Pakistan

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says country will progress, if democracy prevails in the country. Addressing a news conference in Lahore on Sunday, he said that the previous government remained busy in political vendetta instead of completing development works. The Prime Minister regretted that a welfare project of Pakistan Kidney…

PTI Chairman Imran Khan announced on Sunday that his party’s much-anticipated Islamabad long march will begin on May 25 and he will meet his workers and supporters at 3pm at the Srinagar Highway. Khan made the announcement while holding a press conference in Peshawar after concluding a meeting of the…

Pakistan has once again urged India to halt its state-sponsored terrorism in the IIOJK, immediately cease human rights violations, release all Kashmiri leaders detained on trumped-up charges, lift the inhuman military siege, and let the people of IIOJK exercise their right to self-determination as enshrined in the relevant UN Security…

Punjab Emergency Services Department (PESD) Bahawalpur has sent eight ambulances and nine water bowsers along with fifty-seven Rescuers for Cholistan. Punjab Emergency Services Department (#PESD) #Bahawalpur has sent eight ambulances and nine water bowsers along with 57 Rescuers for #Cholistan https://t.co/8Zc3P6XrHD @pesrescue1122 #Heatwave pic.twitter.com/2KRldoGrlz— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) May 21, 2022…

Pakistan has expressed deep concern over the Indian one-sided and biased trial against Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik on the charges of terrorism. Addressing a news conference along with Yasin Malik’s spouse Mishal Malik in Islamabad on Saturday, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said the allegations of terrorism against…

Interior Minister, Rana Sanaullah Khan says present government will complete its constitutional tenure. Talking to newsmen in Lahore on Saturday, along party leader Ataullah Tarar, he said government does not want to put further load on the public. He said all decisions will be taken through consultation with allied parties…

Federal Minister for Housing and Works Maulana Abdul Wasay has said all available resources are being utilized to extinguish fire erupted in forest of Sherani district. He was addressing a news conference in Quetta on Saturday, Maulana Abdul Wasay said that in the light of special instructions of the Prime…

The federal government is providing all possible assistance to the Balochistan government to extinguish the fire in two districts of the province. According to the spokesperson of National Disaster Management Authority, Pakistan Army and FC are providing assistance to control the fire while Pakistan Rangers is also participating in rescue…

President of Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians and former President Asif Ali Zardari called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore on Saturday. During the meeting, they discussed the prevailing political and economic situation in the country. Paying tribute to the steps taken by the present government for the welfare of…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has emphasized upon the expansion of the insurance sector and the need to create awareness regarding the possible risks in the insurance coverage. Addressing a ceremony at the Federal Insurance Ombudsman Secretariat in Karachi on Saturday, the President appreciated the achievements of FIO in resolving public…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says de-seating of PTI’s dissident members makes no difference to Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz’ government. She was addressing a news conference alongside Pakistan People’s Party leader Faisal Karim Kundi in Islamabad today [Friday]. Marriyum Aurangzeb said the PML-N with support of its…

President Dr Arif Alvi has upheld the punishment of “Removal from Service” of an ex Assistant Director of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Sukkur, Mr Faheemullah, over the leaking of classified/confidential information that led to the escape of an accused person from arrest. The President rejected the appeal of Mr…

In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), complete shutdown will be observed on Saturday to commemorate the martyrdom anniversaries of prominent liberation leaders Mirwaiz Molvi Mohammad Farooq and Khawaja Abdul Ghani Lone and martyrs of Hawal. Call for the shutdown has been given by the All Parties Hurriyat Conference…

Minister for Narcotics Control Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti says all out efforts are being made to provide basic needs of life to people of cholera-hit Pir Koh in Dera Bugti. He was speaking during his visit to cholera affected area Pir Koh on Friday to examine the measures taken to control…

The National Assembly was informed on Friday that Pakistan Clean Air Programme has been initiated to cope with the issue of pollution and improve air quality. Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman told the House during Question Hour that zigzag technology has been installed at brick-kilns to reduce air pollution.…

At the special invitation of China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will visit China on Saturday. This would be Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s first bilateral visit abroad since assuming office last month. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and senior officials…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched MILGEM-class ship PNS Badar in Karachi today (Friday), which has been jointly constructed by Pakistan and Turkey. Addressing the launching ceremony, the Prime Minister said relationship between Pakistan and Turkey is reaching new heights and both countries will continue to cooperate with each other in…

Election Commission of Pakistan has approved reference against twenty-five dissident members of Punjab Assembly who voted against their party in the election for the Punjab Chief Minister. The Commission in its verdict, announced today, said these members defected from the party. The Commission had reserved its verdict on Tuesday, after…

Corps investiture ceremony of Rawalpindi Corps was held at Chaklala Garrison in Rawalpindi today (Friday). According to ISPR, Commander Rawalpindi Corps, Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza conferred 89 Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military), 36 Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and 19 Tamgha-i-Basalat to Army officers and soldiers for their meritorious services to the nation. Corps investiture…

Turkish Minister for National Defence, Hulusi Akar held delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Karachi today [Friday]. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister highly appreciated the deep-rooted strategic cooperation between the two brotherly countries in all fields including shipbuilding, engineering, solid waste management and transport. He also…

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has called for engagement with Afghan government in wake of looming humanitarian crisis in the country. In an interview with CNN on Wednesday, he said Pakistan does not intend to take a unilateral decision about recognition of Afghan government. The Minister expressed hope that government…