Pakistan

President Dr. Arif Alvi has emphasized the imperative of adopting a dynamic approach to effectively address the challenges to regional peace. He addressing the inaugural session of Islamabad Conclave 2023 titled “Pakistan in a changing world” organized by Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad today. The President called for coordination…

All Parties Hurriyat Conference has urged the United Nations to take cognizance of critical situation prevailing in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir and initiate measures for settlement of dispute as per the UN resolutions. In a statement in Srinagar, APHC spokesman denounced surge in Indian state terrorism in occupied…

The Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) organised InvestExpo, featuring exhibitions by leading entities in the financial sector, including stock brokers, commodities brokers, mutual funds, insurance, and microfinance companies. The first-ever expo in Islamabad is a significant move towards the goal of encouraging safe investment alternatives and raising financial knowledge. The Chairman…

President Dr Arif Alvi has emphasized inclusion of persons with disabilities in mainstream by providing them opportunities of education and employment. He was speaking to a delegation from Center for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) comprising social activists and persons with disabilities, in Islamabad. The President stressed the need for…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that the medical education in Pakistan should be aligned with the contemporary requirements. He was chairing a meeting of the Taskforce for strategic reforms in Medical Education and Patient care in Islamabad on Tuesday. The Prime Minister said reforms should be brought in…

Minister for Food Security and Research Dr. Kausar Abdullah Malik has vowed to use all resources and take effective measures for the promotion of higher education and research in the country. He made the resolve after being elected as the 20th unopposed President of Pakistan Academy of Sciences for next…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has underlined the need to eliminate women harassment at workplace to ensure their vibrant role in country’ economy. Addressing an awareness event “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and Harassment of Women” in Islamabad today, he termed provision of property rights to women as pre-requisite…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has urged religious leaders to consistently address the issue of climate change in their teachings. He was talking to a delegation of Dawoodi Bohra Community headed by Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said due to the harmful impact of climate…

Veteran Pakistani classical singer Ustad Hussain Bakhsh Gullo passed away in Lahore today. He was the son of the renowned vocalist Ustad Nathu Khan, hailed from the famous Patiala Gharana of classical music. Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of…

Finance Division has released 17.4 billion rupees to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in addition to ten billion rupees released in July this year for conduct of general elections in the country. This brings the total released amount to 27.4 billion rupees for holding the general elections. In a…

Five persons including four children were injured in a blast on Warsak road in Peshawar on Tuesday. According to Lady Reading hospital spokesman, two injured children are in critical condition. The nature of blast is being determined. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has strongly condemned the blast on Warsak Road…

Unrelenting military siege imposed by Indian government on August 05, 2019 in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) continues to take a heavy toll on daily life of the people. According to a Kashmir Media Service report, entire occupied territory has been turned into an open prison for its…

Caretaker Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan says the government is working under an integrated strategy to eradicate polio in Pakistan. He expressed these views during a meeting with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Co-Chairman Bill Gates on the occasion of COP-28 conference in Dubai. Dr Nadeem Jan informed about…

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has said that India is subjecting the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) to the worst brutalities for demanding their right to self-determination. In a statement in Srinagar, APHC spokesman said one million trigger-happy Indian troops deployed in the occupied territory…

Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) retired Lieutenant General Nazir Ahmad Butt has expressed determination that NAB will be transformed into a professional organization. Addressing a ceremony in Lahore today, he said anyone who comes to NAB will be given an assessment form in which feedback on attitude and services of…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan says Pakistan is making efforts to building its economic heft by streamlining economy, improving trade and investment climate, plugging loopholes and becoming active part of intergovernmental trade organizations. He made these remarks during his wide-ranging interview with Adrienne Ross during Ambassador Insider…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar inaugurated Pakistan-China Friendship Hospital and a seawater desalination plant in Gwadar on Monday. Addressing a ceremony on the occasion, the Prime Minister expressed the confidence that the desalination plant will resolve water issue in Gwadar to a great extent.  He was also appreciative…

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated a Business Facilitation Center in Lahore for convenience of investors. In the center, 20 provincial and federal departments will provide services under one roof to assist investors. On this occasion Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi inspected the counters of the provincial and federal departments…

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi says all possible facilities will be provided for the enhancement of meat export. Talking to a delegation of meat exporters in Lahore on Sunday, he said cooperation of federal government will also be sought for increasing of meat export. He directed action against elements…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar says Pakistan has been a strong voice and a proactive advocate for climate finance for developing countries. In an interview with Sky News Arabia on Sunday, the Prime Minister said loss and damage fund was advocated by Pakistan in COP27 to assist the developing countries…

Representative of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for Pakistan Ms Philippa Candler called on caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore today. Matters regarding evacuation of illegal foreign nationals were discussed during the meeting. Speaking on the occasion, the caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that a…