Pakistan

A training session was held at Green Corporate Initiative Limited in connection with the canal cleaning. The participants were informed about the use of the app developed for the monitoring of the canal cleaning. The training session was also briefed about the overall    agricultural activities of Green Corporate Initiative. The…

President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for continued support and recognition of engineers to propel the nation towards sustainable growth and prosperity. He was addressing an event titled “PEC Engineers’ Excellence Award 2022” in Islamabad today. The President said Pakistan needed more engineers in various sectors to ensure…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has said threat alerts have nothing to do with polling and general elections will be held on 8th of the next month. Talking to the media in Islamabad today, he said threat alerts are issued when there is a danger to people’s…

Pakistan has condemned the construction and consecration of the ‘Ram Temple’ on the site of the demolished Babri Mosque in the Indian city of Ayodhya. The Foreign Office in a statement today, said the centuries-old mosque was demolished on 6 December 1992 by a mob of extremists. Deplorably, India’s superior…

Pakistan and Iran have mutually agreed that ambassadors of both countries may return to their respective posts by Friday. This understanding reached following a telephonic conversation between the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and Iran, At the invitation of Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahian will…

Security forces have killed seven terrorists during an intelligence based operation in Sambaza Sector, Zhob District near Pakistan-Afghanistan border. According to the ISPR, these terrorists were involved in terrorists’ activities against security forces as well as killing of innocent civilians. Arms, ammunition and explosives were recovered from the terrorists. Sanitization…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has said Pakistan is fully committed to the high-quality development of CPEC. Talking to Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Sun Weidong in Islamabad today, he said the Chinese support in the next phase of CPEC would be crucial for Pakistan’s industrial development.…

US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome called on Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice retired Maqbool Baqar in Karachi today. Bilateral relations, steps taken by the government to improve the economy, two hundred schools constructed by the US government in Sindh and other issues came under discussion in the meeting. The…

Caretaker Federal Health Minister Dr Nadeem Jan has said that the international community has to play a vital role in global health security. Addressing a ceremony titled “National Action Plan for Health Security Provincial Operational Planning Workshop” in Lahore today, he said saving humans from diseases is the collective responsibility…

Islamabad Capital City Police Officer Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan has stated that the security and law and order situation in the federal capital territory is under control. In a video message today, he said there is a ban on illegal gatherings in the capital. However, he clarified that there is…

Joint military training between Pakistan Army and Royal Saudi Land Forces started at Okara garrison today. Organized by Multan Corps, the training began with presentation of best military drills by the contingents of both countries. National anthems of the two countries were also played on the occasion along with hoisting…

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi says the caretaker government is determined to protect the rights of journalists. Talking to newsmen in Lahore today, he said that we are implementing long term projects for the welfare of journalists. He informed that plots of three and seven marlas will be given…

Pakistan has underlined that the current multi-dimensional global challenges can only be overcome through effective international collaboration. While delivering Pakistan’s national statement at the 19th Non-aligned Movement Summit in Kampala, Uganda Additional Foreign Secretary (United Nations) Ambassador Syed Haider Shah outlined Pakistan’s firm commitment to the Non-aligned Movement and its…

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, along with the caretaker provincial cabinet, visited Qurban Lines in Lahore and reviewed the ongoing construction of police residential quarters. On this occasion, Inspector General Police Dr. Usman Anwar briefed him about the project. Speaking on the occasion, the caretaker Punjab CM said that…

Tomorrow is the deadline for submitting postal ballot paper applications. The Election Commission has started the process of providing postal ballot papers to eligible individuals for the general elections for both national and provincial assemblies. Eligible voters must download a postal ballot application from the electoral authority’s website. Upon receiving…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today briefed the Caretaker Federal Cabinet about the situation arising from the Iranian attack on Pakistan on 16 January, 2024. In a meeting of the Federal Cabinet held today under the chairmanship of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the details of the attack, as well…

The National Security Committee has reiterated the unflinching resolve that sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan are absolutely inviolable and sacrosanct and any attempt by anyone to breach it on any pretext will be responded with full might of the state. During today’s meeting of the NSC that was held…

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to de-escalate the situation. The understanding to this effect came during telephonic conversation of Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, today. Underscoring the close brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iran, the Foreign Minister expressed Pakistan’s desire to work with Iran…

The Women’s Media Forum Pakistan (WMFP) stands in solidarity with a Kosovo journalist who was assaulted by the Prime Minister’s security team. WMFP is concerned about the increasing attacks on women in media around the world. WMFP strongly condemns the assault, pressing media rights organisations to take steps to help…

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Human Rights, Mushaal Hussein Mullick, has called upon UN bodies, human rights organizations, and world powers to play their due role in saving the life of her husband and Kashmiri leader, Yasin Malik. In a statement, she expressed her apprehension that the bloodthirsty…

Vice Chief of Naval Staff Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami has emphasized the Pakistan Navy’s commitment to addressing current simmering issues in a tangible way, aiming to ensure security in the country’s maritime zones. He made these remarks during the concluding ceremony of the inaugural Maritime Security Exercise SEA GUARD-24 in Karachi…