Pakistan

Pakistan has reiterated its firm opposition to the use of chemical weapons by anyone under any circumstances. The stance was expressed by Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Usman Jadoon at the Security Council briefing on Middle East. The Ambassador said Pakistan supports calls for universal adherence to…

Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has said no future Motorway project will be constructed with fewer than three lanes on each side, totalling a six-lane configuration. He was addressing a meeting of National Highway Authority in Islamabad today. Directing NHA to expedite work on the Sialkot-Rawalpindi Motorway, he said…

Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to continue close engagement to advance bilateral and multilateral cooperation. This understanding was reached during a telephonic conversation today between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman. They also expressed concern over the evolving regional situation in the Middle East and…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has directed all ministries and divisions to ensure strict and transparent implementation of austerity measures. He gave these directions, while chairing a meeting of the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures in Islamabad today. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the…

President Asif Ali Zardari has congratulated Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and its leader Balendra Shah on historic electoral victory. In a statement, he said the active role of young people in the electoral process was very encouraging and reflected a wider regional aspiration for accountable governance and reform. The…

The National Assembly was informed today that two thousand Pakistani students have been evacuated from Iran in view of the current tensions in the Middle East. Responding to a Calling Attention moved by Natasha Daultana and others, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhary said our embassy and consulates in…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with Bahrain and its people, highlighting the need for de-escalation, dialogue and efforts for peace and stability in the region. He expressed the views while telephonically talking to Foreign Minister of Bahrain Abdullatif bin Rashid Al…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have felicitated Mojtaba Khamenei on assuming responsibilities of Iran’s Supreme Leader.  In their separate messages, they also conveyed condolences on the martyrdom of Mojtaba Khamenei’s revered father, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. The President said the region…

Pakistan has condemned in the strongest terms Israel’s continued military aggression against Lebanon, resulting in the death of hundreds of civilians and the displacement of nearly half a million people. The Foreign Office, in a statement, today said Israeli actions, which are in contravention of international law, are undermining the…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has underscored the urgent need to ease tensions in the Middle East and the wider region. He laid this emphasis during a telephonic conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi today. They exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and broader global developments. Foreign Minister…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that all mourning processions across the country marking the martyrdom day of Hazrat Ali (RA) tomorrow will conclude by the time of Maghrib prayers. He was speaking during a meeting with prominent religious scholars in Lahore today. Detailed discussions were held to ensure foolproof…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar today spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and discussed with him the evolving developments in Middle East and wider region During the conversation, they exchanged views on ongoing deliberations at the United Nations Security Council. Ishaq Dar shared Pakistan’s perspective, underscoring…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all federal ministries and divisions to strictly implement the government’s announced austerity and energy conservation measures in view of the prevailing regional situation. He was chairing a review meeting in Islamabad today regarding the implementation of the steps announced by the government to promote…

Thal Former Member of the Provincial Assembly, Barrister Malik Moazzam Sher Kallu, has said that selfless service to the people is the fundamental objective of his politics, and he will continue to play his role with the same spirit and sincerity for the resolution of public issues and the development…

Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has said that rule of merit and transparency is essential for improvement in institutions. He was addressing at the passing out ceremony of the 12th Basic Recruit Course at the National Highway & Motorway Police Training College in Sheikhupura today. He said that modern…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced extraordinary measures to address the severe economic challenges arising from the ongoing regional conflict. Under her directive, schools, colleges, and universities will remain closed from tomorrow till thirty-first of this month although examinations will continue as scheduled. Educational institutions are permitted to…

Pakistan Navy has launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to counter multidimensional threats to national shipping and maritime trade. According to ISPR, this operation has been launched in view of the evolving regional maritime security environment and potential disruptions to critical sea lanes. The initiative has been undertaken to ensure the uninterrupted flow…

India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, clinching the T20 world title for the third time. The final was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first against India…

Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting with Ambassador of Sweden to Pakistan Alexandra Berg von Linde in Islamabad. During meeting they discussed ongoing bilateral cooperation and explored new avenues of partnership, particularly in the mining and energy sectors. The Ambassador of Sweden highlighted that more than 40…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed commitment to ensure conducive environment for women to realize their full potential. In their separate messages on International Women’s Day being celebrated today, they paid tribute to the women, mothers, sisters, and daughters of Pakistan and around the…

The Sindh Government has launched a programme to provide five million free scooties to women across the province. In this connection, the Sindh Transport and Mass Transit Department organized a ceremony in Karachi today to distribute three hundred Pink Electric Scooties on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Speaking on…