Pakistan

France will provide 180 million Euros’ soft loan for the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) projects located in Sialkot, Arifwala, Vehari. Credit Facility Agreement to this effect was signed in Islamabad on Wednesday. Federal Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs Dr. Kazim Niaz, Ambassador of France Nicolas Galey and Country…

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has allowed Pakistan LNG Limited to execute the proposed framework agreement with State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR). The decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the ECC held in Islamabad on Wednesday with Minister for Finance Senator…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has termed the alleviation of poverty, hunger and starvation as the topmost priority of the government. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said a comprehensive framework is being formulated to provide equal opportunities to every individual and bring the backward areas…

The National Assembly is continuing discussion on the budget for the year 2023-24. Participating in the budget discussion, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said effort has been made in the budget to provide relief to the masses regardless of the difficult economic situation. He pointed out that our interest on…

Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted flash floods, landslides and urban flooding this summer. The MET office briefed this at a National Monsoon Coordination Conference held in Islamabad on Wednesday with Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik in the chair. Forecasting the weather outlook for next three months, the MET…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Talha Mahmood says Hajj expenditure has been reduced to thirty nine hundred dollars from five thousand dollars as a result of the prudent policies of the coalition government. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said over four billion rupees have…

Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman says Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall at around 10 a.m tomorrow between Keti Bandar in Sindh and parts of Indian state of Gujarat. Addressing a news conference along with Chairman NDMA Lt. General Inam Haider Malik in Islamabad on Wednesday, she said…

A group of journalists recently visited the FCEPL Sahiwal Dairy Plant, where they observed the production process of safe packaged milk. During their visit, the journalists delved into the steps involved in the collection, refinement, and processing of milk, which serves to maintain its nutritional value.The reporters witnessed the plant’s…

Minister for Climate Change, Sherry Rehman has asked the people living near coastal belt of Sindh and Balochistan to seriously follow precautionary measures mentioned in advisories issued by National Disaster Management Authority to meet any untoward situation due to Cyclone Biparjoy. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad along with Chairman…

The Senate continued discussion on the budget for the year 2023-24 today. Participating in the debate, Jam Mahtab Hussain Dahar was appreciative of the government for extending incentives to important sectors such as the IT to promote exports. Humayun Mohmand said all sectors of the economy have witnessed a decline…

In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Occupation forces in their fresh act of state terrorism, martyred two Kashmiri Youth in Kupwara district today (Tuesday). According to Kashmir Media Service, the youth were martyred by the troops during a cordon and search operation in Machhal area.    Meanwhile, Indian police…

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that investigation is underway to probe 9th May incident to bring culprits before the law. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said JIT has received audio and video proofs of PTI culprits involved in vandalism of national institutions and army installations. He…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a two-day official visit to Azerbaijan from tomorrow at the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev. According to Foreign Office, ministers representing the priority areas of cooperation with Azerbaijan will be part of the Prime Minister’s entourage. During the visit, the Prime Minister will…

One of the major causes of societal indifference is negligiecene in accepting and countering child labour. These views were shared by child rights activists in a press released shared by Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) on the occasion of Child Labour Day 2023. Asiya…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that despite constraints imposed by domestic and global circumstances, Budget 2023-24 promises to turn things around and has outlined a clear path for this purpose. In a tweet on Monday, Shehbaz Sharif said while experts are analysing the various facets of Budget 2023-24, he…

Charge’d Affairs of China Ms Pang Chunxue called on Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Monday. He greeted the Charge de Affairs for joining back after a break and extended good wishes to her. The Finance Minister appreciated the deep rooted historical bilateral relations between Pakistan and China. Commending…

Minister of State Hina Rabbani Khar arrived in Brussels on Monday with the aim to strengthen bilateral ties between Pakistan and Belgium across all areas of cooperation, with a particular focus on labour mobility from Pakistan to Belgium. Commencing her official engagements, Minister of State held a meeting with Belgian…

Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Shazia Marri says the government has enhanced budgetary allocations by 12.3 percent for the Benazir Income Support Programme to help the downtrodden. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Monday, she said 455 billion rupees have been allocated to ensure social protection of…

Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the first meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions in Islamabad today. The Committee considered and deliberated on a summary of Ministry of Maritime Affairs about the existing Concession Agreement of Karachi Port Trust with Pakistan International Container Terminal for…

The National Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution demanding that action against the perpetrators and instigators of May 9 violent acts should be completed without any delay under law and the constitution. The resolution moved by Defense Minister Khawaja Asif noted that one political party and its Chairman on…

The National Assembly has commenced general discussion on the budget 2023-24. Opening the debate, Leader of Opposition Raja Riaz asked the government to pay special attention to the uplift of agriculture and industrial sectors to steer the country out of economic crisis and enhance foreign exchange reserves. Raja Riaz said…