Pakistan

Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar has said the Pakistan Army cannot get involved in the political affairs as it has to deal with security challenges facing the country. Talking to the private news channel, he said the entire nation loves the armed forces and…

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has attended War Game session at Kharian aimed at refinement and crystallization of the formation’s plans.  According to ISPR, Army Chief also witnessed field demonstration encompassing perfection of drills, procedures and validation of new concepts and proficiency enhancement on newly acquired…

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony says the process of submitting applications for the government Hajj scheme through banks is underway and 27,376 applications have been received so far. In a statement today [Wednesday], the Ministry said that Hajj applications will be received by Friday. Passport, health certificate,…

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, APHC leadership, student unions and other organizations have strongly condemned the imposition of ban by Narendra Modi-led fascist Indian government on the Kashmiri students to travel to Pakistan for pursuing higher education. The APHC leadership in a statement termed the notification as conspiracy…

A photo exhibition on Islamic calligraphy and spirituality was held at Punjab Arts Council, Rawalpindi today (Wednesday). The exhibition featuring works by young artists aimed at providing a platform to them to show their creativity.            The works reflected different aspects of Islamic calligraphy painted on canvas. All young participants were…

Pakistan has strongly condemned the killing of a Palestinian journalist, Shireen Abu Aqleh, who was shot dead while covering an Israeli raid in the Jenin refugee camp of occupied West Bank. In statement today [Wedensday], Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that government and people of Pakistan extend deepest…

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said electoral reforms are very essential for holding free, fair and transparent elections in the country. Talking to a private news channel, he said that the government would not go in the general elections by leaving incomplete electoral reforms process. Replying to a question,…

International Nurses Day is being observed on Thursday to celebrate contributions, nurses make to the society. The Day marks the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.  This year the Day is being observed under the theme ‘Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in Nursing and…

British High Commissioner Christian Turner met Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz in Lahore and vowed to continue cooperation with the Punjab government in the education, health and other social sectors. Appreciating the British cooperation in Punjab for improvement in different sectors, Hamza Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan and the United…

Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has directed the Public Health Engineering Department and Commissioner Sibi Division to ensure provision of water to Pirko area of district Dera Bugti. In this connection a special fund of ten million rupees has been released for the PHE Department. The PHE Department…

Co-Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Asif Ali Zardari has underlined need of electoral reforms before the general elections. Addressing a press conference in Karachi today [[Wednesday], he said electoral and NAB reforms are our top priorities. Asif Ali Zardari said the coalition government is endeavouring to put shrinking economy of the…

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said the government is prioritizing the youth development in the incoming budget for fiscal year 2022-23, as many initiatives are being considered for them. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad today [Wednesday], he said that in the upcoming budget, the…

Minister for Industries and Production Makhdoom Syed Murtaza Mahmud has said the government is reverting urea price at 1768 rupees per bag to provide relief to farmers. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad today [Wednesday], he said that the government would not tolerate unjustified price increase of urea. Syed Murtaza Mahmud…

Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has constituted a committee to find out reasons behind foiled cyber-attack attempt on the National Telecom Corporation networking side. It was decided today [Wednesday] in a meeting held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin-ul-Haque. The committee,…

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has written a letter to the President of UN Security Council and the UN Secretary General urging them to take immediate cognizance of India’s sinister ploy of reducing Muslims’ representation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir through unlawful ‘delimitation’ exercise. The Foreign Minister urged…

Vice President of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) Maryam Nawaz has expressed hope that PML-N would win the next general elections. Addressing a public gathering in Swabi today [Wednesday], she said the fake letter of Imran Khan was only to hide his incompetence and poor performance of four years. Maryam…

Pakistan condemns in the strongest possible terms the highly deplorable incidents involving playing of Hanuman Chalisa and other Hindu devotional songs on loudspeakers as a counter to the Muslims’ call to prayer (Azaan) at various mosques in Indian state of Karnataka. The disturbing incidents occurred only a day after Sri…

Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz has directed to strictly implement one-dish law at wedding ceremonies across the province. Chairing a meeting in Lahore on Tuesday, he said present government will take all possible measures to provide relief to masses. Hamza Shahbaz said he will review implementation of this law on…

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced various relaxations in Hajj rules aiming to facilitate Hajj pilgrims. According to the statement issued by the ministry, pilgrims whose passports are not valid till January 5, 2023 can submit Hajj applications based on token issued by Passport Office for…

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman has said former Prime Minister Imran Khan during his regime had almost isolated Pakistan in the comity of nations. Presenting a charge sheet against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government, he said Imran Khan is giving statements against the armed forces. He said Imran Khan would…

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has granted approval to revision of prices of Atta and Sugar from 950 per 20 kg to 800 and 85 per kg to 70 respectively in order to provide relief to people. The meeting which met in Islamabad with Finance Minister Miftah Ismail in the…