Pakistan

Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has emphasized that law enforcement actions against illegal activities will continue with full force in collaboration with the relevant government departments to rid the country of the substantial economic losses. This he said during the meeting of Punjab Apex Committee which was…

President Arif Alvi has approved a 90-day remission in the sentences of prisoners on the occasion of Eid Milad-ul-Nabi (SAWW). This has been approved under Article 45 of the Constitution. The reduction in sentences will not apply to the prisoners involved in murder, espionage and anti-state activities as well as…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has emphasized the need for increasing cooperation with Bangladesh in the fields of economy, trade and culture. Talking to Pakistan’s High Commissioner designate to Bangladesh Syed Ahmad Maroof in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said there is vast potential for increasing trade between the two countries. He…

Pakistan and Qatar have agreed to further strengthen cultural ties. This understanding reached during a meeting between Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Abdulrehman bin Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani on the sidelines of the 12th Conference of the Culture Ministers…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has encouraged Pakistani diaspora to consider the Special Investment Facilitation Council as a valuable platform for investments. The Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar attended a dinner reception hosted in his honour by Rt. Hon. Lord Zameer Choudrey at the House of Lords in London. The…

President Dr Arif Alvi has called for enhancing bilateral cooperation with Jordan in the areas of trade, economy, culture, and people-to-people contacts. He was talking to Ambassador-designate to Jordan Major General retired Muhammad Ajmal Iqbal, who called on him in Islamabad today. The President said Pakistan highly values its ties…

Pakistan has gifted the historic lead ship PNS TARIQ to Britain as a goodwill gesture. According to the Pakistan Navy, the Transfer Agreement Signing Ceremony for the ex-Pakistan Navy Ship TARIQ to Falls of Clyde International of United Kingdom was organized at Pakistan High Commission in London. Chief of the…

Minister for Finance and Revenue Shamshad Akhtar has expressed the government’s commitment to create a level playing field for businesses and promote healthy competition in all sectors of the economy. She was talking to Chairman Competition Commission of Pakistan Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu who called on him in Islamabad on…

Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan has said the career festival will help the students to choose their future field of study. In his statement, Chief Minister described the event as an important step for the promotion of national and international tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan. Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan…

Caretaker Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki has said that the government is committed to provide better health facilities to the people of the province. He said this while visiting Balochistan Institute of Child Health Care Children Hospital Quetta. During his visit, he examined available Health Facilities in…

Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman says the life of Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) is the beacon of light for entire mankind. Addressing a ceremony in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAWW) celebrations at the Governor’s House in Lahore today, he said renowned writer Michael Hart ranked Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) as the most influential…

Caretaker Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah has said that the ministry is actively promoting preservation of Pakistani cultural heritage at the local, national, and international levels. Talking to a Private News Channel, he said that we are trying best to strengthen our creative economy, consolidating our cultural…

Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Leslie Scanlon called on Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori in Karachi on Monday. Pak-Canada relations, services of the Pakistani community living in Canada and other issues came under discussion on the occasion. Talking to them, the Sindh Governor said Pak-Canada relations are strengthening with the…

Caretaker Health Minister Nadeem Jan has said consultations have been started with the provinces to design a uniform health insurance system for the population. Talking to the media persons in Islamabad on Monday, he said this will be called Qaumi Sehat Card System and implemented across the board. The Health…

Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh retired justice Maqbool Baqar has determined to improve the education system in the province. Chairing a meeting of the school education department in Karachi today, he directed to improve the system of appointments of the teachers to raise the quality of education. He directed to remove…

Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar has reiterated government’s commitment to expanding the tax base and addressing energy sector issues for a robust economy. She was speaking at a meeting with members of Pakistan Business Council in Karachi today. The Minister stressed upon significance of enhancing governance and accountability in the…

Indian troops and paramilitary and Police personnel are involved in war crimes in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). A report released by Kashmir Media Service, today asked world and peace-loving community should not remain a silent spectator as Indian brutalities pose a challenge to global community. The report…

Punjab government has constituted a five-member committee to review the case of eye infection due to Avastin injection. The committee will submit its report within three days and will also put forward recommendations to avoid recurrence of such incidents in future. All doctors and patients have been instructed not to…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has instructed the state media to give judicious coverage to all the registered political parties as the provision of an enabling environment for transparent polls is the responsibility of the interim government. He was addressing a ceremony during his visit to the…

Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr. Nadeem Jan says the government has recalled the entire batch of the drug, which reportedly led to the outbreak of conjunctivitis among people. Talking to the media along with Punjab Health Minister Jamal Nasir Malik, in Islamabad today, he said an…

Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman underlined the need to enhance trade volume between Pakistan and Japan. He stated this during a meeting with Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Mr. Wada Mitsuhiro in Lahore on Sunday. Baligh-ur-Rehman said Pakistan has to be included in GSP Schemes for export of high quality Pakistani…