Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved ‘Apna Ghar Mehfooz Ghar’ programme to help prevent tragedies caused by unsafe houses. The approval was given during a meeting in Lahore today. The meeting was informed that interest-free loan has been approved for over one hundred and eighty thousand homeless families while…

Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi says the revenue of Pakistan Railways has been increased to one hundred and fifteen billion rupees, describing it as a milestone. Addressing an event in Islamabad today, he highlighted revenue growth in freight service. He said this increase in revenue has been achieved by improving…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Kolokoltsev at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. During the meeting, the two ministers reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-Russia relations and discussed the prevailing regional situation as well as ways to enhance bilateral cooperation. The two sides…

Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen their strategic partnership. This came at a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and China’s Vice Minister of Public Security and Head of the Special Service Bureau Ling Zhifeng at the UN Headquarters. They also reiterated commitment to strengthening cooperation…

Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy called on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today. They exchanged views on the latest regional developments following the signing of the Islamabad MoU and emphasized advancing collective efforts aimed at facilitating dialogue and diplomacy. The Ambassador conveyed appreciation for Pakistan’s continued…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that promoting clean, affordable and sustainable energy through solar power is an important component of the national energy policy. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad today regarding Gilgit Baltistan’s 100 MW solar power project. Shehbaz Sharif said 100 MW solar project is a…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has reiterated that terrorism emanating from across the borders will be crushed with full might of the state. He was addressing the graduating officers of the National Security and War Course, comprising participants from all services,…

President Asif Ali Zardari, during an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, paid tribute to the nation’s historical legacy. He also held a key meeting with Speaker of the Kyrgyz Parliament aimed at converting deep-rooted political goodwill into tangible economic and parliamentary cooperation. The President visited the Ata Beit Memorial…

President Asif Ali Zardari has paid glowing tribute to Nishan-e-Haider recipient Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed on his martyrdom anniversary, honoring his unparalleled courage, patriotism, and supreme sacrifice in the defence of Pakistan. In a message issued on the occasion, the President said the blood of the country’s martyrs is the…

The 27th martyrdom anniversary of Kargil War hero, Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, is being observed today with respect and veneration. On the occasion, Quran Khawani and prayers will be held in Masajid across the country. President Asif Ali Zardari has paid tribute to the great sacrifice and bravery of…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to multilateralism, including the high significance it has always attached to the United Nations. He was talking to the candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, María Fernanda Espinosa, who called on him in Islamabad. The Prime Minister expressed…

Scattered rain, windstorm and thundershowers are expected in Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan during the next twelve hours. Heavy rainfall and hailstorms are also expected at a few places during the forecast period. Hot and humid weather is expected in other parts of the country, while very hot…

President Asif Ali Zardari, accompanied by President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, visited the Rukh Ordo Cultural Center in Cholpon-Ata in the Kyrgyz Republic. During the visit, President Zardari was briefed on the significance of the Rukh Ordo Cultural Center as an important symbol of the Kyrgyz Republic’s rich…

The Corps Commanders’ Conference has expressed a resolute commitment to undertake all measures necessary to ensure availability of Pakistan’s rightful share of water. The Forum, which met in Rawalpindi with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in the chair, expressed this commitment…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has expressed Pakistan’s full support for strengthening multilateralism and ensuring the central role of the United Nations in global affairs. He was talking to former Foreign Minister of Ecuador and current candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, María…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has invited Turkish investors for joint ventures in the fields of mines and minerals, energy, information technology, and AI. He was addressing the Pakistan-Türkiye B2B Conference in Istanbul today. Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz was also present at the conference along with a large number…

The 27th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Karnal Sher Khan, Nishan-e-Haider, is being observed today. He was born in district Sawabi of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 1970. During the Kargil conflict of 1999, Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed displayed extraordinary gallantry and resolute leadership while defending the motherland against overwhelming odds. Leading…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan and Türkiye are ready to shape a shared future, not only as trusted friends but also as partners in prosperity, innovation, and regional stability. Addressing the Pakistan–Türkiye B2B Conference in Istanbul, he said the two countries have consistently…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Vahdettin Palace in Istanbul today. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, along with other ministers and senior officials from both sides. During their warm and cordial…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the importance of deepening Pakistan-Türkiye cooperation in the digital and technology sectors. He expressed these views while talking to the Chief Executive Officer of Turkcell, Ali Taha Koç, who called on him in Istanbul today. The Prime Minister shared the government’s vision of…

Pakistan and the International Maritime Organization have agreed to enhance cooperation in ship recycling, maritime governance, the blue economy, and environmental protection. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Arsenio Dominguez in Istanbul today.…