Pakistan

Pakistan and Sweden have agreed to establish a Pakistan-Sweden Parliamentary Friendship Group to strengthen bilateral ties. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Senator Irfan Siddiqui and a senior member of Sweden’s Foreign Affairs Committee MP Yousaf Ayden. The two sides explored avenues for enhanced cooperation in trade, tourism,…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with the Leader of the Opposition in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly, Dr Ibadullah Khan in Islamabad on Thursday. They discussed the grave situation caused by the recent devastating floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which have severely impacted communities and families across…

Pakistan and Germany have affirmed their resolve to further strengthen mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation.This affirmation came during a telephonic conversation between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and German Foreign Minister Dr. Johann Wadephul. The two leaders underscored the importance of high-level contacts. They also exchanged views on regional issues.

At the United Nations, Pakistan has urged the Security Council to act against ethnic cleansing and carnage in Gaza. The demand was made by the Pakistan’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad in a statement during the UN Security Council briefing on the Middle East, including the question of Palestine.…

Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring food self-sufficiency by protecting the interests of farmers and stabilizing the wheat market. He was chairing the 8th Wheat Board meeting in Islamabad. Rana Tanveer Hussain noted that the national availability of wheat…

Member of the Senate of Spain, Vicente Azpitarte Pérez, called on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Thursday. They discussed the importance of strengthening parliamentary exchanges and enhancing cooperation between Pakistan and Spain in political, economic, and cultural fields. Ishaq Dar appreciated Senator Pérez’s efforts in promoting parliamentary…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for collective efforts to meet the recurring challenge of natural disasters especially floods in the coming years. He was chairing a meeting in Narowal today where he was given a detailed briefing on the devastation caused by floods in the country. The Prime Minister…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formally launched the New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-2030, aiming to promote environment and cost-effective transportation in the country. The policy envisages cutting carbon emissions, saving billions of rupees in foreign exchange, driving innovation and empowering youth to lead Pakistan into a new green era. Addressing…

The National Disaster Management Authority has warned of heavy rainfall across several districts of Punjab and Azad Jammu & Kashmir in next twelve hours. The advisory follows a broader alert for potential urban flooding and waterlogging in low-lying areas. Authorities have cautioned against possible overflow of streams and flooding in…

The United Nations has released six hundred thousand dollars for relief of the victims of deadly flash floods triggered by heavy rains in various areas of Pakistan. The UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters at the regular briefing that Pakistani authorities are taking appropriate measures with support from the United…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Chairman NDMA to expedite rescue operations in the flood affected districts of Punjab due to the flood situation in River Sutlej. According to a press release issued by the Prime Minister office, Shehbaz Sharif directed immediate measures for the evacuation of people stranded…

Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) held its first board meeting in Islamabad today marking a pivotal step in Pakistan’s journey toward embracing blockchain, virtual assets and the digital economy. In his address, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb who attended the meeting as a special invitee hailed the establishment of the…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening ties with brotherly countries in North Africa through enhanced connectivity and broader cooperation across diverse fields. He was talking to Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Foreign Minister of Algeria Ahmed Attaf in Jeddah, on the sidelines of…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Jeddah on the sidelines of 21st extraordinary session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers. In a post on his X handle, Ishaq Dar said we affirmed firm solidarity with Palestine, noting the worsening humanitarian crisis and famine,…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has praised the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for its vital role in the country’s defence. He was speaking during a meeting with the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, who called on him in Islamabad on Tuesday. The Prime…

The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) on Tuesday launched “Unveiling Exploitation and Abuse in the Brick Kilns of Punjab”, a study that exposes severe human rights abuses faced by brick kiln workers in Pakistan. Conducted in collaboration with the Pakistan Partnership Initiative (PPI), the investigation highlights systemic exploitation, gender-based…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar today met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, on the sidelines of the OIC CFM emergency session in Jeddah on Palestine today.  In a post on X, he said we discussed the grave humanitarian situation in Gaza, including the ongoing genocide, famine…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s stance for an immediate, permanent and unconditional ceasefire across Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. He was speaking at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah on Monday. Ishaq Dar also called for full implementation of…

An Anti-Terrorism Court in Faisalabad on Monday handed down ten-year imprisonment each to 59 PTI leaders and workers in the case related to attack on PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah’s house during the May 9 incidents. The judge of the Court Javed Iqbal Sheikh announced the verdict. The convicted PTI leaders…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has announced to commemorate the year 1447 Hijri as the 1500th blessed birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Sallallho Alaihe Wassallam). Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Monday, he said Ashra Rehmatu-lil-Alamin will be observed from the…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that use of Artificial Intelligence has become a necessity of the present era and the government is taking the country ahead on modern lines. Addressing a ceremony in Lahore on Monday, he said the government is committed to resolve the issues…