Pakistan

Results of general elections held for the National Assembly and the four provincial assemblies continue to pour in from across the country. The Election Commission of Pakistan has so far received 148 results of the National Assembly seats. Out of these unofficial provisional results, Pakistan Peoples’ Party Parliamentarians won 38…

Caretaker Interior Minister Dr. Gohar Ejaz has felicitated the entire nation over peaceful conduct of the elections despite several security challenges. Addressing a news conference along with Caretaker Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi in Islamabad today, he said the government made quick decisions to cope with terrorism threat during the…

The Federal Cabinet has approved open bidding for hiring services of a Category-A firm for the audit of NADRA. The approval was accorded in a meeting of federal cabinet held in Islamabad today, with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Ha Kakar in the chair. The decision has been made to…

The Interior Ministry has clarified that safety and security of citizens was to be prioritized over the delay in poll results therefore cellular services had to be suspended. In a statement today, Interior Minister Dr. Gohar Ejaz Khan said terrorist incidents just a day before elections had compelled taking difficult…

The death anniversary of prominent leader of Pakistan movement Sir Sheikh Abdul Qadir is being observed today. He was the editor of Punjab’s first English newspaper and a very close associate of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. He was at the forefront of the group of Muslim youth that was born out…

Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to strengthen Pakistan-Russia bilateral cooperation for mutual benefit of the peoples of the two countries. He was talking to Head of the Russia-Pakistan Friendship Group of the Russian Federation Council Senator Vladmir Chizhov, who called on him in Islamabad on…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said tourism can be further promoted in Gilgit-Baltistan by developing communication system and necessary infrastructure in the area. He was talking to a seventeen-member delegation of Royal Foundation of Gilgit Baltistan led by its Chairman Raja Nazim-ul-Ameen in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi launched Media Facilitation Center regarding the coverage of general elections at Press Information Department in Islamabad on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, the Information Minister assured to extend every possible help and facilitation to the journalists on the polling day. He said the…

The launching of the book ‘Ali Baba Personality and Fun’ was held at the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) in Islamabad today. Speaking on the occasion, Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi paid tribute to the literary work of Sindhi fiction and drama writer Ali Baba. He emphasized…

The twenty-fourth death anniversary of the eminent Pakistani expert on Iqbaliyat, researcher, historian and poet Muhammad Munawar Mirza (1927-2000) is being observed on Wednesday. Muhammad Munawar Mirza was born in Bhira (Sargodha). He did Masters in Urdu, Arabic and Philosophy from Punjab University. In 1980, he retired as the President…

At the United Nations, Pakistan and OIC have called for principle of right to self-determination to resolve key global issues, including Kashmir and Palestine as per UN resolutions. In his opening remarks, Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Munir Akram warned that these unresolved issues posed a threat to international peace and security.…

A special aircraft carrying hundred tons of relief goods donated by Pakistan for the suffering people of Gaza arrived in Egypt today. The plane carrying sixth tranche of Pakistan’s humanitarian assistance consisting of winterized tents, tarpaulins and blankets landed at El-Arish International Airport of Egypt. The relief goods were received…

Pakistan Army has organized a two-day winter festival in Malam Jabba to promote recreational activities for tourists. The festival included Badminton, Volleyball, Tug of War and Table Tennis competitions. A large number of tourists including men, women and children from all over Pakistan participated in these competitions. The tourists praised…

Pakistan has strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting the Courthouse complex in Istanbul today. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolute solidarity with Turkiye in its fight against scourge of terrorism. The spokesperson extended Pakistan’s heartfelt condolences to the brotherly people and government of Turkiye…

Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Human Rights Mushaal Hussein Mullick has said Indian government is making all-out efforts to change demography of the Occupied Kashmir to alter Muslim majority in the area. Addressing a function in Islamabad today, she said hundreds of mosques are being demolished and to convert them…

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud discussed strategic and security issues and opportunities to enhance defence cooperation between the two brotherly countries in Saudi Arabia today. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, who is on official visit…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said despite numerous challenges, the best possible arrangements have been made to ensure peaceful and seamless conduct of elections on polling day. He was talking to Commonwealth Observer Group led by its Chairman Goodluck Jonathan in Islamabad today. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar welcomed the Commonwealth Observer…

Pakistan Army troops have left for election duty in various districts of Punjab. The purpose of the deployment of the Army is to support the civil government during the general elections and ensure the transparency of the electoral process and the law and order situation. Military personnel will be deployed…

Two terrorists including terrorist ring leader Ayubullah alias Mansoor were killed in an intelligence based operation by security forces in North Waziristan. According to the ISPR, weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the terrorists who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities including target killing as well as…

Pakistan has dispatched sixth tranche of relief assistance for the people of Gaza. Palestinian Ambassador to Pakistan Ahmed Rebai, officials of NDMA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and representatives of Al-Khidmat Foundation attended the send-off ceremony at Jinnah International Airport Karachi today. The humanitarian assistance flight will land at Al-Arish Egypt,…

Interior Minister Gohar Ejaz says all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure peaceful and transparent conduct of general elections on Thursday. Addressing a news conference along with Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi in Islamabad today, he emphasized the people should come out on the polling day and…