Pakistan

The newly appointed German Ambassador to Pakistan, Ina Lepel, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today. During the meeting, Ishaq Dar stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral political, trade and investment ties, climate action, skilled labour mobility, defence and education cooperation. The Deputy Prime…

Pakistan and Tajikistan have underscored the significance of regional transport corridors and reaffirmed their commitment to the early operationalization of CASA-1000, aimed at strengthening regional integration and energy security. The resolve was expressed during the two-day 6th session of Bilateral Political Consultations between the Pakistan and Tajikistan, held in Dushanbe.…

Pakistan has strongly condemned the interception of Global Sumud Flotilla by Israel. In a statement today, the Foreign Office said that the unlawful detention of international activists onboard the flotilla constitutes yet another flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law by Israel, and endangers the lives of innocent…

Security Forces have killed seventeen Indian sponsored khwarij in an intelligence-based operation in Lakki Marwat. According to ISPR, the operation was conducted on reported presence of khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has expressed the confidence that the next ten years of CPEC Phase-II will have a transformative impact on the lives of people. Briefing media persons in Beijing after the 14th meeting of Pakistan-China Joint Coordination Committee, he said the CPEC Phase-II, which has…

Pakistan and Morocco have agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, and regional peace. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Morocco, Nasser Bourita, on the sidelines of UN General Assembly session in New York. The…

President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed the confidence that new phase of CPEC project will usher in fresh opportunities for Pakistan’s economic progress and will further deepen the all-weather Pakistan-China partnership. He was talking to Consul General of China in Karachi Yang Yundong who called on him in Karachi on…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan stands ready for a composite, comprehensive, and result-oriented dialogue with India on all outstanding issues. He was addressing the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Friday. The Prime Minister said South Asia requires proactive rather than provocative leadership.…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that damage assessments in the flood affected areas be completed on an emergency basis. He was chairing a review meeting via video link from New York on the recent flood situation and ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts immediately after his address at the United…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that a new law is being enforced soon to eliminate land grabbing from the province.  Addressing the passing out parade of Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority in Lahore today, she said that Punjab is the first province to introduce a new model of…

Pakistan will continue to support all regional and international efforts that pave the way for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine issue. This was stated by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatemi, while speaking at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine in New…

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza has underscored the strong bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bahrain. He was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of King Hamad Institute of Nursing and Associated Medical Sciences in Islamabad. The ceremony was also attended by Commander Bahrain National Guard…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif  attended the Arab-Islamic Summit hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Ahead of the meeting, the prime minister also held meetings with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, King Abdullah II of…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, has proposed a working group of OIC experts to chart a roadmap for Afghanistan’s stability, underlining that lasting peace requires sincerity, mutual respect and political will. He was addressing the first meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Afghanistan at…

President of World Bank Group Ajay Banga met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in New York. The Prime Minister lauded the Bank’s long-standing support to Pakistan, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and the devastating 2022 floods. The Prime Minister apprised the World Bank President of the Government’s comprehensive reform agenda,…

China says it is willing to collaborate with Pakistan to implement the important outcomes of President Asif Ali Zardari’s visit and advance the joint Action Plan 2025-29 to foster an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong in his article following President Zardari’s…

Pakistan and Myanmar have agreed to further enhance cultural cooperation specially in the wake of Gandhara Civilization, and community-based projects. The consensus was emerged at a meeting between Honorary Advisor to the Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division Syed Usman Tahir and Ambassador of the Republic Union of Myanmar…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has departed for China to attend the 14th Joint Coordination Committee meeting on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, scheduled in Beijing on Friday. Before leaving for China, in a statement, the Minister underlined the strategic significance of the meeting in shaping the future of…

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has emphasizing the need for strengthening bilateral ties between Pakistan and Australia in different fields including trade, education and defense. Talking to Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins, in Islamabad, he said Pakistan is keen to boost its exports, particularly in textiles, surgical instruments, IT…

US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker called on Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi in Islamabad today. During the meeting, the US Chargé d’Affaires was briefed on Pakistan Railways’ strategic projects and its role in enhancing regional connectivity. The two sides discussed partnership opportunities, investment prospects, and the creation of new employment…

On the directives of the Prime Minister, NDMA has dispatched the twenty-third humanitarian consignment, comprising one hundred tonnes of relief goods to Palestinian people through a special flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore. The aid package includes ration bags containing flour, rice, cooking oil, chickpeas, ready-to-eat meals and canned…