Pakistan

The meeting of AJK Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq, was held in Islamabad on Sunday. Approval was accorded in the meeting to proposals for a supplementary budget for the current financial year. The cabinet approved the proposed ordinance seeking a complete ban on deforestation. The Prime Minister told…

Minister for Education and Professional Training Rana Tanveer Hussain has said people posed confidence in PML-N in 2013 when the country was facing terrorism and long durations of load-shedding. He was talking to the media after inaugurating Sui gas supply to Manjh Road Noorpura near Sheikhupura on Sunday. He said…

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has announced that Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan has called off its “Pakistan Bachao March” after successful negotiations with the government. He was addressing a press conference flanked by TLP’s leader Shafiq Amini in Islamabad on Saturday. The Minister said that talks were primarily focused on measures to curb…

The International Association of Women Police (IAWP) has nominated Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Senior Superintendent of Police Sonia Shamrooz Khan for the ‘Police Officer of the Year’ award. According to details, SSP Sonia will be the first Asian and second Muslim woman to receive the Police Officer of the Year award in…

Turkiye’s famous company Albayrak Group has expressed keen interest in investing in diverse sectors of Pakistan. A delegation of Albayrak Group led by its President Ahmed Albayrak expressed the interest during a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore on Saturday. On the occasion, Prime Minister said state institutions…

Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar says Pakistan will soon receive one billion dollars loan from China. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Saturday, he said the loan will be obtained under state to state agreement. He said Pakistan repaid one billion dollars of China Development Bank and…

Foreign Office Spokesperson has released list of rescued people in the unfortunate capsizing incident off the coast of Greece. These people include; Muhammad Adnan Bashir S/o Muhammad Bashir, District Kotli, Haseeb Ur Rehman S/o Habib ur Rehman, District Kotli, Muhammad Hamza S/o Abdul Ghafoor, District Gujranwala, Azmat Khan S/o Muhammad…

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Indian troops continue in their violent cordon and search operations and house raids in several districts, subjecting the residents to severe harassment. The residents of many areas of Kupwara, Baramulla, Kulgam, Islamabad, Shopian, Pulwama, Rajouri and Poonch districts have told the media that…

President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry has appealed to the United Nations to play its due role in resolving the long-running Kashmir issue peacefully.   He expressed these views while talking to a well-known writer and poet, Huma Tahir who called on him in Islamabad on Saturday. Barrister…

France will provide 180 million Euros’ soft loan for the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) projects located in Sialkot, Arifwala, Vehari. Credit Facility Agreement to this effect was signed in Islamabad on Wednesday. Federal Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs Dr. Kazim Niaz, Ambassador of France Nicolas Galey and Country…

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has allowed Pakistan LNG Limited to execute the proposed framework agreement with State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR). The decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the ECC held in Islamabad on Wednesday with Minister for Finance Senator…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has termed the alleviation of poverty, hunger and starvation as the topmost priority of the government. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said a comprehensive framework is being formulated to provide equal opportunities to every individual and bring the backward areas…

The National Assembly is continuing discussion on the budget for the year 2023-24. Participating in the budget discussion, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said effort has been made in the budget to provide relief to the masses regardless of the difficult economic situation. He pointed out that our interest on…

Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted flash floods, landslides and urban flooding this summer. The MET office briefed this at a National Monsoon Coordination Conference held in Islamabad on Wednesday with Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik in the chair. Forecasting the weather outlook for next three months, the MET…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Talha Mahmood says Hajj expenditure has been reduced to thirty nine hundred dollars from five thousand dollars as a result of the prudent policies of the coalition government. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said over four billion rupees have…

Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman says Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall at around 10 a.m tomorrow between Keti Bandar in Sindh and parts of Indian state of Gujarat. Addressing a news conference along with Chairman NDMA Lt. General Inam Haider Malik in Islamabad on Wednesday, she said…

A group of journalists recently visited the FCEPL Sahiwal Dairy Plant, where they observed the production process of safe packaged milk. During their visit, the journalists delved into the steps involved in the collection, refinement, and processing of milk, which serves to maintain its nutritional value.The reporters witnessed the plant’s…

Minister for Climate Change, Sherry Rehman has asked the people living near coastal belt of Sindh and Balochistan to seriously follow precautionary measures mentioned in advisories issued by National Disaster Management Authority to meet any untoward situation due to Cyclone Biparjoy. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad along with Chairman…

The Senate continued discussion on the budget for the year 2023-24 today. Participating in the debate, Jam Mahtab Hussain Dahar was appreciative of the government for extending incentives to important sectors such as the IT to promote exports. Humayun Mohmand said all sectors of the economy have witnessed a decline…

In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Occupation forces in their fresh act of state terrorism, martyred two Kashmiri Youth in Kupwara district today (Tuesday). According to Kashmir Media Service, the youth were martyred by the troops during a cordon and search operation in Machhal area.    Meanwhile, Indian police…

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that investigation is underway to probe 9th May incident to bring culprits before the law. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said JIT has received audio and video proofs of PTI culprits involved in vandalism of national institutions and army installations. He…