Pakistan

The Federal Cabinet has declined to increase prices of 35 medicines and directed that no raise will be made in medicines’ rates without its prior permission. The cabinet, which met in Islamabad on Tuesday with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair, also approved 30. 63 kilograms of silver, valuing…

The Modi-led Indian government has decided to expand the network of notorious gang of killers, Village Defence Guards, to the entire illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir to target pro-freedom civilian population. According to Kashmir Media Service, the dreaded gang, previously known as Village Defence Committees, was launched by Indian Army…

The US Envoy to Pakistan Donald Blome has said his country stands with the communities in Pakistan recovering from the devastation caused by severe flooding. In a series of Tweets this morning, he said that this disaster has resulted in a catastrophic loss of life, with many losing their loved…

Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has said the economy is improving and the government’s next target is to control inflation. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said the rupee has continuously been appreciating since the 1st of this month due to curbs imposed on imports of non-essential items. …

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has assured to extend maximum facilitation to the businesses to bolster investments and exports. Addressing a conference regarding economy in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said the future of this country is linked with exports. He stressed that an export led growth is pivotal…

Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Shazia Marri has said a strong and stable economy is vital to ensure social protection of the people. Addressing a conference regarding economy in Islamabad on Tuesday, she called for corrective measures to stabilize economy to fulfill basic needs of the people. She…

Punjab Chief Minister’s office organized a special ceremony of handing over seventeen modern vehicles, equipment and machinery to DG Rescue 1122 in Lahore today (Tuesday). Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi handed over the documents and keys of the vehicles to DG Rescue 1122. On this occasion, the CM said…

Twenty people were killed and six others injured when a passenger coach hit an oil tanker from backside and later caught fire on Multan-Sukkur motorway near Jalal Pur Pirwala Interchange. The coach was on its way to Karachi from Lahore. According to Rescue 1122 Multan, the dead bodies and injured…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says the PTI leadership is sending messages to the government through different sources requesting NRO and halting the foreign funding case. Talking to a private television channel, we want to make the foreign funding case, a test case. Ahsan Iqbal said the PTI…

President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi conferred Pakistan civil awards on 253 Pakistani citizens as well as foreign nationals on the occasion of 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of the country. The citizens were bestowed with awards for showing excellence and courage in different fields. Meanwhile, the President also conferred Military…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has stressed for developing a consensus on charter of economy to transform Pakistan into an economic power. He was addressing the national flag-hoisting and unveiling of re-recorded the national anthem at the Jinnah Convention center in Islamabad this morning. The Prime Minister said if we…

President Dr. Arif Alvi says Pakistan is an independent nation and we achieved our freedom after intense struggle and our people won’t submit to anyone in future. Addressing a ceremony, in connection with Independence Day Celebrations, along with First Lady Samina Arif Alvi at a shelter home for the destitute…

To celebrate 75th Independence Day of Pakistan, the Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul organized a colourful ceremony on Sunday. The ceremony commenced with the recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by the messages from the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. The Ambassador Mansoor Ahmad Khan welcomed the Pakistani community…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced to gift busses for transportation of sweet homes’ children. Taking part in Independence Day celebrations at sweet homes, he acknowledged and appreciated the role of Zamurd Khan who is providing free education to orphans. The Prime Minister said following the principles of Islam, his…

Two soldiers embraced martyrdom and one injured in a heavy exchange of fire between the security forces and the terrorists in Balochistan. According to ISPR, on Saturday night, terrorists fire raided a security forces post in general area Khost, near Harnai, Balochistan. Having successfully repulsed the distant fire raid, the…

A floral wreath was laid at the mausoleum of Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider at his native town in Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan to pay homage to the brave son of soil. Commander Force Command Northern Area Major General Jawwad Ahmad laid floral wreath at Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed’s mausoleum.…

Ambassador to the United Nations Munir Akram has said Pakistan will continue to raise Kashmir’s call for liberation at the United Nations and all fora. In a video message to the Pakistani community on the Independence Day, he said we stand firmly with our Kashmiri brothers and sisters in their…

Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over are observing Pakistan’s Independence Day with great enthusiasm and devotion today. Despite heavy deployment of the troops, people in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) hoisted Pakistani flags on the rooftops of their houses and…

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan said the provincial government is taking solid steps to empower youth by making them skilled. Presiding over a meeting in Peshawar on Friday, he said the field of technical education and vocational training is among the top priorities of the government. Mahmood Khan…

Pakistan-born professional trainer Sania Alam called on Pakistan Ambassador to United States Ambassador Masood Khan at Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC. She was accompanied by Shomie Alam who is French Mind Mapping Champion and Bronze Medalist of 2022 World Mind Map Championship. Sania Alam briefed the Ambassador about their…

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that Pakistan fully supports international efforts for enhancing the role of youth in policy making and efforts for realizing their full potential. In his message pertaining to international youth day, the Foreign Minister said today’s world is home to the largest generation of…