Pakistan

Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has said the government is taking concrete steps to promote interfaith harmony in the country. Speaking at a seminar regarding interfaith harmony at a private university in Islamabad on Friday, he said Islam is a religion of peace and Islamic…

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has declared Pakistan as the best country for tourism during the previous year 2023. According to Spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior, this was stated by Secretary Interior while meeting a delegation of Pakistan Association of Tour Operators, which called on him in…

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi says the government is working on the up-gradation of hospitals across the province in a phased manner. Addressing media along with Inspector General Police Usman Anwar in Rawalpindi today, he said the up-gradation of police stations is also underway. The Chief Minister said development…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has said the decision to postpone or organize elections is the constitutional prerogative of the Election Commission of Pakistan. Talking to the media outside the Parliament House in Islamabad today, he said the government cannot interfere into the affairs of any other…

The Government of Pakistan and Karachi Electric have signed various agreements to provide energy security to Karachi. The agreements, include Tariff Differential Subsidy Agreement and Power Purchase Agency Agreement, were signed in Islamabad today. The agreements are aimed at formalizing and securing a firm supply of power from the National…

A three-wicket maiden by Josh Hazlewood in the penultimate over of the day left Pakistan in deep trouble at 68-7 after Aamir Jamal bagged a six-fer to help his team gain a slender 14-run lead. Pakistan’s second innings began in the worst possible manner with Abdullah Shafique and captain Shan…

Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed says government is committed to provide best facilities to Hajj Pilgrims. Talking to journalists during his visit at Quetta Haji Camp today, he said efforts are underway to provide all missing facilities at Quetta Haji Camp. The Minister said Islam…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has emphasized steps to increase access to books and knowledge for visually impaired people. He made these remarks during a briefing given to him about the role and performance of National Book Foundation in Islamabad today. The President noted that intellectual and individual development is possible…

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Wednesday asked the federal government to give in writing that there would be no more enforced disappearances in the country. The development came as a three-member bench led by Justice Isa and comprising Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Musarrat Hilali,…

Gritty Pakistan clawed back from looming disaster to finish with 313 on the back of fighting half-centuries from Mohammad Rizwan, Agha Salman and Aamer Jamal on the first day of the third Test against Australia on Wednesday. The tourists, staring down a meagre innings total at 96 for five after…

The Apex Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has expressed a firm resolve to take action against smugglers, hoarders, and market manipulators, which have impacted the country’s economic trajectory and to provide immediate relief to common citizens. The meeting of the Apex Committee of SIFC, which was held in…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar visited the residence of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) Chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain in Lahore today and inquired about his health. Caretaker PM @anwaar_kakar visits residence of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) Chief Shujaat Hussain in Lahore, inquires about his healthhttps://t.co/08eHA6m2H3 pic.twitter.com/n0dRX4nQNZ — Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) January…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has emphasized the need to provide employment opportunities and enabling working-environment to women to increase their economic participation. He was speaking at a meeting chaired by him during his visit to the Federal Ombudsman Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment at Workplace (FOSPAH) in Islamabad today. The President…

US Ambassador Donald Bloom called on Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani in Islamabad today. They discussed some major aspects of bilateral relations including the recent visit of the Chief of Army Staff to the United States. The Foreign Minister underlined that the two sides should continue to build on…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has emphasized the need to enhance tax collection to ensure quality education, welfare, and other civic facilities for the general public. Interacting with students at Beaconhouse National University, Lahore on Tuesday, he stated that an interim government has successfully achieved the tax collection target, and…

Election Commission’s monitoring teams have started removing illegal advertisement hoardings of candidates aspiring to participate in elections of National and Provincial assemblies. According to an official of Election Commission of Pakistan, under ECP’s Code of Conduct, individuals and political parties are prohibited from affixing or distributing posters, handbills, pamphlets, leaflets,…

The Senate today passed a unanimous resolution, recommending severe punishment for all those found involved in negative and malicious propaganda against the armed forces and other security agencies of Pakistan. The resolution, moved by Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi, further recommended that anyone involved in such crime should be disqualified for…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed the authorities concerned to immediately prepare a strategy for the establishment of an integrated transit trade management system. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad today regarding Afghan Transit Trade and to prevent smuggling, he also instructed to take effective measures to improve and making…

The Caretaker Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah laid the foundation stone of restoration, development and preservation of historic caves at Shah Alla Ditta in the suburb of Islamabad today. Addressing the ceremony, he said the Department of Archaeology and Museums started conservation, preservation, restoration and development of…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed to make delivery of Urea fertilizer to farmers across the country easy and convenient. He issued these directives while presiding over a meeting in Islamabad today regarding availability of Urea in the country. The Prime Minister said Urea fertilizer is available across the…

Pakistan and India exchanged, through diplomatic channels, the lists of nuclear installations and facilities today. According to Foreign Office, the Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between Pakistan and India, inter alia, provides that both countries shall inform each other of their nuclear installations and facilities,…