Pakistan

Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Romina Khurshid Alam on Friday called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here. In the meeting, she briefed him about the efforts made to mitigate the threat of climate change in Pakistan, and sought…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to take strict action against officials, charging excess units in electricity bills. He was chairing a meeting in this regard in Islamabad today, attended by Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Legahri, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and relevant officials. The Prime…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said a new era of Pakistan-China cooperation in the Information Technology, communication, mining, and energy sectors is taking place. He was chairing a review meeting in Islamabad today regarding the implementation of agreements and MOUs reached during his recent visit to China. Shehbaz Sharif…

Embassy of Pakistan in Paris has proudly showcased world famous Pakistani Mango at the annual event of Polo-de France. Mango Mousse, Mango ice-cream and freshly cut Mango enjoyed by guests and members of the famous Polo de Paris located in Bois de Boulogne for over 130 years. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar…

Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has felicitated Rachel Reeves on her historic appointment as the Chancellor of Exchequer of UK. She is the first female to hold this prestigious position in British history. Senator Aurangzeb commended Rachel Reeves on her remarkable achievement and expressed optimism for strengthened financial…

NDMA has warned of floods and landsliding due to heavy and very heavy falls in many parts of the country. According to latest advisory, heavy and very heavy falls with wind and thundershowers are expected in Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir. Hot and humid weather with rain-wind and thundershowers…

President Asif Ali Zardari has felicitated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the Iranian President. In a statement, he said both Pakistan and Iran enjoy fraternal ties. He expressed the confidence that under the leadership of Masoud Pezeshkian, these relations will grow further stronger. He said Pakistan looks forward to…

Pakistan and the US have agreed to finalize a procedure for the employement of Pakistani qualified Nurses in New York. This came at a meeting between Interior Mohsin Naqvi and  Deputy Speaker of New York State Assembly Phil Ramos in Islamabad today. The Deputy Speaker of New York Assembly said…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the Iranian President. In a statement today, the Prime Minister said he looks forward to working closely with President elect Dr Pezeshkian to further strengthen Pakistan-Iran bilateral ties and promote regional peace and stability. The Prime Minister said…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a committee under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar to formulate proposals for an attractive policy for oil and gas exploration in the country after consultations with the stakeholders. During a meeting with a delegation of Petroleum and Gas Exploration and Production…

The Corps Commanders’ Conference has reiterated to continue full support of ongoing efforts in uplifting the socioeconomic growth and wholeheartedly assisting the government in curbing all illegal activities which hamper investors’ confidence, economic stability and growth. Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir presided over 265th Corps Commanders’ Conference…

A high-level meeting of Capital Development Authority (CDA) chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad has decided to take a number of steps to transform the federal capital into a city of international standard. Under the decisions taken in the meeting, the Interior Minister directed the CDA to purchase…

The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has been playing an important role in bringing improvement in the energy sector. Anti-Theft Task Force has been established by SIFC to crack down on electricity theft. Ninety-five billion rupees have so far been recovered as a result of the efforts of the task…

Minister for Privatization and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan has said Pakistan aims to promote bilateral trade and business with all Central Asian countries. He was talking to Kazakhstan Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin, who called on him in Islamabad today. The Minister emphasized the need for connectivity through air, rail,…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has formally inaugurated the first ever environment friendly e-buses for the citizens of Islamabad. At the inaugural ceremony today, the Minister inspected the busses and praised Chairman Capital Development Authority Muhammad Ali Randhawa and his team’s work for this initiative. On this occasion, the Interior Minister…

The Senate was informed today that the federal government is encouraging use of electric vehicles in order to protect the environment and reduce dependence on expensive imported fuel. Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar told the House during Question Hour that thirty electric buses have been imported from China. These buses…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says Pakistan has forcefully raised the plight of Palestinian people at all international fora. Speaking in the Senate today, he reiterated Pakistan’s demand for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing that proceedings of war crimes should be initiated against Israel at the International Court of…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the immediate inclusion of those non-filers, who have the ability to pay taxes but do not submit returns, to the tax net. Chairing a review meeting on Digitization and Reforms of FBR in Islamabad today, he also instructed to immediately abolish the discretionary powers…

National Police Bureau (NPB) is spearheading the transformation of police organizations in Pakistan through technology and digitalization. As a federal body under the Ministry of the Interior, NPB is mandated with standardizing, promoting IT-based solutions, and coordinating efforts among all police organizations. In this connection, NPB with logistic support of…

All heads of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, signed the outcome document at the conclusion of the SCO summit in Astana today. On the sidelines of the SCO summit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also met with global leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres,…

Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Heads of Governments meeting in October this year. This was stated by Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mumtaz Zahra Baloch at her weekly media briefing in Islamabad today. The Spokesperson said Pakistan currently holds the rotating Chairmanship of the SCO Council…

Pakistan and Belarus have agreed to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation and economic and trade relations. The bilateral relations were discussed in a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of the Republic of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Astana today. A wide range…