Pakistan

A total of seventy-nine terrorists have been killed in Balochistan since 5th of this month during the ongoing Operation Shaban and other intelligence-based operations. According to security sources, the operation was launched in the wake of the terrorist attack on the Mangi Dam Police Station and is being carried out…

The two-day 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women will commence in Islamabad on Sunday. The Conference is aimed at developing a synthesis to create an enabling environment for women in the OIC-member countries where they can fully realize their potential to contribute to social- economic development. It will also deliberate…

President Asif Ali Zardari has called for greater investment in young people, women and children to transform Pakistan’s demographic potential into sustainable national development. He expressed the views in his message on World Population Day that is being observed today. The President said Pakistan’s large youth population presents a unique…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a warm and cordial telephone conversation with the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. During their discussion, the Prime Minister expressed his deep concern over the recent escalation in tensions in the region. While conveying Pakistan’s solidarity and…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the importance of honouring the commitments made under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. He expressed these views during a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian today. During their warm and cordial conversation, the Prime Minister described the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at the UN Headquarters in New York and exchanged views on regional situation and key international issues. They discussed Pakistan’s mediation efforts to help resolve conflicts in West Asia, as well as the United Nations peacekeeping, with particular emphasis on…

Acting President, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, while reaffirming the enduring Pakistan-China friendship, has stressed the need for further deepening cooperation in trade, technology, clean energy and parliamentary exchanges. He was addressing a special commemorative seminar in Islamabad today, which was organized by the Pakistan-China Economic and Cultural Council to mark…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has called for international cooperation to deal with common challenges of terrorism, organized crimes, drug trafficking and human smuggling. Addressing the United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit in New York, he said no country is safe from them and no country can deal with them alone.…

Sindh has completed rehabilitation of 141 flood-hit farm-to-market roads spanning 848.7 kilometres across 19 districts. The rehabilitated roads cover flood-hit districts of Jamshoro, Dadu, Naushahro Feroze, Thatta, Sujawal, Hyderabad, Matiari, Tando Allahyar, Badin, Tharparkar, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Larkana, Umerkot, Khairpur, Shikarpur, Kambar Shahdadkot, and Sukkur. The completion of farm-to-market…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting in Lahore today to review monsoon preparedness in the province. The Chief Minister directed authorities concerned to conduct immediate mock exercises for the monsoon, improve coordination between disaster management agencies, and strengthen district-level logistics for flood response.

Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has said that Pakistan and Russia possess immense untapped potential in trade, energy, education, and connectivity. He was addressing a webinar titled “Pakistan-Russia: Strengthening Trade, Education and Energy Collaboration,” jointly organized by the University of World Civilizations Moscow and the Institute…

Croatian Foreign Minister Dr. Gordan Grlic Radman called on Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in Islamabad today. Welcoming the Croatian Foreign Minister and his delegation, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani described the first-ever visit of a Croatian Foreign Minister to Pakistan as a historic milestone in bilateral relations. He said…

Pakistan and Croatia have agreed to undertake steps to inject greater momentum into their political and economic relations. An understanding to this effect came at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Croatian Foreign Minister Dr. Gordan Grlic Radman in Islamabad today. Later in a joint press stakeout,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation with Croatia, particularly through enhanced trade and investment, information technology, connectivity, agriculture, tourism and skilled manpower. He was talking to Foreign Minister of Croatia Dr. Gordan Grlic Radman, who called on him in Islamabad today. Deputy Prime…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering resolve to eradicate terrorism from the country. He was chairing the Provincial Apex Committee meeting in Quetta today. The Prime Minister further said that the state will continue its operations until the last terrorist is eliminated, and all available resources will…

Northern California (USA), July 9, 2026: During his visit to Northern California, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, addressed a breakfast reception hosted in honour of the Pakistani community, where he called upon overseas Pakistanis to place “Pakistan First” above all political differences and unite…

Archbishop Dr. Joseph Arshad, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi, has expressed deep concern over the rising incidents of child sexual abuse and violence in Pakistan, calling the situation a national tragedy that requires urgent and effective action. Addressing an event on the protection of children’s rights, Archbishop Arshad…

Director General ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry says the security forces have absolute clarity and resolve to hunt down terrorists everywhere. He was addressing a media briefing in Rawalpindi today on the recent incidents of terrorism in Balochistan. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said terrorists of Fitna al-Hindustan are targeting innocent…

Pakistan has called for an end to the economic, commercial and financial embargo on Cuba. The call was made by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad while speaking during the second debate of the UN General Assembly on the agenda item, “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial…

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in Geneva, Switzerland on sidelines of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance The meeting focused on strengthening international cooperation and global partnerships. The two sides held detailed discussions on global challenges, with particular emphasis…

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to strengthen coordination in combating narcotics and enhance cooperation in police training. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Sri Lankan counterpart Ananda Wijepala at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. They agreed to increase collaboration…