Pakistan

At the United Nations, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has said peacekeeping without peacebuilding cannot sustain peace. Taking part in the UN General Assembly Debate on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace, he said the transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding and ultimately to nationally led development, requires…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grave concern over the systematic use of torture as a tool of state oppression by foreign occupying powers. In his message on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture being observed today, he said the people of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have appealed to the entire nation, especially religious scholars, media and the youth, to highlight the true message of Ashura and promote inter-sectarian respect and harmony. In his message on Ashura, President Asif Ali Zardari said the incident of Karbala is…

Youm-e-Ashur, the tenth of Muharram-ul-Haram, was observed across the country today [Friday] with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain Razi Allah ho Ta’ala Anho and his devoted companions in Karbala. Mourning processions were taken out in all cities and towns. Ulema and…

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to strengthen road and rail links and activate Joint Transport Committee to boost trade. An understanding to this effect came at a meeting between Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Iranian Minister for Transport Farzaneh Sadegh in Islamabad. Abdul Aleem Khan noted that robust…

Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar says Pakistan has emerged as peacemaker in the world after successful mediation between Iran and the United States. Speaking to media in Lahore today, he said Pakistan was the first country which condemned attack on Iran and we made practical efforts to bring an…

German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel called on Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal in Islamabad today. The Minister emphasized Pakistan’s keen interest in expanding cooperation with Germany in higher education, faculty development, research collaboration, scholarships, and academic exchange programmes to strengthen human capital development. Ahsan Iqbal…

Youm-e-Ashur, the tenth of Muharram-ul-Haram, will be observed across the country tomorrow with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain Razi Allah ho Ta’ala Anho and his devoted companions in Karbala. Mourning processions will be taken out in all cities and towns. Ulema…

Mourning processions marking the 9th of Muharram will be held across Pakistan today to pay tribute to the sacrifices of the martyrs of Karbala, with stringent security measures in place nationwide. Additional personnel from the police, Rangers and other law enforcement agencies have been deployed along procession routes, while surveillance…

Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country. However, isolated rain, windstorm and thunderstorm is expected in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, south and northeast Punjab, northeast Balochistan, Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas. Temperature of major cities: Islamabad twenty-six degree centigrade, Lahore and Peshawar twenty-nine, Karachi thirty,…

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has initiated an inquiry into the alleged spread of false and misleading information targeting easypaisa bank limited across social media and digital platforms over the past two weeks. The complaint was filed by Mr Naresh Kumar Aruwani, Head of Country Litigation at easypaisa…

Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has expressed his country’s full support for Pakistan’s peace efforts. He conveyed these sentiments during a telephone call to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. During their most warm and cordial conversation, the Amir congratulated the Prime Minister on Pakistan’s successful diplomatic efforts…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Governor Tabuk Prince Fahd Bin Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud this afternoon. During their most warm and cordial conversation, the Governor congratulated the Prime Minister on Pakistan’s remarkable diplomatic efforts that resulted in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reaffirmed China’s unwavering support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts, underlining the importance of peaceful settlement of disputes as enshrined in the UN Charter. He expressed these remarks during a telephone call to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar today. The Chinese Foreign Minister…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said Pakistan is being recognized as a peace-maker and net security provider for the region due to its mediation efforts between the US and Iran. Speaking in the National Assembly today, he said these efforts led to saving hundreds of thousands of lives. He…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has invited the PTI to sign the Charter of Democracy, emphasizing that any necessary improvements can be incorporated into the document. Speaking in the National Assembly today after the remarks of the Opposition Leader, he recalled that both the PML-N and PPP had agreed to the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA) and private Hajj organizers for their outstanding performance and successful management of Hajj 2026, which earned international recognition from Saudi Arabia. He was talking to recipients of the Labbaytum Excellence Award for best performance in Hajj 2026 operations…

‘The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ and the ‘Lucerne Summit’ reinforce Pakistan’s faith in dialogue and diplomacy for peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts. This was stated by Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, at his weekly media briefing in Islamabad today. He said Pakistan welcomes the positive recognition and encouraging remarks…

Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics, defence cooperation and avenues for enhanced military-to-military collaboration…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed for strict action against tax evaders and businesses issuing fake receipts. She was chairing a meeting of the Revenue Department in Lahore today. The Chief Minister approved measures to monitor marriage halls, marquees, farmhouses, and major food chains through cameras, while also…

The 12th meeting of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group to Counter International Terrorism was held in Islamabad today. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Additional Secretary Ambassador Muhammad Khalid Khan Jamali and Russian Federation Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmitry Lyubinsky led the dialogue. During the meeting, discussions centered…