Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday underscored the need for following the teachings of Baba Bulleh Shah to promote love, peace, dialogue, understanding and respect for all communities. The President expressed these views in a message, read out on the occasion of the 267th Urs of Baba Bulleh Shah in…

President Asif Ali Zardari has paid tribute to heroic struggle of iconic Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Gilani for rights of oppressed people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In a message, he said Syed Ali Gilani was a beacon of hope and resistance, inspiring countless Kashmiris to stand firm…

The third martyrdom anniversary of veteran Hurriyat leader and the icon of Kashmir resistance movement Syed Ali Gilani is being observed today. Syed Ali Gilani passed away on September 1, 2021, while under house arrest at his Hyderpora residence. The APHC has appealed to the Kashmiri Diaspora to hold peaceful…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that there will be no leniency for terrorists, as the complete elimination of their nefarious designs is our religious and political obligation. He made these remarks while addressing concluding session of the Provincial Apex Committee of the National Action Plan in Quetta today. The…

Foreign Office has confirmed that invitations have been extended to all heads of government of SCO member countries including the Prime Minister of India for the forthcoming meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Shanghai Cooperation Organization. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson…

Minister for Energy, Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari has the government, in collaboration with the Privatization Commission, will move forward with the privatization of DISCOs by April next year. Talking to a private news channel, he said he said that the first batch of Distribution Companies will have their Expression of…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the upgradation of Pakistan’s credit rating by the international rating agency Moody’s. Chairing a review meeting related to the progress of country’s economy and investment in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said the economy is on the path to growth after stability as…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has emphasized the need for the role of the United Nations and the international community in the rehabilitation of Afghan refugees. He was talking to a delegation led by UN Special Representative for Afghanistan Indrika Ratwatte that called on him in Islamabad today. Mohsin Naqvi said…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to continue deepening its partnership with Turkiye across various sectors, including trade, investment and technical cooperation. He was talking to Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye Mehmet Paçaci who paid a farewell courtesy call on him in Islamabad today. The Finance Minister…

Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has performed the soft launch of IDEAS 2024 to be held in Karachi in November this year. Addressing the launching ceremony in Islamabad this evening, he said Pakistan’s defence industry is not only meeting the requirements of the armed forces of the country but also…

Twenty five terrorists have so far been killed and eleven others wounded in the ongoing intelligence based operations by security forces in Tirah valley. According to the security sources, those killed included Khawarij leader Abu Dhar alias Saddam. To this respect, a video and pictures have surfaced, showing Khawarij infiltrating…

Commander of the People’s Liberation Army Ground Forces General Li Qiaoming called on Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters today. The meeting afforded an opportunity for in-depth discussions on matters of mutual interest, regional security, military training, and measures to further augment bilateral defence…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the federal government, in coordination with the Balochistan government, is committed to eradicate terrorism from the country. Addressing a news conference in Lahore today, he commended the bravery of the officers and personnel fighting against terrorism in Balochistan, stating that they successfully thwarted their…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has urged political parties to refrain from doing politics on the issue of terrorism. Responding to a point of order, he said we have requested Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur to establish a Counter Terrorism Department in the province at the…

Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has reiterated the resolve to root out the menace of terrorism from the province. Addressing media along with representative of the allied parties in Quetta today, he said we will never sit silent over the incidence of terrorism and will take every possible measure…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a passenger bus in Musakhel area of Balochistan. Expressing grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the despicable incident, they prayed for the departed souls and condoled with the bereaved families. President…

Terrorists killed 23 travellers in the Musakhel area of Balochistan after offloading them from trucks and buses today. SP Musakhel, Ayub Achakzai said armed terrorists intercepted the vehicles on the inter-provincial highway and forced some passengers offloaded in the Rarasham area of the district. He said the terrorists also set…

Security forces and Law Enforcement Agencies have killed twenty-one terrorists in Balochistan. According to ISPR, on behest of inimical and hostile forces terrorists attempted to conduct numerous heinous activities in Balochistan. These cowardly acts of terrorism were aimed at disrupting the peaceful environment and development of Balochistan by targeting mainly…

Twenty-three people were killed while several others injured when a coaster coming from Hawaili Kahuta to Rawalpindi fell into a ditch near Azad Pattan in district Plandri today. President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the Azad Pattan bus accident near…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has urged everyone to play due role for prosperity of country. He was addressing the National Mehfil e Samaa held on the 2nd day of 981st annual Urs of Hazrat Syed Ali Bin Usman Al Hajveri RA, famously known as Data Ganj…

In the strict crackdown against electricity thieves, more than 84 thousand electricity thieves have been apprehended from across the country so far. About 108 billion and 93 crore rupees have been collected from thieves. During the current month, the relevant authorities collected more than 686 crores rupees from electricity thieves…

Pakistan Army organized open katchery in Kaldan area of Gwadar to discuss problems faced by the local population. Assistant Commissioner Gwadar, District Health Officer, District Education Officer and other officials participated in the open court. The katchery devised strategy for provision of potable drinking water to the local population while…