Pakistan

Over thirty-nine hundred hajj pilgrims have been departed to Saudi Arabia, so far, under Hajj Flight Operation. According to Spokesperson of Religious Affairs Ministry, 1710 pilgrims will fly to Madinah by eight more Hajj flights today. He said four flights will depart from Islamabad and one each from Karachi, Lahore,…

To commemorate the 30-year diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, a seminar on mutual relations was organized in Islamabad today [Wednesday]. A special cake was cut to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the relations. Speaking on the occasion, the speakers said that both Pakistan and Azerbaijan support each other on…

The international cricket will return to the City of Saints – Multan – after more than 14 years next week when Babar Azam’s side will lock horns with the West Indies in three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League matches at the Multan Cricket Stadium from Wednesday. The MCS has been…

The government and State Bank of Pakistan have refuted baseless claims circulating on social media regarding freezing or placing restrictions on Foreign Currency Accounts, Roshan Digital Accounts and Safety Deposit Lockers. The Finance Ministry in a statement said that the government and the State Bank of Pakistan assure all account…

Pakistan and Germany have expressed the resolve to further deepen their bilateral ties in diverse fields. The resolve was expressed by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock while addressing a joint press conference in Islamabad today (Tuesday). Speaking on the occasion, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday condemned hurtful comments of India’s BJP leader about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). In tweets on social media platform Twitter, he said, “I condemn in strongest possible words hurtful comments of India’s BJP leader about our beloved Prophet (PBUH).  Have said it repeatedly India under Modi is…

Minister for Finance Miftah Ismail says the upcoming budget 2022-23 will focus on the better livelihood of the poor people and small traders as the government will present a pro people and business friendly budget. Talking to PTV, he said the government is taking measures to find out pathways for…

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, All Parties Hurriyat Conference leader and Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Political Resistance Movement, Jameel Mir has said Bharatiya Janata Party-led Indian regime is changing demography of Kashmir by setting up separate colonies for Pandits, non-Kashmiris and Indian soldiers. Addressing party workers in…

The Federal Government with the support of the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR has completed the verification of some 1.3 million registered Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan. The Documentation Renewal and Information Verification Exercise was aimed at updating and verifying the data of Afghans holding a Proof of Registration card. Close…

Minister of State for Petroleum, Musadik Malik says the government has taken tough decision of increasing petroleum prices to stabilize the economy and prevent economic destruction and bankruptcy of the country. Talking to media in Islamabad today [Friday], he said government announced a relief package before enhancing prices of the…

Pakistan Peoples Party has announced to hold “Pakistan Khappay” rallies across the country on Sunday to reject PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s recent statement. The announcement was made by Advisor to Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira and PPP leader Faisal Karim Kundi at a news conference…

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Narendra Modi-led fascist Indian government is deploying more troops to suppress the Kashmiris’ ongoing struggle for freedom of their homeland from India’s illegal occupation. According to Kashmir Media Service, deployment of 150 additional companies of paramilitary troops has already been made in different…

Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmed has said Pakistan will continue taking steps, including engagements with the Afghan interim authorities and others, to have peaceful and stable borders. Replying to a question at his weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Friday, he said it is in the interest of the…

Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has addressed letter to Secretary General of United Nations Antonio Guterres on the conviction of Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik. According to Foreign Office Spokesperson, the letter apprises the Secretary General of the circumstances of Yasin Malik’s conviction in a manifestly dubious and politically motivated case…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb says government is taking concrete steps to mitigate impact of recent petroleum price hike. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Friday, she said government took the decision of fuel price hike with a heavy heart. She said government will provide two thousand…

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said progress and prosperity of fishermen of Gwadar is the top most priority of present government. Addressing the fishermen in Gwadar, he said steps would be taken on emergency basis to provide clean drinking water to the residents of Gwadar and it’s adjoining areas. He said…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan Armed Forces are guarantors of peace, internal and external security, regional stability and also contributing to global peace efforts. Addressing the officers attending Command and Staff Course in Quetta on Friday, he said armed forces have always done a commendable job in service…

Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Muhammad Yasin Malik, who was awarded life sentence by an Indian kangaroo court in a sham trial, has been shifted to an isolated cell in New Delhi’s Tihar jail. His mother and sister have been denied access to him in jail, where his…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for a three-day official visit to Turkey. Federal Ministers Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Marriyum Aurangzeb and Chaudhry Salik Hussain as well as Special Assistants Tariq Fatemi and Fahad Hussain are accompanying the Prime Minister. Prime Minister @CMShehbaz leaves for a three-day official to Turkey 🇹🇷#PMShehbazInTürkiye…

The first Hajj flight will depart from Islamabad on Sunday night. According to Ministry of Religious Affairs, more than 80 percent pilgrims under government Hajj scheme have completed their training through Hajj camps. Hajj pilgrims will be informed about the flights through the website and mobile message. Hajj pilgrims under…

Minister for Communication Maulana Asad Mehmood says uplift of Southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is among the top priorities of the government. Talking to media in Dera Ismail Khan on Tuesday, he said Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is specially focusing on development of the backward areas of the country.