Pakistan

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, complete shutdown was observed today (Sunday) on the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a mark of protest against New Delhi’s illegal occupation of the territory. Call for the strike had been given by the All Parties Hurriyat Conference to convey…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has reiterated the government’s resolve to effectively counter material spreading chaos and disorder in the country through law. In a tweet on Sunday, she said those who spread fascism and chaos on containers have no public service and positive thinking. The Information Minister…

Lahore High Court has asked the President to nominate any person for administering oath to newly elected Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz Sharif during the next twenty-four hours and also disposed-off the writ petition filed by Hamza Shahbaz Sharif in this regard. In his decision, Chief Justice Lahore High Court,…

Chief of Defence Staff of the Nigerian Armed Forces General Lucky Irabor visited Naval Headquarters, in Islamabad today (Friday) and met Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi. Chief of Defence Staff of Nigerian Armed Forces General Lucky Irabor calls on Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad…

Speaker National Assembly, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf says Pakistan attaches immense importance to its time-tested and all-weather friendship with Saudi Arabia. Talking to Saudi Ambassador Nawaf Bin Said Al-Malki in Islamabad on Friday, he said Saudi Arabia being a close friend has stood by Pakistan in time of need as their…

In a tweet on the occasion of World Earth Day, observed today [Friday], Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said observance of this day is a clarion call for coordinated global response to protect our planet’s natural ecosystem. He said humanity faces grave challenge of climate change. Underlining that the window for…

38th meeting of National Security Committee of the Cabinet was held in Islamabad today [Friday] with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. The meeting discussed the telegram received from Pakistani embassy in Washington. Pakistan’s former Ambassador to the United States Asad Majeed briefed the Committee on the context and…

Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf says he will decide the fate of resignations, submitted by PTI lawmakers, as per rules and regulations. Talking to media in Islamabad today [Friday], he said resignations have been de-sealed and every member will individually be invited to confirm his resignation. He said those…

Minister for Housing and Works, Maulana Abdul Wasey, says the incumbent government is keen to launch uplift projects with far-reaching economic impacts for the people of Balochistan. Talking to party workers in Quetta today [Friday], he said with full support of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, measures will be taken for…

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah says the Parliamentary committee on ECL has recommended to modify rules approved by the cabinet. Briefing newsmen in Islamabad this evening, he said as per the new approved rules, the names of the people who were included in the ECL would be withdrawn after 120 days…

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen made a telephone call to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today [Friday], and congratulated him on assuming the office of the Prime Minister. During the conversation, he underlined the European Commission’s desire to further strengthen bilateral relationship with Pakistan. The Prime…

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Sajid Hussain Turi formally launched Education Portal at Overseas Pakistani Foundation in Islamabad today [Friday]. The portal will provide instant access to websites of OPF’s twenty six educational institutions which are being run across Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister emphasized…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured the tribal elders that the government will do all to bring comfort in local populace and ensure socio economic development as dividends of country’s fight against terrorism. Talking to tribal elders during his visit to Miranshah in North Wazirstan on Thursday, the Prime Minister…

Zahid Akram Durrani of JUI-F has taken oath as Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf administered oath to him at parliament house in Islamabad today. Earlier, Zahid Akram Durrani was elected unopposed as Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly.

Saudi Arabia has provided a gift of one hundred tons of dates to the people of Pakistan as part of regular annual tradition. Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Bin Said Al-Maliki handed over the consignment to Director General Military Wing Cabinet Division Brigader Hammad Amjad at a ceremony in Islamabad…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has said there will be zero-tolerance against the malicious and organized campaign against state institutions being spread on social media through Bots tweets. Talking to media in Islamabad on Thursday afternoon, she said Federal Investigation Agency, the Interior Ministry, and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority…

A delegation of Awami National Party called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday. The delegation comprises Member National Assembly Amir Haider Khan Hoti, Haji Ghulam Ahmad Bilour and Aimal Asfandyar. They congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on assuming office of the Prime Minister. The meeting also discussed the current…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the government will ensure mainstreaming Baloch youth through focused development in Balochistan. He was talking to Balochistan National Party Chairman Sardar Akhtar Mengal who called on him in Islamabad on Tuesday. They discussed current political situation of the country.    Speaking on the occasion,…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the bomb blast at a mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. In a tweet on Thursday, he said that those who perpetrated this heinous act of violence in holy month of Ramazan are enemies of Afghanistan and Islam. He also expressed condolence and symapthies…

Pakistan and Nigeria have emphasized the need for increasing cooperation in various fields for the mutual benefit of the two countries. This was discussed during a meeting between the visiting Nigerian Defence delegation, led by Chief of Defence Staff of Nigerian Armed Forces General Lucky Eluonye Onyenuchea Irabor and President…

Pakistan and UAE have agreed to make joint efforts to further strengthen brotherly bilateral relations. This understanding was reached during a telephonic conversation between Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and UAE’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan Thursday. During the discussion, various issues of…