Pakistan

Chinese Chargé d’Affaires in Pakistan, Shi Yuanqiang has said projects like China-Pakistan Economic Corridor are aimed to transform economy, create job opportunities and modernization of infrastructure. Speaking at the Pak-China Think Tank Dialogue on “Modernization through Partnership China and Pakistan in Global Governance” in Islamabad, he said both countries have…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar has welcomed the Pakistan-Afghanistan agreement finalized late last night in Doha.   In a social post on X handle, he termed it as the first step in the right direction. Ishaq Dar appreciated the constructive role played by brotherly Qatar and…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the primary objective of ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan is to eliminate the menace of terrorism. In an interview with Al-Jazeera Arabic, he said terrorism has been affecting at border areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan for years. Khawaja Asif said both countries…

The government has approved the Wheat Policy 2025-26 under which procurement will be made at the rate of 3,500 rupees per 40 killogram. The approval was accorded at a meeting held in Islamabad with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. Addressing the meeting, the Prime Minister affirmed that the…

A high-level delegation from Pakistan, led by the Minister of Defence Khawja Muhammad Asif, will hold discussions with representatives of the Afghan Taliban in Doha on Saturday. According to a statement released by the Foreign Office, the talks will focus on immediate measures to end cross-border terrorism against Pakistan emanating…

Security forces foiled a suicide attack of Fitna al Khawarij in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan, killing four terrorists. According to security sources, three women and two children embraced martyrdom in the cowardly terrorist attack. Khawarij terrorist Gul Bahadur group claimed responsibility for the blast.  Security sources said Gul…

Pakistan has struck verified camps of Kharji Gul Bahadur group in border areas of North and South Waziristan districts along Pak-Afghan border. In a post on his X handle, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said that during forty eight hours-long ceasefire, Kharjis operating from Afghanistan, attempted to launch…

Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert P. Khorev called on Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar in Islamabad and discussed bilateral relations, promotion of tourism and various aspects of media cooperation. Discussions were also held on finalizing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) and Sputnik…

Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has warned India of a strong and decisive response in the event of any fresh wave of hostilities. Delivering a historic and unequivocal address at the passing-out parade of Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul on Saturday, he stated Pakistan would respond…

Passing out parade of cadets of 152nd PMA Long Course, 71st Integrated Course, 26th Lady Cadet Course, 37th Technical Graduate Course was held at Pakistan Military Academy Kakul today. Cadets from several friendly countries including Iraq, Palestine, Qatar, Mali, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Bangladesh and Nigeria also graduated from…

Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar has appreciated the strengthening of Pakistan-UK ties and recent leadership-level interactions. He was talking to the High Commissioner of the United Kingdom Jane Marriott who called on him in Islamabad. During the meeting, they also discussed regional and global developments.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed immediate steps to ensure reduction in prices and availability of vegetables. Chairing a meeting in Lahore today, she expressed concern over recent increase in the prices of tomatoes and other vegetables. Maryam Nawaz directed that price lists must be prominently displayed at every…

Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has vowed to provide safe, clean and comfortable travel facilities for passengers across the country. Chairing a meeting to review the performance and ongoing initiatives of the Peshawar Railway Division in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan Railways has entered a new era of modernization,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to follow the timelines for Jinnah Medical Complex, Islamabad to ensure its timely completion.    Soon after returning from Egypt, he resumed his official activities, and chaired a meeting to review work on Jinnah Medical Complex and Research Center in Islamabad…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the Palestinian people’s freedom, dignity and prosperity remain a primary concern for Pakistan.    In a post on his X handle, he said that establishment of a strong and viable Palestinian state with pre-1967 borders and Al Quds Al Sharif as its capital remains…

Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch gave a comprehensive briefing to resident ambassadors in Islamabad on the recent developments along the Pak-Afghan border. She underscored Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns and its unwavering resolve to protect its territorial integrity and national security.

Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has appreciated the role of the Muslim World League in promoting unity, interfaith dialogue and humanitarian cooperation. He made the remarks during a dinner hosted by him in honour of Secretary General of the Muslim World League Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa. The…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has appreciated the valuable contributions of overseas Pakistanis to the national economy. Speaking at a dinner hosted in his honour by Pakistan Ambassador to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh at Pakistani embassy in Washington D.C, he highlighted the government’s commitment to strengthening their engagement with Pakistan’s…

District Nazima of Jamaat-e-Islami Women Wing, Farhat Shamshad, has said that symbolic ceasefires are not a viable solution to the ongoing crisis in Palestine. She emphasized that the only real and lasting resolution lies in the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state — a one-state solution. In a…

Namaz-e-Janaza of twelve Shuhada who embraced Shahadat while defending the motherland against unprovoked and cowardly aggression of Afghan Regime, was offered in Chaklala Garrison Rawalpindi, today. Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Federal Ministers, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, civil and military officers and public attended the funeral. Speaking…

Only five days remain to book under the Private Hajj Scheme, as bookings will close at midnight on Friday. This was stated by Spokesperson Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Muhammad Umar Butt in a statement today. He said so far, 44,000 intending pilgrims have completed their booking under…