Pakistan

President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that people will decide the future of the country by voting in upcoming general elections. Addressing a press conference in Lahore today, Shehbaz Sharif said the report of Transparency International surfaced three days ago indicates that corruption…

Chief of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party Jahangir Khan Tareen has said that collective efforts are required for bringing economic stability in the country. Addressing workers convention in Multan today, he said that provision of job opportunities to the jobless youth is linked to economic stability. He maintained that increase of salaries would…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has expressed hope that the future government will focus on addressing the basic problems in the country including economic reforms. He was addressing a seminar ‘Political Participation and Empowerment of Youth, Women, Transgender and Cultural Minorities’ in Lahore today. He said the…

Soldier Muhammad Tariq Shaheed was laid to rest in his native area Badin, Sindh today, with full military honor. According to ISPR, a large number of senior officers and soldiers of Pakistan Army, relatives and local  people attended funeral prayer of the Shaheed. Soldier Muhammad Tariq Shaheed was laid to…

A 15-member delegation from the Mid-Career Management Course of the National Institute of Management visited the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) Headquarters in Islamabad today. The visit was part of the officers’ training and exposure to different organizations and institutions. It aimed to enlighten the officers about various aspects of intellectual…

A trial court on Saturday handed seven-year sentences, each, to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the “un-Islamic nikah” case at the Adiala jail today. The couple have also been fined Rs500,000 each. Both Khan and Bushra were present in the courtroom when the…

The United Arab Emirates’ Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Islamabad on Saturday. The Prime Minister expressed his best wishes for President of United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Speaking on this occasion,…

President Dr Arif Alvi has upheld the dismissal from service of a bank manager after he was found guilty of sexually harassing a female colleague at workplace. Rejecting the representation filed by the accused against decision of Ombudsman, the President said the accused person’s guilt has been established through evidence.…

Faysal Bank Limited and Total Parco, signed an agreement for the provision of cashless transactions across Total Parco’s extensive retail network. Through this alliance Faysal Bank’s state-of-the-art point-of-sale card acceptance solution will provide Total Parco’s customers the ability to make payments via cards as well as NFC solutions. Commenting on…

Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi has said the government is fully prepared and committed to conduct general elections on 8th of this month. Addressing a seminar on “Challenges and Roadmap for the New Government” in Karachi today, he said election process should continue in…

President Dr. Arif Alvi says parliamentary supervision is indispensable for efficient use of national treasury and promotion of transparency. During his visit to Auditor Genral’s office in Islamabad today, he said the role of the Auditor General is important in identifying flaws and strengthening the government’s financial management system. President…

Punjab Cabinet has approved funds to purchase 32,000 cameras for election monitoring as per directions of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The approval was given during the Cabinet meeting held in Lahore today under the chairmanship of Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The cabinet gave approval to transfer land…

The Election Commission of Pakistan, while taking notice of the blasts in Quetta, Turbat and Jaffarabad, has sought immediate report from Chief Secretary and Inspector General of Police Balochistan in this regard. The Chief Election Commissioner, while taking notice of the aerial firing in election campaign of a political party…

Caretaker Education Minister Madad Ali Sindhi has emphasized promotion of bilateral ties between Pakistan and Qatar in diverse fields including technology, education, research and vocational and technical training. Talking to the Ambassador-designate of Qatar to Pakistan Ali Mubarak in Islamabad today, he said that Pakistan has always collaborated with Muslim…

Pakistan and Maldives have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation, particularly focusing on trade and environmental initiatives. This came during a telephonic conversation between Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and President of the Republic of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu today. The two leaders also expressed…

Famous Saraiki researcher, critic and novelist Aslam Rasoolpuri died in Lahore today due to protected illness. Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of renowned Saraiki researcher, critic and novelist Aslam Rasoolpuri. In his condolence message, he said the services of…

Caretaker Minister for National Heritage and Culture Syed Jamal Shah has emphasized need to preserve cultural heritage sites of country. Talking to a private news channel, he said caretaker government is working to promote calligraphy in madaris to advocate peace, love and harmony in present society. He said caretaker government…

Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani met with Secretary-General, European External Action Service Stefano Sannino in Brussels today. They expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of Pak-EU relations. They discussed global and regional developments and agreed to strengthen relations and further deepen cooperation in areas under the Strategic Engagement Plan…

Twelve more terrorists were killed today by Security Forces during clearance operation in Machh, Balochistan. According to the latest updates, a total of 21 terrorists have been killed during the clearance operation. The clearance operation of the security forces will continue until the end of the last terrorist and ensuring…