Pakistan

Pakistan and Russia have expressed the resolve to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including security, economy, education, culture and tourism. This resolved was expressed during a meeting between Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi and Russian Ambassador Danila Ganich in Islamabad on Monday. Speaking on the occasion,…

Five terrorists were killed in an intense exchange of firing with the security forces in Sambaza area of Zhob district yesterday night. According to ISPR, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation on reported presence of terrorists. In the ensuing exchange of fire, Major Syed Ali Raza Shah and Havaldar…

Saudi Arabia has assured full support for new health initiatives in Pakistan. The assurance was given by Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Health, Fahad bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel during his meeting with Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr. Nadeem Jan on the sidelines of 70th Session of the WHO’s…

Pakistan has condemned the highly irresponsible remarks by BJP politician and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh about taking back ‘Sindhu’ the region around the Indus River in southern Pakistan. Responding to media queries in this regard, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the Indian politician’s provocative remarks are inspired…

President Dr Arif Alvi has directed the universities to upgrade their academic programs in line with the changing demands of job market. He was chairing 6th session of senate of COMSATS University in Islamabad on Monday. The President said teaching methods, syllabus and skills should also be updated according to…

Interim Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Jamal Shah inaugurated a week -long second Wildlife Art Exhibition, depicting living jewels of Pakistan at National Council of the Arts in Islamabad on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, the minister praised the artwork by Ahsan Qureshi and Kamran Qureshi, saying that their…

Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik says the Disaster Management System in Pakistan is currently undergoing a transformation process and is shifting from a reactive to a proactive approach. Addressing a seminar organized by NDMA on the occasion of National Resilience Day in Islamabad on Monday, he highlighted the…

Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq has emphasized the need for continuity of policies and an economic revival plan for stability of the country. In an interview with anchorpersons of PTV on Monday, he expressed hope that political parties will reach consensus in this regard. To a question about terrorism, the Prime Minister…

Pakistan has expressed deep sadness and condolence over loss of precious lives and properties in devastating earthquake that hit Western regions of Afghanistan on Saturday. A statement issued by the foreign office spokesperson said the government and people of Pakistan are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake in Western regions…

Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque has said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a game changer and very important for socio-economic development of Pakistan. In an interview with CCTV, he said both Pakistan and China have agreed to invite third parties to participate in this project. He said that new…

Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani says Pakistan is deeply concerned by the escalating hostility in the Middle East and the loss of innocent lives. In a tweet, he said we stand in solidarity with Palestinians and call for an immediate end to the violence and oppression by Israeli occupation…

President Dr. Arif Alvi says progress towards peace cannot be materialized without condemnation of usurpation and brutalization of Palestinian rights and people by Israel. In a tweet on the social media platform X, he said continuous annexation of land, illegal settlements, disproportionate reactions and killings. The result is no hope…

The National Disaster Management Authority has arranged relief items including food, medicines, tents and blankets as well as Search and Rescue Teams to be dispatched on immediate basis to quake-hit Herat Afghanistan. This was briefed at a special session of the National Emergency Operations Centre held in Islamabad today with…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has asked all the illegal foreigners to voluntarily leave the country by 31st of this month to avoid state action to forcibly repatriate them to their respective countries. In an interview with the social media platform , he said all the foreigners,…

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration have expressed their readiness to provide support to Pakistan in registering and managing Afghan nationals. In a joint statement in Bangkok on Saturday, the UN agencies said they have a longstanding and strong collaboration with Pakistan and…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar says he is heartbroken by the escalating violence in the Middle East, which underscores the urgent need to address the Palestine question. In his tweet on social media platform X, the Prime Minister urged restraint and protection of civilians following eruption of hostilities between Israel…

Pakistan Saturday expressed concerns over the latest Palestine-Israel conflict after Hamas launched an attack against the occupying forces, the biggest in years. “We are closely monitoring the unfolding situation in the Middle East and the eruption of hostilities between Israel and Palestinians,” the Foreign Office said in a statement. The…

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said Saturday his party welcomed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif’s plan to return. “It has been PPP’s long-standing demand that Nawaz should return. PPP is very happy that he is coming back. It is incumbent upon everyone to work for Pakistan’s…

Saad Baig will continue to lead Pakistan U19 against Sri Lanka U19 in the home series set to be played in Karachi. The two sides will compete in a solitary four-day match followed by a series of five 50-over matches. The recently appointed seven-member junior selection committee headed by Inzamam-ul-Haq…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has said the financial empowerment of women with equal access to education and health is vital in ensuring gender equality. He was addressing an event titled “Rising Women 2023- Voices of Pakistan” at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Wednesday. The President stressed the responsibility of everyone in…

First Pakistani Astronaut Namira Salim underwent a training session at New Mexico’s Spaceport America in preparation for her space journey. Speaking about her training, Namira shared that she learnt essential skills such as properly fitting spacesuit and operating parachute. Additionally, she and her fellow astronauts were educated on the functionality…