Pakistan
Pakistan Day marked in Canada
Like Pakistan and elsewhere in the world, Pakistan Day was celebrated with fervour and enthusiasm in the capital Ottawa and other major cities of Canada, including Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.The highlight was the flag hoisting ceremony held at the historical City Hall in Ottawa where High Commissioner Zaheer A. Janjua…
Read More »Enlightening youth about history through photos good step: Dr Fareed
Director Colleges Multan, Dr Fareed Sharif, said today that enlightening the young generation about history through photographs was an appreciable step. He expressed these views while inaugurating the photo exhibition organized by Multan Arts Council regarding Pakistan Day. He further said that the great nations not only protect their historical…
Read More »Law Minister calls for Grand National dialogue to bring down political heat
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has called for a Grand National dialogue among all stakeholders, including politicians, to bring down political heat and hold simultaneous elections for national and provincial assemblies. Talking to media in Islamabad this afternoon, he said Pakistan is facing serious economic and security challenges as well…
Read More »Punjab, KP, GB Governors confer civil awards to prominent personalities
Governor Punjab Baligh-ur-Rehman conferred civil awards to various prominent personalities from different walks of life today. The ceremony was held at Governor House in Lahore. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the civil awards investiture ceremony was held at Governor House in Peshawar. Governor Haji Ghulam Ali conferred the presidential civil awards on behalf of…
Read More »Decision regarding postponement of Punjab elections is in country’s interest: Marriyum
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says decision of the Election Commission regarding postponement of elections in Punjab is in the interest of the country and will guarantee political stability. In a statement today, she said the Election Commission took the decision in view of prevalent economic, political and…
Read More »PM renews call for awakening spirit of service to nation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has renewed the call for awakening the spirit of service to the nation. In a tweet on the occasion of Pakistan Day today, he said on this Day the nation pays homage to the founding fathers for their political wisdom, sagacity & determination to wage a…
Read More »Interior Minister seeks Parliament’s guidance on date for holding general elections
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has sought guidance of the Parliament on a date for holding next general elections in a free and fair manner. Speaking on a motion in the Joint Sitting of the Parliament this evening, he said the country cannot come out of the current economic and political…
Read More »Govt committed to put country on track of progress: Murtaza
Minister for Industries and Production Syed Makhdoom Murtaza Mahmood says the government is taking effective steps to provide relief to the masses. Presiding over a meeting in Rahim Yar Khan, he said provision of subsidized fuel to the people will reduce their hardships in the wake of inflation. Murtaza Mahmood…
Read More »APHC terms Pakistan as center of hope for Kashmiri people, entire Muslim Ummah
In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference leaders have said that Pakistan is center of hope for not only the Kashmiri people but for the entire Muslim Ummah. According to Kashmir Media Service, APHC leaders including Ghulam Muhammad Khan Sopori, Ghulam Nabi War, Devinder Singh…
Read More »President approves reconstitution of National Economic Council
President Dr Arif Alvi has approved the reconstitution of National Economic Council. The president gave the approval on the advice of the Prime Minister under Article 156(1) of the Constitution. Caretaker Minister for Energy, Industries, and Investment Punjab S.M Tanvir and Adviser on Finance and Energy to Chief Minister Khyber…
Read More »President announces remission in sentences of prisoners on Pakistan Day
President Dr Arif Alvi has announced remission in sentences of prisoners on the eve of Pakistan Day. Under the announcement, 90 days remission has been given to some categories of prisoners including male prisoners above 65 years of age, female above 60 years and persons under 18 years of age…
Read More »Another spell of rain with heavy falls from Tuesday till Friday
Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast another spell of rain with heavy falls in various parts of Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan from Tuesday till Friday. According to PMD, a strong westerly wave is likely to enter Pakistan on Tuesday and will grip most parts of…
Read More »Govt taking steps to facilitate investors, industrialists: PM
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that government is taking steps to provide all possible facilities to the investors and industrialists. He was talking to Chairman Dawlance Fatih Kemal Ebiclioglu who along with a delegation called on him in Islamabad on Monday. The Prime Minister said there are immense…
Read More »Finance Minister reiterates resolve to overcome economic challenges
Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has expressed resolve of the government to overcome the economic challenges and steering the economy towards growth. He was talking to President International Federation of Accountants Asmaa Resmouki who called on him in Islamabad on Monday. Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq…
Read More »PM directs to provide subsidy on petrol to low income people: Musadik
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to provide subsidy on petrol to low income people up to one hundred rupees per litre. This was stated by Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik while talking to newsmen in Lahore on Monday. Earlier, it was decided to provide a subsidy of…
Read More »Campaign against the COAS intolerable : PM Office
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday censured Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan for brazenly attempting to tarnish the reputation of Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir. Taking to Twitter, the Prime Minister said: “PTI’s disgusting smear campaign against Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir at the behest…
Read More »APHC-AJK Chapter urges UN to implement its resolutions on Jammu & Kashmir
The All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir chapter has demanded the United Nations to implement its resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir without further delay. In a statement issued in Islamabad, APHC-AJK General Secretary Sheikh Abdul Mateen said that the United Nations did not take any concrete steps to…
Read More »Imran Khan wants to bring institutions under pressure through armed gangs : Rana Sanaullah
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said Imran Khan Niazi is misguiding the people and is hell-bent to create chaos, uncertainty and anarchy in the country. Talking to media in Faisalabad on Sunday, he said the PTI Chief has nurtured a culture of using abusive and filthy language against political opponents…
Read More »Terror case registered against PTI workers for vandalism at judicial complex
A terrorism case on Sunday has been registered against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers at the counter-terrorism department (CTD) police station for vandalism at the capital’s judicial complex during Imran Khan’s appearance at the court in the Toshakhana case. The case was registered under various sections of 10 crimes including terrorism against arrested PTI workers and wanted party…
Read More »Zaman Park operation was conducted to clear no-go areas: Sanaullah
Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah says Zaman Park operation was conducted to clear the no-go areas and to arrest the miscreants hiding inside. In an interview with a private news channel, he said the police were fired upon and pelted with stones from inside the house, which is regrettable. He…
Read More »PM appreciates Aleem Dar for his meritorious services to cricket
Pakistan’s veteran Umpire Aleem Dar has stepped down from the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires. He officiated in a record number of international cricket matches during his distinguished career. Aleem’s first international match as an Elite Panel umpire was in 2002 and a year later, he stood in the 2003…
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