Pakistan

The National Assembly was informed today that the government intends to privatize around 24 State Owned Entities in coming years. Responding to a question during Question Hour, Minister for Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan said these companies include Pakistan International Airlines, Roosevelt Hotel, First Women Bank, Utility Stores Corporation and various…

President Asif Ali Zardari has directed for immediate steps to establish medical college and hospital in Gilgit Baltistan. He was talking to Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam and Minister for Energy Musadik Malik who called on him in Islamabad today. The President also directed to pay compensation…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar will represent Pakistan at a two-day Conference on Gaza situation beginning in Amman, Jordan today. The conference titled “Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza”, has been jointly organized by King Abdullah-II of Jordan, President of Egypt Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the funeral and burial of Shaheed Captain Faraz Ilyas near Chunian this morning. The martyred captain was laid to rest with full military honors who embraced martyrdom in a terrorist attack at Lakki Marwat along six brave jawans. Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and high…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says Prime Minister’s recent visit of China will elevate bilateral relations to new heights. Talking to newsmen in Narowal today, he said China will assist Pakistan in exploring on shore gas deposits. The Minister said China has assured to enhance cooperation in agriculture…

Legendary broadcaster and Radio Pakistan’s Urdu Newscaster Taskeen Zafar was laid to rest in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Veteran politician Raja Zafar-ul-Haq, Director of News and Current Affairs Radio Pakistan Amanullah Sipra, controllers, and other serving and retired officers of the state broadcaster attended the funeral prayer of the legendary newscaster.…

Pakistan is committed to regional peace, security and prosperity. This was highlighted by Additional Foreign Secretary Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui at the Senior Officials Meeting preparatory to the Ministerial Meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum held in Laos yesterday. Imran Ahmed Siddiqui appreciated ASEAN Regional Forum’s pivotal role in multilateral…

Chinese companies operating in Pakistan have expressed confidence that Prime Minister’s visit to China will explore more opportunities for the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. World leading Chinese engineering and power companies CMEC and POWERCHINA have shown interest to enhance investment and undertake new projects across various sectors.…

Seven brave sons of soil embraced martyrdom when an improvised explosive device exploded on vehicle of Security Forces in Lakki Marwat. Those, who made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced martyrdom, include Captain Muhammad Faraz Ilyas, Subedar Major Muhammad Nazir, Lance Naik Muhammad Anwar, Lance Naik Hussain Ali, Sepoy Asad Ullah,…

The Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan) held a meeting of the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Coordination Committee in Islamabad. The meeting was chaired by Shazia Adnan, Director General of IPO-Pakistan, and attended by representatives from various law enforcement agencies, including the Islamabad police, Rawalpindi police, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory…

More than 97,000 pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia under both Government and Private Hajj schemes. Radio Pakistan Correspondent in Makkah Bilal Khan Mehsud reports that so far, 65,000 pilgrims have arrived via 243 flights under the government scheme, while more than 36,402 have arrived under the private scheme. The…

In a press release, Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), appreciated Special Investment Facilitation Council’s (SIFC) previous work on investing in better economic decisions. Tobacco tops the list when it comes to increasing taxes on non-essential items for boosting economy. Health activists are hopeful that…

Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang on Friday hosted a luncheon reception in honour of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.   Premier Li warmly received PM Shehbaz on his arrival at the venue.     The prime minister, in his remarks on the occasion, said China was a big brother and…

Secretary for Maritime Affairs, Zafar Ali Shah on Friday said the Gwadar free economic zone has immense investment potential and offering unique opportunities for Chinese investors. In a statement, he highlighted Gwadar’s potential as a leading transshipment hub, enhanced maritime infrastructure, and incentives for businesses. He said due to Gwadar’s…

Pakistan on Friday reiterated its call for India to be held accountable for its unabated human rights abuses in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) where over 7,000 Kashmiris have so far died in the custody of Indian forces during the last three decades.   Foreign Office spokesperson…

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday conferred the Nishan-i-Pakistan award on Prince Rahim Aga Khan, in recognition of his meritorious services for the development, prosperity, and betterment of Pakistan and its people.   The top civilian award was conferred on Prince Rahim Aga Khan at a special investiture ceremony held…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday held a productive meeting, reaffirming the consensus to high-quality development of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and timely completion of major ongoing projects.   The two leaders also affirmed consensus on up-gradation of the CPEC and advancing the development…

The Consulate Generals of Pakistan, Turkiye, and Indonesia in New York co-hosted a significant event on combatting Islamophobia. In their opening statements, the Consul Generals emphasized their governments’ collective commitment to combatting Islamophobia, while also advocating for peace, tolerance, and inter-religious dialogue. In his remarks, Consul General of Pakistan, Aamer…

A Chinese company Transsion Holdings has evinced deep interest in investing in manufacturing of mobile phones, electric bikes and modern agriculture and fintech in Pakistan. The interest was expressed by the founder and Chairman of Transsion Holdings Zhu Zhaojiang during a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Shenzhen. The…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today met with Party Secretary of Shenzhen Municipal Committee and Deputy Party Secretary of Guangdong Provincial Committee Mr. Meng Fanli in Shenzhen China today. The Prime Minister noted that the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and China were characterized by frequent engagement and dialogue at the leadership…

Pope Francis has said that interfaith dialogue and harmony are the only solution to the problems, being faced by the world today. He was talking to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who called on him at Vatican City. Issues related to interfaith harmony, interfaith dialogue and promotion of peace and brotherhood…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan has witnessed an immense progress and several projects were started under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor. In an interview to the China Media Group, he termed the economic progress of country as a part and parcel of CPEC. Terming the One Belt One Road…