Pakistan

The voluntarily repatriation of Afghans residing illegally in Pakistan is continuing on daily basis. According to details, 4423 Afghans returned to their country on Friday. A total of 56,179 Afghan refugees have so far been repatriated. This will have a positive impact on the region. The illegal Afghans living in…

Caretaker Minister for Health Dr Nadeem Jan has said Pakistan has the world’s most sensitive polio surveillance system, as rapid confirmation of the virus in environmental samples demonstrates that the system is working efficiently. In a statement, he said polio is incurable and only the vaccine provides lifelong protection to…

Narendra Modi-led Indian government continues to victimize the people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir by confiscating their houses and other properties for their affiliation with the freedom movement. The occupation authorities have demolished many residential houses, shops, shopping complexes and other properties in the occupied territory. Meanwhile, illegally…

Consul General of Iran Hasan Noorian called on Sindh Chief Minister Maqbool Baqar in Karachi on Saturday. The matters of mutual interest and promotion of bilateral relations came under discussion during the meeting. Iranian Consul General said 80 thousand visas are being issued every year from Iranian Consulate in Karachi.…

Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani called upon the international community to take effective measures to implement United Nations resolutions in curbing Israeli barbaric actions and pogrom of innocent Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank. He was talking to the Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Leslie Scanlon who called on him in…

A ceremony in connection with Pinktober to create awareness about breast cancer was held at Islamabad Medical and Dental College and Dr. Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital in Islamabad today. It was aimed at sensitizing the general public about self-examination, screening and treatment of the disease. Awareness stalls, pink posters and…

Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has emphasized the need for deepening trade, connectivity and cultural ties between Xinjiang and neighbouring regions of Pakistan. He was talking to Deputy Party Secretary of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China and the Party Secretary of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Li Yifei, who called…

All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) says Indian approach towards the Kashmir dispute is absolutely unrealistic and arrogant. In a statement in Srinagar, APHC spokesman said a political dispute like Kashmir cannot be resolved through military might. He urged United Nations to take cognizance of Indian atrocities in Kashmir and play…

Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman has underlined need to work on blue economy in Pakistan to earn foreign exchange along with improvement of the economy. He said this during a meeting with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf who called on him in Lahore on Friday. In the meeting, professional…

Special Assistant on Human Rights Mushaal Hussein Mullick has urged the international community to impose economic and defense sanctions on Israel for unleashing the reign of terror against innocent Palestinians. Talking to the media persons in Rawalpindi today, she said war crimes and genocide is taking place on the Palestinian…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has said Pakistan is desirous of enhancing cooperation with the United Kingdom in the field of media. He was talking to British High Commission’s Political Counselor Zoe Ware, who called on him in Islamabad on Friday. The Minister said Pakistan attaches great importance…

Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that genocide, massacre and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza and adjoining areas is condemnable and reprehensible. He expressed these views during his visit to the Embassy of Palestine in Islamabad on Friday. He said the world must not be a silent…

Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said relationship with China is cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy and an anchor for regional peace and development. Talking to Party Secretary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Ma Xingrui in Urumqi on Friday, he recalled his meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang…

NEPRA today concluded a public hearing on K-Electric’s Power Acquisition Programme (PAP) for FY2024 to FY2030. The key objective of the Power Acquisition Programme is to develop a long-term capacity expansion plan for KE’s service territory and meet the energy demand in a reliable and sustainable manner, while maximizing the…

In recognition of his longstanding role on CPEC, Senator Mushahid Hussain was presented with a Special Award during the Media Cooperation Forum on Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) being held in Beijing. The Award Ceremony was held on the sidelines of the 3rd Belt & Road Forum, and the Award…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, who is in Beijing for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. Noting that China and Pakistan are ironclad brothers, Li said China is willing to work with Pakistan to further implement the important consensus…

Namaz-e-Janaza of Sepoy Sajid Azam Shaheed was offered at his native town Nakyal in district Kotli of Azad Kashmir. The Shaheed was laid to rest with full military honour. Senior serving military officers, relatives and locals of the area attended the funeral. Armed Forces of Pakistan stand resolute and committed…

President Dr Arif Alvi has called for adopting preventive measures regarding health issues to avert deadly diseases like cancer. He was addressing an interactive session with media persons in Islamabad today, regarding breast cancer awareness. The President stressed that there should be continuity of polices and priorities in the health…

Pakistan has dispatched the first consignment carrying relief assistance for oppressed people of Palestine. The relief assistance, carrying one thousand winter tents, four thousand blankets and three tons of medicines, will reach Palestine via Egypt. The assistance, sent by the Pakistan Army and the National Disaster Management Authority, will provide…

Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has encouraged China’s corporate executives to explore vast investment potential of Pakistan, especially in IT, agriculture, renewable energy, textile, digital economy and, mining and minerals sectors. He said this during his meetings with a number of Chinese corporate executives on the sidelines of the Third Belt…

Chairman Power Construction Corporation China Wang Bin called on Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Beijing today. During the meeting, detailed discussion was held to promote cooperation between Pakistan and China in the construction sector. The Prime Minister commended the role of China, especially the Power China, in the infrastructure development…