Pakistan

British High Commissioner Dr. Christian Turner called on Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar in Islamabad on Thursday.  He congratulated Hina Rabbani Khar on assuming the office and hoped that both sides will work together to further deepen the Pakistan-UK ties. The Minister of State thanked the…

AJK President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry has said government would take all possible measures to address the problems being faced by the Kashmiri journalist community.  He said this while addressing the oath-taking ceremony of the members of the Central Working Committee of Central Press Club in Muzaffarabad on Tuesday. He…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has announced to abolish Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) in all its forms. Announcing the decision in a media briefing in Islamabad on Tuesday, she said the media went through a bleak period during the last four years as they were tortured, kidnapped, attacked,…

Finance Minister Miftah Ismail says China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will play an important role in taking Pakistan’s economy forward and cementing bilateral relations between the two countries.   He was talking to Chinese Charge de Affaires in Pakistan Ms Pangchunxue, who called on him in Islamabad on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed the hope that the new federal cabinet will provide leadership and resolve the problems of the people as work, work and only work is our motto. In a tweet on Tuesday, the Prime Minister said federal cabinet has been formed after thorough consultations with…

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today (Tuesday). Professional matters pertaining to National security were discussed during the meeting. PM @CMShehbaz , COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa discuss matters pertaining to National security@OfficialDGISPR https://t.co/vfbzAmcwtc pic.twitter.com/PxB45vuVwV— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) April 19,…

Pakistan has strongly condemned the three terrorist attacks in Kabul today (Tuesday) which resulted in the loss of precious lives while injuring several innocent people.  In a statement, Foreign Office spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said the Government and people of Pakistan extend deep sympathies to the families of those who lost…

Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has expressed the hope that the newly sworn-in cabinet members will play their cardinal role in running affairs of the Parliament. Congratulating the cabinet members, he said the ministers will utilize their experience and acumen and take measures for the benefit of the country.…

A 33-member federal cabinet took oath at a ceremony in Islamabad on Tuesday.  Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani administered the oath. These include thirty federal ministers and three ministers of state. Those who took oath as the federal ministers included: Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Ahsan Iqbal, Rana Sanaullah, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Rana…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the commitment of his government to further advance the historic and longstanding relations with Saudi Arabia by exploring new avenues of cooperation. He was talking to Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Maliki, who called on him in Islamabad on Monday. The Saudi…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the commitment to work tirelessly for the welfare of the people. Inaugurating Orange Line Metro Bus Service from Peshawar Morr to New Islamabad International Airport on Monday, the Prime Minister said he will work with the same speed that he is used to. The…

PML-N leader Marriyum Aurangzeb says the government believes in freedom of expression in the country.  Talking to media in Islamabad on Monday, she said all allies of the government will have representation in ministries. Marriyum Aurangzeb said verdict of foreign funding case against PTI will expose the truth. She said…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the resolve to forge deeper economic engagement between Pakistan and Qatar in various sectors, including trade, investment, energy, communications, and food security. He said this while receiving a telephone call from Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday. The Prime Minister…

Sardar Tanveer Ilyas of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has been elected unopposed as Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. He got 33 votes. The election for the leader of the house was held during a special session of AJK legislative Assembly in Muzaffarabad today. The opposition members boycotted the election process…

World Heritage Day was observed today (Monday). The theme of this year is “Heritage and Climate”.   The day is marked to increase collective efforts of the international community to protect and preserve valuable assets.  Pakistan has a unique and diverse cultural heritage. Its historical sites range from ancient urban settlements…

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Dr Nadeem Khayal has won the by-election in NA-33 constituency in Hangu. Polling for the by-elections in NA-33 started at 8 am and continued till 5 pm. According to unconfirmed and unofficial results, PTI candidate Dr. Nadeem Khayal has been declared successful in the by-elections. According…

Former Prime Minister and senior vice president of PML-N Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has apologized for taking over the ministry. According to sources, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has apologized for taking over the portfolio of any ministry. Sources said that Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will look after energy issues without portfolio. According to…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that the completion of Diamer-Bhasha dam would serve as future lifeline for the country’s economy, augmenting the power generation, besides boosting agriculture activities. Speaking after a briefing over the construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam in Diamer on Sunday, the Prime Minister said that 4500 MW…

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, All Parties Hurriyat Conference leaders have demanded immediate release of all illegally detained Hurriyat leaders and activists lodged in different jails of India and the territory. APHC leaders Jameel Mir and Dr Musaib in a joint statement in Srinagar said the freedom-loving people…

Balochistan National Party Chief Akhtar Mengal and Balochistan Awami Party’s parliamentary leader Khalid Magsi called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Sunday. Congratulating the Prime Minister on assuming the office, they pledged to work with the federal government for the socio-economic development of the country. The Prime Minister…

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has started a project to support food security for year 2022 by distributing 75,000 food packages in Pakistan. According to the details, the distribution will be completed in three phases with the collaboration of National Disaster Management Authority in all provinces of Pakistan.…