Pakistan

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to its partnership with the Commonwealth. Addressing a news conference along with Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan attaches great importance to the commonwealth and its institutions saying it is an important…

President Asif Ali Zardari has underscored the need for enhancing the outreach of the Benazir Income Support Programme as well as the number of beneficiaries for the uplift of underprivileged sections of society. He was talking to Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme Rubina Khalid during a briefing on the program.…

The government has strongly condemned life threats to Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa by a certain group. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif while addressing a press conference along with Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, regretted that an attempt is being made to spread bloodshed in the name…

Ulema, belonging to different schools of thought, and the government have agreed that nobody will be allowed to take law into hands in the name of religion. Addressing a joint news conference, along with Ulema, in Rawalpindi today, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar strongly condemned the issuance of…

Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar has called for joining hands in condemning and stopping the tendency of issuing religious decrees against others by individuals. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, he said the approach of making a state within the state needs to be condemned and the…

Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf paid an official visit to Romania and held a joint meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff of Romania and the Chief of the Romanian Navy. They discussed issues related to regional maritime security and stability, bilateral military cooperation and professional matters of mutual interest.…

A violent mob in garb of so called Baloch Raji Muchi assaulted Security Forces’ personnel employed for security duties in Gwadar today. Resultantly, Sepoy Shabbir Baloch embraced shahadat. In addition, the unprovoked assaults by the violent protesters have resulted in injuries to sixteen soldiers including an officer. While on the…

Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi led the Pakistan delegation at the 31st ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial meeting where he highlighted Pakistan’s perspective on the situation pervading the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) as well as Gaza. In the meeting held on Saturday in Vientiane, Lao PDR,…

Secretary-General of Commonwealth Patricia Scotland KC arrived here in the early hours of Sunday on her first official visit to Pakistan, at the invitation of the Government of Pakistan. On her arrival at Islamabad Airport, she was received by Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan. During her five-day…

Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) while conducting six operations across the country managed to recover 574 kg drugs and arrested six accused, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman. He informed that 1.6 kg ice was recovered from two parcels booked for France and Saudi Arabia at a courier office in Lahore. 56 heroin…

Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) Limited and the Capital Development Authority (CDA) have launched a collaborative initiative, “Throw and Grow” to promote the greenery of Islamabad’s iconic Margalla hills. This campaign aims to engage hikers and visitors in contributing to the region’s ecological growth, said a PTC news release here on…

At least four people were killed when a car carrying a family fell into a deep ravine in Lower Chitral on Sunday.  According to Rescue 1122, the van was traveling from Lower Chitral to Upper Chitral when the driver lost control of the vehicle and plunged into a deep ditch…

Punjab government has introduced an agricultural package of over one hundred and seventy-four billion rupees to protect agri land from degradation. Addressing a seminar in Multan, Punjab Minister for Agriculture Syed Muhammad Ashiq Hussain Kirmani said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had introduced the package the first time in Punjab’s history…

In Khyber District, law enforcement agencies destroyed eighty-four tons of prohibited goods. A special ceremony was organized in this regard. The items which were set ablaze included cigarettes and cigarette paper, betel nut, foreign medicines, blacklisted mobile phones and other items. Customs officials, on the occasion, said the law enforcement…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the international community to hold Israel accountable for its war crimes and bring it to justice. In a statement today, he strongly denounced the ongoing Israeli atrocities in Khan Younis area of Palestine. The Prime Minister voiced concerns over the displacement of over one…

Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik has said the gas tariff has not been increased. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said the gas consumers have not been burdened this time. The Minister said alleviating poverty, reducing inflation and providing job opportunities to the youth are the foremost priorities…

The 76th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, is being observed today. Raja Muhammad Sarwar was born in Singhori village in Gujjar Khan district on November 10, 1910. He was commissioned in Punjab Regiment in 1944. During Kashmir war, he rendered supreme sacrifice for the nation and embraced…

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Nawaf al Maliki called on Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today. They discussed the positive trajectory of fraternal relations between Pakistan and the Kingdom. Key topics of discussion included enhancing cooperation in various sectors including education, trade and investment. Secretary Education who participated…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a police station in District Kurram. In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office today, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the Frontier Constabulary officer who was martyred in the attack and prayed for his elevated status…

As British High Commissioner Jane Marriott marks her first year in Pakistan, she expressed her profound gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality. From hiking in Margalla Hills to savoring the country’s culinary delights, Marriott shared her fond memories and acknowledged the current challenges Pakistan while emphasizing UK’s commitment to…

The federal government on Friday appointed Ambreen Jan, a senior officer of the Information Group, Grade 21, as the Federal Secretary for Information and Broadcasting. The Cabinet Secretariat’s Establishment Division issued a notification confirming Ambreen Jan’s appointment to the position of Secretary for Information and Broadcasting. Prior to this appointment,…

The commissioning ceremony of the Offshore Patrol Vessel PNS Hunain was held at Constanta Port, Romania. According to ISPR, Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf was the chief guest at the ceremony. Chief of Defense Staff General Gheorghita Vlad and Romanian Navy Chief Vice Admiral Mihai Panait, specially participated in the…