Pakistan

Naval Chief Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi has held meetings with the Egyptian Naval Commander and other military officials during his official visit to Egypt. Egyptian Naval Commander lauds Pakistan Navy's efforts for maritime peace in region https://t.co/I0OTihyucs @dgprPaknavy pic.twitter.com/PQWdpNUZ7S— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) May 19, 2022 The host authorities commended Pakistan…

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has stressed for resolution of Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people. During a meeting with President of the United Nations General Assembly Abdulla Shahid, in New York, he underlined that durable…

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has underlined that the government’s immediate priority is to address the serious domestic economic challenges through strengthening cooperation with all development partners and fraternal Islamic countries. Speaking at the dinner hosted by the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to United Nations, Ambassador Munir Akram, he said…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to hold ten-day celebrations on the 24th anniversary of nuclear blasts conducted by Pakistan on 28th May 1998. In a statement on Thursday, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said the Prime Minister has directed that Youm-e-Takbir should be celebrated with national spirit…

In Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), rallies and protest demonstrations were held on Thursday against the victimization of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Chairman, Muhammad Yasin Malik by the Narendra Modi-led fascist Indian government and his indictment in false cases. The call for rallies at district and Tehsil level was…

The session of the National Assembly will be held at the Parliament House in Islamabad at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Friday). Besides legislative business, the House will discuss matters of national and international importance.

 Dozens of armed forces personnel were awarded two of the most esteemed awards in Pakistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Wednesday. In a statement, the ISPR said 48 officers were awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military), while seven officers, three Commissioned Officers (JCOs), and 30 soldiers were awarded Tamgha-i-Basalat. GHQ Investiture ceremony…

 In his maiden visit to the United States, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the UN Headquarters on Wednesday. FM Bilawal is visiting the USA at the invitation of Blinken to attend the ministerial meeting on the “Global Food Security Call to Action” to…

The 7th Review Mission of IMF Program kicked off on Wednesday with a virtual meeting of Finance Minister Miftah Ismail with IMF Mission Chief Nathan Porter. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister reaffirmed government’s commitment to undertake the reforms envisaged under the IMF program and to complete the structural benchmarks.…

Minister for Information Technology Amin-ul-Haque has said almost seventy-five per cent work is complete on thirty seven projects for the provision of broadband services under the Universal Service Fund costing over 31 billion rupees. In a statement, he said that he said that among these 37 projects, nine different projects…

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Wednesday. During the meeting, the Prime Minister was given detailed briefing on the administrative affairs and law and order situation of the province. He was also briefed on the recent incidents of terrorism in Karachi.…

In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), posters have appeared in Srinagar and other areas to record Kashmiris’ protest against the illegal detention of liberation leader Muhammad Yasin Malik and other APHC leaders and youth languishing in different jails of the held territory and India. The posters were displayed…

Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman has warned that the heatwave will continue to resurge if the precaution was not observed. Addressing the convocation of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology in Islamabad, she said Turbat, Jacobabad and Dadu have become one of the hottest cities in…

President Dr. Arif Alvi has urged the youth to put in all their passionate efforts for development and prosperity of the country.                         Addressing inaugural session of a two-day National Youth Convention in Islamabad on Wednesday, the President asked the…

Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Gull Feroza and leg-spinner Tuba Hassan have been included in the Pakistan women’s T20I squad for the three-match series against Sri Lanka that will be played at the Southend Club, Karachi from Tuesday 24 May. Uncapped batter Sadaf Shamas has been included in the ODI squad while Gull…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the government has launched a new anti-polio campaign with a renewed zeal and focus. In a tweet on Wednesday, he said there is a complete synergy of thought and action amongst the provinces and other stakeholders to eradicate polio. He said a polio-free Pakistan is…

A total of 32,739 nomination papers have been filed for the first phase of local government elections in Sindh province. According to the Election Commission, the first phase of local government elections will be held in fourteen districts of the province on the 26th of next month.

Sindh Employee Social Security Institute (SESSI) and NADRA signed a contract for issuance of Benazir Mazdur Card for the private sector employees working in Sindh province.Mr. Saeed Ghani Minister for Labour & Human Resources Department/ Chairman Governing Body SESSI, Government of Sindh along with delegation comprising of Secretary Labour, Commissioner…

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has arrived in New York for a short visit to participate in a Ministerial meeting of Global Food Security Call for Action and the Security Council’s Open Debate on Maintenance of International Peace and Security – Conflict and Food Security. He has arrived in New…

The Supreme Court has declared that a dissident member of the parliament cannot cast vote against party directives. A five-member bench of Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, and comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel, Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, on…

Finance Minister Miftah Ismail says the Asian Development Bank has always been a great support for Pakistan in pursuing reform agenda and implementing various development projects in the country.   Talking to Executive Directors of the Asian Development Bank Dr Wan Farissan Bin Wan Suleiman and Mr Noor Ahmed in Islamabad…