Pakistan

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,…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will embark on an official visit to Tashkent, Uzbekistan to participate in the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit commencing on Wednesday next. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the Prime Minister, at the summit, will reaffirm…

Caretaker Minister for Foreign Affairs Jalil Abbas Jilani has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to become part of international efforts to tackle the challenge of climate change. He was addressing a pre-COP28 event held in Islamabad today, ahead of the COP28 conference in Dubai next month. Jalil Abbas Jilani said the conference…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar says protecting the rights of media representatives is responsibility of the state. He was talking to a delegation of Pakistan Broadcasters Association that called on him in Islamabad on Thursday. They discussed the problems of mass media, especially electronic media in the country.…

In a remarkable display of academic collaboration and global engagement, the seminar “Unveiling the Future – FATF’s Impact on South Asia 2023” marked a significant milestone. The event, a part of the “Universities Outreach – Phase 1,” brought together an array of esteemed speakers who delved into the multifaceted challenges…

President Dr Arif Alvi has reiterated Pakistan’s call for lifting the siege in Gaza and  open humanitarian corridor for Palestinians. He was speaking during a ceremony held in Islamabad today, for presentation of diplomatic credentials by ambassadors of different countries. Ambassador-designate of Jordan, Dr Maen A.M. Khreasat, Ambassador-designate of the…

The Interior Ministry has launched a helpline for complaints regarding deportation of illegally staying foreign nationals. Any complaints can be registered at Phone numbers 051-111367226 and 051-9211685. The foreign nationals can lodge any kind of complaint regarding the deportation process while general public can also report any information about illegal…

Speaker Balochistan Assembly Mir Jan Muhammad Jamali called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Islamabad today. They discussed issues related to the Balochistan province. The Prime Minister said development and prosperity of the people of Balochistan is among the topmost priorities of the federal government. He underscored the need…

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf called on top Leadership of Royal Saudi Armed Forces during official visit to Saudi Arabia. In his meetings with Chief of the General Staff of Saudi Armed Forces General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili and Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces Vice Admiral Fahd Bin…

Minister for National Heritage & Culture Jamal Shah says Lok Mela, being started on Friday, will be a greater source of establishing national cohesion and promoting cultural diversity besides providing quality entertainment to the people. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad today, he said the rich culture and traditions of…

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leaders while expressing concern over surge in Indian state terrorism in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) have called for the settlement of the Kashmir dispute through peaceful means of negotiations. APHC leaders including Ghulam Muhammad Khan Sopori, Abdul Ahad, Syed Bashir Andrabi,…

Sixty-four Afghans residing illegally have been deported from Islamabad after the expiry of deadline. These illegal Afghan nationals were sent to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today and afterwards they will be deported to Afghanistan. The process of coordination with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has also been completed in this regard. They were…

The World Bank has assured to extend cooperation to the Sindh government in Urban development. The assurance was given by World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine in a meeting with Sindh Chief Minister Justice retired Maqbool Baqar in Karachi today. It was decided in the meeting that Sindh government will…

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s barbaric attack on the Jabaliya refugee camp in Gaza that resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries including of women and children. In a statement today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the attack is latest in a series of war crimes being perpetrated…

The 76th Independence Day of Gilgit-Baltistan is being celebrated with traditional zeal and fervour today. Felicitating the people of Gilgit-Baltistan on the occasion, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar- ul-Haq Kakar said seventy-six years ago, the brave people of the region showed great valiance and courage against the Dogra Raja under the…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has said providing equal coverage to all political parties should be Pakistan Television’s priority. During a meeting with PTV News Current Affairs and Social Media teams, the minister said PTV’s role in clean, transparent and impartial elections will be unforgettable. He said Pakistan…

Four-day International Nautical Competition commenced at Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi today. Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy, Commodore Muhammad Khalid graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The event will be attended by teams from Azerbaijan, China, Indonesia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Turkiye. Sailing, swimming, lifesaving skills and seamanship contests will be…