Pakistan

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have affirmed the commitment to expand cooperation in the areas of bilateral interest, especially energy, trade, connectivity, defence, and people-to-people linkages. This was discussed during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and the visiting President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in Islamabad today. Welcoming the President of…

In a major legal victory for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the party is eligible for the allocation of reserved seats. The decision has not only paved the way for the PTI’s return to the parliament, which was kicked out of the February 8…

Arid agriculture expert scientist from Sweden, Dr. Mo Segad, held a meeting with senior officials of Green Pakistan Initiative. During the meeting, he was briefed about various sectors of the Green Pakistan Initiative established under SIFC, including agriculture, livestock and tourism. The Swedish expert expressed his willingness to work for…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to take effective steps to enhance the production of wheat and other crops. Chairing a meeting regarding Ministry of National Food Security and Research and Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO), in Islamabad today, he directed to prepare federal government’s alternative strategy regarding…

Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar has said the Supreme Court’s judgment in reserved seats case poses no challenge to the government. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said the ruling coalition has a clear majority both in the National and Punjab Assemblies. He recalled that…

Funeral prayer of Sepoy Badam Gul and Sepoy Muhammad Idrees, who embraced martyrdom during an intelligence based operation at Hassan Khel in Peshawar District, has been offered at Peshawar Garrison. The Corps Commander Peshawar and a large number of civil and military officials participated in the funeral prayer. The martyrs…

National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Thursday emphasized further strengthening Pakistan-Germany bilateral ties, particularly through expanding cooperation between parliamentary friendship groups and the exchange of parliamentary delegations. He made these remarks during a meeting with the Parliamentary delegation from Germany, who called on him here. Both sides discussed a…

Inspector General Police Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi visited various Imambargahs and reviewed security measures. Speaking on the occasion, he directed to adopt strict security measures for the safety of the mourners during Muharram gatherings and processions. He asked the officials on duty to remain alert and keep strict vigil…

Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari says the government is making concerted efforts to reduce the price of electricity by increasing anti-theft campaigns and reducing line losses. He said this while briefing the National Assembly Standing Committee on Energy in Islamabad today. The Minister further apprised the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to remove all unnecessary obstacles in customs operations. He issued these directives while chairing a meeting in Islamabad today to review matters related Pakistan Customs and Federal Board of Revenue. The Prime Minister said Customs Department is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy and stressed…

Pakistan says it has no designs to enter into any talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the terrorist entity is involved in the killing of Pakistani and foreign citizens inside Pakistan. The Spokesperson said Pakistan respects Afghanistan’s…

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev today paid a visit to the martyrs’ memorial at the Pakistan Monument Islamabad and laid a floral wreath. He was received by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. On his arrival, a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Army presented a salute to the visiting guest.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has arrived in Islamabad on a two-day official visit to Pakistan. On arrival, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warmly received the visiting dignitary. During the visit, the President of Azerbaijan will hold meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The two…

At the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will undertake an official two-day visit to Pakistan from Thursday. During the visit, he will hold meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The two sides will engage in wide-ranging discussions…

President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed that social media should be used for the betterment of society Speaking at the Waris Mir Memorial Seminar in Lahore today, he highlighted the challenges posed by social media in the contemporary world. President said that government firmly believes in the freedom of press…

A farewell ceremony was held in honor of Ambassador Masood Khan, marking the conclusion of his tenure as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States. The event, organized by the Pakistan’s Embassy in Washington DC, witnessed participation from approximately 250 attendees including officials from the State Department, USAID, diplomatic community, World…

President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of Captain Osama bin Arshad in exchange of fire with terrorists in South Waziristan today. In a message today, he said that the nation will always remember the sacrifice of Captain Osama. The President said that we salute…

Two terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces and terrorists in North Waziristan district today. However, during the intense exchange of fire, leading his troops from the front, Captain Muhammad Osama bin Arshad, having fought gallantly, made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat. Sanitization operation…

The National Assembly started its session at the Parliament House in Islamabad this evening with Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in the chair. The House is transacting private members’ business today. The House adopted a motion authorizing the Speaker National Assembly to appoint a special committee on Kashmir comprising 22 members…

A British delegation led by Sir Michael Barber called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said Pakistan and the United Kingdom enjoy historic bilateral relations that span decades and are growing stronger with time. He said Pakistan attaches high value to…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a massive relief package of 50 billion rupees for domestic electricity consumers using upto 200 units per month. He was addressing a ceremony on energy sector reforms in Islamabad this afternoon. The Prime Minister said 25 million domestic consumers which make upto 94 percent…

President Asif Ali Zardari has called for completing the Kachhi Canal project within one and half years, which would irrigate 713,000 acres of land in Balochistan. Chairing a meeting on Green Pakistan Initiative in Islamabad today, he said Federal Government would provide funding for the project to ensure its timely…