Pakistan

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said issuing passports promptly to overseas Pakistanis is a top priority. Chairing a meeting along with Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain in Islamabad, he instructed that passports must not be issued to any criminal or wanted person. The meeting reviewed progress regarding obtaining…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced major steps to promote modern agricultural machinery in the province. In a statement today, she said 30,000 tractors are being provided to farmers within two years. Maryam Nawaz said agricultural mechanization will lower costs, boost production and urged farmers to adopt modern farming…

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced the schedule for Hajj flights under the government scheme, with operations set to commence on the 18th of next month. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, detailed information about the Hajj flights is available on the Pak Hajj 2026…

The U.S. Congressional Pakistan Caucus organized a historic symposium on Pakistan-U.S. relations in Capitol Hill. The symposium held on the theme of the past, present, and future of Pakistan-U.S. relations, included special sessions on security and economic relations. Experts from the U.S. Department of State, the American think tank community,…

Pakistan has categorically rejected the awarding of a life imprisonment sentence to Kashmiri political leader Aasiya Andrabi along with the harsh 30-year prison sentences imposed on her two associates, Ms Fehmeeda Sofi and Ms Nahida Nasreen, by a Delhi court. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the…

Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim has expressed support for Pakistan’s proposal to host dialogue between the United States and Iran to find a solution for the Middle East war. In a statement on social media platform X, he said offer of mediation by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif comes…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The Prime Minister briefed the Saudi Crown Prince on Pakistan’s constructive diplomatic outreach to all parties urging de-escalation and resolution of differences through dialogue…

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, along with a delegation, called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. During the meeting, views were exchanged on matters of mutual interest, including political and national affairs. The Prime Minister apprised Bilawal Bhutto Zardari of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for global peace in the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and apprised him of Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach and its peace efforts. The Prime Minister expressed his serious concern over the ongoing hostilities in the region. He reiterated strong condemnation of the attacks…

Pakistan has renewed its call for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine. The call was made by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad while speaking during the UN Security Council briefing on Ukraine. The Ambassador urged a return to sustained, structured and meaningful negotiations, stressing that…

Pakistan Railways has earned record-breaking revenue of four hundred and eighty million rupees from passenger trains during the three days of Eid. According to official data, the department earned one hundred and ten million rupees on the first day of Eid, followed by one hundred and seventy million rupees on…

President Asif Ali Zardari has conferred military awards on the officers and soldiers of Pakistan Army, Navy and Air Force. According to ISPR, eleven officers and men were awarded Sitara-i-Basalat, four hundred seventy-five were granted Tamgha-i-Basalat, one hundred thirty officers and men were awarded Imtiazi Asnad, three hundred seventy-eight officers…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar today spoke with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. They exchanged views on the evolving regional situation. Ishaq Dar underscored the importance of peace and stability, calling for immediate de-escalation and emphasizing that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only…

Pakistan remains consistent with its longstanding policy and is committed to the resolution of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf through diplomatic means and engagement. This was stated by Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi in a statement today. He said diplomacy and negotiations often require that…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the war in Middle East, in the interest of peace and stability in region and beyond. In a post on X, he said subject to concurrence by the US and Iran, Pakistan…

Dr. Joseph Arshad has said that Pakistan Day reminds the nation of the golden principles of unity, faith, and discipline, which can enable the country to effectively national challenges if followed in true spirit. In his message on March 23, he offered special prayers for the security, progress, and prosperity…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have exchanged greetings on the phone. The Prime Minister also briefed the President on recent contacts with regional heads of state. They discussed overall regional situation and its impact on Pakistan. The President emphasized the need for protection of national…

World Water Day was observed on Sunday across the globe to raise awareness about the growing scarcity of clean water and the need for sustainable management of water resources. According to the United Nations, around 1.8 billion people still lack access to drinking water within their premises, highlighting a major…

The second day festivities of Eid-ul-Fitr are continuing today with great enthusiasm and passion. People are visiting the homes of their relatives, friends, loves ones, hosting elaborate “Eid Milan” parties and enjoying delicious meals. The people are also visiting recreational places, parks, zoos, seaside points along with their family members…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has expressed gratitude over achieving the targets of public service during holy month of Ramadan. In a message shared on social media, she said Nigehban Ramadan Package has set a historic record of service delivery this year. Maryam Nawaz said, for the first time, relief…

The Nation will celebrate Pakistan Day tomorrow with a renewed pledge to transform the country into a true Islamic and welfare state in line with the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The day is observed to commemorate the historic Lahore Resolution passed on 23rd March in 1940, under which…