Pakistan

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi says the government is committed to combating terrorism. During an informal conversation with journalists covering the Election Commission at a lunch in Islamabad today, he said we need consensus at the national level to solve the country’s problems. The Minister said it…

Pakistan has called for just, peaceful, and expeditious resolution of the longstanding Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine disputes. The resolve was expressed by Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani at the Ministerial meeting of the 19th NAM Summit in Kampala, Uganda, today. He said Pakistan will continue to…

Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says if voted to power, his party would introduce Kisan Card to support small farmers. Speaking at a public gathering in Badin today, he said Youth Card will also be launched to provide financial assistance to the youth. He said the PPP will…

Pakistan and Belgium have reaffirmed their commitment to enhance high-level exchanges and bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest including trade and investment, migration, mobility and higher education. An understanding to this effect came at a meeting between Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and his Belgian counterpart Alexander De…

The Election Commission of Pakistan has completed all arrangements to conduct free, fair and transparent elections in the country. This was informed at a high level meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja in Islamabad today. The meeting was also apprised that preparations are also afoot to meet…

Pakistan has categorically stated that it reserves the right to respond to last night’s illegal act of breaching Pakistan’s sovereignty by Iran in Balochistan. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said this illegal act is completely unacceptable and has no justification whatsoever. She…

First Lady Begum Samina Alvi has called for ensuring universal access to assistive technology for persons with disabilities, ageing population and for those who are suffering from non-communicable diseases. She expressed these views during her keynote speech at an event themed “Unlock the everyday: advancing the SDGs through the power…

Director of the Expanded Program on Immunization, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Awan, has urged parents to ensure that their children under the age of two complete the full course of pneumonia immunization, as per the established vaccine schedule. In an interview with Radio Pakistan’s Correspondent Qasim Bukhari, Dr. Mukhtar emphasized that…

Pakistan Air Force has adopted a comprehensive strategy to establish PAF as a potent force and to rebalance the power dynamics in the region. According to a PAF news release, Pakistan Air Force has undertaken a transformative modernization initiative to counter evolving threats in the current geostrategic threat scenario. The…

Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir has vowed to continue working for self-reliance and latest technology, ensuring reliability and strengthening defence of Pakistan. The resolve was expressed during his address to the officers and staff of Pakistan Ordnance Factories in Wah today. The Army Chief appreciated their contributions to the…

On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos today, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremsinghe. During the meeting, discussion was held on matters pertaining to regional affairs as well as to promote trade between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The Sindh government has enacted a 45-day prohibition on carrying and displaying weapons throughout the province in preparation for the General Election. The ban encompasses the general public, exceptions have been granted for the police, Pakistan Rangers Sindh, and law enforcement agencies. The ban aims to prevent any potential untoward…

US Ambassador Donald Blome called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu in Islamabad today. During the meeting, both dignitaries expressed mutual desire to elevate the training momentum between the two sides through enhanced collaboration in air force to air force mutual exercises. They emphasized the importance of fostering…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar held a meeting with US President’s Special Envoy on Climate, John Kerry, in Davos today. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum being held in Switzerland. During the meeting, they discussed the regional and global effects…

The Government has constituted a Joint Investigation Team to ascertain facts behind malicious social media campaign attempting to malign the image of judges of the Supreme Court. According to the terms of reference of the committee, the JIT will identify and bring the culprits to book in accordance with relevant…

Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has inaugurated the office of Parliamentary Reporters in the Parliament House. Speaking on the occasion, the Speaker said fulfilling the needs of parliamentary reporters remained a priority for him. He also highlighted the key role of media in increasing communication between people and public…

Pakistan Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi has said that new cargo route between Pakistan and China will help spur bilateral trade between the two countries. In a statement, he said it is a significant step forward in bilateral connectivity spectrum. He said four airlines with several weekly commercial flights were…

The registration process of the Benazir Income Support Programme successfully continues across the country through the registration centers. Director General, National Socio-Economic Registry, BISP, Naveed Akbar in a video message said the citizens, belonging to low-income groups, can register with the Benazir Income Support Programme through visiting the registration centers…

Caretaker Minister for Education Madad Ali Sindhi says his top priority is to reduce the out of school children. Addressing the launching ceremony of 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report that was held in Islamabad today, he stressed the need to evaluate technology’s role in imparting education. Madad Ali Sindhi said…

Pakistan and Britain have agreed to further promote cooperation in counter-terrorism and the prevention of human trafficking. An understanding to this effect was reached during a meeting between Federal Secretary for Interior Aftab Akbar Durrani and the 2nd Permanent Secretary of the British Home Office, Simon Ridley, in Islamabad today.…

Advisor to the President of United States on Arts Shahid Ahmed Khan called on Interim Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah in Islamabad today. During the meeting, the Minister highlighted important role of cultural exchanges in strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States. Jamal Shah said…