Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the entire nation is united to eliminate the scourge of terrorism. In a statement today, he appreciated police and frontier constabulary for thwarting a terrorist attempt in Takhta Beg area of Khyber District. He paid tributes to police personnel Ijaz and FC personnel Shehzad…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated the commitment to provide a conducive environment for the IT industry, recognizing its potential to drive economic growth and innovation in Pakistan. He was talking to with the Executive Committee Members of Pakistan Software Houses Association led by Chairman PASHA Muhammad Zohaib Khan in…

Pakistan’s Outgoing Ambassador to the US Masood Khan has emphasized the need to persevere in efforts to enhance Pakistan-US relations. In his farewell video message in Washington, he noted that a robust relationship between the two countries is a work in progress, backed by a history of nearly seventy seven…

Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is playing an important role in the promotion of IT and telecom sectors in the country. Keeping in view the recommendations of SIFC, the government has issued instructions to the Ministry of IT and Telecom and PEPRA to speed up and improve the digitization of…

Pakistan and India today exchanged lists of prisoners in each other’s custody through diplomatic channel, in Islamabad and New Delhi. According to the Foreign Office, these lists are exchanged simultaneously, in pursuance of the Consular Access Agreement of 2008 on the 1st of January and 1st of July every year.…

On the direction of Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, the blocked highway was restored and reopened by removing stones through heavy machinery at Dhanasar area. The National Highway Authority (NHA) along with District Administration, Levies and Police personnel reopened the Zhob-Dahanasar section of Dera Ismail Khan- Quetta Highway (N-…

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah Sunday said that the supremacy of Parliament is essential for the growth and development of democratic institutions in the country.  “A strong Parliament is vital for ensuring the representation of people’s voices and holding the government accountable…

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Sunday called for working tirelessly towards fostering dialogue, promoting mutual respect, and advancing legislative agendas that benefit societies. In his message on International Day of Parliamentarism, he said, “The day serves as an evocative reminder of the critical role that parliamentary institutions play…

International Day of Parliamentarism is being celebrated today, to highlight the importance of parliaments around the world and the work they do for democracy. The aim of celebrating the day is also to recognize and reaffirm the power of people as the ultimate arbiter in shaping destinies of countries. The…

A convoy of Sikh Yatrees arrived in Gurdwara Nankana Sahib from Panja Sahib Hassanabdal through a special shutter service on the eve of the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. On this occasion, the Sikh pilgrims commended the excellent facilities of food, accommodation, and security being offered to them by…

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) takes strong exception to a series of videos being circulated on social media platforms in which right-wing clerics have urged parents to pull their daughters out of school on the grounds that schooling is associated with ‘obscenity’. In another video, certain clerics have…

Pakistan need sophisticated small arms and communication equipment to combat the growing terrorism, Ambassador Masood Khan has said, while calling for stronger US-Pakistan security and economic partnerships. “This is crucial for regional security and opposing the rising tide of terrorism that also threatens the interests of the US and its…

Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain says the country has ample stock of urea fertilizer for Kharif season. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad, he said it has been decided to introduce toll free numbers to receive complaints regarding urea price hike. He said a unified pricing mechanism will…

Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa has emphasized access to justice for all segments of society. He was addressing a symposium titled ‘Inclusive Justice’ in Islamabad today. The Chief Justice said Constitution of Pakistan embodies clear provisions for protection of women, children and marginalized segments of society. He emphasized…

PML-N leader Shaista Pervaiz Malik has said the resolution passed by the National Assembly in response to the US House of Representatives’ resolution asserts that Pakistan will not accept any interference in its internal affairs. She was addressing a news conference along with PML -leader Barrister Aqeel Malik in Islamabad…

Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf has said Pakistan Navy is fully prepared to respond to any kind of aggression. Addressing the passing out parade of 121st Midshipman and 29th Short Service Commission Course at Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi, he emphasized adopting advanced technology and artificial intelligence is indispensable for…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized adopting productive culture by ensuring increase in agricultural produce. He was talking to Chairman Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Ghulam Muhammad Ali, who called on him in Islamabad today. During the meeting, adoption of technology and innovation to increase agricultural produce came…

Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar has termed the women empowerment inevitable for their valuable participation in every walk of life. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, he stressed the need to develop a framework for the quick disposal of cases related to women and there should…

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed to immediately release 400 million rupees for ongoing development projects across the province. She said this while presiding over a meeting of the Planning and Development Board in Lahore today. Maryam Nawaz directed the submission of PCs (Project Cycles) of all schemes…

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says a collective response will be given in the Parliament to US House of Representatives’ resolution. Participating in the programme Suno FM Network today, he said the matter will be taken up in the Parliament to forge consensus with the support of the opposition benches. The…

Pakistan’s Ambassador Masood Khan to the United States Masood Khan says the government of Pakistan is making conscious efforts to bring people together and strengthen intersocietal linkages. He was addressing interfaith dialogue to build bridges of understanding hosted by the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC. The dialogue included faith…

Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam has called for tackling escalating risks to biodiversity and ecosystems for overall environmental and human sustainability and development She was addressing a national seminar on ‘Biodiversity Safeguarding Initiative: Global Assessment of the State of Nature and Biodiversity Safeguarding Actions in Northern…