Pakistan

The Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team has departed from Dublin, Ireland, and arrived in Nottingham, England, via Birmingham to participate in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. The national side will begin its final preparations for the mega event upon reaching Nottingham. Pakistan is scheduled to play its first warm-up match…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has underscored the importance Pakistan attaches to strengthening its relations with Sri Lanka across all domains. He was talking to a delegation of the National Defence College of Sri Lanka, which visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad today and…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the security forces for killing four terrorists belonging to Fitna-al-Khwarij in successful intelligence-based operations conducted in Dera Ismail Khan and Mohmand districts. In their separate messages, they reaffirmed their resolve to continue operations against terrorists, emphasizing that…

Members of the National Assembly Gul Asghar Khan and Raja Osama Sarwar separately called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. During the meeting, overall and political situation of the country besides issues related to their concerned constituencies came under discussion. Federal Minister for Public Affairs Unit, Rana…

Four Khwarij belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-Al-Khwarij were killed by security forces in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the ISPR, an intelligence based operation was conducted by security forces in Dera Ismail Khan District on the reported presence of Khwarij. During conduct of the operation, own troops effectively…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the use of a modern and automated tax management system to promote transparency and public confidence in the tax system and increase revenues. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad today to review ongoing reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue. The Prime…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have called for strengthening resolve to protect the environment, use natural resources responsibly and leave a safer and more resilient Pakistan for future generations. In their separate messages on the World Environment Day being observed today, they said Pakistan remains…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan is keen to elevate its economic ties with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia into a mutually beneficial economic partnership. He was talking to a high-powered Saudi business delegation, led by Chairman of the Saudi-Pak Joint Business Council Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, which…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan and the United States have built a strong relationship based on cooperation in diverse fields including security, counterterrorism, trade, investment, agriculture, science, education, health, energy and people-to-people exchanges. Addressing a ceremony marking the 250th Independence Anniversary of the United States, the Prime Minister…

Balochistan government has decided to establish mini and off-grid power stations in remote areas of the province to ensure supply of electricity. The decision was made during a consultative meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti in Quetta today. The meeting reviewed various electricity supply and transmission projects. The…

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding and friendly relations with Italy. During an informal discussion with Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Marilina Armellin in Islamabad, he said bilateral ties are built on mutual respect, shared interests and cooperation on regional and international…

Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema has underscored the importance of strengthening primary healthcare through greater use of digital solutions to improve service delivery. He was talking to World Bank Vice President Mamta Murthi, who called on him in Islamabad today. Highlighting the need of increased private sector participation, the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said federal and provincial governments should work in close coordination for the early completion of major Pakistan Railways projects particularly ML-1, ML-3 and Thar Coal Rail Project. Chairing a meeting regarding Pakistan Railways, in Islamabad, he emphasized that timely and high-quality completion of mega projects…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the upcoming budget will include measures aimed at providing relief to the public. He was talking to a delegation of leading industrialists and prominent businessmen who called on him in Islamabad. The Prime Minister said a strong partnership between the government and the private…

The first flight of Pakistani Hujjaj under the government scheme arrived in Karachi today. Minister of State for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Kheal Das Kohistani welcomed the Hujjaj at Karachi airport. He said Pakistani Hujjaj were provided with the best facilities in Saudi Arabia during the Holy pilgrimage. The…

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has stressed the need for effective coordination between the federal and provincial governments to continue development and public welfare initiatives across the country. He was talking to Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry in Islamabad today. They also reviewed plans for the…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to ensure timely completion, quality, and transparency in road construction, repair and rehabilitation projects across the province. In a statement today, she said work on construction and repair of roads in different districts under the CM Local Roads Programme…

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal has stressed the need to prioritize and complete ongoing development projects. Addressing the Annual Plan Coordination Committee meeting for the 2026-27 budget, he said the country’s development budget is insufficient to finance projects promptly, describing the situation as a major…

Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to continue exploring opportunities to further strengthen relations in all areas of common interest. In a Joint Press Communiqué following the 8th Round of the Pakistan-European Union Strategic Dialogue held in Islamabad today, both sides reiterated the importance of continuing cooperation within the…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar received a telephone call today from Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty. During the telephonic conversation, the two leaders discussed the latest developments in the region. They emphasized the need for sustained diplomatic engagement to promote peace and stability, particularly at this stage. Both sides agreed…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed that the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed during the B2B Conference in Hangzhou be immediately transformed into formal agreements and joint ventures. He issued these directives while chairing a review meeting in Islamabad on Monday regarding the agreements and MoUs signed during his…