Pakistan

Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal has reiterated the government’s strong commitment to strengthening and improving pharmacy services across the country.He expressed the commitment during his meeting with Director General Health and Director of Pharmacy Services of Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan in Islamabad.The Federal Minister suggested…

President Asif Ali Zardari is undertaking a four-day official visit to Bahrain from tomorrow.He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation.During the visit, the President will hold meetings with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The discussions will focus on…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of police personnel in a terrorist attack in district Tank.In their separate statements today, they prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.The…

At least six police personnel, including a Station House Officer (SHO), were martyred in an improvised explosive device (IED) attack targeting a police armoured vehicle in the Gomal area of Tank district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Monday. According to police sources, the blast occurred near Kot Wali, around 25 kilometers from…

Minister of Defence of Indonesia Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Retd) called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi today. The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, evolving regional and global security dynamics, and exploration of avenues for enhancing bilateral…

Pakistan Navy Flotilla comprising of PNS RAH NAWARD, PNS MADADGAR and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship PMSS KASHMIR visited Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman. Upon arrival at the port, the ships were warmly welcomed by Omani authorities. During the visit, Mission Commander along with the Commanding Officers held meetings with…

The Punjab government has launched the ‘Parwaz Card Program’ to provide financial support to youth seeking employment opportunities overseas. According to government sources, interest-free loans will be provided to one hundred thousand youth to meet their travel expenses and other needs. The aim of this initiative is to provide employment…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has departed for Pakistan after attending the extraordinary session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah. During his visit to Saudi Arabia, he inaugurated the new Pakistan Consulate chancery building in Jeddah. Ishaq Dar also travelled to Madinah and Makkah, and offered prayers at…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, after attending the extraordinary session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, travelled to Makkah Mukaramah and performed Umrah. He offered prayers for Pakistan, fellow Pakistanis, and for the nation’s peace and prosperity The Deputy Prime Minister also prayed for the wellbeing and unity…

Pakistan has called upon the OIC and the broader international community to speak with one voice and firmly reject all actions that undermine Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The call was made by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar while addressing the Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed gratitude to overseas Pakistanis for sending record remittances amounting to 3.6 billion dollars in December 2025, compared to the previous year. In a statement today, he said a 16.5 percent increase in remittances over the same period last year reflects the strong confidence of…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said concerted efforts are being made to transform Pakistan into a regional hub for Information Technology. He was speaking during a meeting with the parents of late IT expert Arfa Karim Randhawa, Samina Amjad and Amjad Karim Randhawa, along with Chief Executive of the Arfa…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, divided into different groups, is not serious for dialogue with the government.Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he emphasized that there should be dialogue but PTI must first abandon its negative posture against the state institutions.The Information…

Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar says efforts are being accelerated to build a China–Pakistan community with a shared future.In a recent interview with People’s Daily Online, he noted that 2026 will mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.The Deputy Prime Minister said…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh met with Chairman of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee Mike Rogers and discussed bilateral relations.The Ambassador said that last year marked significant progress in Pakistan–U.S. relations. He said the scope of bilateral cooperation would be further expanded this year.Drawing attention to…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said new security features will be introduced in passports to prevent forgery.He was speaking during his visit to the Beijing Public Security Passport Bureau.Director General Sun Yu welcomed the Minister upon his arrival.The Interior Minister observed various sections of the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau and reviewed…

The world is acknowledging Pakistan’s strong diplomatic policy and its emerging global role.By simultaneously maintaining constructive relations with the United States and strategic ties with China in a balanced manner, Pakistan has demonstrated that it is a responsible state.According to the international current-affairs magazine The Diplomat, Pakistan has emerged as…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed authorities concerned to ensure free of cost medicines for patients in government hospitals.Chairing a meeting in Lahore on Friday, she said that eighty billion rupees are being spent on provision of free medicines.The Chief Minister also constituted a committee to devise a plan…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed to continue strict and indiscriminate action against mafias involved in illegal immigration.He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad which reviewed the performance of FIA’s immigration wing.The Interior Minister said those involved in human smuggling deserve no leniency. He emphasized that Pakistan’s reputation could not…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all relevant departments to prepare a more effective and beneficial package for the upcoming Ramadan compared to last year.Chairing a meeting on Ramadan package in Islamabad today, he said financial support and social welfare of the poor and common man is amongst the government’s…

Foreign Office has firmly rejected assertions made by Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar about Pakistan in Luxembourg, calling them irresponsible and misleading. At his weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said India has once again sought to deflect attention from its own deeply troubling…