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The government has constituted a committee on May 9, 2023 incidents. The cabinet division has issued a notification regarding the formation of the committee. The caretaker Minister for Law and Justice will be its convener. Other members of the committee include the Minister for Interior, Minister for Information and Minister…

Land Information and Management System (LIMS) has launched a mobile phone App to monitor the cleaning and repair of canals. A training session in this regard was also held at the main office of LIMS which was attended by the officers of the irrigation department. LIMS will monitor the cleaning…

Repatriation of illegal foreign nationals including Afghans to their homeland is continuing in a dignified and safe manner. According to latest statistics, 1004 more illegal Afghan nationals returned to their country yesterday. So far, 460,188 illegal Afghans have been repatriated to Afghanistan.

Australia beat Pakistan by eight wickets on fourth day of Sydney Test today winning the series three-nil. Australia achieved victory target of 130 runs for the loss of two wickets. Scores: Pakistan: 313 and 115 Australia: 299 and 130 for two.

Caretaker Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah has issued directives to Department of Archaeology for speedy completion of renovation and conservation work of Rawat Fort near Rawalpindi. During his visit to Rawat Fort, he said the main objective of the project is to conserve our cultural heritage through…

The Khunjerab Pass will remain open till 16th of this month to facilitate trade between Pakistan and China. Khunjerab Pass, connecting Gilgit Baltistan to China’s autonomous region of Xinjiang, serves as the highest paved international border, linking both countries. The Pass remains closed from November to March due to extreme…

Defence Secretary of Pakistan, Hamood Uz Zaman Khan, called on President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo. They discussed regional security and strengthening bilateral defence relations. Earlier, Secretary Defence along with senior military officials participated in the fourth Pakistan- Sri Lanka Defence Dialogue. Deliberations were focused on increasing defence…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed diplomats to effectively and frequently highlight Pakistan’s position on the Kashmir and the Palestine issues. The Prime Minister issued these directives while meeting Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Masood Khan and High Commissioner of Pakistan to UK Dr. Muhammad Faisal, who…

The Senate today passed a resolution demanding the election schedule for the 8th February be postponed to facilitate effective participation of people from all areas of Pakistan and belonging to all political shades in the electioneering process. The resolution moved by Dilawar Khan alluded to the cold weather conditions in…

Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has said the government is taking concrete steps to promote interfaith harmony in the country. Speaking at a seminar regarding interfaith harmony at a private university in Islamabad on Friday, he said Islam is a religion of peace and Islamic…

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has declared Pakistan as the best country for tourism during the previous year 2023. According to Spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior, this was stated by Secretary Interior while meeting a delegation of Pakistan Association of Tour Operators, which called on him in…

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi says the government is working on the up-gradation of hospitals across the province in a phased manner. Addressing media along with Inspector General Police Usman Anwar in Rawalpindi today, he said the up-gradation of police stations is also underway. The Chief Minister said development…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has said the decision to postpone or organize elections is the constitutional prerogative of the Election Commission of Pakistan. Talking to the media outside the Parliament House in Islamabad today, he said the government cannot interfere into the affairs of any other…

The Government of Pakistan and Karachi Electric have signed various agreements to provide energy security to Karachi. The agreements, include Tariff Differential Subsidy Agreement and Power Purchase Agency Agreement, were signed in Islamabad today. The agreements are aimed at formalizing and securing a firm supply of power from the National…

A three-wicket maiden by Josh Hazlewood in the penultimate over of the day left Pakistan in deep trouble at 68-7 after Aamir Jamal bagged a six-fer to help his team gain a slender 14-run lead. Pakistan’s second innings began in the worst possible manner with Abdullah Shafique and captain Shan…

Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed says government is committed to provide best facilities to Hajj Pilgrims. Talking to journalists during his visit at Quetta Haji Camp today, he said efforts are underway to provide all missing facilities at Quetta Haji Camp. The Minister said Islam…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has emphasized steps to increase access to books and knowledge for visually impaired people. He made these remarks during a briefing given to him about the role and performance of National Book Foundation in Islamabad today. The President noted that intellectual and individual development is possible…

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Wednesday asked the federal government to give in writing that there would be no more enforced disappearances in the country. The development came as a three-member bench led by Justice Isa and comprising Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Musarrat Hilali,…

Gritty Pakistan clawed back from looming disaster to finish with 313 on the back of fighting half-centuries from Mohammad Rizwan, Agha Salman and Aamer Jamal on the first day of the third Test against Australia on Wednesday. The tourists, staring down a meagre innings total at 96 for five after…

The Apex Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has expressed a firm resolve to take action against smugglers, hoarders, and market manipulators, which have impacted the country’s economic trajectory and to provide immediate relief to common citizens. The meeting of the Apex Committee of SIFC, which was held in…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar visited the residence of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) Chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain in Lahore today and inquired about his health. Caretaker PM @anwaar_kakar visits residence of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) Chief Shujaat Hussain in Lahore, inquires about his healthhttps://t.co/08eHA6m2H3 pic.twitter.com/n0dRX4nQNZ — Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) January…