Pakistan

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to supporting the people of Kashmir in their rightful struggle against Indian subjugation. Speaking at the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in Muzaffarabad this evening, he expressed all-out solidarity with people of Occupied Kashmir facing significant injustices. The Prime…

The inauguration ceremony of National Trafficking in Person (TIP) Hotline for National Referral Mechanism and Integrated Management information System was held in collaboration with international Labor Organization in Islamabad today. DG FIA Mohsin Hassan along with ADG immigration, FIA, country representative of UNODC, Australian High Commissioner, Director ILO, US Political…

The Caretaker Federal Cabinet has approved Pakistan’s first-ever National Space Policy under which international companies will be allowed to provide communication and coordination services to consumers. This was stated by Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi, while briefing media in Islamabad on Wednesday, about decisions taken by the…

All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir chapter has drawn the attention of the United Nations and its permanent members towards the Indian Supreme Court’s verdict validating the 5th August 2019 move by the Indian regime to repeal the special status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In…

Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited the headquarters of Pakistan Maritime Security Agency in Karachi on Wednesday. Upon arrival, he was presented Guard of Honour. The Admiral was briefed on Maritime Security Operations carried out by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency to uphold regulations and rule based order at sea and…

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has urged Afghan authorities to handover to Pakistan the terrorist leadership especially that of the TTP involved in terrorist activities inside Pakistan. In an interview with SUNO FM on Wednesday, she said Pakistan will take action against them according to its laws. She said…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has said there is a dire need for long-term planning to boost the tourism industry sustainably and attract the foreign investment. He was addressing 3rd Sustainable Mountain Sports Tourism Conference 2023 in Islamabad today. The President said improvement of roads, good management and clean environment play…

Caretaker Minister for Information Technology Dr. Umar Saif has said that under the umbrella of Special Investment Facilitation Council, serious steps are being taken for the development of the country. Addressing an IT seminar, he said the SIFC’s forum has brought civil, military leadership and stakeholders on one page. The…

Security forces have foiled a bid of arms smuggling at Pak-Afghan Torkham border. According to details, the modern American arms were concealed in onion sacks in a truck coming from Afghanistan to Pakistan. Among the recovered weapons are modern American-made M4, Kalashnikov, magazines, thousands of bullets of various types, American…

Caretaker Minister for Privatization Fawad Hasan Fawad has said that 800 million dollars payment dispute with Etisalat, a UAE company, will soon be resolved. In an interview with Voice of America, he said all efforts are being made to privatize PIA to the extent possible. At present, privatization of PIA’s…

The EU and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) signed an agreement in Islamabad today to spearhead a new climate initiative in the urban centers of Punjab. The agreement was signed by EU Ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka and Deputy Director AFD Eastern Europe, Middle East and Asia, Ms. Julie Marsaudon.…

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bullish and positive trend at the start of the business today. At the start of the business the KSE-100 index crossed the barrier of 67 thousand points with an increase of 664 points. The business and trade community is confident that the continuous positive…

Ethiopian Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula called on Caretaker Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar in Islamabad today. During the meeting, both the dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interest, including connectivity, economic, financial and social cooperation. Welcoming the Ambassador, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar said there are multiple avenues for both countries to explore…

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has extended the date for submission of applications under Government Hajj Scheme till 22nd of this month. According to a spokesperson of the ministry, a ten-day extension has been announced on the insistence of intending pilgrims. He further said that applications are…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said Pakistan will continue extending its political, diplomatic and moral support to the people of Kashmir for their inalienable right to self-determination. He reiterated this commitment during his meeting with Azad Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq in Islamabad today (Tuesday). Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said the…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has strongly denounced the terrorist attack on security forces in Dera Ismail Khan. In a statement, he said such cowardly acts cannot shake the resolve of our security personnel. He said sacrifices of martyrs will not go in vain. The President commiserated with the bereaved families. Caretaker…

Twenty-seven terrorists have been killed during various operations in Dera Ismail Khan. According to ISPR, an intelligence based operation was conducted in general area Darazinda on reported presence of terrorists. During the conduct of operation, terrorists’ hideout was busted and seventeen terrorists were sent to hell. In another intelligence-based operation…

In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has expressed concern over denial of basic human rights to the Kashmiris. The APHC spokesman in a statement in Srinagar said that India is engaged in ethnic cleansing in illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He called…

Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti has vowed to take firm action against those involved in hoarding of fertilizer and creating its artificial shortage. Addressing a news conference along with Information Minister Murtaza Solangi, Minister for Power Muhammad Ali and the Secretary Ministry for Industries and Production, he said the chief…

Punjab government has imposed a ban on slaughter of useful female animals across the province. The decision was taken in a meeting presided over by Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore today. Addressing the meeting the Chief Minister said animal disease free zones will be established across the province.…

 A police official was martyred while two others sustained injuries after their vehicle was hit by a magnetic improvised explosive device (IED) in Khuzdar, Balochistan on Sunday. According to the police, Counter Terrorism Department’s (CTD) Station House Officer Mohammad Murad embraced martyrdom in the blast after his car was targeted on the Sultan…