Pakistan

The federal and provincial governments have unanimously decided to shut markets by 8pm across the country as part of the efforts to conserve energy, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday. He said this while addressing the media following the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting held in Islamabad with Prime…

Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with Russia in all areas of mutually beneficial cooperation especially in the fields of economy, trade, finance energy and education. The Chairman Senate held delegation level talks with Speaker of the Russian Federation Council I.V Matvienko in Moscow…

Funeral prayer of Lance Naik Muhammad Sabir Shaheed was offered earlier at D.I.Khan and later at his native hometown. The Shaheed was laid to rest with full military honours. Senior serving and retired officers and soldiers, relatives and a large number of people attended the funeral. Lance Naik Muhammad Sabir…

Pakistan and Norway have agreed to work together for enhancing bilateral cooperation in multiple spheres especially in higher education, green energy, shipping and blue economy. The understanding was reached during meeting between Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Norway Anniken Huitfeldt…

The Utility Store Corporation USC has reduced the prices of subsidized ghee provided under the Prime Minister’s Relief Package by Rs 80 per kg across the country. According to USC Spokesperson, the subsidized ghee, which was earlier being sold at Rs 490 per kg, would now be available at Rs…

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the killer militia raised by Indian Army in the name of Village Defense Guards to eliminate pro-freedom people and terrorize Muslim population is receiving enhanced weapon training at the Indian army’s special camps in different areas of Rajouri district. In these training camps,…

China has expressed determination to boost bilateral trade with Pakistan through land route. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin, while replying to media queries in Beijing said his country welcomes quality agricultural products from Pakistan to enter China’s market. Last week, Pakistan’s first-ever seafood cargo container arrived in Kashgar city…

Federal Minister for Commerce, Naveed Qamar held a meeting with the leading investment firms in London and shared with them the investment potential of Pakistan in various fields of the economy. According to a press statement of Commerce Ministry, the Minister highlighted the significant economic reforms undertaken by the government…

Pakistan Hajj Mission has established a dedicated Wheelchair Desk in Main Control Office Makkah Mukarma to address the specific needs of feeble and elderly intending pilgrims participating in the government hajj scheme. In his interaction with Radio Pakistan’s correspondent in Makkah Javed Iqbal, incharge Accounts Section, MCO, Asad Hussain Malik…

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that enhancing Pakistan-China trade via overland routes would further strengthen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. In a tweet on Monday, he said this will also advance our shared vision for regional connectivity. The Foreign Minister expressed his pleasure over…

National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that struggle of Pakistani Parliamentarians for the cause of strong democracy is unmatchable in the annals of world political history. He was addressing the opening ceremony of a seminar, entitled ‘Reclaiming the Space: Reading the Constitution from Women’s Perspective’ organized by the Women…

A global magazine, Eurasia Review has disclosed that India is replacing Israeli model in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir by using every brutal tactic. According to Kashmir Media Service, raids, crackdowns, cordon and search operations and confiscation of Kashmiris’ properties are some of the major tactics being applied by…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says public welfare, development and business friendly policies will be the pivot of budget for next fiscal year.            He was chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Monday, to consult with the coalition parties for the Public Sector Development Program. The…

Funeral prayers of Lance Naik Mairajuddin shaheed resident of Dera Ismail Khan and Naik Zaheer Abbas resident of Khushab who embraced martyrdom in North Waziristan while fighting gallantly with terrorists, were offered at their respective hometowns.                             …

Minister for Energy Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan has laid foundation stone of the 500/132 KV Grid Station Allama Iqbal Industrial City at FIEDMC Faisalabad on Monday. The project will be completed with an estimated cost of 20.7 billion rupees. Addressing the ceremony the Federal Minister stated this project will boost…

Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman Sunday strongly condemned the violent incidents of 9th May terming it as ‘a black stain on Pakistan’s history and expressed full solidarity with families of martyrs.The whole nation stands with armed forces and those who insulted the martyrs deserve the worst punishment”, she said…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has penned down his felicitation message along with his signatures on a special board set up on the inauguration of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the third time in office. The prime minister joined other foreign dignitaries including presidents and heads of governments to place…

“The strong bonds of humanity bind us all together. While we maintain our religious beliefs and identities, we have to work collectively, as one community , for the larger national interests and projecting true image of Pakistan,” said Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan.“The state of Pakistan is…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan exchanged pleasantries during their interaction marked by interesting remarks on the inauguration ceremony of the latter yesterday. The prime minister had traveled to Turkiye to join the world leaders in the inauguration ceremony of President Erdogan. President Erdogan’s spouse also…

Over 40000 Pakistani intending pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia through 158 different flights. Radio Pakistan’s correspondent Javed Iqbal reports from Makkah, that out of these 13095 have arrived in Makkah after completing their eight-day stay at Madinah while others have been accommodated in Madinah Munawwarah. These numbers also include…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with the leaders of various countries on the occasion of the swearing-in ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with former Deputy Prime Minister of Turkiye and Chairman of MHP Party Devlet Bahceli. The Prime Minister felicitated the Chairman on…