Pakistan

Pakistan has raised the issue of desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden with the Swedish Charge d’Affaires in Islamabad and talks are underway with the Swedish authorities in this regard.                       This was stated by Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch…

Foreign Minister of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis will arrive in Islamabad on a three-day official visit to Pakistan on Friday. According to Foreign Office Spokesperson, a high level delegation will also accompany him which includes three members of the Swiss Parliament and senior officials. During his visit, the Swiss Foreign Minister,…

President of UN Climate Conference COP-28 Dr. Sultan Al-Jaber has called for united efforts to deal with the challenge of climate change. He was talking to Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman in Islamabad on Thursday. Dr Sultan Al-Jaber assured to introduce programs that are practical, pragmatic and result driven…

Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar has said that elections will be held on time and strengthening democracy is the top priority of the government. He was talking to Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ms. Leslie Scanlon, who called on him in Islamabad today. Long-term dividends of…

Funeral prayers of Major Mian Abdullah Shah, Naib Subedar Sahib Khan, Naik Muhammad Ibrahim and Sepoy Jehangir Khan were offered at their native respective towns today in Kohat, Mianwali, Dera Ismail Khan and Mardan respectively. Later, the Shuhada were laid to rest with full military honours. Funeral prayers of martyred…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged Islamic countries to forcefully raise their voice against the recent despicable incident of desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden at all the forms including the United Nations so that nobody can dare commit such a crime in future. Addressing the Joint Sitting of…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, while appreciating the efforts of the United Arab Emirates in combating climate change and developing renewable energy projects, has thanked the UAE for its support during last year’s devastating floods in Pakistan.  He was talking to President-designate of COP-28 and UAE’s Special Envoy for Climate…

Pakistan and Italy have reached an agreement to extend the timeline of the Pakistan-Italian Debt Swap Agreement until the end of next year through the Exchange of Letters.  The Italian Ambassador in Pakistan H.E. Andreas Ferrarese and Secretary of Ministry of Economic Affairs signed agreement in Islamabad today. During the…

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi says six deaths have been reported so far in rain related incidents in Lahore. Talking to media in Lahore today, he said that Lahore witnessed 291 millimetre of rain today that broke a 30-year record. He said cabinet members and all relevant departments are…

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali says CPEC is a game changer of the region and we should take collective efforts for the development of the country.  Addressing the international seminar on CPEC in Peshawar this evening, he urged business community to plan commercial development to benefit from CPEC. He…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says Special Investment Facilitation Council is a significant step to enhance Foreign Direct Investment, boost investors’ confidence and revamp Pakistan’s economy. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad this evening, he said SIFC will play a pivotal role for the progress and development of vital sectors of…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has expressed satisfaction with the recent IMF package, which alleviated concerns of an immediate default. He conveyed his views during the “Beyond IMF Agreement: Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan” Twitter space today. The Minister, however, emphasized that the deal should be seen as a temporary relief…

Special Assistant on Youth Affairs Shaza Fatima Khawaja inaugurated Prime Minister Federal Hockey League in Islamabad today. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, she said that the government is organizing Talent Hunt Youth Sports League across Pakistan under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme. She said around 11000 male and female hockey players…

Bishop of Lahore Nadeem Kamran has strongly denounced the desecration of holy Quran in Sweden. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said those desecrating divine books are terrorists. He said we share the sentiments of the Muslims over the despicable act. The Bishop of Lahore urged the Swedish…

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference has called for complete shutdown in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday on the 7th martyrdom anniversary of prominent youth resistance leader, Burhan Muzaffar Wani and other martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the right to self-determination since 1931. Burhan Wani was martyred…

Governor State Bank Jameel Ahmed says State Bank is an autonomous and independent institution that is providing best financial services to the country and its people. He was addressing a ceremony in Karachi to launch a commemorative banknote of 75 rupees denomination in connection with 75th anniversary of the establishment…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support and commitment to address common challenges and realize the shared dreams of peace, prosperity, stability and enhanced connectivity in the SCO region. Addressing the 23rd meeting of SCO Council of Heads of State through video link today, he asked the SCO…

Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has said that the government is making strenuous efforts to preserve economic stability and move the economy towards growth. He stated this while talking to Charge’d Affairs, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China Pang Chunxue who called on in Islamabad on Monday. He informed…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the three billion dollars standby agreement reached with the IMF is a breathing space, stressing for converting it into an opportunity through vision, unity and strategy to achieve sustainable development. Chairing a meeting of the federal cabinet in Islamabad on Monday, he said…

Two security personnel, including an officer, have embraced martyrdom while another soldier has been injured during an exchange of fire with terrorists at Balor area in Balochistan. According to ISPR, a combat patrol of security forces was initiated in general areas of Balor, after credible intelligence with respect to move…

Pakistan and Japan Monday agreed to deepen further and enhance their mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation in multiple areas during Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s maiden visit to the nation after assuming office last year. Both sides agreed to bolster ties in trade, investment, human resource development and exchange, IT, tourism and…