Pakistan

The Punjab Cabinet has approved a Ramadan package worth over eight billion rupees to provide immediate relief to the people. In a statement on Sunday, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar said a 10 kilogram bag of flour will be available at a lower price in the Ramadan bazaars. He said…

Defence Minister Pervaiz Khattak has said Prime Minister Imran Khan is determined to take the country forward and will not bow before the foes of the country. Addressing a public gathering in Islamabad on Sunday, he said Imran Khan will not give NRO to those, who plundered wealth of the…

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, All Parties Hurriyat Conference has said that India by resorting to brutal tactics will never succeed to suppress the Kashmiris’ just freedom struggle. In a statement issued in Srinagar, the APHC spokesman strongly condemned the continued crackdown by Indian Army, police and investigating…

Interior Ministry has recommended placing the name of MNA, Jam Abdul Karim, accused in Nazim Jokhio murder case on Exit Control List. The decision was made in the meeting of ECL committee of the cabinet held in Islamabad today. On the occasion, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed directed the DG…

Prime Minister Imran Khan says aim to bring a “No Trust Move” by the opposition is only to blackmail the government for NRO. Addressing a public gathering at college ground, Kamalia today [Saturday], the Prime Minister said opposition is buying the parliamentarian openly. Imran Khan appealed to all Pakistanis to…

Punjab Health Minister Yasmin Rashid says nine state of the art laboratories are being established in the province under Punjab Thalassemia Prevention Program. Addressing a conference in Lahore today [Saturday], she said specialized training on genetic diseases will be provided to doctors in the province by foreign experts. Yasmin Rashid said…

Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi says establishment of South Punjab province is part of election manifesto of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf. Talking to media of Multan via video link today [Saturday], he said constitutional amendment bill has been submitted in National Assembly after detailed deliberation. He urged opposition parties to support the…

Six Terrorists belonging to Baloch Nationalist Army have been killed in ensuing exchange of fire during an operation in general area Nagao Mountains, near Sibbi in Balochistan. According to ISPR, killed terrorists include Naseeb Ullah Bangalzai alias Jahangir, Pir Jan and Rakai Kalhoi and others which were involved in recent…

Islamabad High Court has directed the Islamabad Capital Administration to keep the roads open in any case. In a statement today [Saturday], Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said that the Court has issued this direction on the request of the Interior Ministry. He said no political party…

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has urged the political parties to organize their public gatherings at designated places and ensure no hurdle in the movement of residents of the federal capital. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad today [ to review arrangements regarding law and order during public rallies…

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Indian authorities have warned that properties of people, providing help to mujahideen and ongoing freedom struggle, will be attached under the black law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The SSP of Srinagar, Rakesh Balwal told reporters that the process of attachment of such properties…

Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has approved tax relief of ten percent on import of edible oil for the next two months. He approved the tax relief at a meeting in Islamabad on Friday keeping in view the increase in the prices of edible oil in the international market. The step…

AJK Prime Minister Abdul Qayyum Niazi says Prime Minister Imran Khan has forcefully raised Kashmir dispute at the international level. Talking to the media persons in Islamabad on Friday, he said Imran Khan is an honest and courageous leader, and Pakistan and the entire Muslim Ummah needs this leader.

The Supreme Court has adjourned hearing of the Presidential reference seeking interpretation of Article 63-A of the Constitution till Monday. A five-member larger bench of the Court headed by Chief Justice Umar Atta Bandial heard the case in Islamabad on Friday. Attorney General of Pakistan Khalid Javed Khan submitted his…

An Islamabad-based court has sentenced Usman Mirza, who is the main culprit in Islamabad couple assault case, to life imprisonment. Additional Session Judge Islamabad Ata Rabbani handed down the sentence in the federal capital on Friday.   Four others co-accused including Hafiz Ata ur Rehman, Adaras Qayyum Butt, Mohib Bangash…

Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the youth to stand against the corrupt elements, who are involved in buying the conscience of the elected representatives. Addressing a public gathering in Mansehra on Friday, he said these corrupt elements cannot buy sincere leaders. Imran Khan said the aim of opposition to…

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania Nishtar has warned that strict action will be taken against fraudster agents involved in deductions from stipend of Ehsaas Kafaalat beneficiaries. In a statement, she said countrywide Ehsaas Kafaalat payments for the period from January to…

Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad today [Friday]. Prevailing political situation of the country was discussed in the meeting. The Minister also briefed the Prime Minister on expected yield of wheat this year. 

Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar has said Pakistan wants to promote peace, stability and friendly neighbourhood, and development without becoming part of any bloc. Addressing news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday afternoon, he said Pakistan invited China as a special guest to the recently concluded 48th Session of the Council…

Turkey has appreciated Pakistan Navy’s efforts and initiatives in support of collaborative maritime security in the region. The appreciation came from the Chief of General Staff Turkish Armed Forces, who called on Naval Chief Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi in Islamabad today [Thursday]. During the one-on-one meeting, matters pertaining to…

Central Information Secretary of PPP-P and member of the National Assembly Shazia Atta Marri has said that hypocrite person like Prime Minister Imran Khan is trying to hide himself under the cover of religion and he had promised to provide houses and jobs to the people but instead of it,…