Pakistan

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has reaffirmed commitment to the second phase of CPEC, saying it will directly help Pakistan achieve development targets. He was addressing a seminar on China-Pakistan Joint Contributions to the Global Governance Initiative and the CPEC organized by Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad.…

In Gilgit-Baltistan, polling for general elections will be held tomorrow. According to the final voters lists of the Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan, the total number of voters in the 10 districts of the region is 963,034, including 566,097 male and 456,937 female voters. A total of 396 candidates are in…

In his confessional statement, he said all Khawarji commanders are accompanied by sixty to seventy Afghans and have received training in Afghanistan. Confessional statement of Khawarji Umar Din alias Jazba, arrested by security forces, has exposed the misleading narrative of Fitna al-Khawarij. Khawarji Umar Din alluded to the involvement of…

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain has expressed Pakistan’s continued commitment to advancing labour rights. He made the remarks during a meeting with ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo on the sidelines of the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva. The Minister…

President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening and expanding mutually beneficial ties with Sweden. He stated this in a statement extending felicitations to the government and people of Sweden on their National Day. The President expressed satisfaction with steady progress of bilateral engagements, particularly in fields…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore today. They discussed in detail the overall law and order, and security situation in the country. The Interior Minister briefed the Prime Minister about the steps being taken to maintain law and order in the country and…

The Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team has departed from Dublin, Ireland, and arrived in Nottingham, England, via Birmingham to participate in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. The national side will begin its final preparations for the mega event upon reaching Nottingham. Pakistan is scheduled to play its first warm-up match…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has underscored the importance Pakistan attaches to strengthening its relations with Sri Lanka across all domains. He was talking to a delegation of the National Defence College of Sri Lanka, which visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad today and…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the security forces for killing four terrorists belonging to Fitna-al-Khwarij in successful intelligence-based operations conducted in Dera Ismail Khan and Mohmand districts. In their separate messages, they reaffirmed their resolve to continue operations against terrorists, emphasizing that…

Members of the National Assembly Gul Asghar Khan and Raja Osama Sarwar separately called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. During the meeting, overall and political situation of the country besides issues related to their concerned constituencies came under discussion. Federal Minister for Public Affairs Unit, Rana…

Four Khwarij belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-Al-Khwarij were killed by security forces in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the ISPR, an intelligence based operation was conducted by security forces in Dera Ismail Khan District on the reported presence of Khwarij. During conduct of the operation, own troops effectively…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the use of a modern and automated tax management system to promote transparency and public confidence in the tax system and increase revenues. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad today to review ongoing reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue. The Prime…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have called for strengthening resolve to protect the environment, use natural resources responsibly and leave a safer and more resilient Pakistan for future generations. In their separate messages on the World Environment Day being observed today, they said Pakistan remains…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan is keen to elevate its economic ties with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia into a mutually beneficial economic partnership. He was talking to a high-powered Saudi business delegation, led by Chairman of the Saudi-Pak Joint Business Council Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, which…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan and the United States have built a strong relationship based on cooperation in diverse fields including security, counterterrorism, trade, investment, agriculture, science, education, health, energy and people-to-people exchanges. Addressing a ceremony marking the 250th Independence Anniversary of the United States, the Prime Minister…

Balochistan government has decided to establish mini and off-grid power stations in remote areas of the province to ensure supply of electricity. The decision was made during a consultative meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti in Quetta today. The meeting reviewed various electricity supply and transmission projects. The…

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding and friendly relations with Italy. During an informal discussion with Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Marilina Armellin in Islamabad, he said bilateral ties are built on mutual respect, shared interests and cooperation on regional and international…

Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema has underscored the importance of strengthening primary healthcare through greater use of digital solutions to improve service delivery. He was talking to World Bank Vice President Mamta Murthi, who called on him in Islamabad today. Highlighting the need of increased private sector participation, the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said federal and provincial governments should work in close coordination for the early completion of major Pakistan Railways projects particularly ML-1, ML-3 and Thar Coal Rail Project. Chairing a meeting regarding Pakistan Railways, in Islamabad, he emphasized that timely and high-quality completion of mega projects…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the upcoming budget will include measures aimed at providing relief to the public. He was talking to a delegation of leading industrialists and prominent businessmen who called on him in Islamabad. The Prime Minister said a strong partnership between the government and the private…

The first flight of Pakistani Hujjaj under the government scheme arrived in Karachi today. Minister of State for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Kheal Das Kohistani welcomed the Hujjaj at Karachi airport. He said Pakistani Hujjaj were provided with the best facilities in Saudi Arabia during the Holy pilgrimage. The…