Pakistan

Special Assistant to Prime Minister, Faisal Karim Kundi said seventy billion rupees are being distributed under Benazir Income Support Programme in flood-affected areas in line with the vision of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto to provide economic support every deserving person at his doorstep. In a statement, he said Benazir Income Support…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says PTI Chief Imran Khan Niazi’s call for the march is aimed at creating unrest, chaos and uncertainty in the country.              Talking to newsmen in Islamabad on Monday evening, she said Imran Khan remained imposed on the people of Pakistan for four years,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need to utilize all available resources for early dewatering of flood stricken areas of Balochistan. He said this while talking to the media on the occasion of a briefing given to him regarding progress on relief and rehabilitation activities in District Sohbatpur on…

Ambassador of Norway to Pakistan Per Albert Ilsaas called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi on Monday. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and regional security situation were discussed.                           Both sides reiterated the desire to further enhance bilateral relations in all fields. The…

Pakistan has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss of precious human lives in a coal mine explosion in Bartin rovince of Turkiye. According to Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, the government and the people of Pakistan have conveyed their heartfelt condolences to Turkiye over the tragic loss…

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasized the need to provide adequate support to Pakistan to enable it meet the challenges of recovery and rehabilitation in the aftermath of devastating floods in the country.  He made there remarks came at a high level round table on “Pakistan’s Floods: Impact and Response”…

Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited front line troops deployed at Nauseri Sector along the Line of Control today (Saturday). According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the COAS was briefed on the latest operational situation along the Line of Control, and operational readiness of the formation. While interacting with…

Pakistan has conveyed a strong demarche to the U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome over the recent remarks made by US President Joe Biden during a Congressional Campaign Committee reception. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that Acting Foreign Secretary Jauhar Saleem called in US Ambassador Donald Blome…

Pakistan has emphasized the need for continued support from the international community, in the construction and rehabilitation phase which will be announced formally by the Prime Minister on 24th of this month. This was expressed by the Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, while addressing to…

 By polls on eight seats of National Assembly and three seats of Punjab Assembly will be held on Sunday. The constituencies of National Assembly where the by election will be held are: Mardan, Charsadda, Peshawar, Faisalabad, Nankana Sahib, Malir, Korangi and Multan. The Punjab Assembly’s constituencies are: Sheikhupura , Khanewal…

President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the assassination of former Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court and Federal Shariat Court Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai in Kharan. In a tweet on Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asked Balochistan government to use all resources to bring…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected the statement attributed to the US President regarding Pakistan’s nuclear assets, terming it contrary to facts and misleading. In a statement issued on Saturday, he said over the past decades, Pakistan has proven to be the most responsible nuclear state, wherein its nuclear program…

In a major boost to the Pakistan cricket team ahead of the T20 World Cup, the Babar Azam-led squad won the tri-series, beating New Zealand by five wickets on Friday. Deciding to bowl first after winning the toss, the Pakistani bowlers restricted the Kiwis to 163-7 despite skipper Kane Williamson’s…

Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman says the government is taking all possible steps to support the needy flood affected people across the country. Addressing a presser along with SAPM Faisal Karim Kundi in Islamabad on Friday, she appealed the philanthropists to come forward and support their countrymen in…

Pakistani Sports Expert and Philanthropist SHAHID UL HAQ won the international SPORTS FOR PEACE award 2022, At New Delhi India.The 6th Dr. B R Ambedkar International Awards is organized by Dr. B R Ambedkar Foundation India, on October 11, 2022, at New Delhi, India. Shahid Ul haq was nominated for…

Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar says resolution of all outstanding issues between Pakistan and India, including the core dispute of Jammu and Kashmir, is vital for the development and progress of South Asia. Responding to a question during his weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Friday, he said the Jammu…

Visual Arts Division, PNCA hosted a calligraphy exhibition “Mehar-e-Qalam”at the National Art Gallery in honor of the holy month of Rabbi-ul-Awal and to promote the art of calligraphy. Senator Mr. ImamuddinShouqeen graciously consented to inaugurate the show. Air Commodore Mr. Younas Malik, President Union of Journalist Mr. Siddique Anzer Malik…

resident Dr Arif Alvi has approved Presidential Iqbal Awards of the years 2015-20 in recognition of the literary and research work of three authors on National Poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Muhammad Ikram Chughtai has been given presidential award on his book ‘Iqbal Aur Germany’ (Iqbal and Germany), authored in Urdu…

European Union and Pakistan have emphasized on enhancing cooperation in various sectors, including education, culture, science and technology, agriculture, food security, and quality standards.  This was discussed during the 12th EU-Pakistan Joint Commission that took place in Islamabad earlier this month. Both sides emphasis the importance of EU-Pakistan trade relations…

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Indian troops and dreaded agencies have intensified their violent cordon and search operations and house raids to suppress the Kashmiris’ ongoing freedom movement. Indian troops, police and paramilitary personnel are conducting search operations and house raids in different areas of Srinagar, Badgam, Baramulla,…

The United Kingdom has announced an additional 10 million pounds in relief assistance for Pakistan, bringing the total quantum of UK flood-related assistance to 26.5 million pounds. The announcement was made by British Minister of State for South Asia and Commonwealth Lord Tariq Ahmad, who called on Prime Minister Muhammad…