Pakistan

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed his country’s strong support for Pakistan’s economic success. In a statement, he extended his wishes to the people of Pakistan on the Independence Day. He said the United States values its 76-year-old relationship with Pakistan. Antony Blinken said we look forward…

A soldier was martyred and four terrorists were killed while another was apprehended after a shootout in the general area of Charmang of Bajaur district, Inter-services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. A statement released by the ISPR stated that the security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Charmang…

Chairman Senate Mohammad Sadiq Sanjrani and Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf have congratulated Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on his appointment as Caretaker Prime Minister. In a statement, Chairman Senate said that Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar is an educated, competent and hard-working person. He said the appointment of Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar from Balochistan…

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference, while felicitating the people and the Government of Pakistan on the eve of their Independence Day, has said that the people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir will celebrate August 14 as ‘Jashn-e-Azadi’ and observe August 15, India’s Independence Day, as Black Day. The…

Raja Noor Ilahi Atif Preparation for Independence Day celebrations are in full swing in Khushab district. Buildings are being decorated with large national flags and lights . Stalls are selling different Independence Day related items were found surrounded by youngsters who are eagerly waiting for the Independence Day celebrations and…

Naval Chief Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi has underscored the contribution of Pakistan Navy towards regional maritime peace and stability through its initiative of Regional Maritime Security Patrols and participation in Combined Maritime Force. He was talking to Chief of Royal Malaysian Navy Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Rahman bin Ayob…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the youth development is guarantee of the development of Pakistan. In a tweet today on the international youth day, he said the youth are our future and they are the architects of our country. The Prime Minister said that international quality educational facilities,…

President Dr Arif Alvi has approved the appointment of Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar as Caretaker Prime Minister. The President approved the appointment under Article 224 (1A) of the Constitution. Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar hails from Qilla Saifullah, Balochistan. He was elected to the Senate in 2018 and has been a very active politician. He…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Disaster Management Authority has issued an alert about a new spell of heavy monsoon rains in different parts of the province from Sunday. According to PDMA, all Deputy Commissioners of concerned districts have been advised to take precautionary measures to avoid any human and material losses during the…

Balochistan Chief Minister, Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo says all possible measures have been taken to improve governance in the province. In a tweet on Saturday, he said we have launched E-tendering for ensuring transparency in development projects and made efforts to achieve progress and prosperity in the province.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has expressed hope that caretaker chief minister in the province will be appointed with consensus. Addressing a news conference in Karachi on Saturday, he said on completion of constitutional tenure the Governor dissolved the provincial assembly on his advice. He said he will…

Indian troops are openly targeting innocent youth in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir to suppress Kashmiris’ ongoing struggle. A report released on the occasion of International Youth Day, said youth in the occupied territory are being targeted, killed and arrested during cordon and search operations by Indian troops, paramilitary…

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali says that the government is committed to provide better facilities to special persons, making them a useful citizen of the society. Addressing the wheelchair distributing ceremony in Peshawar today, he said it is the collective responsibility of every segment of the society to play…

Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has said that the Punjab government is awarding scholarships to the intelligent students as they are a precious asset of the country. Addressing the prize distribution ceremony held for position holders in Lahore today, he said that the Punjab government is making efforts to…

President Dr. Arif Alvi says development in society is possible only with better governance and elimination of corruption. Addressing the graduation ceremony of senior government officials at the National School of Public Policy in Lahore on Friday, he stressed upon the government officers to exhibit exemplary roles in the society.…

A 50-member business delegation from the ASEAN countries, led by Secretary Trade Development Authority of Pakistan Dr. Farid Iqbal Qureshi, called on the Governor of the Punjab, Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman at the Governor’s House in Lahore today. Talking to them, the Governor expressed keen interest to expand trade ties…

The National Minorities Day is being observed today with the aim to highlight their religious and socio-economic rights. The declaration to mark National Minorities Day was adopted as part of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to help and secure those belonging to religious, linguistic, national or ethnic minority groups.…

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has asked all Ministries, Divisions and departments to avoid transfers and postings till institution of Caretaker set-up federal level. In a letter to Secretary Establishment, the Commission said as soon as caretaker set-up is installed, transfers and postings can be made in accordance with law.

The third round of Pakistan-China Director General level Consultations on South Asia was held in Beijing yesterday. Director General South Asia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ilyas Mehmood Nizami led the Pakistan side while the Chinese delegation was headed by Director General Asian Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs Liu Jinsong. The…

Saudi Arabia has shown keen interest in the investment potential of Pakistan’s mining, energy, agriculture, and information technology sectors. This interest was expressed by a high-level sixteen-member Saudi delegation led by Kingdom’s Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji, during its two-day special visit to Pakistan. The visit, concluded today, was the…

First round of consultations for the appointment of a caretaker Prime Minister was held between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Leader of the Opposition Raja Riaz Ahmed in Islamabad on Thursday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had invited the leader of the opposition for consultation regarding the appointment of the caretaker…