Pakistan

Chief of Defence Forces Australia General Angus J. Campbell called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza in Rawalpindi today. During the meeting, the two senior military leaders engaged in comprehensive discussions on defence and security cooperation, regional dynamics, and global security challenges. Both the sides…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic death of Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash. In their separate statements, the President and the Prime Minister extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the Iranian President, the…

The National Disaster Management Authority has warned of heatwave from Tuesday. According to an advisory by NDMA, the heat wave conditions in Punjab and Sindh are likely to be severe from Thursday till 27th of this month. In view of heat wave and its hazardous impacts on health, people are…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects in 2013 had put our economy on the sustainable growth and development trajectory. In an interview, he said when China decided to invest 25 billion dollars in Pakistan; we had 18 hours of power shortages and frequent suicide…

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Munir Akram said Pakistan is contesting for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the term 2025-26. Delivering a virtual talk to the Pakistan Students Association Coalition based in the United States, he said the election would provide Pakistan…

Minister for Industries, Production and Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain will inaugurate the Economic Zone at Rachna Industries tomorrow. In a statement today, he said development of agriculture and industry is our first priority as country’s development is linked with it. The Minister further said revival of economy is the…

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch says the situation in Kyrgyz Republic is reportedly improved. In a statement today, she said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and our Embassy in Bishkek remain active in facilitating all students. Following numbers of Embassy of Pakistan in Kyrgyzstan can be contacted in case…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar says three special planes will bring back a total of 540 Pakistani students from Bishkek tonight. Addressing a news conference in Lahore today, he said an additional special plane of PAF having capacity of 130 passengers has also been dispatched to…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the Ambassador of Pakistan in Kyrgyzstan Hasan Ali Zaigham to make all necessary arrangements regarding the special plane to bring back Pakistani students from Kyrgyzstan. In his telephonic conversation with Hasan Ali Zaigham, the Prime Minister directed him to stay in touch with all…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Hassan Zaigham met the Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister Imangaziev Almaz in connection with the incidents of violence in Bishkek. Ambassador Hassan Zaigham strongly raised the concerns of Pakistani nationals particularly the large number of affected Pakistani students and their families. He urged the Kyrgyz…

Dozens of Pakistani students were wounded in mob violence around student hostels in Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan, on Friday night. According to some media reports, a recent fight between Egyptian students and local Kyrgyz people has been wrongly blamed on Pakistani students, leading to violent attacks on their hostels in…

China is ready to work with Pakistan to implement the important consensus reached by leaders of the two countries, said Chinese Deputy Chief of Missions (DCM) Shi Yuangqiang at a well-attended seminar on Dynamics of Xinjiang in Pakistani Perspective hosted by Overseas Chinese Association Rawalpindi on Saturday. Noting that “the…

Pakistani intending pilgrims have started their journey from Madinah to Makkah. Radio Pakistan Correspondent Bilal Khan Mehsud reports from Madinah that first batch of 11 bus-caravans carrying 2,177 intending pilgrims left for Makkah today. From now onwards, caravans of Pakistani intending pilgrims will continue their journey towards Makkah from Madinah…

Pakistan and Japan have agreed to further expand the spectrum of bilateral relations and bolster the cooperation in diverse fields. The understanding to this effect came at a meeting between Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Japanese Ambassador Mitsuhiro Wada in Islamabad today. Speaking on the occasion, the…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced that the facility for the issuance and renewal of identity cards will be made available at the Union Council level across Pakistan. During his visit to NADRA headquarters in Islamabad today, he directed to finalize a plan in this regard at the earliest. He…

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has urged Afghan interim authorities to take action against terror groups operating on Afghan soil and posing threats to Pakistan’s sovereignty and security. Replying to a question at her weekly media briefing in Islamabad today, she said Pakistan fully respects the sovereignty and territorial…

Pakistan and the United Kingdom have expressed their commitment to further enhance coordination on multilateral fora on matters relating to arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation. This commitment was expressed at the 6th round of Pakistan-United Kingdom Dialogue on Arms Control and Non-Proliferation held in Islamabad. Additional Foreign Secretary Ambassador Mohammad…

Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik has said there is a ban on new gas connections in order to ensure provision of gas to the existing consumers. Responding to a Calling Attention Notice in the National Assembly today, he pointed out the gas reserves are depleting rapidly. The piped gas is…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has expressed the hope that phase II of CPEC will make Pakistan center of trade, commerce and business in the region, connecting about three billion people. In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), he said second phase of CPEC projects will…

Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo’an has reiterated his country’s continued support to Pakistan in the efforts to strengthen financial stability. He expressed these views while talking to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing today. The Chinese Finance Minister, taking note of positive…

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has emphasized that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Iraq and wishes to expand cooperation in all fields of mutual interests especially defence. He expressed these views while talking to Iraqi Ambassador Hamid Abbas Lafta, who called on him in Islamabad today. The…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to constitute a high-level committee for consultation over matters related to Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project. Addressing the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet in Muzaffarabad today, he said the committee comprising senior officials from federal and AJK governments will finalize the short, mid and long term…