Pakistan

Caretaker Minister for Finance Dr. Shamshad Akhtar has said that a comprehensive overhaul of the government’s fiscal apparatus is vital to lower the revenue-expenditure gap. She stated this while addressing a national seminar titled “Pakistan’s Economic Crisis: Challenges and the Way Forward” in Islamabad today. She said bold reforms would…

Speakers at a seminar have urged political parties to present clear road map in their manifestoes for resolving challenges being faced by country. They were addressing a seminar titled “Changing Landscape of Pakistani Electorate and Role of Political Parties in Fair Representation” held in Islamabad today. The Seminar was organized…

Group Chairman and CEO of UAE-based DP World, a multinational logistics company, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem held a meeting with caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on the sidelines of the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at the growth of exchanges,…

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong along with a delegation visited the Central Police Office in Islamabad and presented a gift of protective equipment to Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police on behalf of his country. The delegation met with Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan who…

President Dr Arif Alvi has said Pakistan would not compromise on its national security and territorial integrity and would take all necessary measures to defend its soil. In a statement, he lauded the professionalism of the Armed Forces of Pakistan that targeted the terrorist hideouts in the Siestan-o-Baluchistan province of…

Pakistan today carried out effective strikes against hideouts inside Iran used by terrorists, responsible for recent attacks in Pakistan. According to ISPR, the precision strikes were carried out using killer drones, rockets, loitering munitions and stand-off weapons. Maximum care was taken to avoid collateral damage. Hideouts used by terrorist organisations…

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have signed more than three billion dollars investment pact for cooperation in railways, economic zones and infrastructure development. The agreement to this effect was signed between the governments of Pakistan and a UAE-based company on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos,…

Pakistan says it has no intention of escalating situation with Iran. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the military strikes of this morning were not targeted against Iran or its institutions but the terror hideouts there. She said Pakistan fully respects…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar held a meeting with Chief Executive Officer of Cocacola Company, James Quincey on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos today. In the meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted the steps taken by the government to facilitate business and investment in Pakistan.…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi says the government is committed to combating terrorism. During an informal conversation with journalists covering the Election Commission at a lunch in Islamabad today, he said we need consensus at the national level to solve the country’s problems. The Minister said it…

Pakistan has called for just, peaceful, and expeditious resolution of the longstanding Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine disputes. The resolve was expressed by Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani at the Ministerial meeting of the 19th NAM Summit in Kampala, Uganda, today. He said Pakistan will continue to…

Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says if voted to power, his party would introduce Kisan Card to support small farmers. Speaking at a public gathering in Badin today, he said Youth Card will also be launched to provide financial assistance to the youth. He said the PPP will…

Pakistan and Belgium have reaffirmed their commitment to enhance high-level exchanges and bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest including trade and investment, migration, mobility and higher education. An understanding to this effect came at a meeting between Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and his Belgian counterpart Alexander De…

The Election Commission of Pakistan has completed all arrangements to conduct free, fair and transparent elections in the country. This was informed at a high level meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja in Islamabad today. The meeting was also apprised that preparations are also afoot to meet…

Pakistan has categorically stated that it reserves the right to respond to last night’s illegal act of breaching Pakistan’s sovereignty by Iran in Balochistan. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said this illegal act is completely unacceptable and has no justification whatsoever. She…

First Lady Begum Samina Alvi has called for ensuring universal access to assistive technology for persons with disabilities, ageing population and for those who are suffering from non-communicable diseases. She expressed these views during her keynote speech at an event themed “Unlock the everyday: advancing the SDGs through the power…

Director of the Expanded Program on Immunization, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Awan, has urged parents to ensure that their children under the age of two complete the full course of pneumonia immunization, as per the established vaccine schedule. In an interview with Radio Pakistan’s Correspondent Qasim Bukhari, Dr. Mukhtar emphasized that…

Pakistan Air Force has adopted a comprehensive strategy to establish PAF as a potent force and to rebalance the power dynamics in the region. According to a PAF news release, Pakistan Air Force has undertaken a transformative modernization initiative to counter evolving threats in the current geostrategic threat scenario. The…

Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir has vowed to continue working for self-reliance and latest technology, ensuring reliability and strengthening defence of Pakistan. The resolve was expressed during his address to the officers and staff of Pakistan Ordnance Factories in Wah today. The Army Chief appreciated their contributions to the…

On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos today, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremsinghe. During the meeting, discussion was held on matters pertaining to regional affairs as well as to promote trade between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The Sindh government has enacted a 45-day prohibition on carrying and displaying weapons throughout the province in preparation for the General Election. The ban encompasses the general public, exceptions have been granted for the police, Pakistan Rangers Sindh, and law enforcement agencies. The ban aims to prevent any potential untoward…