Pakistan

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed the Finance Minister to formulate an effective strategy to stabilize the country’s economy. He gave the direction while talking to caretaker Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar in Islamabad today. Dr Shamshad Akhtar briefed the Prime Minister on the current economic situation of the…

Caretaker Minister for Education and Professional Training Madad Ali Sindhi has said the caretaker government in its limited period will strive to bring improvement in the public sector schools. Addressing an event in Islamabad on Monday, he stressed the need for elimination of class based education. He advised the teachers…

Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi has denied the deployment of Pakistan Army in Gilgit-Baltistan “to maintain law and order”. In a statement, the minister termed it “rumours” that the Pakistan Army has been called out in Gilgit-Baltistan, adding that the services have been sought on the occasion of…

Spokesperson of Provincial Disaster Management Authority Punjab says flow of water is normal in River Sutlej except for Islam Headworks. He said there is low level flood in Head Islam in River Sutlej. He said inflow of water at Head Islam is 66586 cusecs water while outflow is 64356 cusecs…

Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed says solution of socio-economic and moral problems confronted to nation lies in following the teachings of Islam and message of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW). Addressing a ceremony in Karachi on Sunday, he urged Ulema to spread the message of…

Minister of State for Tourism Wasi Shah says government is taking significant steps to enhance foreign investment for the tourism industry. Talking to a private news channel, he said efforts are being made to promote and showcase Pakistan’s rich tourism heritage at all international forums with the active participation of…

All Parties Hurriyat Conference leaders have expressed concern over plight of illegally detained Hurriyat leaders languishing in different jails of India and the territory. In a joint statement in Srinagar, APHC leaders including Khawaja Firdous, Syed Bashir Andrabi and Muhammad Shafi Lone said Narendra Modi’s government is using cruel tactics…

The Islamabad Capital Police have established a Special Investigation Cell to probe the cases related to financial assistance to terrorism and extremism. According to the Capital Police, the cell will ensure effective legal action against those, who provide financial support to terrorism and extremism. The cell has been established in…

Punjab government has started preparations to formulate a special package for farmers of the province. As per details, Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi sought recommendations from stakeholders concerned. He also sought a plan for the establishment of Model Agri-Market in every division. A team compromising of officials of Punjab…

Sindh Caretaker Health Minister Dr Saad Khalid Niaz has categorically rejected the rumors of the suspected cases of Monkeypox disease in the province. In this connection, he stated that the results of initial diagnostic report of three suspected people are negative. They all have been quarantined as per the recommendation…

Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Madad Ali Sindhi has said Pakistan can be made a developed nation only by improving the quality of education. Addressing a national seminar on the occasion of the 139th Foundation Day of Sindh Madresstul Islam University in Karachi on Friday, he said despite…

The Namaz-e-Janaza of Shuhada, who embraced shahadat in yesterday’s motorcycle-borne suicide blast in Jani Khel area of Bannu was offered at Bannu today. Later, the Shuhada will be laid to rest with full military honour in their respective hometowns. Senior serving military and civil administrative officers and troops attended the…

Second martyrdom anniversary of veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader Syed Ali Gilani is being observed today. Syed Ali Gilani embraced martyrdom in the custody of Indian police on September 01, 2021 at his Hyderpora residence where he remained under house detention for over a decade. Imams and ulemas will remember the…

Pakistan has urged the Indian Government to give unhindered access to family and followers of iconic Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Shah Gilani, for his final resting place. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Friday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Syed Ali Shah Gilani was a true…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has approved the reconstitution of the National Economic Council (NEC). The committee will have 13 members with Prime Minister as Chairman. NEC comprises the Prime Minister, chief ministers as well as representatives of the caretaker governments. S M Tanvir, Muhammad Younas Daaga, Ahmed Rasool Bangash, and…

Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will pay a three-day official visit to Nairobi, Kenya from Monday to participate in the Africa Climate Summit. According to Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani will accompany the Prime Minister in the visit. The visit is taking place at the…

A briefing session for the resident Diplomatic Missions in Islamabad on the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) was convened by the Foreign Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Government Effectiveness Dr Jehanzeb Khan made a detailed presentation informing the diplomatic corps…

Ambassador of Azerbaijan Khazar Farhadov called on Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani in Islamabad on Friday. During the meeting, entire spectrum of bilateral relations was discussed during the meeting. The two sides noted the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Azerbaijan relations and reiterated resolve to further cement relations with focus on…

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) held a consultative meeting with a delegation of Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) in Islamabad on Friday. It was chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja. The GDA delegation confirmed their full support for the Election Commission’s new delimitation plan and highlighted that delimitation is…

Pakistan has reiterated resolve to strengthen partnership with United Nations Development Program to improve the lives and livelihoods of people through joint initiatives. The commitment was expressed by Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jillani during his meeting with Resident Representative of UNDP Pakistan, Samuel Rizk in Islamabad today. The Foreign Minister…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has said efforts are being made to introduce short and long-term Hajj packages under the government Hajj Scheme. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad today, he said proposals would be sought from Pakistani cellular companies for the provision of affordable calling and…