Pakistan

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that the government has presented a budget focused on relief, development, and prosperity. He was giving an Online Briefing on the federal budget for financial year 2026-27 to social media influencers along with Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. The two leaders exchanged views on the recent understandings reached between the United States and Iran and the forthcoming signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, on Friday.…

Russian media has highly praised Pakistan’s leadership role in the US-Iran peace agreement. Declaring Pakistan a guarantor of peace, Russia’s state news agency TASS said that Pakistan would make every possible effort to consolidate the progress achieved in the US-Iran negotiations. Meanwhile, the Russian news agency Sputnik highlighted that, regardless…

Pakistan and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations particularly in counterterrorism, security and immigration domains. The understanding to this effect was reached during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and British Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Hamish Falconer…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the government has made every possible effort to provide relief to the public in the budget. Talking to women parliamentarians of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz in Islamabad today, he said the budget includes measures to make women self-reliant and enhance their inclusion in the national mainstream.…

The 27th meeting of the Pakistan Philosophical Association (PPA) was held under the chairmanship of former Inspector General of Police, Malik Khuda Bakhsh Awan. The event was attended by Wajahat Hussain, Chairman of Topper Academy, along with young officers who successfully qualified in the CSS 2025 examination. The distinguished guests…

Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to further strengthen cooperation in the railway sector aimed at enhancing regional connectivity. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi and Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Alisher Tukhtaev in Islamabad today. The Minister described the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway Corridor as a…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has urged the Ulema to spread message of peace and brotherhood and play their due role in forging unity among all sections of society. He was addressing the Interfaith Harmony Conference organized by National Paigham-e-Aman Committee in Islamabad today (Tuesday). The Minister appreciated the role of…

Punjab Counter Terrorism Department killed five militants during an intelligence-based operation near Attock today. According to a spokesperson for the CTD, the militants, affiliated with Fitna Al-Khawarij, had allegedly finalized plans to carry out attacks in various areas of Punjab. The CTD also recovered a cache of weapons and explosives…

Pakistan and Britain have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close engagement and strengthening their bilateral cooperation for sustainable economic growth, institutional development, and regional stability. The understanding to this effect was reached during a meeting between Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Fuel Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad today. During the meeting, the Committee examined several cases submitted by various ministries and divisions…

Pakistan and China have underscored the importance of implementing the understandings reached between the United States and Iran. This came during a telephone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi today. The Deputy Prime Minister lauded China’s consistent support…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to expedite work on 100 Megawatt Solar Power Project in Gilgit Baltistan and ensure its completion at the earliest. Addressing a review meeting on 100 Megawatt Solar Power Project for Gilgit Baltistan, he said the Federal government would bear all…

Punjab government has linked Driving License Information Management System with ‘Dastak’ mobile application to provide license services at citizens’ doorsteps. According to Punjab Traffic Police, citizens will now be able to access multiple driving license-related services through the Dastak app, eliminating the need to visit licensing offices and improving public…

Punjab government has decided to expand ‘Liquid Tree’ project as part of its efforts to promote an eco-friendly province through modern scientific solutions. In a statement, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said Pakistan’s first EPA-certified liquid tree will be shifted from Faisalabad to Lahore under the expansion plan. She…

The National Assembly is continuing discussion on the budget for the next financial year. Participating in the budget debate in the National Assembly today, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said the budget for the next financial year is relief-oriented and caters to the demands of all segments of…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has telephonically talked to Foreign Minister of Egypt, Dr. Badr Abdelatty. They discussed the latest regional developments, including progress towards an understanding between the United States and Iran. They expressed the hope that these positive developments would contribute to lasting peace, security,…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has held a telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan. They exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and welcomed the encouraging progress towards an understanding between the United States and Iran. They expressed hope that these positive developments would…

British-born Pakistani businesswoman and social activist Nina Khan Mashriqi has been honoured with the International Women’s Leadership Excellence Award at the British Asians Who Power 100 Awards 2026 in recognition of her outstanding contributions to women’s rights, humanitarian service, social welfare, and community development. The prestigious ceremony, organised by Samara…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says providing relief to common man and putting economy on growth trajectory is topmost priority of the government. He was talking to Members of National Assembly who separately called on him at Parliament House, Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said process of policy reforms will…

Twenty-one more Khwarij belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij have been killed by security forces during intelligence based operations in Miran Shah and surroundings in North Waziristan. According to the ISPR, those killed included four Kharji ring leaders Kharji Khalid Raza alias Salar, Kharji Muftoon, Kharji Musa and Kharji Imran alias Ayan.…