Pakistan

President Dr Arif Alvi has called for further strengthening ties with Qatar in the fields of economy and defence for the mutual benefit of the two brotherly countries. The President expressed these views while talking to the visiting Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces, Lt Geneneral Salem Hamad Eqail…

The Caretaker Federal Cabinet has demanded immediate cessation of bombardment in Gaza and ending of illegal siege of the territory, allowing international assistance to reach victims. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi, along with Minister for Privatization Fawad Hassan Fawad, was briefing media about Federal Cabinet’s decisions in Islamabad…

The Supreme Court has dismissed the petitions challenging the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act 2023 by a majority decision of 10-5. A full court of Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa heard the matter. The majority verdict declared that the Supreme Court Procedure and…

The repatriation of undocumented Afghan nationals to their homeland continues through Pak-Torkham border crossing. According to the Afghan Commissionerate, more than sixty families with forty Trucks lord left from Torkham border today. The repatriating families are allowed to enter Afghanistan after border clearance at Torkham. Similarly, more than four hundred…

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) not only provides a conceptual framework but also a practical roadmap for all nations to achieve shared development and prosperity, said a white paper released by China’s State Council Information Office on Tuesday. The white paper, titled “The Belt and Road Initiative: A Key…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has emphasized that socio-economic development of Balochistan is imperative for ensuring peace and development of the province. He said this while attending Provincial Apex Committee, along with Balochistan Chief Minister Balochistan Ali Mardan Khan Domki and Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir in Quetta on…

All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has urged international community to raise its voice for release of all illegally detained Hurriyat leaders and activists in different jails of India and occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In their separate statements in Srinagar, APHC spokesman and other Hurriyat leaders expressed concern over deteriorating human…

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Human Rights and Women Empowerment Mushaal Hussein Mullick called on Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman at Governor House in Lahore today. Issues relating to Palestine, IIOJK and employment of women were discussed during the meeting. Peaceful solution of #IIOJK vital for sustainable peace in region:…

Pakistan Sweet Home Patron-in-Chief Zamurd Khan called on Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi in Islamabad today. The Caretaker Minister paid tribute to Zamurd Khan’s services for the children of Pakistan Sweet Home. He said Pakistan Sweet Home is a source of protecting, nurturing and educating the most…

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd and Pakistan Agriculture Research Council have reiterated the commitment to mitigate challenges especially food insecurity in the country. The resolve was expressed at a webinar by President Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd Tahir Yaqoob Bhatti and Chairman Pakistan Agriculture Research Council Dr Ghulam Muhammad Ali on Tuesday.…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union, Amna Baloch, presented her credentials to the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, in Brussels. According to press release, Ambassador Amna extended cordial greetings and well-wishes on behalf of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan. In response, President…

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Islamabad on Monday. The Prime Minister congratulated Naveed Ashraf on assuming the command of Pakistan Navy and expressed his best wishes. The Prime Minister hoped that Pakistan Navy will continue to play an active role…

The repatriation of undocumented Afghan nationals to their homeland from different parts of Pakistan continues. According to details, more than fifty families returned to Afghanistan in twenty trucks via the Torkham border during the last twenty-four hours. It is pertinent to mention that the Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees has made…

Pakistan and Russia have expressed the resolve to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including security, economy, education, culture and tourism. This resolved was expressed during a meeting between Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi and Russian Ambassador Danila Ganich in Islamabad on Monday. Speaking on the occasion,…

Five terrorists were killed in an intense exchange of firing with the security forces in Sambaza area of Zhob district yesterday night. According to ISPR, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation on reported presence of terrorists. In the ensuing exchange of fire, Major Syed Ali Raza Shah and Havaldar…

Saudi Arabia has assured full support for new health initiatives in Pakistan. The assurance was given by Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Health, Fahad bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel during his meeting with Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr. Nadeem Jan on the sidelines of 70th Session of the WHO’s…

Pakistan has condemned the highly irresponsible remarks by BJP politician and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh about taking back ‘Sindhu’ the region around the Indus River in southern Pakistan. Responding to media queries in this regard, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the Indian politician’s provocative remarks are inspired…

President Dr Arif Alvi has directed the universities to upgrade their academic programs in line with the changing demands of job market. He was chairing 6th session of senate of COMSATS University in Islamabad on Monday. The President said teaching methods, syllabus and skills should also be updated according to…

Interim Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Jamal Shah inaugurated a week -long second Wildlife Art Exhibition, depicting living jewels of Pakistan at National Council of the Arts in Islamabad on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, the minister praised the artwork by Ahsan Qureshi and Kamran Qureshi, saying that their…

Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik says the Disaster Management System in Pakistan is currently undergoing a transformation process and is shifting from a reactive to a proactive approach. Addressing a seminar organized by NDMA on the occasion of National Resilience Day in Islamabad on Monday, he highlighted the…

Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq has emphasized the need for continuity of policies and an economic revival plan for stability of the country. In an interview with anchorpersons of PTV on Monday, he expressed hope that political parties will reach consensus in this regard. To a question about terrorism, the Prime Minister…