Pakistan

On the 15th death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, other politicians, family members, and well-wishers took to Twitter in memory of the slain former prime minister.  The prime minister, calling Benazir a crusader for human rights and democracy, said that Pakistan is observing the martyrdom anniversary of Mohtarama Benazir Bhutto…

After a suicide attack that rocked the federal capital, the Islamabad Police Tuesday issued a “special security plan” considering the current security situation. While sharing the plan on Twitter, the law enforcement agency said that at least 25 temporary security check posts have been established at different locations in Islamabad.  The authorities…

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday postponed the local government elections scheduled for December 31 in Islamabad following a change in the union councils of the federal capital. A five-member bench had reserved the verdict earlier in the day after arguments were concluded in the case. During today’s…

One soldier was martyred while two others got injured in a heavy exchange of fire with terrorists during an operation in Zhob, Balochistan, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Sunday.  According to the military’s media wing, the operation which has been initiated in Zhob for the last 96 hours…

President Dr Arif Alvi, on Quaid’s birth anniversary, reminded the country that due to his untiring efforts, we were blessed with a country where we can live and breathe as free men and can develop it according to our own wishes and culture and uphold the principles of Islamic social…

The nation is celebrating the 146th birthday of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, today across the country with pledges to uphold his guiding principles of unity, faith, and discipline.  Pakistan is observing the birth anniversary of the father of the nation with traditional zeal and fervour by paying…

A Ministerial delegation of Somalia headed by Minister for Interior, Federal Affairs & Reconciliation Ahmed Moalim Fiqi Ahmed called on Advisor to the Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira here in Islamabad today. The meeting discussed the issues of mutual interest with particular reference to the issues…

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Thursday said the Afghan Taliban have been told that the banned TTP is Pakistan’s redline and Islamabad’s relationship with Kabul will be affected if the terrorist outfit is not controlled. Speaking to the media at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington, Bilawal Bhutto said, “We will not…

An Islamabad district and sessions court issued a bailable arrest warrant for PTI leader Shahbaz Gill in the sedition case filed against him for inciting mutiny within the army. The court, while issuing the warrant, said the PTI leader should ensure his appearance at the next hearing and can obtain…

An Islamabad court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of Senator Azam Swati’s in the controversial tweets case against him, saying the “same offence” has been committed twice. The verdict was issued by Islamabad Special Judge Central Azam Khan. He had reserved the judgement earlier today. During the hearing, prosecutor…

Chairman NADRA  held reception in honor of Ministerial Delegation of Somalia in Islamabad. Minister for Planning, Development & Reforms, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, Advisor to Prime Minister on Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, Qamar Zaman Kaira, Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Nawaf Bin Said Al-Malki and Federal Secretary Interior Yousuf Naseem Khokhar…

Tariq Malik, Chairman NADRA briefed the delegation headed by the Interior Minister of Somalia of Ahmed Moallim Fiqi on over ID as an enabler for inclusion & empowerment, e-government initiatives, its success in achieving universal ID Registration coverage across Pakistan and utilization of National ID data to reform governance of…

“Kashmir is a political issue and needs to be resolved through tripartite negotiations between India, Pakistan, and the leadership of All Parties Hurriyat Conference. The denial of right of self-determination that was promised to the people of Jammu & Kashmir by the United Nations Security Council can bring both India…

The newly appointed envoys of Canada, Austria, Syria, Serbia, and the Slovak Republic presented their credentials to President Dr Arif Alvi during the Presentation of Credentials Ceremony, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. Later, the High Commissioner-designate of Canada, Ms Leslie Scanlon, Ambassador-designate of Austria, Mrs Andrea Wicke, Ambassador-designate of Syria, Dr…

In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leadership has said fascist Modi regime has deepened the enslavement of Kashmiri people through imposition of brutal laws and regulations.   APHC leaders Bilal Ahmed Siddiqui, Ghulam Muhammad Khan Sopori, Zamrooda Habib, Yasmeen Raja, Dr Musaib and…

President Dr Arif Alvi has called upon the Pakistani diasporas in North America and Europe to create linkages with relevant institutions, departments and private sectors for exchange of technology and expertise with Pakistan to catalyse progress and development here.                       …

Indonesian Ambassador Adam M Tugio called on Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Monday. Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar welcomed the Ambassador and highlighted profound historical and brotherly relations between the two countries. They discussed measures to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. The Ambassador emphasized deep…

Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani says Pakistan is keen to establish broad-based productive and sustainable ties with central Asian states under “Vision Central Asia Policy”. He was talking to Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Mazhilis of the Parliament, Koshanov Yerlan Zhakanovich and members of his entourage in Islamabad. The Chairman Senate said…

Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended terrorism case proceedings against Information Secretary and Chairperson PTV Shahera Shahid, Additional Information Secretary and MD PTV Sohail Ali Khan and Director News Mirza Rashid Baig. Justice Tarhiq Mahmood Jahangiri heard the case today. The court restrained all the provinces from any further action…

President Dr. Arif Alvi says use of Information Technology in medical field is the need of the hour. Addressing Pakistan’s 2nd National Digital Health Conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said the use of latest technology can help in creating awareness amongst masses about prevention of diseases.  The President stressed…

The government has announced the revival of various schemes under Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP) with the aim to provide livelihood opportunities to the youth. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb and Special Assistant on Youth Affairs Shaza Fatima Khawaja shared details of the schemes at a news conference…