Pakistan

Academy Award-winning filmmaker and journalist Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore today. During the meeting, the Chief Minister said work on the Punjab Film City is continuing. She said the project would emerge as Pakistan’s first “end-to-end” media production hub, offering comprehensive facilities for…

Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, on the advice of the Prime Minister, has approved the recommendations of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan regarding the transfer of judges from the Islamabad High Court. Accordingly, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Senior Puisne Judge of the Islamabad High Court, has been transferred to…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper today and discussed the evolving regional situation. The Foreign Secretary Cooper reiterated UK’s appreciation for Pakistan’s sustained efforts for peace and stability in the region, as well as its continued engagement in this regard. Ishaq…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the 5th meeting of the Steering Committee on Fuel Subsidy and Austerity. The committee reviewed progress on the fuel subsidy initiative and assessed the implementation of the Prime Minister’s austerity measures. The Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment…

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today. Discussions between the two sides centered on recent regional developments. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of dialogue and engagement between parties for…

The Federal Cabinet has accorded approval to policies regarding different departments. The approval was given at Federal Cabinet meeting, which met in Islamabad today with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. The Federal Cabinet approved various policies including the production of vaccines at the national level, the first…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan is consistently pursuing diplomatic efforts for peace between the US and Iran. He was chairing the federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister took the cabinet into confidence on Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts that led to Islamabad talks between the US and…

Chief Secretary Punjab, Zahid Akhtar Zaman, paid a special visit to Sargodha where he reviewed the pace of work on ongoing development projects. A high-level meeting was held under his chairmanship in the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Sargodha Division Hafiz Shaukat…

Attorney General of Pakistan Malik Mansoor Usman Awan paid a special visit to the District Press Club Jauharabad, where he participated in a “Meet the Press” program. On this occasion, he met with office-bearers and members of the District Press Club, District Electronic Media Club Khushab, and Tehsil Press Clubs…

Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has emphasized the need for sustained efforts to ensure global peace. Addressing a ceremony in Lahore today, Yousuf Raza Gilani stressed the need to address emerging global challenges, including technological advancement and climate change by adapting to evolving global realities. Highlighting Pakistan’s role in…

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah today visited the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project site in Karachi to review the pace of ongoing construction work. During the visit, the Chief Minister directed that the work on the mixed traffic corridor be completed within ninety days, emphasizing the…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to ensure strict enforcement of traffic rules in major cities, and introduce sustainable reforms for improving traffic management. Chairing a special meeting on traffic management, she expressed concern over unregulated traffic flow and stressed the need to ensure strict…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar has said the one-year mark of India’s Pahalgam false-flag operation has proven once again that India’s narrative around the incident not only failed miserably, but proved Pakistan’s stance to the world about India’s involvement in the terrorist activities. He was delivering a special…

President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) Dinner. In a statement, he expressed satisfaction that President Donald Trump and the First Lady remained safe. The President said the incident is a heinous form of terrorism and worth condemning. Acting President…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has expressed deep shock over the cowardly shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. In a post on his X handle, Ishaq Dar said we strongly condemn all forms of violence which is enemy of diplomacy and intolerable in any…

President Asif Ali Zardari has underscored that Pakistan-China ties remain a cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy and continue to enjoy broad-based support. He expressed these view during a meeting with Party Secretary of Hunan Province, Shen Xiaoming. He also attended a banquet hosted in his honour by Governor of Hunan…

President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasised the importance of strengthening cooperation between Pakistan and China in industrial technology, skill development and joint ventures that could support Pakistan’s infrastructure and industrial growth. He expressed these views during his visit to the SANY Heavy Industry Company Ltd at Changsha, Hunan province in…

A prestigious event titled “Successful Women” was organized by the National Women Journalists Forum under the auspices of the Pakistan Media Writers Club. The chief guests of the ceremony were President of the National Women Journalists Forum Farzana Chaudhry, Rabia Azmat (Member Governing Body, Lahore Press Club), and Najaf (Finance…

The pre-Hajj flight operation from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia is continuing. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, over fifteen thousand intending pilgrims reached Madinah via fifty-nine flights in the first seven days. Today, an additional two thousand and two hundred Pakistani pilgrims will arrive in Madinah…

Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN and the United Nations Office of Counter Terrorism organized an event at the UN Headquarters on new and emerging trends in terrorism. In his opening remarks, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad gave an overview of regional perspectives and increasing…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has underscored Pakistan’s commitment to regional stability and diplomacy. Addressing an event at Columbia University, he highlighted Pakistan’s constructive role in facilitating dialogue, including its efforts in mediating engagement in the Iran–U.S. context. The Ambassador also alluded to the historical trajectory of…