Pakistan

Sixty-four Afghans residing illegally have been deported from Islamabad after the expiry of deadline. These illegal Afghan nationals were sent to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today and afterwards they will be deported to Afghanistan. The process of coordination with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has also been completed in this regard. They were…

The World Bank has assured to extend cooperation to the Sindh government in Urban development. The assurance was given by World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine in a meeting with Sindh Chief Minister Justice retired Maqbool Baqar in Karachi today. It was decided in the meeting that Sindh government will…

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s barbaric attack on the Jabaliya refugee camp in Gaza that resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries including of women and children. In a statement today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the attack is latest in a series of war crimes being perpetrated…

The 76th Independence Day of Gilgit-Baltistan is being celebrated with traditional zeal and fervour today. Felicitating the people of Gilgit-Baltistan on the occasion, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar- ul-Haq Kakar said seventy-six years ago, the brave people of the region showed great valiance and courage against the Dogra Raja under the…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has said providing equal coverage to all political parties should be Pakistan Television’s priority. During a meeting with PTV News Current Affairs and Social Media teams, the minister said PTV’s role in clean, transparent and impartial elections will be unforgettable. He said Pakistan…

Four-day International Nautical Competition commenced at Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi today. Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy, Commodore Muhammad Khalid graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The event will be attended by teams from Azerbaijan, China, Indonesia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Turkiye. Sailing, swimming, lifesaving skills and seamanship contests will be…

Pakistan and Rwanda have vowed to further strengthen their bilateral relations especially in the parliamentary sphere. The understanding was reached during meeting of a parliamentary delegation led by President of the Rwandan Senate, Dr Kalinda Francois Xavier with Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani in Islamabad today. The two sides emphasized…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has called for active participation of all segments of society to overcome the sufferings of visually impaired people. Addressing a ceremony in connection with the World Cane Safety Day in Islamabad today, he stressed the need to devise a policy for learning of teachers about the…

The government has finalized a comprehensive plan for repatriation of illegal foreign nationals including Afghans to their countries from tomorrow. According to details, the Ministry of Interior has set up 49 holding area points across the country to help these people respectfully cross the border after thorough screening. Out of…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that the registered Afghan refugees are not being repatriated. Talking to the media on the occasion of his visit to the Mayo Hospital in Lahore today, the Prime Minister said only illegal foreign residents will be deported and it is not our aim…

Chairman Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) Danish A. Lakhani and Director General Paul Wilson called on Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani in Islamabad today. They discussed matters pertaining to internet development and connectivity in Pakistan and the broader Asia Pacific region especially extending it to remote areas of the…

Caretaker Minister for Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali says decision to increase gas tariff was taken in the greater national interest. Addressing a news conference along with Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said the decision will not affect 57 percent domestic gas consumers.…

In Balochistan, four labourers and a Police Constable were martyred by unknown gunmen in Turbat on Tuesday. In a statement, Caretaker Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on labourers and a police constable. He said elements involved in the incident would be…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, has called for resolving festering disputes involving the peoples’ right to self-determination like Palestine and Kashmir. Speaking to an international youth delegation at the Pakistan Mission, he said that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East highlighted the need for a push…

Federal Minister for Railways Shahid Ashraf Tarar and Caretaker Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki inaugurated Sibi to Harnai railway train service after 18 years from District Sibi this morning. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said restoration of train service will provide better transport facilities to…

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited General Hospital and Mayo Hospital in Lahore today and inspected up-gradation projects. He directed to accelerate pace of work on the projects and asked for work in three shifts. Mohsin Naqvi expressed displeasure over necessary tests from outside hospitals and directed to refund…

President Dr Arif Alvi has telephoned the families of the soldiers martyred in the terrorist attacks on 16th and 18th of this month in North and South Waziristan. The President spoke to the families of Lance Naik Tabassum-ul-Haq, Sepoy Abdul Hameed and Sepoy Naeem Akhtar and paid tribute to their…

President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar have felicitated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on 100th Republic Day of Turkiye on the behalf of people and Government of Pakistan. In a video message, the President said the outstanding friendship between Pakistan and Turkiye is based on mutual understanding.…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Haji Ghulam Ali has reaffirmed commitment for advancing the education and research in the province. During his visit to the Abbottabad University of Science and Technology today, he commended the University management for its successful research endeavors. The Governor inaugurated various projects worth one billion rupees, funded…

The Pakistan High Commission in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver jointly organized photographic exhibitions in connection with “Kashmir Black Day”. The exhibitions, witnessed by the large number of Pakistani community, depicted the atrocities of Indian occupation forces in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In…

Department of Archeology and Museum in collaboration with the Korean Embassy organized a photographic exhibition in Islamabad today on “40 Years of the Diplomatic Relations between Republic of Korea and Pakistan”. In his remarks, Korean Ambassador Park Kijun, highlighted the vast potential for mutually beneficial collaboration in diverse fields. He…