Pakistan
Health Minister hails lady health workers for praiseworthy services
Minister of National Health Services Abdul Qadir Patel has hailed Lady Health Workers for their precious and praiseworthy services for the country. Addressing a ceremony in connection with International Women’s Day in Islamabad on Wednesday, he also thanked all the international partners for their valuable support and assistance to eradicate…
Read More »ECP announces schedule for general elections of Punjab Assembly
Election Commission of Pakistan has announced schedule for general election of Punjab Assembly. According to a notification issued by the Election Commission in Islamabad on Wednesday, general election for the provincial assembly will be held on 30th of next month. The public notice inviting nomination papers will be issued on…
Read More »Hina Khar, Tobias Linde exchange views on regional, global issues
German Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office Dr Tobias Linde held a meeting with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar in Islamabad today. Underscoring the high importance Pakistan attaches to its longstanding ties of amity and cooperation with Germany, Hina Rabbani Khar shared Pakistan’s…
Read More »Opening ceremony of PATS Competition2023 held at Pabbi
The opening ceremony of 6th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition-2023 was held at National Counter Terrorism Centre Pabbi today. General Officer Commanding 37 Division was the Chief Guest at the occasion. According to ISPR, seven teams of Pakistan Army and 10 international teams from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Morocco,…
Read More »IIOJK: APHC strongly denounces raids on houses of Hurriyat leaders by Indian forces
In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference has strongly denounced the raids on the houses of Hurriyat leaders and activists by Indian forces’ personnel in every nook and corner of the territory. According to Kashmir Media Service, the APHC spokesman said India has declared a…
Read More »Jashan-e-Baharan activities begin in ICT from Wednesday
The Islamabad Capital Territory administration has announced to celebrate Jashan-e-Baharan (Spring Festival) activities in the capital from tomorrow (Wednesday). The week-long activities would include Mazahiya Mushaira, Classic auto show, Cycling race and rally and women’s day celebration in different venues of the capital. Women sports gala would also be held…
Read More »President emphasizes need to harness natural resources of Balochistan
President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the students to enhance their intellectual abilities and play their role in the development of the country. He was talking to the students and staff of the Cadet College, Jaffarabad, Balochistan in Islamabad today. The President said it is essential to improve intellectual resources…
Read More »Saquib Ahmad to head SAP Pakistan, Iraq & Afghanistan
Saquib Ahmad, Country Managing Director, SAP Pakistan & Afghanistan, has been given additional charge to lead SAP Iraq. He assumed his additional role as the Managing Director Pakistan, Iraq and Afghanistan with effect from March, 2023. The new role and added responsibility are a result of Saquib’s outstanding performance. He…
Read More »Govt increases BISP stipend amount by 25 percent: Kundi
Special Assistant on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Faisal Karim Kundi says government has increased the amount of stipend of Benazir Income Support Programme by 25 percent. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said around nine million people are receiving the stipend through BISP. The Special Assistant said…
Read More »There is a clear order to arrest Imran : IG Islamabad
Inspector General (IG) Police Islamabad Akbar Nasir has said that there is a clear order to arrest Imran Khan. In a conversation with a private TV channel, IG Islamabad said that the first step of the warrant is the notice which he received, he came to know that the court…
Read More »APHC urges UN to play role for release of IIOJK detainees
In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, APHC has appealed to the United Nations Human Rights Council and other organizations to play a dynamic role in release of Kashmiri political prisoners languishing in different hell-like jails of India and the territory. According to Kashmir Media Service, the APHC spokesman in…
Read More »PM, Amir of Qatar discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse sectors
Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani has reiterated his strong resolve to continue supporting Pakistan in its development agenda. He expressed this resolve while welcoming Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a meeting in Doha on Sunday. The Amir also expressed Qatar’s keen interest in enhancing economic cooperation…
Read More »China approves $1.3bn loan rollover for Pakistan
Pakistan received $500 million from Chinese bank, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced late Friday, as part of the $1.3 billion facility approved by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). The cash-strapped country has faced growing economic challenges, with high inflation, sliding forex reserves, a widening current account deficit and a depreciating…
Read More »Khan gives examples of Britain but does not respect court: judge
An anti-terrorism court’s (ATC) judge issued remarks regarding Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan after he appeared before the courts at the judicial complex in Islamabad with a swarm of people. The former prime minister on February 28 appeared before three courts to attend the hearing of four cases filed against him. Khan secured interim bail…
Read More »President Arif Alvi announces April 30 as date for Punjab elections
President Arif Alvi has announced April 30 as the date for the general polls in Punjab, hours after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) proposed dates for the election in the province as directed by the Supreme Court (SC). “President Dr. Arif Alvi has announced the date of 30th April 2023 (Sunday)…
Read More »United States deepens bilateral partnership with KP
The United States has taken a number of initiatives related to economic growth, education, security, and cultural preservation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to deepen the partnership with the people of the province. According to a press release issued by the US Consulate General in Peshawar, the US Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald…
Read More »Pakistan, Qatar committed to transform ties into mutually beneficial economic relations: PM
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that brotherly relations between Pakistan and Qatar are based on common values, and both sides are committed to transform these strong relations into mutually beneficial economic relations. He was talking to Ambassador of Qatar Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman bin Faisal Al Thani,…
Read More »Naval Chief calls for focusing on developing skills for professional grooming among students
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi has emphasized on giving special focus on developing skills for professional grooming among the students. He was chairing the 49th Board of Governors meeting of Bahria University in Islamabad on Friday. The Naval Chief appreciated the dedicated and extensive efforts…
Read More »India declares full-fledged war against IIOJK people: Shabbir Shah
Illegally detained senior leader of All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) Shabbir Ahmed Shah has said that the Indian government has declared a full-fledged war on the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Shabbir Ahmed Shah in a message from Indian Tihar jail said that New Delhi was…
Read More »I am unable to understate whether Imran Khan has a problem in his leg or brain : Dar
Amid constant criticism over the current economic turmoil, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar on Friday berated Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for spreading “fake news” regarding Pakistan heading towards default. Dar — who was sworn in as the finance czar in September last year — blamed the…
Read More »Retired general Amjad Shoaib discharged from incitement case
A district and sessions court of Islamabad on Thursday discharged Lieutenant General (retd) Amjad Shoaib from the case registered against him for “inciting the public against national institutions”. The orders were issued by Additional District and Sessions Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra when he announced the verdict on the review plea filed by…
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