Pakistan

Pakistani pilgrims performing Hajj this year have been warned to desist from carrying prohibited drugs to Saudi Arabia. Official of Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony said we advise pilgrims not to be involved in drug smuggling because this leads to the death sentence. He also advised the intending…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underlined the need for tapping the vast potential in the areas of trade and economic cooperation and exploring new avenues of collaboration between Pakistan and Iran. He was talking to Iranian Ambassador Seyed Ali Mohammad Hosseini, who called on him in Islamabad on Thursday. The…

On behalf of the Prime Minister, Salman Sufi paid tributes to Faisal for his courage. The Prime Minister has also directed to invite the oil tanker driver to Islamabad and award him the prize.  He said no appreciation is sufficient to praise this spirit of saving the lives of thousands…

The Joint Sitting of Parliament on Thursday approved “The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2022” to conduct pilot projects in bye-elections before using I-Voting and Electronic Voting Machines in general elections. It is pertinent to mention that earlier, the bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament in last month and sent…

Gilgit Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khursheed has vehemently condemned sacrilegious comments of BJP leader regarding Holy Prophet (PBUH). In a statement on Thursday, he said silence of Indian government in this regard is also reprehensible and shameful. He called upon the international community to take notice of attitude and actions…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan says supremacy of merit and transparency will be ensured at all costs in the province. Addressing a ceremony in Peshawar today (Thursday), he said government is committed to resolve all the genuine problems faced by the lawyer community. Chief Minister emphasized over the unity…

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference General Secretary, Molvi Bashir Ahmad Irfani, while denouncing the arrest of hundreds of Kashmiris in the ongoing search operations has made it clear that fascist Modi regime cannot suppress the Kashmiris’ resolve for freedom through illegal arrests and…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says the PTI members of parliament should verify their resignations instead of storming the parliament and creating chaos in the country. Talking to newsmen outside the Parliament House in Islamabad on Thursday, she said the country is no more under political revenge of…

Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has expressed government’s commitment for the development and progress of all provinces including Gilgit Baltistan. Talking to Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Khalid Khursheed in Islamabad on Thursday, he also stressed for utilization of tourism potential of Gilgit Baltistan region saying it will enhance the revenue and…

Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has vowed to lead the country towards responsible, sustainable and inclusive growth. Launching the Economic Survey at a ceremony in Islamabad on Thursday, he said the imminent default has been averted due to the difficult decisions taken by the present government. He said the country has…

In order to promote cultural exchanges and mutual learning, and tighten people-to-people bonds between different countries, China Soong Ching Ling Foundation launches the 2022″Junior Cultural Ambassadors” Event. The event is expected to build a platform for young people all over the world to make the acquaintance of each other both…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, supply of flour at rupees 40 per kilogram has been started in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. In a statement on Wednesday, the Information Minister said that 100 mobile stores were setup to fulfill the promise of providing…

Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman says the PML-N government has always taken steps for welfare of the business community. He expressed these views while talking to a delegation of business and social personalities, who called on him in Lahore on Wednesday. He said the government is committed to resolve the issues…

Federal Minister for Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Shazia Atta Marri has said that the government will provide relief to people in the budget being announced on Friday. Talking to newsmen in Islamabad on Wednesday, she said 28 billion rupees are being provided to people through Benazir Income Support Programme.…

In Balochistan, 18 passengers were killed when a van fell into a deep ravine at Akhtarzai near District Qilla Saifullah on Wednesday. According to levies sources, an emergency has been imposed at hospitals located in the near area. President Dr. Arif Alvi has expressed grief over the loss of precious lives…

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has allocated 12 billion rupees for wheat flour supply to the people at affordable rates. This was stated by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Higher Education Department Kamran Bangash in a statement in Peshawar on Wednesday. He said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is a living example of an Islamic welfare state.

Federal Minister for Water Resources Syed Khurshid Ahmad Shah has said that taxes of agriculture sector will be reduced to give relief to farmers. Addressing a press conference along with PPP leaders Faisal Karim Kundi and Chaudhry Manzoor Hussain in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said three million tons wheat is…

One hundred fifty Sikh pilgrims from India arrived at Wagah Border, Lahore on Wednesday, to attend the death anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev Singh. Spokesman of Evacuee Trust Property Board told Radio Pakistan that Senior Officers of and Pardhan of Pakistan Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee welcomed Indian Sikh yatrees. He said…

A delegation of the American Business Council comprising members of Pharma, Food Processing IT, E-Commerce, Retail, Textiles, Sports and Logistics sectors called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, he said it is for the first time that the government is calling for the…

Over thirty-nine hundred hajj pilgrims have been departed to Saudi Arabia, so far, under Hajj Flight Operation. According to Spokesperson of Religious Affairs Ministry, 1710 pilgrims will fly to Madinah by eight more Hajj flights today. He said four flights will depart from Islamabad and one each from Karachi, Lahore,…

To commemorate the 30-year diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, a seminar on mutual relations was organized in Islamabad today [Wednesday]. A special cake was cut to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the relations. Speaking on the occasion, the speakers said that both Pakistan and Azerbaijan support each other on…