Pakistan

Finance Division has released 17.4 billion rupees to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in addition to ten billion rupees released in July this year for conduct of general elections in the country. This brings the total released amount to 27.4 billion rupees for holding the general elections. In a…

Five persons including four children were injured in a blast on Warsak road in Peshawar on Tuesday. According to Lady Reading hospital spokesman, two injured children are in critical condition. The nature of blast is being determined. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has strongly condemned the blast on Warsak Road…

Unrelenting military siege imposed by Indian government on August 05, 2019 in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) continues to take a heavy toll on daily life of the people. According to a Kashmir Media Service report, entire occupied territory has been turned into an open prison for its…

Caretaker Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan says the government is working under an integrated strategy to eradicate polio in Pakistan. He expressed these views during a meeting with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Co-Chairman Bill Gates on the occasion of COP-28 conference in Dubai. Dr Nadeem Jan informed about…

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has said that India is subjecting the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) to the worst brutalities for demanding their right to self-determination. In a statement in Srinagar, APHC spokesman said one million trigger-happy Indian troops deployed in the occupied territory…

Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) retired Lieutenant General Nazir Ahmad Butt has expressed determination that NAB will be transformed into a professional organization. Addressing a ceremony in Lahore today, he said anyone who comes to NAB will be given an assessment form in which feedback on attitude and services of…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan says Pakistan is making efforts to building its economic heft by streamlining economy, improving trade and investment climate, plugging loopholes and becoming active part of intergovernmental trade organizations. He made these remarks during his wide-ranging interview with Adrienne Ross during Ambassador Insider…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar inaugurated Pakistan-China Friendship Hospital and a seawater desalination plant in Gwadar on Monday. Addressing a ceremony on the occasion, the Prime Minister expressed the confidence that the desalination plant will resolve water issue in Gwadar to a great extent.  He was also appreciative…

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated a Business Facilitation Center in Lahore for convenience of investors. In the center, 20 provincial and federal departments will provide services under one roof to assist investors. On this occasion Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi inspected the counters of the provincial and federal departments…

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi says all possible facilities will be provided for the enhancement of meat export. Talking to a delegation of meat exporters in Lahore on Sunday, he said cooperation of federal government will also be sought for increasing of meat export. He directed action against elements…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar says Pakistan has been a strong voice and a proactive advocate for climate finance for developing countries. In an interview with Sky News Arabia on Sunday, the Prime Minister said loss and damage fund was advocated by Pakistan in COP27 to assist the developing countries…

Representative of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for Pakistan Ms Philippa Candler called on caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore today. Matters regarding evacuation of illegal foreign nationals were discussed during the meeting. Speaking on the occasion, the caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that a…

Sindhi Culture Day is being celebrated today with traditional enthusiasm to highlight the centuries-old rich culture of Sindh. The day also known as Sindhi Ajrak and Topi Day, is celebrated every year on the first Sunday of December. Different programs and rallies are being held across the country to mark…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has called for global unity to address the challenge of climate change. He was addressing ‘Living Indus Initiative’ at the Pakistan Pavilion on the sidelines of COP28 conference in Dubai today. The Prime Minister said climate change is giving mankind a new identity…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has affirmed that anti-state elements will not be allowed to sabotage peace in Gilgit Baltistan. He reiterated the resolve in a statement today, condemning the incident of firing on a bus in Chilas. The Prime Minister said the war against terrorism will continue…

Pakistan and the United States continue to hold consultations on a range of issues and to advance these consultations, exchange of visits also takes place. Responding to media queries, Foreign Office Spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said in this context the following visits are taking place in coming days. The US…

The President of Indian National Congress chapter in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir Vikar Rasool Wani has cautioned the people against the divisive tactics of the Bharatiya Janata Party. According to Kashmir Media Service, Vikar Rasool Wani addressing a party function in Jammu said the BJP is habitual of…

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reached consensus on investment modalities, paving the path for ratification of a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council. In a statement on social media platform X on Sunday, Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said the agreement has been pending for…

Pakistan’s school for orphans ‘KORT’ has won the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize at COP28, Dubai. The school is for children who became orphan during the 2005 earthquake. Sumaiya Bibi a student of the school received the award on behalf of the school. Zayed Sustainability Prize honours the legacy of UAE’s…

 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Saturday chose a new party chairman, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, who was nominated by Imran Khan to contest for the top slot. PTI’s Chief Election Commissioner Niazullah Niazi announced the results, saying Barrister Gohar was elected unopposed following the intra-party election held today. Niazi said Omar Ayub…

India continues to treat people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir as slaves. A report released by Kashmir Media Service on occasion of International Day for Abolition of Slavery today said that observance of day is aimed to end slavery in world but millions of Kashmiris are subjected to…