Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is working with earnest devotion to bring political stability in order to put the economy on upward trajectory. He made the remarks while chairing the cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Friday.   The Prime Minister regretted that a sustained effort has been made…

President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday directed the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) to pay Rs 200,000 as a “marriage grant” to a retired employee for the marriage of his son who had been denied payment by LESCO. The LESCO had denied the payment on the ground that he had…

Lionel Messi, one of the greatest football players of all time, has announced that he will be joining Major League Soccer (MLS) team Inter Miami.  The decision comes after Messi’s departure from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), where he spent the last two seasons after leaving Barcelona in 2021. Despite the possibility…

Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Jahangir Tareen has officially launched his political party called the Istihkam-e-Pakistan Party. “We are laying a foundation of a new political party — Istihkam-e-Pakistan Party,” announced Tareen at a press conference flanked by former PTI leaders including Aleem Khan, Imran Ismail and others on Thursday.…

Special Assistant on Accountability Irfan Qadir has said that more evidence has surfaced in connection with Al-Qadir Trust case. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Thursday, he said transactions worth 4.50 billion rupees have been traced in the accounts of Farhat Shehzadi, the friend of former Prime Minister Imran…

Pakistan and Iraq have reiterated their shared desire to continue to maintain regular high-level contacts and expand cooperation in all fields including trade and investment in traditional and non-traditional sectors. According to joint statement issued after conclusion of the three-day visit of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to Iraq, the…

The United States has announced an additional 16.4 million dollars for post-flood recovery in Pakistan in health sector including help for rehabilitation of health facilities and address malnutrition.                                          The announcement…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said there is keen desire on the part of both Pakistan and Turkmenistan to further promote their economic and commercial relations. Talking to a delegation of Turkmenistan in Islamabad on Thursday, he said Pakistan and Turkmenistan enjoy brotherly relations underpinned by common history, culture and…

In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Modi-led fascist government continues to victimize the people by depriving them of their houses and other properties due to their affiliation with the freedom movement. The Modi regime in its latest action has attached 124 properties worth millions, including land and buildings, owned…

Over 42000 Pakistani Hajj pilgrims under government scheme have completed the Ziarat of sacred religious places in Madinah. Radio Pakistan’s special correspondent Javed Iqbal reports that until now more than 46000 Pakistani pilgrims under the government scheme arrived in Saudi Arabia. Out of these 16000 are staying in Madinah while…

Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani has underscored the positive momentum in Pakistan-Russia relations and the mutual desire to expand cooperation in various fields, including trade, economy, security, defense, culture, education, and people-to-people contacts. He was addressing members of the Russian Federation Council during the Plenary Session in Moscow on Wednesday. Emphasizing…

Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir has said hostile forces and their abettors have been trying hard to create societal division and confusion through fake news and propaganda but all such designs will continue to be defeated with the full support of the nation. He expressed this resolve while chairing…

The federal and provincial governments have unanimously decided to shut markets by 8pm across the country as part of the efforts to conserve energy, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday. He said this while addressing the media following the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting held in Islamabad with Prime…

Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with Russia in all areas of mutually beneficial cooperation especially in the fields of economy, trade, finance energy and education. The Chairman Senate held delegation level talks with Speaker of the Russian Federation Council I.V Matvienko in Moscow…

Funeral prayer of Lance Naik Muhammad Sabir Shaheed was offered earlier at D.I.Khan and later at his native hometown. The Shaheed was laid to rest with full military honours. Senior serving and retired officers and soldiers, relatives and a large number of people attended the funeral. Lance Naik Muhammad Sabir…

Pakistan and Norway have agreed to work together for enhancing bilateral cooperation in multiple spheres especially in higher education, green energy, shipping and blue economy. The understanding was reached during meeting between Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Norway Anniken Huitfeldt…

The Utility Store Corporation USC has reduced the prices of subsidized ghee provided under the Prime Minister’s Relief Package by Rs 80 per kg across the country. According to USC Spokesperson, the subsidized ghee, which was earlier being sold at Rs 490 per kg, would now be available at Rs…

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the killer militia raised by Indian Army in the name of Village Defense Guards to eliminate pro-freedom people and terrorize Muslim population is receiving enhanced weapon training at the Indian army’s special camps in different areas of Rajouri district. In these training camps,…

China has expressed determination to boost bilateral trade with Pakistan through land route. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin, while replying to media queries in Beijing said his country welcomes quality agricultural products from Pakistan to enter China’s market. Last week, Pakistan’s first-ever seafood cargo container arrived in Kashgar city…

Federal Minister for Commerce, Naveed Qamar held a meeting with the leading investment firms in London and shared with them the investment potential of Pakistan in various fields of the economy. According to a press statement of Commerce Ministry, the Minister highlighted the significant economic reforms undertaken by the government…

Pakistan Hajj Mission has established a dedicated Wheelchair Desk in Main Control Office Makkah Mukarma to address the specific needs of feeble and elderly intending pilgrims participating in the government hajj scheme. In his interaction with Radio Pakistan’s correspondent in Makkah Javed Iqbal, incharge Accounts Section, MCO, Asad Hussain Malik…