Pakistan

Pakistan and the United States have agreed to intensify cooperation on counter-narcotics and security matters. The consensus to this effect was emerged at a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker in Islamabad today. Both sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in counter-narcotics, security,…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed the firm commitment to work  relentlessly and in unity for the progress and development of the country. He was addressing the ground breaking ceremony of Mass Transit Transport System in Gujranwala today. Shehbaz Sharif mentioned that the success of PML-N in recent by…

Punjab government has decided to take strict action against one-dish violations across the province. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, presiding over a meeting in Lahore, directed all commissioners and deputy commissioners to implement the ban. The meeting decided that the government would also launch crack down on the illegal use…

The 54th martyrdom anniversary of Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, is being observed today. During the Pak-India war of 1971, Major Shabbir Sharif was tasked with securing a strategically critical high ground near the Sulemanki Headworks. On the night between 5th and 6th December, he displayed unparalleled courage by engaging…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have lauded the security forces for carrying out successful operations against Fitna-al-Khawarij terrorists in Tank and Lakki Marwat districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In their statements, they praised the courage of the forces for thwarting the heinous designs of the Indian-sponsored Fitna…

Nine khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij have been killed by security forces in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to ISPR, an intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in Tank District on reported presence of khwarij. During the conduct of operation, the troops…

President Asif Ali Zardari has extended warm felicitations to Finnish President Alexander Stubb and the people of Finland on the country’s 108th Independence Day, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. In his message, the President praised Finland’s achievements since independence, noting its global leadership in education, technology, innovation, research,…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and discussed regional developments, particularly Gaza. During the telephonic conversation, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister strongly condemned Israel’s unilateral plan to restrict the Rafah crossing for the exit…

Director General ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has emphatically stated that the Armed Forces of Pakistan stand tall and resolute with the solemn pledge to counter any anti-state narrative or collusion. Addressing a news conference in Rawalpindi today, he deplored that the PTI founder is not doing politics rather…

Two-day mock exercises by NDMA and UN agencies to deal with potential disasters concluded at NDMA headquarters, Islamabad today.      The exercises aimed at further improving the efficiency and capacity of relevant institutions to deal with disasters at national level.        Over 130 representatives of federal and provincial ministries and…

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has distributed three hundred and sixty tonnes of Dates among flood-affected communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre distributed these Dates in collaboration with the National and Provincial Disaster Management Authority, and its implementing partners…

Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to building a long-term strategic partnership with Kyrgyzstan based on mutual trust, regional stability, and shared aspirations for peace and prosperity. Talking to President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Zhaparov in Islamabad today, the Chairman Senate termed the CASA-1000 project a…

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has said meetings with prisoners, including the PTI founder, are regulated by the jail manual, which prohibits detainees from discussing politics or making their conversations public. He was speaking at a news conference in Islamabad this evening, alongside Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar…

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan today exchanged fifteen MOUs and agreements, covering diverse areas including mining and geo sciences, energy, agriculture, tourism, the transfer of sentenced prisoners,  customs, surgical instruments and culture.  One of the agreements was related to establishing sister city relationship between Bishkek and Islamabad. One MOU envisaged cooperation in…

President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to offer Kyrgyzstan the shortest and most economical route to the Arabian Sea. Talking to President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov in Islamabad today, he underlined the importance of expanding direct flights to support trade, tourism and people to people contacts.…

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have reaffirmed the shared resolve to elevate their relations by enhancing cooperation in political, trade, connectivity, energy, agriculture, education, defense and cultural domains.  The affirmation was made at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov in Islamabad today. Later addressing a…

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the summary submitted by the Prime Minister for the appointment of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, concurrently as Chief of Defence Forces for a period of five years. He has also approved a two-year extension in the service of Air…

Pakistan says India continues to block its humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka.  In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the special aircraft carrying Pakistan’s humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka continue to face delay for over sixty hours now awaiting flight clearance from India. The partial flight clearance issued…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has emphasized the importance of a multifaceted approach combining health initiatives and awareness campaigns to address the growing population challenge. Speaking at Pakistan Population Summit in Islamabad today, he stressed that raising awareness is a collective responsibility, involving all segments of society including…

The joint sitting of Parliament has passed the National Commission for Minorities Rights Bill, 2025. The bill was moved by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, who stated that its purpose is to safeguard the rights of non-Muslims. Azam Nazeer Tarar stressed that the bill contains nothing contrary to the Quran…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that passengers with incomplete and bogus documents will not be allowed to travel abroad in any case. He was speaking during a visit to Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore today. Mohsin Naqvi said that no passenger defaming the name of Pakistan can be…