Pakistan

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said the caretaker government will try to discharge its responsibilities with utmost diligence. During an interaction with the business personalities belonging to small and medium enterprises in Karachi on Wednesday, he once again held out an assurance to make every possible effort to alleviate their…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to ensure safety of chairlifts across the province due to recent incident in Battagram. According to details, government has issued a comprehensive set of guidelines to enhance safety measures in this regard. Under the directive, Deputy Commissioners from all districts have been instructed to conduct…

Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Maqbool Baqir called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Karachi on Wednesday and briefed him about the administrative affairs and the difficulties faced by the caretaker government. The Prime Minister assured the federal government’s full cooperation to the caretaker Chief Minister Sindh in effectively carrying…

President Dr Arif Alvi has called for collective efforts on part of the government and private organizations for welfare of the elderly and poor people. He was talking to a delegation of Multan based Old Age Home, Aafiyat that called on him in Islamabad today. The President underscored the need…

Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has emphasized on speedy legal action against violators of children’s rights to bring them to justice. He said this while talking to Chairperson National Commission for Child Rights Ayesha Raza Farooq who called on him in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister also called for effective legislation…

A delegation from Balochistan led by former MNA, Sardar Kamal Khan Bangulzai called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Islamabad on Tuesday and felicitated him on assuming the office. The delegation apprised the Prime Minister of the problems faced by Balochistan province. On behalf of the caretaker government, the…

Four terrorists were killed in exchange of fire between own troops and terrorists in Asman Manza area of South Waziristan yesterday. According to ISPR, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and resultantly four terrorists were sent to hell, while two terrorists were injured. However, during intense exchange of fire,…

Federal cabinet at its meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday directed to hold a national level Interfaith Harmony Conference next week. The meeting was chaired by caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar. The cabinet directed to invite scholars of international stature from different religions and schools of thought. It was noted the…

There is a high level of flood in Sutlej river at Ganda Singh Wala area of Kasur district. According to Spokesperson of Punjab Disaster Management Authority, 129000 cusecs water is passing through the Ganda Singh Wala. The spokesperson said there is very high level of flood at Sulaimanki Headworks and…

Rescue operation of the Pakistan Army to get back people trapped in a chairlift in Battagram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is continuing at a fast pace and the military is likely to carry on its efforts even if night approaches. General Officer Commanding the Special Services Group personally left for the site…

In the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir the Modi-led government has stepped up its state terrorism since 5 August 2019 when New Delhi stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its special status. A report released by Research Section of Kashmir Media Service on International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to…

President Dr Arif Alvi has called for further strengthening bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia especially in the realm of economy. He was talking to Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah, Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, who called on him with his delegation in Islamabad today. The President said Pakistan highly…

Minister for Maritime Affairs Shahid Ashraf Tarar has emphasized on welfare of fishermen and revitalization of Gadani’s ship-breaking industry to drive safer, eco-friendly practices. He was chairing a briefing in Islamabad today about the projects of the Ministry and challenges in the development of maritime sector. Underscoring the need for…

Pakistan and the European Union have reiterated the resolve to increase their cooperation in bilateral and multilateral fields. This came during meeting of EU Ambassador to Pakistan Riina Kionka with caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani in Islamabad today. Regional and international issues, matters of mutual interest and relations between…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar visited Jaranwala today to express solidarity with the victims of Christian community, where he distributed checques worth two million rupees each amongst the affected people. The Prime Minister also reviewed the renovation and rehabilitation work of churches and other structures that were damaged by miscreants.…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi telephoned Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh, Justice (Retd) Maqbool Baqar and congratulated him on assuming the office of the Chief Minister. During the telephonic conversation, the two sides reiterated to extend all-out support to the Election Commission of Pakistan in conduct of free…

According to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), River Sutlej at Ganda Singh Wala has fallen to high flood and witnessing decreasing trend. The river at Sulemanki is now at high flood and is likely to attain very high in the next twenty four hours. River Sutlej at Islam is likely…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will continue to provide all possible support to the new caretaker government of Pakistan for improvement of health sector. This was stated by Country Director UNICEF, Abdullah Fadil, who called on Caretaker Health Minister Dr Nadeem Jan in Islamabad on Monday. During the meeting,…

Azad Jammu Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq has assured the traders’ community to resolve their problems on priority basis. Talking to a delegation of the Central Association of Trade Unions of Azad Jammu Kashmir that called on him in Mirpur, he hailed the significant role played by the traders’ community…

The Frontier Corps North has arranged day-long free medical camps in district Mohmand and Swat to provide better health facilities to masses. One thousand six hundred and fifty seven patients have been treated and provided with free medicines at the camps. The people of areas lauded the efforts of Frontier…

As many as 20 people, including women and children, lost their lives while 15 others were left injured after a passenger smashed into a pick-up carrying diesel drums and caught fire on the Faisalabad Motorway near Pindi Bhattian early Sunday. The bus — carrying around 35-40 people — was en…