Pakistan

President Dr Arif Alvi has called for further improving trade, economic and cultural cooperation with Nigeria, besides increasing the bilateral trade volume for the mutual benefit of the two countries. The President expressed these views while talking to Pakistan’s High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria Sohail Ahmad Khan, who called on him…

Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has stressed the need for respect for all religions in the society. Addressing a ceremony at Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib on Monday, he said Baba Guru Nanak preached the message of monotheism and idolatry is not mentioned anywhere…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq will meet UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi today. The two leaders will exchange views on enhancing brotherly bilateral relations in the fields of economy, trade, investment, culture, defense and the people to people contacts. Pakistan and the United…

All Parties Hurriyat Conference has said that India has illegally and unconstitutionally turned entire occupied Jammu and Kashmir into an open-air prison since August 5, 2019. In a statement in Srinagar, the APHC said the life, property, honour and dignity of Kashmiri people are not safe due to the presence…

The main ceremony in connection with celebrations of 554th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji is being held at Gurdwara Janamasthan in Nankana Sahib today. The ceremony will conclude after the Nagar Kirtan procession and final prayer at night.

Applications for the next year’s Hajj under government scheme are being received by the designated banks from today. In a statement, a spokesperson of Ministry of Religious Affairs stated that this process will continue till 12th of next month. The applications can be submitted on a passport valid till 16…

Secretary of Railways Syed Mazhar Ali Shah has said Main Line-I project would transform the transportation sector in the country and significantly boost the revenue of Pakistan Railways. Speaking to a high-level delegation of technical experts from the National Railway Administration, China, he emphasized that the ML-I project is a…

Pakistan is all set to plead its case in COP28 In a press release issued by the Ministry of Planning today, it said that the Ministry aligns further of Pakistan with the blueprint for a sustainable future. In the face of escalating climate challenges, Pakistan, a country contributing less than…

Special Assistance to Prime Minister on human rights and women empowerment Mushaal Hussein Mullick has said that She was addressing a seminar in Islamabad to express solidarity with the Muslims of Kashmir, Palestine and around the globe over gross human rights violations. She resonated alarms over the ongoing Israel’s atrocities…

Nearly three thousand Sikh Yatrees have reached Lahore from India through Wagah Border to participate in the celebrations of five hundred fifty-fourth birth anniversary of their religious founder Baba Guru Nanak Dev Jee. During the 10-day stay in Pakistan, pilgrims will visit Gurdwara Janamasthan Nankana Sahib, Gurdwara Punja Sahib Hassanabdal,…

Imam-e-Kaaba Dr Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid visited the new campus of the International Islamic University Islamabad. He was accompanied by IIUI President, Dr Hathal Homoud Alotaibi who briefed him about the male  and female campuses, faculties and facilities. Imam-e-Kaaba also visited the site for King Salman bin Abdul Aziz…

Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has said all religions and faiths enjoy complete freedom in Pakistan. Addressing the National Paigham-e-Pakistan Peace Conference in Lahore on Sunday, he said the document of Paigham-e-Pakistan has the support of thousands of Ulema and its implementation will help promote…

The 59th anniversary of Pakistan Television is being observed today. To mark the anniversary, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar cut the cake at PTV Islamabad Centre. He commended PTV for playing a key role in highlighting Pakistan’s identity and portraying soft image of the country. The Prime Minister also participated…

In a groundbreaking achievement for Pakistan, Engr. Abdul Haseeb Mansuri has been chosen as a recipient of the prestigious FIDIC Asia Pacific Young Emerging Leaders Award. FIDIC (Asia Pacific), a leading organization in the engineering sector, conducted an extensive selection process and identified Engr. Abdul Haseeb Mansuri as one of…

In its Annual General Meeting, the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Civil Society Alliance Pakistan made a collective pledge to eliminate hunger and reduce all forms of malnutrition in Pakistan. The alliance reaffirmed its commitment to the ‘Declaration of Commitments on Nutrition’ recognised by the Government of Pakistan, UN agencies, and…

Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has left on a three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates. During visit, the Prime Minister will meet President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This engagement will provide an opportunity to advance bilateral ties in all spheres including political, economic,…

Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman has lauded the performance of Danish Schools in providing best possible education to poor children of backward areas of South Punjab. He said this while talking to Chief Executive Officer Danish School System Ahmar Malik at Governor House in Lahore today. Speaking on the…

The 40th death anniversary of renowned playback singer Salim Raza is being observed today. He was born on March 4, 1932 in Amritsar, India. Raza started his singing career from Lahore and quickly gained popularity. He was a classically trained singer and was more famous for singing sad songs. Salim…

The 554th birth anniversary celebrations of founder of Sikh religion Baba Guru Nanak have begun. The arrival of Sikh Yatrees in Pakistan through Wagha Border on foot began today. Sikh Yatrees will take part in the main ceremony in connection with Baba Guru Nanak’s 554th birth anniversary, at Janam Asthan…

Retired Major Adil Farooq Raja and Retired Captain Haider Raza Mehdi have been convicted and sentenced through Field General Court Martial under Pakistan Army Act, 1952 for the charges of inciting sedition among army personnel. According to the ISPR, the court of competent jurisdiction convicted and adjudged both the individuals…

Pakistan has defeated India to secure UNESCO vice-chair for the 2023-2025 term. The elections were held at the 218th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board in Paris. Of the 58-member Executive Board, Pakistan secured 38 votes as compared to India’s 18. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch…