Pakistan

The government is pursuing zero tolerance policy towards smuggling, hoarding and power pilferage. Measures under the Special Investment Facilitation Council, effective from September last year,  have resulted in scores of arrests and recoveries of billions of rupees. During the anti-smuggling operation, a total of 3,036 metric tons of fertilizer smuggling…

Pakistan has reaffirmed the resolve to cooperate with Central Asian countries to boost economic and trade activities in the region. The expression was made by Minister for Privatization and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan while addressing ‘Road to Tien Shan’ regional forum in Tajikistan. The Minister said international trade…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhry Salik Hussain has said Pakistan will provide vocational training to Sri Lankan students in the medical and religious fields. Talking to Sri Lankan Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs Vidura Wickramanayake, who called on him in Islamabad today, he said the number…

The Finance Ministry says signs of economy stability are becoming more evident. In its monthly economic update and outlook report, the finance ministry states that the GDP growth is on the recovery path while inflation continues its steady decline. Fiscal consolidation efforts are apparent from the positive primary balance, and…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal received an award from the Asian Productivity Organization in Kuala Lumpur today for his outstanding contribution to socio-economic development efforts through policy, strategic thinking, effective leadership and management. The awarded was given to the Minister on the occasion of the 66th meeting of…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to continue to play its role in safeguarding and enforcing global peace and making this world a better and more peaceful place for present and succeeding generations. In his message on the occasion of International Day of UN Peacekeepers, the Prime Minister…

Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has been elected new President of Pakistan Muslim League N unopposed. This was announced by Chief Election Commissioner for intra-party elections, Rana Sanaullah Khan during General Council Meeting of PML N in Lahore today. He said no other nomination papers were filed for the intra party elections…

Pakistan and Hungary have agreed to work together on maintaining a positive trajectory in bilateral relations and explore new areas of cooperation. The understanding to this effect came during the 6th round of Pakistan-Hungary bilateral political consultations that was held in Budapest. Additional Foreign Secretary Europe Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan…

Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah called on the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Richard Wagner, in Ottawa and discussed judicial collaboration. They underscored the importance of continuous judicial education and training. They agreed to initiate exchange programs for…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced five initiatives for the convenience of the residents of federal capital territory. During a visit to CDA Headquarters in Islamabad, he declared the establishment of Capital Emergency Services, Capital Waste Management Company, Capital Safe City Authority and Central Business District in Islamabad. He said…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said Youm-e-Takbeer is a golden and memorable day in Pakistan’s history. In his message on the occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer, he said on this day Pakistan declared that no one can enslave it. He said the then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif proved to…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s desire to increase cooperation with China on a priority basis in the areas of agriculture, information technology and energy as well as to boost its exports to China. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad today regarding enhancing cooperation with China in various fields, the…

The Acting President, the Prime Minister and the Services Chiefs have felicitated the nation on the observance of the 26th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer. In his message on the day, Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani has reiterated the resolve to continue working towards a peaceful and stable world. He said, on this…

The nation is observing Youm-e-Takbeer today with national zeal and enthusiasm. The day dawned with special prayers in the mosques for the peace and prosperity of the country. It is public holiday today. It was twenty-six years ago on this day in 1998 that Pakistan had conducted nuclear tests in…

Youm-e-Takbeer will be observed tomorrow in remembrance of nuclear tests conducted on May 28, 1998 that made the defense of the country invincible. The day made Pakistan the seventh nuclear nation of the world and the first Muslim state to exercise maximum deterrence for peaceful purposes. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has presented a tribute to the security forces for eliminating five terrorists in a successful operation in the Hassan Kehl area of Peshawar. In a statement today, he also prayed the Allah Almighty to grant higher status in heaven to martyred captain Hussain Jahangir and Havaldar…

Funeral prayer of martyred captain Hussain Jahangir and Havaldar Shafiqullah was offered in Peshawar on Sunday. They embraced martyrdom in an intelligence based operation in Hassan Khel area of Peshawar district. Corps Commander Peshawar, civil and military officers along with public attended the funeral. Dead bodies of the martyrs have…

Veteran actor Talat Hussain has passed away in Karachi after a prolonged illness. Talat Hussain was one of the pioneer voices of Radio Pakistan and a legendary actor of television and cinema. He was born in 1940 in Delhi and his professional career spans over half a century. Acting President…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that improving healthcare facilities is government’s top priority. In a statement, she expressed satisfaction over progress on Field Hospitals and Clinic on Wheels project. She praised the services of doctors and nurses serving public in scorching heat. Maryam Nawaz said that she is…

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq held a meeting with Secretary General (SG) of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Stephen Twigg in London. During the meeting, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq reiterated that as one of the founding members, Pakistan fully subscribes to the fundamental values of the Commonwealth. He said that…

Five terrorists were killed by security forces while three terrorists got injured during an intelligence based operation in general area Hassan Khel, Peshawar District today. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was conducted on reported presence of terrorists and during conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur held a meeting with Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi and Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Laghari in Islamabad today. During the meeting, they deliberated on the current situation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, focusing particularly on load shedding and electricity-related issues. The Federal…