Pakistan

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared the civilians’ trails in the military courts as ultra vires the constitution. A five-member larger bench of the apex court headed by Justice Ijazul Ahsan announced the verdict on Monday. In its judgment, the court also ordered to conduct the trial of the…

Pakistan and China have pledged unwavering support for each other on key issues, including the “One China” policy and the South China Sea. The resolve was expressed during a meeting between Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani and Chairman of the National Committee of the China’s People’s Political Consultative Conference Wang…

Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has expressed the confidence that Chinese private entities will make investments in second phase of China Pakistan Economic Corridor project, with a focus on relocating industries and fostering cooperation in the agricultural and mining sectors. Addressing a news conference regarding his recent visit to…

A four-member delegation headed by Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani has arrived in Beijing on a four-day visit. The Chairman Senate will address international symposium on strengthening diplomatic ties among neighboring nations being held tomorrow. He will attend the event as a chief guest to commemorate the 10th anniversary of China’s…

Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has assured to continue to extend support to PIA until the completion of its privatization process. Chairing a meeting to review matters pertaining to PIA in Islamabad on Monday, he directed to accelerate the process of PIA’s privatization. He said he should be kept informed regarding…

Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani will lead the Pakistani delegation in the 22nd Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Council of Heads of Government, to be held on 26th of this month in Kyrgyzstan. According to Foreign Office, he will participate in the meeting at the invitation of Chairman of the…

Narendra Modi-led Indian government continues to victimize the people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir by confiscating their houses and other properties for their affiliation with the freedom movement. The occupation authorities have demolished many residential houses, shops, shopping complexes and other properties in the occupied territory. Meanwhile, illegally…

Lok Virsa will hold the biggest folk fair in the history of the country from 3rd of the next month. This was announced by the Executive Director of the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage Malik Uzair Khan. He said effective steps will be taken to raise the prestige…

Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki has said that Education Ecosystem will bring about a positive change in education system. He said during a high level briefing on Balochistan Digital Roadmap, 2030 in Quetta on Saturday. He directed to take steps to establish database and its ownership at…

The voluntarily repatriation of Afghans residing illegally in Pakistan is continuing on daily basis. According to details, 4423 Afghans returned to their country on Friday. A total of 56,179 Afghan refugees have so far been repatriated. This will have a positive impact on the region. The illegal Afghans living in…

Caretaker Minister for Health Dr Nadeem Jan has said Pakistan has the world’s most sensitive polio surveillance system, as rapid confirmation of the virus in environmental samples demonstrates that the system is working efficiently. In a statement, he said polio is incurable and only the vaccine provides lifelong protection to…

Narendra Modi-led Indian government continues to victimize the people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir by confiscating their houses and other properties for their affiliation with the freedom movement. The occupation authorities have demolished many residential houses, shops, shopping complexes and other properties in the occupied territory. Meanwhile, illegally…

Consul General of Iran Hasan Noorian called on Sindh Chief Minister Maqbool Baqar in Karachi on Saturday. The matters of mutual interest and promotion of bilateral relations came under discussion during the meeting. Iranian Consul General said 80 thousand visas are being issued every year from Iranian Consulate in Karachi.…

Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani called upon the international community to take effective measures to implement United Nations resolutions in curbing Israeli barbaric actions and pogrom of innocent Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank. He was talking to the Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Leslie Scanlon who called on him in…

A ceremony in connection with Pinktober to create awareness about breast cancer was held at Islamabad Medical and Dental College and Dr. Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital in Islamabad today. It was aimed at sensitizing the general public about self-examination, screening and treatment of the disease. Awareness stalls, pink posters and…

Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has emphasized the need for deepening trade, connectivity and cultural ties between Xinjiang and neighbouring regions of Pakistan. He was talking to Deputy Party Secretary of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China and the Party Secretary of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Li Yifei, who called…

All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) says Indian approach towards the Kashmir dispute is absolutely unrealistic and arrogant. In a statement in Srinagar, APHC spokesman said a political dispute like Kashmir cannot be resolved through military might. He urged United Nations to take cognizance of Indian atrocities in Kashmir and play…

Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman has underlined need to work on blue economy in Pakistan to earn foreign exchange along with improvement of the economy. He said this during a meeting with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf who called on him in Lahore on Friday. In the meeting, professional…

Special Assistant on Human Rights Mushaal Hussein Mullick has urged the international community to impose economic and defense sanctions on Israel for unleashing the reign of terror against innocent Palestinians. Talking to the media persons in Rawalpindi today, she said war crimes and genocide is taking place on the Palestinian…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has said Pakistan is desirous of enhancing cooperation with the United Kingdom in the field of media. He was talking to British High Commission’s Political Counselor Zoe Ware, who called on him in Islamabad on Friday. The Minister said Pakistan attaches great importance…

Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that genocide, massacre and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza and adjoining areas is condemnable and reprehensible. He expressed these views during his visit to the Embassy of Palestine in Islamabad on Friday. He said the world must not be a silent…