistan remains actively engaged both with the US and Iran for the cause of peace and stability in the region and beyond. At his weekly news briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi underscored that the clock on diplomacy has not stopped but functional. Tahir Andrabi…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke today with Vice President and High Representative of the European Union Kaja Kallas. During the telephonic conversation, they discussed the evolving situation including its economic and broader implications. The High Representative and Vice President of the European Union appreciated…

Federal Minister for Housing Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. During the meeting, the Minister for Housing apprised the Prime Minister of the progress made by the Ministry on low-cost housing projects and on the projects to provide easy loans to people…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has launched ‘Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Programme’ to provide affordable loans to low and middle-income groups to own their homes. Addressing the launching ceremony in Islamabad today, he stated that loans of up to ten million rupees will be made available under this programme, with…

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to promote multifaceted cooperation in different sectors. The understanding to this effect was reached during a meeting between Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik and Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam in Islamabad today. Matters related to bilateral relations and mutual interest also…

Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening cultural ties with Nepal. He was talking to the Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan, Rita Dhital in Islamabad today. The Minister said Pakistan is home to invaluable Buddhist artifacts, including the renowned Buddha sculptures and…

President Asif Ali Zardari has invited greater Chinese investment in priority sectors including alternate energy, water treatment and EV battery systems. He was talking to CEO of Hangzhou Jinjiang Group Wang Jian in Sanya, Hainan province. The President noted that Pakistan is actively encouraging foreign investment in various sectors, especially…

Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadik Malik has directed to develop a comprehensive framework for animal welfare in the country. Chairing the first meeting of the Committee on Cruelty to Animals in Islamabad today, he directed to collect data from all provinces and conduct comprehensive legal review…

Academy Award-winning filmmaker and journalist Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore today. During the meeting, the Chief Minister said work on the Punjab Film City is continuing. She said the project would emerge as Pakistan’s first “end-to-end” media production hub, offering comprehensive facilities for…

Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, on the advice of the Prime Minister, has approved the recommendations of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan regarding the transfer of judges from the Islamabad High Court. Accordingly, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Senior Puisne Judge of the Islamabad High Court, has been transferred to…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper today and discussed the evolving regional situation. The Foreign Secretary Cooper reiterated UK’s appreciation for Pakistan’s sustained efforts for peace and stability in the region, as well as its continued engagement in this regard. Ishaq…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the 5th meeting of the Steering Committee on Fuel Subsidy and Austerity. The committee reviewed progress on the fuel subsidy initiative and assessed the implementation of the Prime Minister’s austerity measures. The Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment…

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today. Discussions between the two sides centered on recent regional developments. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of dialogue and engagement between parties for…

The Federal Cabinet has accorded approval to policies regarding different departments. The approval was given at Federal Cabinet meeting, which met in Islamabad today with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. The Federal Cabinet approved various policies including the production of vaccines at the national level, the first…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan is consistently pursuing diplomatic efforts for peace between the US and Iran. He was chairing the federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister took the cabinet into confidence on Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts that led to Islamabad talks between the US and…

Chief Secretary Punjab, Zahid Akhtar Zaman, paid a special visit to Sargodha where he reviewed the pace of work on ongoing development projects. A high-level meeting was held under his chairmanship in the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Sargodha Division Hafiz Shaukat…

Attorney General of Pakistan Malik Mansoor Usman Awan paid a special visit to the District Press Club Jauharabad, where he participated in a “Meet the Press” program. On this occasion, he met with office-bearers and members of the District Press Club, District Electronic Media Club Khushab, and Tehsil Press Clubs…

Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has emphasized the need for sustained efforts to ensure global peace. Addressing a ceremony in Lahore today, Yousuf Raza Gilani stressed the need to address emerging global challenges, including technological advancement and climate change by adapting to evolving global realities. Highlighting Pakistan’s role in…

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah today visited the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project site in Karachi to review the pace of ongoing construction work. During the visit, the Chief Minister directed that the work on the mixed traffic corridor be completed within ninety days, emphasizing the…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to ensure strict enforcement of traffic rules in major cities, and introduce sustainable reforms for improving traffic management. Chairing a special meeting on traffic management, she expressed concern over unregulated traffic flow and stressed the need to ensure strict…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar has said the one-year mark of India’s Pahalgam false-flag operation has proven once again that India’s narrative around the incident not only failed miserably, but proved Pakistan’s stance to the world about India’s involvement in the terrorist activities. He was delivering a special…