Pakistan

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said census data can be used for future planning to improve governance, promote business and strengthen economy. Addressing a news conference after visiting Pakistan Bureau of Statistics in Islamabad this afternoon, he said a Data-Fest will be organized in May this year, enabling the private…

European Union Ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka called on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Islamabad on Friday. The Finance Minister apprised the Ambassador about the important reform priorities of the government. He also shared possible areas of mutual collaboration including digitization, export competitiveness, livestock and dairy production. The EU Ambassador acknowledged…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that negotiations with the IMF are progressing positively. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he highlighted the constructive influence these discussions are having on the stock market and investor confidence. The Minister, however, regretted that the PTI is bent upon…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Spring Tree Plantation Campaign by planting a sapling at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad today. Speaking on the occasion, he said Pakistan has been facing the hazardous impacts of climate change and suffered a loss of billions of rupees in the past. The…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said his government is focusing on macro-economic reforms to stabilize the economy and attract foreign investment. He said this while talking to United States Ambassador Donald Blome,who called him in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction on the present state of bilateral relations. He…

Pakistani scouts interested to join third Muslim International Scouts Jamhoori USA and other international events are facing immense difficulty as for the first time, Pakistan Boy Scouts Association (PBSA) headquarter unjustifiably has imposed processing fee of 130 US dollars for each scout and leader. By doing so, PBSA center has…

Commander Bahrain National Guard, General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. Matters of bilateral professional interest and further strengthening of security and defence cooperation between the two countries were discussed during…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan has made his first official visit to Kingston, the capital of Jamaica in Caribbean Sea, and presented his diplomatic credentials as non-resident Ambassador of Pakistan to Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Patrick Linton Allen. The Ambassador, in a tweet on X platform,…

The US Navy Ship USS Indianapolis, Freedom Class Littoral Combat Ship arrived at Karachi Port today where it was received by senior officials of Pakistan Navy. During stay at Karachi, it will participate in the activities included professional interaction with PN officials and Ship’s crew in the form of table…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says Saudi Arabia is the second home for Pakistanis and it has always supported Pakistan in testing times. He expressed these views while talking to Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Maliki during his visit to Diplomatic Enclave in Islamabad on Thursday. The Interior…

Pakistan has improved its ranking on United Nations human development index by four points from last year. According to latest report of UN Development Program, Pakistan ranks 161st with 0.544 points on a list of 191 countries. Pakistan stood 164th at the index last year with 0.540 points. The UN…

Pakistan has taken strong exception to the implementation of controversial Citizenship Amendment Act by India. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the legislation and the relevant rules are evidently discriminatory in nature as they differentiate amongst the people on the basis…

Pakistan People’s Party has emerged as largest party in the Senate by-elections held at National Assembly, Sindh Assembly and Balochistan Assembly today securing four seats out of six. Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani regained the Senate seat from the federal capital securing 204 votes. Sunni Ittehad Council’s candidate Chaudhary Ilyas Mehrban…

President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the recent interaction between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur. In a statement, he said the outreach is a good beginning and it is high time to start thinking of working towards healing the divisions, Pakistan…

Minister for Aviation Khawaja Muhammad Asif has expressed the resolve to develop the aviation industry of the country for increasing its contribution in national economic growth. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad today to discuss the National Aviation Policy 2023, challenges faced by Pakistan Aviation industry and the air…

The government has decided to fast track implementation of five Es framework encompassing exports, E-Pakistan, Environment, Energy and Equity & Empowerment. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting chaired by Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal in Islamabad today. It was decided to organize a stakeholders’…

President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed his commitment to work closely with Chinese President Xi Jinping to deepen practical cooperation, strengthen the all-weather partnership, and foster a shared community for the benefit of the two countries. In a letter to the Chinese President, he said Pakistan and China share a…

Ambassador of Qatar Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday. Shehbaz Sharif thanked Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid a surprise visit to various Utility Stores in Islamabad to review the distribution of the Prime Minister’s Ramadan Relief Package. The Prime Minister met the beneficiaries during the visit and asked them about the problems faced in getting the package. The Prime Minister directed…

Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) and National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) signed an agreement in Lahore today to implement the network of Smart Safe City Authority project in eighteen cities of the province. Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz was also present during the signing ceremony. Earlier, she was briefed…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that GSP Plus Status of Pakistan will remain intact regardless of the baseless campaign initiated by PTI online seeking its withdrawal. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said this online campaign is a conspiracy against Pakistan and an attack…