Pakistan

Nearly three thousand Sikh Yatrees have reached Lahore from India through Wagah Border to participate in the celebrations of five hundred fifty-fourth birth anniversary of their religious founder Baba Guru Nanak Dev Jee. During the 10-day stay in Pakistan, pilgrims will visit Gurdwara Janamasthan Nankana Sahib, Gurdwara Punja Sahib Hassanabdal,…

Imam-e-Kaaba Dr Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid visited the new campus of the International Islamic University Islamabad. He was accompanied by IIUI President, Dr Hathal Homoud Alotaibi who briefed him about the male  and female campuses, faculties and facilities. Imam-e-Kaaba also visited the site for King Salman bin Abdul Aziz…

Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has said all religions and faiths enjoy complete freedom in Pakistan. Addressing the National Paigham-e-Pakistan Peace Conference in Lahore on Sunday, he said the document of Paigham-e-Pakistan has the support of thousands of Ulema and its implementation will help promote…

The 59th anniversary of Pakistan Television is being observed today. To mark the anniversary, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar cut the cake at PTV Islamabad Centre. He commended PTV for playing a key role in highlighting Pakistan’s identity and portraying soft image of the country. The Prime Minister also participated…

In a groundbreaking achievement for Pakistan, Engr. Abdul Haseeb Mansuri has been chosen as a recipient of the prestigious FIDIC Asia Pacific Young Emerging Leaders Award. FIDIC (Asia Pacific), a leading organization in the engineering sector, conducted an extensive selection process and identified Engr. Abdul Haseeb Mansuri as one of…

In its Annual General Meeting, the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Civil Society Alliance Pakistan made a collective pledge to eliminate hunger and reduce all forms of malnutrition in Pakistan. The alliance reaffirmed its commitment to the ‘Declaration of Commitments on Nutrition’ recognised by the Government of Pakistan, UN agencies, and…

Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has left on a three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates. During visit, the Prime Minister will meet President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This engagement will provide an opportunity to advance bilateral ties in all spheres including political, economic,…

Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman has lauded the performance of Danish Schools in providing best possible education to poor children of backward areas of South Punjab. He said this while talking to Chief Executive Officer Danish School System Ahmar Malik at Governor House in Lahore today. Speaking on the…

The 40th death anniversary of renowned playback singer Salim Raza is being observed today. He was born on March 4, 1932 in Amritsar, India. Raza started his singing career from Lahore and quickly gained popularity. He was a classically trained singer and was more famous for singing sad songs. Salim…

The 554th birth anniversary celebrations of founder of Sikh religion Baba Guru Nanak have begun. The arrival of Sikh Yatrees in Pakistan through Wagha Border on foot began today. Sikh Yatrees will take part in the main ceremony in connection with Baba Guru Nanak’s 554th birth anniversary, at Janam Asthan…

Retired Major Adil Farooq Raja and Retired Captain Haider Raza Mehdi have been convicted and sentenced through Field General Court Martial under Pakistan Army Act, 1952 for the charges of inciting sedition among army personnel. According to the ISPR, the court of competent jurisdiction convicted and adjudged both the individuals…

Pakistan has defeated India to secure UNESCO vice-chair for the 2023-2025 term. The elections were held at the 218th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board in Paris. Of the 58-member Executive Board, Pakistan secured 38 votes as compared to India’s 18. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch…

In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Indian troops’ martyred two thousand three hundred and fifty-two women and molested eleven thousand two hundred and fifty-nine since 1989. According to a report released by Kashmir Media Service in connection with women day, India has designed its own legal license by…

Crackdown against power pilferage is continuing and yielding positive results. According to the statistics from September 7 to October 31, 34 billion rupees were recovered and 125,142 people arrested. In the current month, 36,547 million rupees have so far recovered with 14,769 people arrested.  During this period, ninety eight people…

Repatriation of illegal foreign nationals including Afghans to their homeland is continuing. Thousands of Afghans are returning to their homeland on daily basis through Chaman and Torkham borders, thanking Pakistan for its generosity. Apart from other measures for the dignified return of Afghans to their country, transit camps equipped with…

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared 31st of next month as the last date for submission of statements of assets by parliamentarians and members of the provincial assemblies for this fiscal year. In a press release issued today, the ECP draws the attention of the members of the parliament…

Minister for Human Rights Khalil George has formally inaugurated the Transit Advertising Campaign about violence against women. During the sixteen-day campaign banners will be displayed on all trains from Khyber to Karachi regarding awareness about violence against women. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony held at National Library Islamabad today, Minister…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has emphasized on educating the youth about rich Islamic history and culture through documentaries to combat Islamophobia. Talking to Imam-e-Kaaba Professor Dr. Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid in Islamabad today, he called for broadcasting these documentaries in different languages to spread the true essence…

Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps North are continuing provision of basic facilities to the people in far flung areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In this regard, the Army and FC North have installed three hydroelectric turbines in Alum area of district Buner in collaboration with the provincial government. A total of…

Imam-e-Kaaba Saleh Bin Abdullah Bin Humaid led Friday prayers at Faisal Mosque in Islamabad today. On the occasion, he also delivered Friday sermon. Special Assistant on Religious Harmony Maulana Tahir Ashrafi, the Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan and a large number of people offered their prayers behind Imam-e-Kaaba.

Caretaker Minister for Education Madad Ali Sindhi has reiterated government’s resolve to provide equal education opportunities to girls. Addressing an event in Islamabad today, he said women make up half of the population of this country and no country can fully achieve its potential without empowering its women.