Pakistan

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa says 6th September symbolizes unwavering resolve of our Armed Forces backed by the great Pakistani nation to defend the motherland against all odds. In a statement on the occasion of Defence and Martyrs Day today, the Army Chief said we owe our…

On the occasion of Defence and Martyrs’ Day, special wreath laying ceremonies were held across the country to pay homage to the martyrs for their ultimate sacrifices. Floral wreath was laid at Yadgar-e-Shuhada GHQ, Rawalpindi today while wreath laying ceremonies were also held at monuments of recipients of the Nishan-e-Haider,…

The government has decided to increase the net amount of flood relief assistance program for flood-affected families to 70 billion rupees from initial assessment of 28 billion rupees. This was announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while chairing a meeting of federal cabinet in Islamabad on Tuesday. He said the…

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees has signed an agreement with Provincial Disaster Management Authority Sindh to provide relief goods for the flood victims.   The agreement was signed during the meeting of the Assistant Representative of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees in Pakistan Leyla Nugmanova with the…

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that friendship with China is a corner-stone of Pakistan’s foreign policy based on convergence of views on regional and global issues. He was talking to a Chinese delegation in Islamabad on Tuesday. The Minister said the strategic relations between the two neighbouring nations…

The United States has pledged to support Pakistan to mitigate the sufferings of the people in wake of the floods in the country. The offer was made during a meeting of the visiting Congressional delegation of the United States with the Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa in…

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Indian troops in their fresh act of state terrorism martyred two Kashmiri youth in Poshkreeri area of Islamabad district, today (Tuesday). The youth were martyred during massive cordon and search operations carried out by the Indian troops in Kashmir Valley and parts of…

Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Aisha Ghaus Pasha has hailed the revival of IMF’s Extended Fund Facility, pointing to its essential role in propping up the economy. Speaking in a special program of News and Current Affairs Channel of Radio Pakistan on Wednesday, said renewal of the IMF…

Pakistan signed the Green Framework Engagement Agreement with Denmark on Wednesday in Copenhagen. The Agreement was signed by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Denmark, Ahmad Farooq and by Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Lis Rosenholm. The Green Framework Engagement is underpinned by the mutual interests, high ambitions and shared visions of the two…

Ambassador of Thailand to Pakistan Chakkrid Krachaiwong handed over a cheque of six million rupees for flood relief assistance to Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad in Islamabad today (Wednesday). The ambassador informed the spokesperson the amount was collected in Thailand on behalf of Most Venerable Aryawangso, renowned Buddhist Monk. The cheque…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin Ul Haque has lauded China’s immediate aid as a longstanding tradition of sharing weal and woe between two brothers. In an exclusive interview with the Global Times, Ambassador Haque expressed gratitude to China for being among the first countries to announce disaster relief support to…

In continuation of humanitarian air bridge established between Pakistan and UAE, first relief flight reached Rawalpindi today. The next relief flight is expected to arrive at Nur Khan Air Base Rawalpindi tonight. In past three days, seven relief flights from UAE have landed in Pakistan carrying food items, medical supplies…

Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman has said all available resources are being utilized to meet the needs of flood affected people. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Wednesday along with Minister for Commerce Naveed Qamar and Minister of State for Law Shahadat Awan, she said the rescue operation…

Spokesperson Balochistan government Farrah Azeem Shah says torrential rains and flood washed away road infrastructure in the province causing hurdle to reach out all affected areas. Talking to a private news channel, she said provincial government has completed rescue process and relief activities are underway to compensate as early as…

China says it will continue to enhance cooperation with Pakistan in disaster prevention and mitigation as well as global climate response. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Zhao Lijian while addressing a news conference in Beijing today (Monday)  said China and Pakistan are all weather strategic cooperative partners and true friends and…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to United Sates Masood Khan has appealed the Pakistani American community to generously donate for the flood victims. Addressing a ceremony of Pakistan Day Parade in New York, he paid tribute to the efforts of renowned organization of Pakistani doctors in America “APPNA” and other organizations for helping Pakistani…

The death toll from torrential monsoon rains and floods since the onset of the rainy season across the country has reached 1033. According to National Disaster Management Authority, 1527 individuals were also injured in various rains and flood related incidents. The NDMA issued a situation report that accounted overall life,…

In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, complete shutdown will be observed on Thursday to pay tribute to iconic freedom leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on his first martyrdom anniversary. The All Parties Hurriyat Conference has urged the people to march towards residence of Syed Ali Gilani in Srinagar. During…

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has adjourned hearing of Toshakhana reference against Imran Khan till 7th of next month. During the hearing, Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja asked PTI lawyer Barrister Gohar Khan as to why assets details are not being submitted in the ECP. The PTI lawyer contended…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is in Charsadda to review relief operation in flood-affected areas. He was briefed about the damages caused by flood and relief activities. Earlier, The Prime Minister also visited the flood relief camp in Nowshera. Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr. Shahzad Bangash briefed the Prime Minister…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to utilize all available resources for the relief of flood-affected people. He issued these directives during a visit to flood relief camps in Nowshera and Charsadda on Monday. On this occasion, the Prime Minister also interacted with the children and flood…