Pakistan

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed to accelerate work on major development projects of national importance to ensure their completion within stipulated timeframe. He issued these directives while presiding over a meeting of the National Economic Council in Islamabad today. The meeting was apprised in detail about the overall…

The Council of Common Interests has approved use of old or existing licenses, and lease agreements of petroleum exploration and production companies for exploration of new oil and gas reserves. The approval was accorded at the 51st meeting of the Council of Common Interests which met in Islamabad today with…

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has finalized arrangements to provide comprehensive information about polling stations through SMS to 8300 starting tomorrow. According to the spokesman of the commission, from tomorrow onwards, voters can acquire their voting information by sending their National Identity Card number via SMS to 8300. This…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan inaugurated Pakistan’s pavilion at New York’s famed ‘Travel and Adventure Show’ that showcased the nation’s diverse tourism potential. A 60-member delegation, including representatives of Pakistan Tourism Development Cooperation, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and 24 private sector companies are participating in the…

Frontier Corps Balochistan (North) have foiled a bid to smuggle 379000 liters of Iranian diesel on Sindh-Balochistan border. According to details, a grand action was taken against the smuggling mafia in the border areas of Sindh and Balochistan. Smugglers were trying to smuggle around 379000 liters of Iranian diesel to…

The Election Commission of Pakistan has introduced an active WhatsApp helpline, providing citizens with a platform to register their election-related complaints swiftly. The WhatsApp number ‘0327 5050610’ aims to enhance accessibility and responsiveness in addressing concerns leading up to the general elections in 2024. The ECP has already established Election…

Different sections of motorway have been temporarily closed due to dense fog. According to National Highways and Motorway Police, the closed sections include: M-2 from Thokar Niaz Baig to Farooqabad. M-3 from Faizpur to Darkhana. M-4 from Sher Shah Interchange to Pindi Bhattian, Sher Shah Interchange to Faisalabad, Sher Shah…

PML-N Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif says if his party voted to power in general elections, issues relating to unemployment, inflation, electricity and gas load-shedding will be resolved under a comprehensive plan. Addressing a public gathering in Burewala today, he said that motorways and highways will be built to connect far-flung…

The Election Commission of Pakistan has issued notices to seventy-one candidates and other concerned officials on violation of the Election Code of Conduct across the country. The ECP has also imposed fines on twenty-four candidates and chairmen and district chairmen of the local governments over volitions of the code of…

The National Accountability Bureau has introduced revolutionary reforms under which incomplete and anonymous complaints will be discarded at the initial level. The new guidelines have been issued for fair handling of complaints and to inject greater efficiency and transparency in NAB operations. Under the new guidelines, malafide and frivolous complaints…

Caretaker Interior Minister Dr Gohar Ejaz has directed to ensure providing foolproof security to foreigners. During his visit to the National Action Plan Secretariat in Islamabad today, he directed bringing further improvement in the code of conduct of security of foreigners and its implementation. Dr Gohar Ejaz said mutual cooperation…

Caretaker Interior Minister Dr Gohar Ejaz has donated forty beds for emergency services at PIMS hospital Islamabad. During his visit to the hospital along with caretaker Minister for National Health Services Dr Nadeem Jan today, he said soon a pharmacy will also be set up at the facility where availability…

Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority Major General retired Hafeez-ur-Rehman called on Caretaker Prime Minister in Islamabad today. The Chairman presented annual report of PTA for 2023 to the Prime Minister. He informed the Prime Minister that PTA’s income reached to 850 billion rupees with an increase of 17 percent as compared…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has expressed government’s resolve to protect every child of the country from polio virus. He was talking to a delegation of Rotary International led by its President Ms. Stephanie A Urchik in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister commended services of Rotary International in polio eradication,…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has stressed the need for increasing cooperation among Islamic countries to overcome the issue of Islamophobia in the world. He expressed these views while talking to the outgoing Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan, Ismatullo Nasredin, who paid a farewell call on him in Islamabad today. Dr…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has promulgated the Apostille Ordinance 2024, waiving attestation of foreign public documents. The Ordinance has been issued to facilitate the citizens in Pakistan and the Diaspora abroad and to fulfill Pakistan’s obligations under the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents (Apostille…

Governor Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah called on President Dr. Arif Alvi in Islamabad today and discussed overall situation of Gilgit-Baltistan. They also discussed matters pertaining to wheat subsidy and Baltistan University as well as issues of Skardu. The President said he talked to the Caretaker prime minister and finance minister…

The Election Commission of Pakistan has issued the Code of Conduct for Armed and Civil Armed Forces to ensure foolproof security during the upcoming General Elections. In a notification released today, the ECP stated that security personnel from the Armed Forces and Civil Armed Forces of Pakistan will guarantee a…

Caretaker Interior Minister Gohar Ejaz has directed administration of Islamabad Capital Territory to ensure better health facilities and peaceful environment to the citizens. He was talking to delegation comprising Interior Secretary, Chief Commissioner Islamabad and Inspector General Islamabad in Islamabad on Thursday. According to ICT police spokesman, the Interior minister…

Caretaker Minister for National Health Services Dr Nadeem Jan  has stressed upon coordinated efforts for provision of better health facilities to the people. Addressing an event in Islamabad Thursday, he said councillors can be recruited to create awareness about life style changes and nutritional habits. Dr Nadeem Jan said all…

The Islamabad Capital Police is taking security and administrative measures regarding the upcoming general elections. Operations against illegally residing foreigners will continue during general elections. Action will be taken against foreigners, found guilty of polling votes on fake identity cards. The authorities have urged people to report any such illegality…