Pakistan

The government has approved the National Agricultural Biotechnology Policy 2025 to align the country’s agriculture sector with modern technological and scientific advancements. The policy was formulated following a two-and-a-half-year consultative process involving scientists, farmers, industry representatives and relevant departments The policy aims to support farmers, strengthen food security, increase agricultural…

Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi says the government is taking comprehensive steps to modernize the country’s railway infrastructure. Talking to the media in Rawalpindi today, he announced that all trains, including Tezgam and Karachi Express, will be refurbished by June next year. The Minister said forty-three locomotives are being allocated for…

Pakistan has summoned the Afghan Chargé d’Affaires to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad and a strong demarche was issued regarding the Karachi terrorist attack. This was stated by Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tahir Andrabi, while responding to media queries regarding Pakistan’s demarche to the Afghan…

A seminar on the Indus Waters Treaty will be held in Islamabad tomorrow to highlight Pakistan’s water rights under the treaty. This was announced by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, while addressing a news conference in Islamabad today along with Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik. The Minister…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have praised Pakistan’s security forces for successfully foiling the cowardly terrorist attack on a Pakistan Rangers Sindh camp in Karachi. In their separate statements, the President and the Prime Minister strongly condemned the attack that was carried out by the Indian…

Pakistan Rangers Sindh foiled a cowardly terrorist attack on Rangers Camp in Karachi last night killing three Khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Jamaat ul Ahrar.The assailants, after a blast at main gate of the Camp, attempted to breach the perimeter security. However, the vigilant and resolute response of Rangers troops…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed deep grief over the loss of fourteen precious lives in the tragic helicopter crash in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia. In a post on X, he said our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this tragic accident and their grieving families. Ishaq…

Amjad Hussain Advocate will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan on Wednesday. The oath-taking ceremony will be held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Gilgit. Earlier, Amjad Hussain Advocate was elected unopposed as the Leader of the House on Monday.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of Bahrain, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani today. The two leaders discussed the latest evolving regional situation following the signing of the Islamabad MoU. Bahraini Foreign Minister congratulated Ishaq Dar on…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar spoke to European Union High Representative/Vice President Kaja Kallas today. They reviewed the rapidly evolving regional situation. She appreciated Pakistan’s sincere efforts culminating in signing of the Islamabad MOU. She, however, expressed serious concerns at the recent ceasefire violations and stressed that channels of communication…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud today to offer condolences over the tragic helicopter crash in Ras Tanura. Ishaq Dar conveyed sincere condolences on behalf of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces…

Progress continues on M-13 Kharian to Rawalpindi Motorway project under the effective institutional support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council. According to details, the M-13 Motorway project is being upgraded to one hundred seventeen point two kilometers six -lane Motorway. The up graded motorway will be a strategic, fast and…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to play its constructive role for achieving the goal of lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond. Talking to Foreign Minister of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, telephonically, both sides agreed to remain in close contact.…

At the United Nations, Pakistan has called for an immediate halt to violence in Sudan, and urged renewed efforts for a Sudanese-owned and Sudanese-led political process. The call was made by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad while delivering statement at the UN Security Council…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper today. During the conversation, the UK Foreign Secretary reiterated the UK’s appreciation for Pakistan’s sustained efforts for peace and stability in the region, leading to the signing of the Islamabad MoU by the…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the security forces for killing eight terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan in Balochistan. In their separate statements, they said these successful operations are a testimony to the outstanding skills, capabilities and determination of our…

Security forces have killed eight terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al-Hindustan in two high-tempo intelligence-driven operations in Kharan and Mastung districts of Balochistan. According to ISPR, on intelligence leads, movement of a group of terrorists was picked up by the security forces in Kharan District of Balochistan on 25th…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reasserted Pakistan’s resolve to defeat nefarious designs of its enemies, while continuing to pursue peace, dialogue and diplomacy for settlement of disputes. He was addressing the passing out parade of 125th midshipmen and 33rd Short Service Commission course at Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi on Saturday…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, visited the residence of renowned cricketer Shoaib Akhtar to offer condolences over the sad demise of his elder brother, Shahid Akhtar. During the visit, the Information Minister met with the bereaved family and expressed his deep sympathy and condolences to Shoaib Akhtar, the…

Through Pakistan’s facilitation, twenty-two Iranian crew members of the vessel Lenore/Davina, who were recently interdicted by US authorities, safely arrived in Karachi this afternoon. Announcing this in a post on X, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said arrangements are now being finalized in collaboration with Iranian missions…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to eradicating drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the country. In their separate messages on International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking being observed today, they called for a national effort to address the challenge…