Pakistan

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized on macroeconomic growth driven by an export-led economy to alleviate poverty in the country. He was addressing the launching ceremony of ‘Poverty and Inequality Estimates 2024-25’ in Islamabad today. The Minister stressed for the promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises and cottage industries to…

Pakistan and the United States have agreed to enhance bilateral trade and economic activities and mutual cooperation in countering terrorism. This came at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on the sidelines of the Board of Peace Leaders’ meeting in Washington.…

Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors, including enhanced people-to-people exchanges. This understanding was reached at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper, on sidelines of the high-level…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that police stations equipped with modern technology are being established to make policing system more public friendly. He made the remarks during his visit to newly constructed and under-construction police stations in Islamabad. The Interior Minister said Islamabad’s policing system will be brought at…

Four terrorists of Fitna al Khwarij were killed during an intelligence based operation by the Security Forces in Lakki Marwat last night. According to ISPR, the security forces conducted the operation on the reported presence of khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij. During the conduct of operation, own…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar he expressed hope that the Board of Peace, under the framework of UN Security Council resolution 2803, would lead to concrete steps toward a permanent ceasefire, scaled-up humanitarian assistance, and reconstruction of Gaza. He was participating in the high-level United…

A grand farewell ceremony was organized by the police personnel of Noor Pur Thal in honor of retired police officer Malik Mehboob Ali Karlo from Khushab district. The ceremony was attended by several retired police officers, including Malik Muhammad Sadiq Baga, Malik Nazir Ahmed Joiya, Malik Ismail Baga, and Raja…

US President Donald Trump has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and said that he greatly appreciates him. Addressing the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Peace Board in Washington, he welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He also admired Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, describing him as an outstanding military…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar concluded a busy and productive one-day official visit to New York. During the visit, he participated in a High-Level meeting of the UN Security Council on Palestine, chaired by the UK Foreign Secretary, ahead of the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace. He also…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived at the Donald Trump Institute of Peace to attend the inaugural session of the Board of Peace being held in Washington. At the venue, the US President shook hands with world leaders. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is visiting the United States at the invitation…

The Foreign Ministers of eight countries including Pakistan have strongly condemned the Israeli decision to designate lands in the Occupied West Bank as so-called “state land”. In a joint statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad, the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia,…

A Collaborating Centre Agreement has been signed between the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Oncology (INMOL), Lahore, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. The agreement was signed by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi in Austria, on the sidelines of a special event at…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit New York tomorrow to participate in the high-level United Nations Security Council briefing on the situation in Palestine. The meeting will be chaired by British Foreign Secretary, in her capacity as President of the Security Council. During the…

Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme Senator Rubina Khalid has announced an increase in stipend amounts ahead of Ramzan, offering significant financial relief to ten million beneficiary families across the country. Speaking in an exclusive interview with APP today, she said the Benazir Kafalat quarterly stipend will be raised from thirteen…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced special measures to control inflation during the holy month of Ramadan. Chairing a meeting in Lahore on the Nigehban Ramadan Programme, she directed district administrations to ensure maximum relief for the public across the province. The Chief Minister said Ramadan Cards are…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for IAEA’s role in the promotion of responsible use of nuclear technology in areas such as cancer diagnosis and treatment, agriculture, nuclear power generation and industrial applications. He was talking to the Director General IAEA Rafael Mariano Grossi at the Vienna International…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need for sustainable and inclusive development to achieving lasting peace amidst the crises of the times. He was addressing the UN event titled Sustainable Development, the Path to Global Peace and Prosperity in Vienna today. The Prime Minister noted that development cannot be…

Pakistan and Austria have reiterated the commitment to work towards further strengthening bilateral relations in such fields as economic cooperation, trade and investment. This was stated in a joint statement issued by Pakistan and Austria after an official visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Vienna. During the visit, Prime…

A dignified oath-taking ceremony of the District Bar Association Khushab was held with the participation of distinguished guests. The ceremony was attended by Malik Shahid Iqbal Baghoor, Assistant Attorney General of Pakistan. The father of Mansoor Usman Awan, Malik Haider Usman Awan Advocate, Secretary Supreme Court Malik Zahid Aslam Awan,…

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal will attend the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to be held in Dhaka tomorrow. In a statement, the foreign office said the Prime Minister will not be able to attend the ceremony…

The Government of Balochistan has announced a Ramazan relief package consisting of ration supplies for three hundred and twenty-eight thousand deserving families across province. This announcement was made by Director General of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, Jahanzaib Khan, during a news conference in Quetta today. The Director General said…