Pakistan

Pakistan: Oxford University Press (OUP) inaugurated the 9th Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF), a vibrant celebration of fresh ideas, creative perspectives, and the art of storytelling, at the Gandhara Citizen Club in Fatima Jinnah Park, Islamabad. The exciting event offered a captivating exploration of literature in all its forms, featuring renowned…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has asked the Federal Insurance Ombudsman to ensure that insurance companies disclose the conflict of interest to the purchaser of the insurance policy before selling the policy. He opined there had been instances of grave mis-selling of policies which required a serious relook at product structure…

Election Commission of Pakistan has officially announced the date of general elections for the National and four Provincial Assemblies as 8th of February next year. A notification of ECP issued today says that in light of the Supreme Court’s orders from constitutional petitions numbered 32 and 36, of 2023, and…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has vowed to continue the war against terrorism till the complete elimination of this menace from the country. Strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Dera Ismail Khan, the Prime Minister in a statement said we successfully foiled nefarious designs of terrorists due to the meritorious…

At least five persons were martyred while twenty-one injured in a bomb blast near Tank Bus stand of District Dera Ismail Khan today. According to Rescue sources, incident was occurred when terrorists targeted the Police van. Injured have been shifted to District Headquarter Hospital Dera Ismail Khan.

Caretaker Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan says the government taking utmost measures to strengthen health sector in coordination with provinces. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, he said health facilities are being refurbished to reinforce this sector. Acknowledging the services and contribution of WHO for the eradication of Polio…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed to encourage participation of minorities in competitive examinations. Chairing a meeting regarding the appointment of civil officers and special quota in Islamabad today, he said awareness campaigns should also be conducted in this regard. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said the government is working to provide…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has stressed for adopting whole of society approach to deal with the challenge of climate change. He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Climate Change Desk at Pakistan Television News, in Islamabad today. Murtaza Solangi said all stakeholders including community leaders,…

Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti laid before the Senate the annual report of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on the country’s economy for the year 2022-23. The Interior Minister also tabled in the House the Annual Report for the year 2022 of the Election Commission of Pakistan and the…

The positive trend in Pakistan Stock Exchange continues and the KSE-100 Index witnessed a rise of more than 550 points crossing the limit of 53 thousand points. Stock Exchange has been on a positive trend mostly for the past few weeks and business and trade indicators project the trend to…

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that the general elections in the country will be held on February 11, 2024. The date was shared with the Supreme Court by the ECP’s lawyer during the hearing of petitions calling for timely polls across the country.…

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leaders have said that Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) continues to bleed due to Indian state terrorism. APHC leaders including Saleem Zargar, Yasin Attai, Khwaja Firdous and Javeed Ahmed Mir in their statements in Srinagar said Kashmiri people have been bearing the…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will embark on an official visit to Tashkent, Uzbekistan to participate in the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit commencing on Wednesday next. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the Prime Minister, at the summit, will reaffirm…

Caretaker Minister for Foreign Affairs Jalil Abbas Jilani has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to become part of international efforts to tackle the challenge of climate change. He was addressing a pre-COP28 event held in Islamabad today, ahead of the COP28 conference in Dubai next month. Jalil Abbas Jilani said the conference…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar says protecting the rights of media representatives is responsibility of the state. He was talking to a delegation of Pakistan Broadcasters Association that called on him in Islamabad on Thursday. They discussed the problems of mass media, especially electronic media in the country.…

In a remarkable display of academic collaboration and global engagement, the seminar “Unveiling the Future – FATF’s Impact on South Asia 2023” marked a significant milestone. The event, a part of the “Universities Outreach – Phase 1,” brought together an array of esteemed speakers who delved into the multifaceted challenges…

President Dr Arif Alvi has reiterated Pakistan’s call for lifting the siege in Gaza and  open humanitarian corridor for Palestinians. He was speaking during a ceremony held in Islamabad today, for presentation of diplomatic credentials by ambassadors of different countries. Ambassador-designate of Jordan, Dr Maen A.M. Khreasat, Ambassador-designate of the…

The Interior Ministry has launched a helpline for complaints regarding deportation of illegally staying foreign nationals. Any complaints can be registered at Phone numbers 051-111367226 and 051-9211685. The foreign nationals can lodge any kind of complaint regarding the deportation process while general public can also report any information about illegal…

Speaker Balochistan Assembly Mir Jan Muhammad Jamali called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Islamabad today. They discussed issues related to the Balochistan province. The Prime Minister said development and prosperity of the people of Balochistan is among the topmost priorities of the federal government. He underscored the need…

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf called on top Leadership of Royal Saudi Armed Forces during official visit to Saudi Arabia. In his meetings with Chief of the General Staff of Saudi Armed Forces General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili and Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces Vice Admiral Fahd Bin…

Minister for National Heritage & Culture Jamal Shah says Lok Mela, being started on Friday, will be a greater source of establishing national cohesion and promoting cultural diversity besides providing quality entertainment to the people. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad today, he said the rich culture and traditions of…