Pakistan

Punjab government has introduced Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to evaluate the performance of police officers in the province. The announcement was made by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in a meeting with police officers across the province in Lahore today. Highlighting the salient features of the system, she said…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has underscored the importance of maintaining harmony, national unity and peace in society. She stated this while addressing Etihad Bainal Muslimeen Conference in Lahore today. The Chief Minister highlighted the collective responsibility to present the positive face of Islam to the world, stressing that…

The government will provide a subsidy of 440 billion rupees to ensure relief to the people in electricity bills. The Power Division, in a statement today, said minimum burden will be passed on majority of the people in their electricity bills. It added that there would be just two percent…

A youth convention was organized in Hangu. On the occasion, the youth of Hangu expressed the commitment to contribute to the country’s development. The participants praised the role of Pakistan Army in various fields including education, development and security. The youth reiterated their determination to stand shoulder to shoulder with…

Minister for Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan has said that the government is committed to openness and transparency in all of the privatization transactions. He was speaking at media briefing in Islamabad during which the senior journalists were briefed regarding the government’s policy and strategy for privatization. He said the government…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan fully aligns itself with the socio economic and security objectives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Addressing the SCO Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan today, he pointed out that Pakistan’s association with SCO member states goes back centuries. He said the SCO has established itself…

Pakistan and Jordan have agreed to explore avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and education. The resolve was expressed at a meeting between Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema and Jordanian Ambassador, Dr. Maen Khreasat in Islamabad today. On this occasion, Ahad Cheema highlighted the significant demand…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhry Salik Hussain has emphasized on the role of Islamic scholars in maintaining unity, brotherhood, and peace in the country especially during Muharram-ul-Haram. Addressing a meeting of leading scholars and religious leaders at the Council of Islamic Ideology in Islamabad today, he said…

Pakistan and Tajikistan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the existing fraternal ties, which are based on a shared history, culture, geographical contiguity and common faith. The understanding to this effect came at a meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe today. On…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for enhancing trade, investment and connectivity between Pakistan and Tajikistan. Addressing a joint news conference, along with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe today, he emphasized to further enhance cooperation in diverse fields, including agriculture, education, health and trade. Shehbaz Sharif said today numerous…

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia received a visit paid by the CEO of Mitra Aviation Perkasa and Perkasa Flying School of Indonesia, Mr. Septo Sudiro. His visit to Pakistan aimed to strengthen the civil aviation cooperation between Indonesia and Pakistan, including pilot training and pilot supplies. “As far…

At the invitation of Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a two-day official visit to Dushanbe from tomorrow In Dushanbe, the Prime Minister will meet President Emomali Rahmon, Chairman of Majlisi Namoyandagon of Majlisi Oli Mahmadtoir Zoir Zokirzoda and Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda. The visit…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says increasing the country’s exports is the government’s top priority, and measures from the current federal budget are being implemented for this purpose. He was speaking to a delegation of prominent businessmen who met him in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said the development of industry,…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has dispelled the impression that 500 billion rupees are being distributed among legislators in the name of development schemes. He was addressing a news conference in Islamabad this evening. Referring to former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and ex-finance minister Miftah Ismail’s claims…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has commended the Federal Board of Revenue for its outstanding performance in surpassing revenue collection target for financial year 2023-24 with a total collection of 9,311 billion rupees. The Minister visited FBR headquarters and held a meeting with Chairman Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana and Members of…

Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani has said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor has become a catalyst for investment and technological transfer and skill development. He was addressing a ceremony of the “China Chamber of Commerce Sustainable Development Report 2023” in Islamabad today. Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani said that the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the entire nation is united to eliminate the scourge of terrorism. In a statement today, he appreciated police and frontier constabulary for thwarting a terrorist attempt in Takhta Beg area of Khyber District. He paid tributes to police personnel Ijaz and FC personnel Shehzad…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated the commitment to provide a conducive environment for the IT industry, recognizing its potential to drive economic growth and innovation in Pakistan. He was talking to with the Executive Committee Members of Pakistan Software Houses Association led by Chairman PASHA Muhammad Zohaib Khan in…

Pakistan’s Outgoing Ambassador to the US Masood Khan has emphasized the need to persevere in efforts to enhance Pakistan-US relations. In his farewell video message in Washington, he noted that a robust relationship between the two countries is a work in progress, backed by a history of nearly seventy seven…

Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is playing an important role in the promotion of IT and telecom sectors in the country. Keeping in view the recommendations of SIFC, the government has issued instructions to the Ministry of IT and Telecom and PEPRA to speed up and improve the digitization of…

Pakistan and India today exchanged lists of prisoners in each other’s custody through diplomatic channel, in Islamabad and New Delhi. According to the Foreign Office, these lists are exchanged simultaneously, in pursuance of the Consular Access Agreement of 2008 on the 1st of January and 1st of July every year.…

On the direction of Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, the blocked highway was restored and reopened by removing stones through heavy machinery at Dhanasar area. The National Highway Authority (NHA) along with District Administration, Levies and Police personnel reopened the Zhob-Dahanasar section of Dera Ismail Khan- Quetta Highway (N-…