Pakistan

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the law enforcement agencies to expedite the countrywide anti-smuggling campaign. He was chairing a high-level review meeting in Islamabad today regarding prevention of smuggling in the country. The Prime Minister said monitoring of Afghan transit trade items should be made effective to prevent…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said all security agencies including police should ensure complete implementation of SOPs for the protection of Chinese nationals in Pakistan. Chairing a meeting to review implementation of National Action Plan at NACTA headquarters in Islamabad, he said any negligence in this regard will not be…

Pakistan says the visit of the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was a positive and constructive one. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said, during the visit, both sides engaged in a constructive discussions with the objectives of further…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Citibank officials in Washington DC and briefed them on the positive economic indicators including rising stock market, renewed interest of foreign buyers and institutional flows on the back of Stand-by Arrangement (SBA) signed with IMF. The Finance Minister said Pakistan has successfully repaid Eurobond…

Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has affirmed Pakistan Army’s continuing support towards capacity building of Royal Saudi Land Forces. The assertion was made during a meeting between Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir and Assistant Minister of Defence, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Major General (Engineer) Talal Bin…

The National Assembly was informed on Friday that no dialogue will be held with the terrorist outfits. This was stated by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has categorically while responding a calling attention notice. Responding to a calling attention notice in the National Assembly today, he reaffirmed the government’s commitment…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured that Pakistan would pitch bankable and investable projects to Saudi investors, highlighting the country’s investment potential and favorable policies. He gave this assurance while meeting Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, the CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development in Washington. The two sides discussed potential avenues…

Pakistan and Finland have jointly started work on Vocational Talent Boost Program for youth with a grant of 1.5 million euros. The platform of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has been used for this program of Finland’s Turku Vocational Institute and NUTECH Pakistan. The European Union has approved the Vocational…

In Gwadar, Pakistan Army and civil administration are carrying out joint relief activities. Medical relief camps have been established by Pakistan Army at GPA Rest House and Union Council Sarbandan. A large number of patients are being examined and free medicines and other services are being provided to them. Drainage…

Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Metin Gürak called on Minister for Defence & Defence Production, Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad, today. Defense Minister extended warm welcome to the esteemed Turkish defence delegation. He described the bilateral defence relations between Pakistan and Türkiye as robust. Defence Minister acknowledged the…

Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi visited NADRA Headquarters in Islamabad today. The Minister directed the authorities concerned to immediately block mobile SIM cards which have been issued on invalid and expired identity cards. He said model NADRA offices should be set up across the country and directed to ensure complete…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that the government has unwavering commitment for technology enhancement and promote public-private partnership. Addressing a summit in Islamabad today, he said the Special Investment Facilitation Council has been established with the aim to attract foreign investment in the country. The Minister…

Pakistan and the United States have vowed to upgrade economic partnerships in alternate energy, agriculture, climate resilience and tech industry sectors. The resolve came during meeting of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb with US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of US State Department Elizabeth Horst at World…

President Asif Ali Zardari has underscored the need for meaningful dialogue and consensus to take the country forward. Addressing joint sitting of the Parliament in Islamabad this evening, he emphasized need for fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and political reconciliation through the vision of great leaders including Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has termed the recent visit of Saudi delegation as the beginning of a new era of Saudi investment and commercial and strategic partnership in Pakistan. He was chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad today regarding Saudi Investment in Pakistan following the visit of Saudi Delegation, under…

Pakistan will kick-off their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 preparations on Thursday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium when they will take on New Zealand in first of the five matches. The venue will also host matches on Saturday and Sunday, while Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will be the stage for…

Two thousand and four hundred Sikh Yatrees currently in Pakistan to celebrate Besakhi festival have arrived at Gurdwara Kartarpur to perform religious rituals. The Sikh yatrees will stay for two days at Kartarpur. Additional Secretary of the Evacuee Trust Board, Rana Shahid Saleem on the occasion said the best arrangements…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has urged Members of the Provincial Assembly to monitor the new official rates of bread in their respective constituencies. She was talking to the MPAs from different districts, including Zahid Akram, Muhammad Ajmal Khan, Muhammad Kashif, Agha Ali Haider, who called on her in…

President Asif Ali Zardari has invited Turkish companies to benefit from investment-friendly policies of Pakistan and invest through the Pakistan Stock Exchange. He was talking to Ambassador of Turkiye to Pakistan Dr Mehmet Pacaci who called on him in Islamabad today. The President called for further enhancing bilateral cooperation with…

Pakistan and Czech Republic have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest. The commitment was expressed by Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky in a telephonic conversation today. Noting the 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan…

Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfaraz Bugti called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. They discussed in detail the issues related to Balochistan province. The Prime Minister said development of Balochistan is one of the topmost priorities of the federal government and it is making all out efforts for optimum…