Pakistan

Pakistan and Sweden have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and forge a broad-based relationship anchored in robust economic cooperation. The understanding was reached during18th round of Bilateral Political Consultations held between the two countries in Islamabad today. Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, led the Pakistani side, while…

Pakistan says US House of Representatives’ resolution on political situation in Pakistan stems from an incomplete understanding of the political situation and electoral process in Pakistan. In response to media queries regarding the passage of House Resolution 901, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Pakistan believes that timing and…

Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan Dr. Riina Kionka called on Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights Azam Nazeer Tarar in Islamabad today. The meeting discussed relations between Pakistan and European Union, issues of mutual interest and Pakistan’s GSP plus status were discussed during the meeting. Speaking on…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed the authorities concerned to continue indiscriminate action to prevent smuggling in the country. In a statement, he said a zero tolerance policy against smuggling should be implemented as smuggling is destroying the country’s industry and economy. The Interior Minister also lauded the performance of…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar says communication and dialogue are essential for reducing the current and future risks and for fostering a collaborative approach to caters to the needs of all nations. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan firmly supports an approach that…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says economic security of the common man and provision of opportunities for equal development is the foremost priority of the government. Chairing a meeting of the Federal Cabinet in Islamabad today, he said no new duties will be imposed on solar panels to ensure common man’s…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the PML-N government had allocated ten percent more budget and job quota to South Punjab as compared to its share on population basis. Responding to points raised by the opposition benches in the National Assembly this evening, he said ten percent more laptops were given…

Pakistan Girl Guides Association National Headquarters is organizing the National Youth Forum from 25th to 28th June 2024. More than 50 Young Leaders from all regions of the country are participating. The theme of the Youth Forum is “Empowering Youth for Leadership and Governance”. The opening ceremony of the Youth…

A three day Theatre Extravaganza will begin at Pakistan National Council of Arts in Islamabad tomorrow. Main purpose to organize this theatre is to foster healthy theatrical activities for the people belonging to the federal capital and adjoining areas. Different plays on urban slum, story of Bulley Shah and International…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has lauded the services of Pakistani women diplomats for their tremendous contributions in the field of diplomacy. In his message on social media platform X on the occasion of International Day for Women in Diplomacy, he said stalwarts like Begum Raana…

The National Assembly resumed its session at the Parliament House in Islamabad today (Monday) with Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah in the chair. The House is continuing discussion on the budget for the next fiscal year. Participating in the discussion, Shahida Rehmani said the budget envisages no measures for…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal inaugurated International Nathiagali Summer College on Physics and Contemporary Needs today. The summer college is being organized every year by Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission since 1976, aiming at transferring and sharing scientific knowledge among the scientific community. Speaking on the occasion, the minister…

The National Assembly today (Sunday) adopted a resolution, strongly condemning the horrific and tragic incidents of mob-lynching in different parts of the country. The resolution moved by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said this House believes that the right to life is the most cherished right as enshrined in the…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has urged all the political forces to join hands in fighting terrorism and making Pakistan a secure country for trade and investment. Speaking in the National Assembly, he expressed the determination to make Pakistan a great country by implementing the Azm-e-Istehkam resolve. The…

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says constitution protects rights of every citizen, irrespective of religion or faith. Taking the floor in the National Assembly, he said mob-lynching in the name of religion cannot be allowed. Regarding the decision taken by the Central Apex Committee on the National Action Plan of…

Under the Clean and Green Energy mission of Special Investment Facilitation Council, efforts are underway to promote eco-friendly energy production through hydro and solar power. In this connection, the Saudi Fund for Development has offered 101 million dollars for a hydropower project in Azad Jammu and Kashmir which will add…

As many as 447 Indian Sikh pilgrims have arrived at the Gurdwara Punja Sahib in Hassanabdal to participate in rituals in connection with the 185th death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Upon arrival, the pilgrims were welcomed by officials of the Evacuee Trust Property Board and the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says work on the five corridors will be started in the upgraded version of CPEC. Speaking in a TV program, he said the first corridor would be a ‘corridor of growth’ to bring rapid economic development, while the second corridor would be a ‘corridor of livelihood’…

The National Assembly continued discussion on the budget for next financial year. Taking part in the discussion, Dr Mahesh Kumar Malani suggested withdrawing tax on life saving drugs. He, however, welcomed the tax on luxury items. He urged all the politicians to shun their differences and sit together on the dialogue table to…

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwaar ul Haq called on Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad today. They discussed peace and security situation in Azad Kashmir and also deliberated on political situation and budget of the state for the new fiscal year. The Interior Minister approved the deployment…

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi says problems of the society can be solved in a better way with positive and responsible journalism. Talking to renowned columnist, dramatist and poet Mansoor Afaq who called on him in Peshawar today, the governor said journalists should point out the problems through positive…

Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam has urged all provincial governments to follow the suit of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz of enforcing plastic ban, to make Pakistan plastic-free country. In a statement today, she said achieving plastic-free Pakistan is an extremely challenging goal, but it…