Pakistan

Pakistan has expressed deep sadness and condolence over loss of precious lives and properties in devastating earthquake that hit Western regions of Afghanistan on Saturday. A statement issued by the foreign office spokesperson said the government and people of Pakistan are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake in Western regions…

Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque has said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a game changer and very important for socio-economic development of Pakistan. In an interview with CCTV, he said both Pakistan and China have agreed to invite third parties to participate in this project. He said that new…

Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani says Pakistan is deeply concerned by the escalating hostility in the Middle East and the loss of innocent lives. In a tweet, he said we stand in solidarity with Palestinians and call for an immediate end to the violence and oppression by Israeli occupation…

President Dr. Arif Alvi says progress towards peace cannot be materialized without condemnation of usurpation and brutalization of Palestinian rights and people by Israel. In a tweet on the social media platform X, he said continuous annexation of land, illegal settlements, disproportionate reactions and killings. The result is no hope…

The National Disaster Management Authority has arranged relief items including food, medicines, tents and blankets as well as Search and Rescue Teams to be dispatched on immediate basis to quake-hit Herat Afghanistan. This was briefed at a special session of the National Emergency Operations Centre held in Islamabad today with…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has asked all the illegal foreigners to voluntarily leave the country by 31st of this month to avoid state action to forcibly repatriate them to their respective countries. In an interview with the social media platform , he said all the foreigners,…

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration have expressed their readiness to provide support to Pakistan in registering and managing Afghan nationals. In a joint statement in Bangkok on Saturday, the UN agencies said they have a longstanding and strong collaboration with Pakistan and…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar says he is heartbroken by the escalating violence in the Middle East, which underscores the urgent need to address the Palestine question. In his tweet on social media platform X, the Prime Minister urged restraint and protection of civilians following eruption of hostilities between Israel…

Pakistan Saturday expressed concerns over the latest Palestine-Israel conflict after Hamas launched an attack against the occupying forces, the biggest in years. “We are closely monitoring the unfolding situation in the Middle East and the eruption of hostilities between Israel and Palestinians,” the Foreign Office said in a statement. The…

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said Saturday his party welcomed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif’s plan to return. “It has been PPP’s long-standing demand that Nawaz should return. PPP is very happy that he is coming back. It is incumbent upon everyone to work for Pakistan’s…

Saad Baig will continue to lead Pakistan U19 against Sri Lanka U19 in the home series set to be played in Karachi. The two sides will compete in a solitary four-day match followed by a series of five 50-over matches. The recently appointed seven-member junior selection committee headed by Inzamam-ul-Haq…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has said the financial empowerment of women with equal access to education and health is vital in ensuring gender equality. He was addressing an event titled “Rising Women 2023- Voices of Pakistan” at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Wednesday. The President stressed the responsibility of everyone in…

First Pakistani Astronaut Namira Salim underwent a training session at New Mexico’s Spaceport America in preparation for her space journey. Speaking about her training, Namira shared that she learnt essential skills such as properly fitting spacesuit and operating parachute. Additionally, she and her fellow astronauts were educated on the functionality…

There was a bullish trend in the stock exchange at the start of business today with over 415 points increased in the hundred index. With an increase of 415 points, hundred indexes surpassed the limit of 47,172 points this morning. Meanwhile, Pakistani rupee continues to strengthen against dollar both in…

Minister for National Health Services Dr. Nadeem Jan launched an App of National Health Card in Islamabad on Wednesday, stressing it is aimed at empowering the people to organize their visits to hospitals. He said the App developed in cooperation with NADRA will also help get the feedback from patients…

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced to expand the Central Business District Authority from Lahore to Rawalpindi to boost the economic activities. He made this announcement during his visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday. The Chief Minister expressed hope that the Authority will…

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza visited National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP), a strategic project led by Pakistan Air Force. On the occasion, Air Chief Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu elaborated on the park’s vision to become one of the world’s premier Aerospace, Cyber,…

Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) is organizing the 2nd National Naat Competition on the 12th of this month. For audition, the aspiring candidates can send their videos on WhatsApp number 03035504897 by 5th of this month. The competition will be held in various categories including boys and girls…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has stressed the importance of dialogue, transcending ideological and political differences, in order to take the country forward. He was addressing an event in connection with the launch of prominent writer Farooq Adil’s book ‘Hum Nay Jo Bohla Diya: Tareekh-e-Pakistan Kay Gumshuda Auraq…

Sindh Government has decided to expand the mother and child support programme to fifteen more districts of the province for poverty alleviation after its successful launch in Tharparkar and Umarkot. This was informed to a meeting on social protection presided over by Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Justice retired Maqbool Baqar…

Pakistan beat Mongolia in the round 32 of men’s double Badminton event of the 19 Asian Games at Hangzhou today. Pakistan’s Murad Ali and Muhammad Irfan Saeed Bhatti beat Enkhbat Olonbayar and Erdenebayar Enkhbold of Mongolia 21-18 and 21-14 in straight sets. In men’s Kabaddi event of the games, Iran…