Pakistan

Eight-member Chinese police delegation led by Deputy Director General of Public Security Department, Than Yong Shing visited the Civil Secretariat in Lahore today. Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman welcomed the delegation. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Secretary said Punjab government intends to increase partnership with China in various…

Special Assistant on Human Rights and Women Empowerment Mushaal Hussein Mullick has said the government is preparing a national policy on ending violence against women. Addressing an event today, she said zero draft has been prepared and finalization is in progress with technical support of the UN Women. Mushaal Hussain…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar today visited national and cultural landmark, Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi, to pay homage to the sacrifices of UAE heroes who laid down their lives in the services of their country. The Prime Minister was welcomed by  Sheikh Thayeb bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has said the election commission will fulfill its responsibility of conducting free, fair and transparent elections according to Article 218 (3). Talking to media in Islamabad today, he said we will support the election commission in this regard. He said everybody in…

The 14-member delegation of Sikh pilgrims from the United States visited Punjab Safe Cities Authority in Lahore today. On this occasion, Operation Commander PSCA welcomed him. Speaking on this occasion, the delegation lauded the hospitality of Pakistan. They also thanked Punjab government for maintenance of Sikh Gurdawars.

President Dr. Arif Alvi held telephonic conversation with families of the security personnel martyred in recent acts of terrorism in North Waziristan and Pasni. The President paid tributes to the services and sacrifices of the martyrs for the homeland. Commiserating with the bereaved families, the President prayed to God Almighty…

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a dedicated helpline and a home-based identity card issuance service to enhance convenience for people with disabilities. According to NADRA officials, the Special Helpline 1777 will serve as a one-stop resource, which will provide comprehensive information and guidance on NADRA’s services,…

All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has expressed concern over plight of illegally detained Hurriyat leaders and activists languishing in notorious jails of India and occupied Jammu and Kashmir for the past many years. In a statement in Srinagar, the APHC spokesman denounced the arbitrary arrests of Kashmiris as the worst…

Repatriation of illegal foreign nationals including Afghans to their homeland is continuing in a dignified and safe manner. In addition to other measures for the dignified return of Afghans to their country, transit camps equipped with all facilities have been established in various districts for their temporary accommodation. 1493 illegal…

The process for receiving of applications for next year’s Hajj under government scheme is underway by the designated banks. Receiving of applications process will continue till 12th of next month. The applications can be submitted on a passport valid till 16 December 2024. Hajj application can also be submitted on…

Two civilians were martyred while ten others including three soldiers wounded when a suicide bomber exploded himself on a security forces’ convoy in Bakka Khel area of Bannu District. According to ISPR, the motorcycle borne suicide bomber affiliated with Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group was identified as an Afghan national. Sanitization…

Commander of the Royal Saudi Land Forces Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Mutair called on Army Chief Syed Asim Munir at General headquarters in Rawalpindi on Monday. According to the media wing of Pakistan Army, during the meeting, both sides discussed various areas of mutual interest including cooperation in the…

President Dr Arif Alvi has called for further improving trade, economic and cultural cooperation with Nigeria, besides increasing the bilateral trade volume for the mutual benefit of the two countries. The President expressed these views while talking to Pakistan’s High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria Sohail Ahmad Khan, who called on him…

Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has stressed the need for respect for all religions in the society. Addressing a ceremony at Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib on Monday, he said Baba Guru Nanak preached the message of monotheism and idolatry is not mentioned anywhere…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq will meet UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi today. The two leaders will exchange views on enhancing brotherly bilateral relations in the fields of economy, trade, investment, culture, defense and the people to people contacts. Pakistan and the United…

All Parties Hurriyat Conference has said that India has illegally and unconstitutionally turned entire occupied Jammu and Kashmir into an open-air prison since August 5, 2019. In a statement in Srinagar, the APHC said the life, property, honour and dignity of Kashmiri people are not safe due to the presence…

The main ceremony in connection with celebrations of 554th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji is being held at Gurdwara Janamasthan in Nankana Sahib today. The ceremony will conclude after the Nagar Kirtan procession and final prayer at night.

Applications for the next year’s Hajj under government scheme are being received by the designated banks from today. In a statement, a spokesperson of Ministry of Religious Affairs stated that this process will continue till 12th of next month. The applications can be submitted on a passport valid till 16…

Secretary of Railways Syed Mazhar Ali Shah has said Main Line-I project would transform the transportation sector in the country and significantly boost the revenue of Pakistan Railways. Speaking to a high-level delegation of technical experts from the National Railway Administration, China, he emphasized that the ML-I project is a…

Pakistan is all set to plead its case in COP28 In a press release issued by the Ministry of Planning today, it said that the Ministry aligns further of Pakistan with the blueprint for a sustainable future. In the face of escalating climate challenges, Pakistan, a country contributing less than…

Special Assistance to Prime Minister on human rights and women empowerment Mushaal Hussein Mullick has said that She was addressing a seminar in Islamabad to express solidarity with the Muslims of Kashmir, Palestine and around the globe over gross human rights violations. She resonated alarms over the ongoing Israel’s atrocities…