Pakistan

The Supreme Court on Saturday directed the authorities concerned to remove all encroachments across the country from public roads and pavements within three days. The written order was issued two days after the top court had directed the Sindh government to remove barricades placed outside various buildings including Sindh Rangers headquarters, Chief…

Pakistan and Canada have agreed to enhance cooperation in all fields of mutual interest. This came at the 5th round of Pakistan- Canada Bilateral Political Consultations in Ottawa. The two sides discussed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and identified opportunities and possibilities for further cooperation, especially in the spheres…

Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has said the federal government is working with the provinces to ensure smooth supply of fertilizer to the farmers. In a statement on Saturday, he said a mechanism is being developed to check real time stock availability of fertilizer.  He said unjust…

Power Division has refuted reports of imposition of fixed tax on solar power. In a statement, the power division stated there is no truth in the news of solar power fixed tax. The Central Power Purchasing Agency or Power Division has not sent any such summary to the government in…

Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi has expressed government’s firm resolve to provide fool proof security to Chinese nationals in the country. Talking to the Consul General of China Zhao Shiren in Lahore today, he said safety of Chinese nationals is the foremost priority and responsibility of the government. He apprised…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will attend a two-day special meeting of the World Economic Forum on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from Sunday. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch at her weekly media briefing in Islamabad today said the Prime Minister…

Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further deepen and expand collaboration with Shanghai Cooperation Organization. He was addressing annual meeting of Defence Ministers of member states of the Organisation in Astana, Kazakhstan today. On the occasion, the Defence Minister expressed deep concern over the escalating…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is rigorously pursuing the agenda of economic reforms to steer the country out of prevailing challenges. Presiding over the Federal Cabinet meeting held in Islamabad today, he said the reports of international financial institutions and journals showing positive and upward trajectory…

Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir says the entire nation stands united as a team against elements trying to obstruct peace and development of the country and these elements will not succeed in their attempts. Addressing Green Pakistan Initiative conference today, he   said no attempt aimed at derailing…

The Senate today commenced discussion on the Presidential address to the Joint Sitting of the Parliament. Opening the discussion, Pakistan People’s Party Senator Sherry Rehman said President Asif Ali Zardari’s invitation for political reconciliation should be welcomed. She said there is a need to do away with the politics of…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that work has been started for the establishment of forensic laboratory and a prison in the federal capital. Talking to the media persons in Islamabad today during his visit to Public Facilitation Center, he expressed the commitment to bring down crime rate in the…

Officials of the United States and Pakistan held an inter-sessional meeting under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA). In a statement, US Mission spokesperson Thomas Montgomery said a broad range of areas to improve bilateral trade and investment relationship came under discussion in the meeting. He said engagements like…

Pakistan has again demanded of the United Nations and international community to consider further measures to secure Israel’s adherence to a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to its plausible genocide. The demand was made by Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Usman Jadoon while taking part in…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan has said that the significance of improving Pakistan’s defense capabilities lies in its challenging geographical location and rough neighborhood. He made these remarks while addressing a gathering of scholars, intellectuals and opinion-makers during Ambassador Circle Series organized by World Affairs Council of…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says provision of business friendly environment is pre-requisite to facilitate business community in the country. He was talking to a delegation of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Prime Minister said the country’s development is linked with progress of business community. He said it…

Pakistan has underscored the urgent need for concerted global efforts to combat the growing inequality and reverse the alarming trend of poverty resurgence. Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Ambassador Usman Jadoon made these remarks in a statement he made today during the General Debate at the…

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin has emphasized the importance of developing cultural ties between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Pakistan, given their shared cultural and historical heritage. He was addressing the launching ceremony of Kazakhstan’s eminent poet and Composer Abai Qunanbaiuly “Book of Words” in Islamabad today. The…

Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki called on Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in Islamabad today. During the meeting, both the leaders showed satisfaction on Pak-Saudi relations and expressed determination to further expand the bilateral ties. The Speaker National Assembly said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with…

Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi says Pakistan and Iran are keen to develop centers of arts and learning besides promotion of arts and sciences. Addressing students and faculty at Government College University in Lahore, he said it is need of the hour to pay special attention to arts, sciences…

Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi visited the Jinnah mausoleum  , He laid floral wreath at the mausoleum and offered fateha. Governor Kamran Tesori, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and other leaders were also present on the occasion of Iranian President’s visit to Mazar-e-Quaid. Earlier, on the arrival of…

Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi visited the mausoleum of national poet Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal in Lahore today. He laid floral wreath at the mausoleum and offered fateha. During his address, President Ebrahim Raisi underscored the pivotal role of Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s poetry as a bridge in fostering bilateral…