Pakistan

Caretaker Minister for Privatization Fawad Hassan Fawad called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Islamabad on Friday. During the meeting, the Prime Minister congratulated him on assuming his new responsibilities and expressed his best wishes. The Prime Minister also expressed the hope that the Caretaker Minister for Privatization will…

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja has expressed his resolve that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will continue to play its constitutional role for the sustainability, promotion and stability of democracy. In his message on International Day of Democracy, he said every possible effort is being made and…

A delegation of Islamic Organization for Food Security led by its Director General Yerlan Baidaulet called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Islamabad on Friday. During the meeting, the delegation welcomed the initiatives taken under the auspices of the Special Investment Facilitation Council in Pakistan and reiterated its full…

Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that strengthening democracy and promotion of democratic values is the need of the hour. In his message on the occasion of International Day of Democracy, he said the doors of dialogue and negotiations are never closed in democracy. The Speaker said the…

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is carrying out two large scale flying exercises from two different locations across the globe, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to enhancing its aerial prowess and strengthening international cooperation. According to Spokesperson of Pakistan Air Force, the participation includes PAF’s J-10 C and JF-17…

Massive crackdown by the government against power theft is underway across the country. According to a tweet of the Secretary Power Division Rashid Langrial, 1748 million rupees have been recovered during the past seven days while 5193 FIRs have been registered against the power thieves. It further said that 560…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq has declared to vigorously monitor implementation of decisions with regards to checking power pilferage, hoarding and smuggling. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Friday, he said the action against smuggling, hoarding and power theft will be taken forward without any fear and favour. He said…

Caretaker Minister of Railways Shahid Ashraf Tarar has directed to shift entire railways network on online fuel management system. He stated this while visiting Railways Headquarters in Lahore on Friday. The Minister lauded the efforts of administration for launching crackdown against electricity thieves and directed to install meters of concerned…

The Monetary Policy Committee of State Bank of Pakistan has decided to maintain policy rate at 22 percent. The Committee in its meeting held in Karachi on Thursday, also assessed that tight Monetary Policy stance, improved agriculture out-look and recent regulatory reforms will help achieve the medium-term inflation target. The…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed to complete the privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on fast track basis to provide reliable services to passengers. Chairing a meeting to review the process of PIA privatization in Islamabad on Thursday, he urged the stakeholders concerned to expedite the process…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has strongly condemned a terrorist attack in Mastung. In a statement on Thursday, he expressed deep sorrow over the injuries to JUI-F leader Hafiz Hamdullah and other people in the blast. Terming the attack on JUI-F leader a dastardly act, the Prime Minister said the…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed to complete all the measures within the stipulated time to ensure access of Pakistani goods to the international markets. He was talking to Interim Commerce Minister Gohar Ejaz, who called on him in Islamabad on Thursday. During the meeting, the Commerce Minister gave…

Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfaraz Bugti has said the interim government is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the country. He was talking to Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani in Islamabad on Thursday. The Minister further said that no one would be allowed to disturb the peace and security of the…

International Labour Organization has appreciated the active engagement of Pakistan with the ILO. Director General Gilbert F Houngbo expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation from the Senate of Pakistan, led by Leader of the House Senator Ishaq Dar in Geneva today. He also shared that the current…

The Caretaker Sindh Government has decided to launch massive operation against bandits in Katcha area with the help of Pakistan Army and the Rangers. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting held at Karachi on Thursday with Chief Minister Maqbool Baqar in the chair. The cabinet also accorded approval…

At least eleven people including Jamiat-Ulema-e-Islam leader Hafiz Hamdullah were injured in a bomb blast in District Mastung on Thursday. The injured have been shifted to nearby hospital. Caretaker Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki has strongly condemned the blast and sought the report about incident.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the first meeting of the Joint Committee in Islamabad today to start the implementation of Green Framework Engagement between Pakistan and Denmark. From Pakistan side, it was chaired by Ambassador Syed Haider Shah while the Danish side was led by Ambassador Jakob Linulf. Both sides…

Pakistani President Arif Alvi stressed the need to strengthen cooperation with China in multiple fields under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the President House Media Wing said on Tuesday. According to Xinhua at a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Tuesday, the president appreciated China’s long-term support…

President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for the implementation of job quota for Persons with Disabilities by the public and private sectors. He was chairing a meeting on the framework for classification of disabilities, in Islamabad today. The President said that the 10-12% population of the country was…

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief) has completed distribution of 12,000 food packages to assist individuals affected by the recent floods in Chitral and Dir districts. During this second phase, King Salman Relief Center is also distributing 4,400 food packages to flood victims in Punjab’s Muzaffargarh and Bahawalnagar…

Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their dedication to boosting mutual cooperation and nurturing economic advancement. This came at a meeting between Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar and Iranian Ambassador Dr Reza Amiri Moghaddam in Islamabad on Wednesday. The discussion focused on fortifying the existing ties between the two nations and…