Pakistan
No compromise on Pakistan’s sovereignty: President
President Asif Ali Zardari has emphatically stated that Pakistan will not compromise on its sovereignty. Addressing Pakistan Day Military Parade at Shakarparian Parade avenue in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan wants good relations with all its neighbors. We are a peace loving country and a responsible nuclear state. He however…
Read More »President confers Nishan-e-Pakistan award on Saudi Defence Minister
President Asif Ali Zardari has conferred Nishan-e-Pakistan award on Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid Bin Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud in recognition of his meritorious services for promotion of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia especially in the sphere of defence. The investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr in…
Read More »Magnificent Pakistan Day Military parade held in Islamabad
The magnificent and colourful Pakistan Day Military parade was held at Shakarparian parade avenue in Islamabad today with the three wings of the armed forces demonstrating their exemplary professionalism and military prowess. The Saudi Defense Minister was the guest of honour on the occasion. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the services…
Read More »SC declares Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui’s removal illegal
The Supreme Court on Friday declared the removal of former Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui illegal, directing that he may now be considered as a retired judge. The decision was announced by a five-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi…
Read More »Nation to celebrate Pakistan Day tomorrow
The nation celebrates Pakistan Day tomorrow with renewed pledge to work hard for the progress and stability of the country. The day marks adoption of historic Lahore Resolution this day in 1940 that provided a framework for realization of the goal of a separate homeland for Muslims of South Asia.…
Read More »Pakistan reaffirms commitment to clean energy
US Ambassador Donald Blome called on Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari in Islamabad today. During the meeting, Pakistan reiterated its commitment to clean energy. In addition, Pakistan has requested US assistance in unlocking the Green Climate Fund, aiming to equip itself for the impending environmental challenges. The…
Read More »Govt keen to provide support to progress of defence production industry: Asif
Minister for Defence Production Khawaja Muhammad Asif says the government is keen to provide maximum support to progress of defence production industry of the country. He was speaking during his visit to the Ministry in Rawalpindi today. The Minister appreciated the performance and contribution of defence industrial sector and its…
Read More »Petroleum Minister, US Envoy discuss areas of cooperation
US Ambassador Donald Blome called on Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik in Islamabad today. The ambassador extended congratulations to Dr. Musadik Malik on assuming the charge and expressed high hopes for transformation of Pakistan’s energy sector. They discussed the potential areas of cooperation, including technology transfer, investment opportunities, and…
Read More »Any attempt to harm national security will be dealt with iron hands: Info Minister
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has condemned the suicide attack on the convoy of security forces in Dera Ismail Khan. In a statement today, he expressed his condolences on the martyrdom of the soldiers of the Pakistan Army, including Subedar Yasir Shakeel and Sepoy Tahir Nawaz. He said…
Read More »Pakistan, China decide to expedite phase two of CPEC projects
Pakistan and China have decided to expedite the phase two of CPEC projects and establish a Working Group on five new Economic Corridors under this phase. The understanding to this effect was reached during a meeting between Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal and Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang…
Read More »Reko Diq project will prove to be game changer: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Reko Diq project will prove to be a game changer for the development of Balochistan and the region. Talking to a delegation of Barrick Gold-led by its Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow in Islamabad today, he said the project will usher in a new…
Read More »Interior Minister directs to launch massive crackdown against electricity, gas theft
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed to launch massive crackdown against electricity and gas theft across the country. Presiding over a meeting in Islamabad today, he gave this special task to FIA and also constituted special teams against electricity and gas theft. He also directed to take legal action against…
Read More »Full dress rehearsal of joint services for Pakistan Day Parade held in Islamabad
The full dress rehearsal of joint services for Pakistan Day Parade was held in Islamabad today. The aerial acrobats of the fighter aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force and the Sherdil’s K-8P aircraft painted the sky with multiple colors this morning. The roaring sounds of the JF-17 Thunder and F-16…
Read More »Info Minister for devising mechanism to counter fake news regarding CPEC
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said the establishment of China-Pakistan Information Corridor will be an important strategic step towards preventing fake news about CPEC. Talking to Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong in Islamabad today, he said the information corridor is aimed at harnessing the power of digital connectivity…
Read More »Pakistan reaffirms commitment to Iran Pakistan gas pipeline project
Pakistan has reaffirmed commitment to Iran Pakistan gas pipeline project. Responding to the queries of the media persons regarding yesterday’s US congressional hearing, at her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said it is the sovereign decision of Pakistani government to move forward on…
Read More »Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to deepen ties in diverse sectors
Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to further deepen their bilateral cooperation in all fields especially peaceful use of nuclear technology. The understanding was reached during meeting between Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Bayramov Jeyhun on the sidelines of Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels, Belgium. They discussed ways…
Read More »Finance Minister lauds ADB’s role in promoting climate-conscious programs
Country Director Asian Development Bank Young Ye called on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Islamabad today to discuss ongoing collaborations and future initiatives aimed at fostering economic development in Pakistan. ADB Country Director Young Ye congratulated the Minister on staff level agreement with the IMF and stated that the market…
Read More »SIFC Apex committee vows to take tough decisions in country’s larger interest
The apex committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council has vowed to ensure continuation of policies and take tough decisions in the larger interest of the country by setting correct economic priorities. The committee met in Islamabad today with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. The meeting was briefed…
Read More »WMFP stands in solidarity with journalists in Gaza
Thirteen women journalists have been killed while covering the war in Gaza since October 7, 2023. The media fraternity has been horrified by the high toll in Gaza – more than 95 have been killed. IFJ’s Women Media Forum, Pakistan (WMFP) strongly condemns the killings of their colleagues in Gaza.…
Read More »Women’s Media Forum, Pakistan stands in solidarity with its colleagues in Afghanistan
Women in media have to struggle with more issues than others. They have to tackle pressures from family and in the workplace, but they have to break through societal boundaries to make their place. Women in media working in Afghanistan are facing an additional layer of pressure in the form…
Read More »Donald Lu rubbishes Imran Khan’s cipher ‘conspiracy theory’
Donald Lu, the US Assistant Secretary of State, has yet again rejected former prime minister Imran Khan’s allegations that US engineered his ouster from power by supporting the then opposition’s no-confidence motion in April 2022. Testifying before a Congressional panel on Wednesday, the top US diplomat said: “I wanna be…
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