Pakistan

The government, on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has decided to expand the Roshan Digital Account scheme to foreign nationals and institutional investors. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in a statement today. Under the decision, foreign nationals, companies, and institutional investors will be able…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, says the government will continue extending full cooperation for the welfare of journalists, and the resolution of media-related issues.  He was talking to newly-elected President of the National Press Club, Abdul Razaq Sial and Secretary Dr. Furqan Rao, who called on him in…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar today spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. During the telephonic conversation, they exchanged views on the latest developments in the ongoing regional situation and its broader implications. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of diplomatic engagement, dialogue, and…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a major relief for federal government employees ahead of Eid ul-Fitr. On the special directives of the Prime Minister, it has been decided that salaries of federal government employees will be paid before the Eid ul-Fitr holidays. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, federal…

Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Engineer Amir Muqam called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. During the meeting, Amir Muqam briefed the Prime Minister about the progress on public welfare projects in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They also exchanged views on Pakistan Muslim…

National Disaster Management Authority has issued weather advisory from tomorrow to Wednesday next, forecasting light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and windstorms across the country. According to the advisory, widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and windstorms are expected in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the forecast period. Isolated rainfall and thunderstorms…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Monday, said that economic stability and provision of relief to the public remained government’s top priorities and all measures were being taken to not only provide immediate relief but also ensure long-term economic stability. He said that the Government of Pakistan was prepared to face…

A special seminar and resistance poetry session were organized under the auspices of the Progressive Writers Association of Pakistan and the Pakistan Media Foundation, Islamabad, to commemorate International Women’s Day and the birthday of renowned subcontinent poet and film lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi. The seminar was titled “Woman is Not a…

Islamabad has termed New Delhi remarks regarding Pakistan’s actions against terrorist hideouts and support bases inside Afghanistan as absurd, unwarranted and shamefully hypocritical. Responding to media queries regarding Pakistan’s response to the statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs of India, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…

Pakistan’s Armed forces have carried out successful airstrikes in Afghanistan under Operation Ghazab Lil Haq. According to security sources, the armed forces successfully targeted and destroyed technical support infrastructure and equipment storage facility of Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khwarij in Kandhar last night. The security sources said the underground tunnel…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to promoting religious tolerance among nations around the world and ensuring a sense of security for Muslims. In their separate messages on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia being observed today, they called on the international community…

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has successfully completed the final phase of Livestock-Based Economic Empowerment Project in Pakistan. The project was implemented in Pakistan to strengthen livelihoods and improve the economic resilience of vulnerable communities. Under this phase, 500 cattle along with two bags of silage…

Ministry of Religious Affairs says preparations for Hajj are underway according to schedule. According to spokesperson for Ministry of Religious Affairs, Hajj flights operation will also begin within due course of time. He said rumours of suspension of Hajj flights due to deteriorated situation in the Middle East are baseless.…

Pakistan’s Armed Forces continue their effective operations against the Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khwarij under Operation Ghazab Lil Haq. According to security sources, the Pakistan Army targeted the Afghan Taliban’s Badani post, located along the Pak-Afghan border in Chitral, using small and heavy arms. The Badani post was completely destroyed…

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has rejected the claim of Afghan Taliban’s so-called Ministry of Defence regarding a successful strike in Wana. In a post on its X handle, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said the fact is that a rudimentary drone was destroyed over South Waziristan through…

The Counter Terrorism Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has killed six terrorists belonging to Fitna-al-Khwarij during an intelligence-based operation in the Lachi area of Kohat district. According to sources, the operation was jointly carried out by the CTD and police. During the operation, a large cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says Afghan Taliban regime deliberately targeted civilian population through artillery/mortar fire from across the border in Tabesta Letai, Salarzai area of Bajaur District, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today. In a post on his X handle, the Minister said four innocent civilians embraced martyrdom while…

Security forces have killed five Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al-Khwarij in an intelligence-based operation in Lakki Marwat District today. According to ISPR, own troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location during the conduct of operation. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from killed Indian sponsored Khwarij, who remained actively…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and MQM-Pakistan Chairman Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui called on President Asif Ali Zardari in Karachi today. During the meeting, they exchanged views on overall internal security situation in the country and matters relating to law and order. The discussion also reviewed evolving regional situation and its…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities concerned to ensure complete monitoring of supply and demand of food items to safeguard national food requirements. Presiding over a meeting to review the country’s food situation in Lahore today, he said disruption in global supply chains has created increased opportunities for…

The Pakistan Army has destroyed oil storage facilities at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan during a targeted strike carried out under Operation “Ghazab-lil-Haq,” according to security sources. Sources said the operation was conducted on the night of March 12 and 13, when Pakistani forces launched precise strikes on oil storage sites…