Pakistan

Pakistan and Turkiye have agreed to continue close coordination on regional and international issues of mutual concern, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and the wider Muslim world.     The understanding was reached during meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said Pakistan and the United Kingdom share a deep and historic bond rooted in longstanding cultural ties and strong people-to-people linkages. He was talking to the UK’s Minister of State for Trade Policy Chris Bryant in London. The Minister underscored Pakistan’s strong…

Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to explore mechanisms for greater participation of Pakistani institutions in EU research initiatives. The agreement has been reached during a meeting between Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Rahim Hayat Qureshi and Head of Cabinet to EU Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation,…

At the UN, Pakistan has denounced India’s unilateral suspension of Indus Waters Treaty. In a statement at the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad decried India’s egregious dismantling of a mechanism that safeguarded equitable water distribution, exposing millions to heightened climate vulnerability. He…

The National Assembly was informed today that Pakistan and Bangladesh are working on early resumption of direct flights to boost trade, tourism, and medical travel. Responding to a question during the Question Hour, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, said Bangladesh has allowed two Pakistani airlines namely “Fly…

Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi says talks with Afghan Taliban regime commenced in Istanbul yesterday with the presence and participation of mediators. Speaking at his weekly media briefing in Islamabad this afternoon, he said Pakistani delegation has handed over its evidence-based justified and logical demands to the mediators with…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan and Iran share steadfast commitment to work in cohesion and cooperation for global peace and unity of Muslim Ummah. He expressed these views while talking to Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who called on him along with delegation in Islamabad today.…

Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi says Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service will be resumed by the end of this year. He was addressing a ceremony held in Islamabad today on completion of renovation and upgradation of Golra Railway Station. The Minister said regional connectivity is one of the top most priorities…

US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Friday. During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister noted with satisfaction the positive momentum in Pak-U.S relations. Discussions also covered the efforts of US and Arab-Islamic countries to promote peace and stability…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says Pakistan will continue to exercise all options necessary to safeguard the security of its people and its sovereignty. In a post on social media platform X, he said Pakistan is thankful to brotherly countries of Turkiye and Qatar for mediation of talks.…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the establishment of offices and investment by Google in Pakistan. In a statement today, he said the establishment of an assembly line for Google products in Haripur is a welcome development. The Prime Minister said International IT companies like Google are expressing confidence…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that the victory of Azerbaijan against Armenia is a beacon of hope for oppressed people striving for self-determination including the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and Palestine.     He was talking to the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at Presidential Palace…

The complexities in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations and the deep-seated structural flaws within the Taliban regime, such as the lack of a well-defined authority structure, political fragmentation, absence of credible action against the TTP, a tilt towards India, and divisive media narratives, have prevented the two countries from realizing the full potential…

President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday paid tribute to the martyrs of Jammu, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their just struggle for self-determination. “We call upon the international community and the United Nations to recognise the Jammu massacre as genocide and to hold…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan paid homage to the thousands of Kashmiri martyrs especially of November 1947 who sacrificed their lives in their long struggle for freedom. “In utter denial of United Nations Security Council resolutions and in violation of international law, India has held illegal usurpation…

Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has reiterated government’s commitment to transform railways infrastructure. Talking to media after inaugurating the newly renovated Railway Station in Faisalabad today, he said modernized Shalimar Express coaches with improved passenger facilities will soon be available for the public. The Minister said renovation work has…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has directed that Pakistan’s diplomacy be guided by clarity of purpose, strategic foresight and proactive engagement globally. He gave these directions while receiving a comprehensive briefing in Islamabad today. Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and concerned officers brief the Deputy Prime Minister on…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says government will continue to take practical steps for freedom of press and financial security of journalists. He was talking to a delegation of journalists from Pakistan Federal Union of journalists, Rawalpindi Islamabad Union of Journalist and Islamabad Press Club in Islamabad today.…

Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their resolve to further deepen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership based on mutual trust, respect, and a shared vision for regional peace and prosperity. This came during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, on the sidelines of the…

President Asif Ali Zardari has offered expansion of collaboration between Pakistan and Qatar in the fields of defence and defence production. He made the offer during a meeting with Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha. The Amir of Qatar responded positively, saying…

Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promote meritocracy in the province. Talking to a delegation of National Youth Council members during a meeting in Quetta today, he emphasized that the eradication of corruption would pave the way for genuine development and prosperity in…