Pakistan
Local Government by-elections underway in 16 districts of Sindh
Local Government by-elections are underway in 16 districts of Sindh today. The polling started at 8 am today and will continue till 5 pm. The Election Commission has established a control room to monitor the election process. The control room which will remain functional till Monday will also address the…
Read More »Pakistan advocates right of Palestinians to establish independent, viable state within borders of pre-1967
At the United Nations, Pakistan has advocated the right of Palestinians to establish an independent and viable state within the borders of pre-1967, with Al-Aqsa as its capital. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York Munir Akram during General Assembly’s Fourth Committee meeting said first and foremost…
Read More »Pakistan leapfrogging into new era of tech industry: Masood
Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Masood Khan has said tech entrepreneurship in Pakistan has taken off and the country is leapfrogging into a new era of tech industry. Talking during a special session as a key note speaker at San Francisco, United States, he said youth graduating from universities…
Read More »Kashmiris to observe Jammu Martyrs’ Day on Monday
Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and across the world will observe the Jammu Martyrs’ Day on Monday to reiterate the resolve to continue the mission of their martyrs till they achieve their inalienable right to self-determination. According to Kashmir Media Service, hundreds of thousands of Kashmiris…
Read More »Pakistan’s rich culture has potential to contribute towards economic revival: Jamal
Caretaker Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah says folklore and heritage are pride of our country which brings together people of different cultures. Addressing inaugural ceremony of Lok Mela in Islamabad on Friday, he said this Mela offers a valuable opportunity to all people who come from different…
Read More »Continuity of policies vital for progress of country: Punjab Governor
Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman says the continuity of policies is vital for the progress and development of the country. He stated this while talking to a delegation of participants of the National Security Workshop in Lahore on Saturday. Punjab Governor @MBalighurRehman says continuity of policies is vital for…
Read More »Mushaal urges world to act promptly to stop bloodbath of Kashmiris in IIOJK
Special Assistant on Human Rights and Women Empowerment Mushaal Hussain Mallick has urged the world community to act promptly to stop bloodbath of Kashmiris in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at a seminar on human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in Oslo, she…
Read More »Nine terrorists killed during combing, clearance operation at PAF Airbase Mianwali: ISPR
Nine terrorists have been killed during combing and clearance operation at PAF Training Airbase Mianwali. According to the ISPR, the successful operation was launched by security forces to eliminate any potential threat in the surrounding area following the cowardly and failed terrorist attack on the base this morning. No functional…
Read More »Funeral prayers of Gwadar terrorist attack Shuhada offered in Pasni
Funeral prayers of Shuhada who embraced martyrdom in terrorist attack in Gwadar district yesterday was offered at Pasni. Senior serving military and civil administration officers and troops attended the funeral prayer. Funeral prayers of Shuhada, who embraced martyrdom in terrorist attack in Gwadar district, offered in Pasni@OfficialDGISPR https://t.co/KGnsHAnmbe pic.twitter.com/be6mj4X5N2 —…
Read More »Celebrating Words, Wisdom, and Ideas: 9th edition of ILF Returns with a Literary Extravaganza
Pakistan: Oxford University Press (OUP) inaugurated the 9th Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF), a vibrant celebration of fresh ideas, creative perspectives, and the art of storytelling, at the Gandhara Citizen Club in Fatima Jinnah Park, Islamabad. The exciting event offered a captivating exploration of literature in all its forms, featuring renowned…
Read More »President directs FIO to ensure conflict of interest disclosure before selling insurance policies
President Dr. Arif Alvi has asked the Federal Insurance Ombudsman to ensure that insurance companies disclose the conflict of interest to the purchaser of the insurance policy before selling the policy. He opined there had been instances of grave mis-selling of policies which required a serious relook at product structure…
Read More »ECP announces Feb 8, 2024 as poll date for general elections
Election Commission of Pakistan has officially announced the date of general elections for the National and four Provincial Assemblies as 8th of February next year. A notification of ECP issued today says that in light of the Supreme Court’s orders from constitutional petitions numbered 32 and 36, of 2023, and…
Read More »PM reiterates to continue war on terrorism till elimination of last terrorist
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has vowed to continue the war against terrorism till the complete elimination of this menace from the country. Strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Dera Ismail Khan, the Prime Minister in a statement said we successfully foiled nefarious designs of terrorists due to the meritorious…
Read More »Five martyred in D.I.Khan bomb blast
At least five persons were martyred while twenty-one injured in a bomb blast near Tank Bus stand of District Dera Ismail Khan today. According to Rescue sources, incident was occurred when terrorists targeted the Police van. Injured have been shifted to District Headquarter Hospital Dera Ismail Khan.
Read More »Govt taking steps to strengthen health sector in coordination with provinces: Dr. Nadeem
Caretaker Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan says the government taking utmost measures to strengthen health sector in coordination with provinces. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, he said health facilities are being refurbished to reinforce this sector. Acknowledging the services and contribution of WHO for the eradication of Polio…
Read More »PM directs to encourage participation of minorities in competitive examinations
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed to encourage participation of minorities in competitive examinations. Chairing a meeting regarding the appointment of civil officers and special quota in Islamabad today, he said awareness campaigns should also be conducted in this regard. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said the government is working to provide…
Read More »Solangi calls for adopting whole of society approach to deal with climate change challenge
Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has stressed for adopting whole of society approach to deal with the challenge of climate change. He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Climate Change Desk at Pakistan Television News, in Islamabad today. Murtaza Solangi said all stakeholders including community leaders,…
Read More »Caretaker Interior Minister lays SBP annual report in Senate
Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti laid before the Senate the annual report of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on the country’s economy for the year 2022-23. The Interior Minister also tabled in the House the Annual Report for the year 2022 of the Election Commission of Pakistan and the…
Read More »PSX continues positive trend with rise of over 580 points in KSE-100 Index
The positive trend in Pakistan Stock Exchange continues and the KSE-100 Index witnessed a rise of more than 550 points crossing the limit of 53 thousand points. Stock Exchange has been on a positive trend mostly for the past few weeks and business and trade indicators project the trend to…
Read More »Elections to be held on February 11, ECP informs Supreme Court
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that the general elections in the country will be held on February 11, 2024. The date was shared with the Supreme Court by the ECP’s lawyer during the hearing of petitions calling for timely polls across the country.…
Read More »IIOJK continues to bleed due to Indian state terrorism: APHC
The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leaders have said that Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) continues to bleed due to Indian state terrorism. APHC leaders including Saleem Zargar, Yasin Attai, Khwaja Firdous and Javeed Ahmed Mir in their statements in Srinagar said Kashmiri people have been bearing the…
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