Pakistan

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza has underscored the strong bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bahrain. He was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of King Hamad Institute of Nursing and Associated Medical Sciences in Islamabad. The ceremony was also attended by Commander Bahrain National Guard…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif  attended the Arab-Islamic Summit hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Ahead of the meeting, the prime minister also held meetings with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, King Abdullah II of…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, has proposed a working group of OIC experts to chart a roadmap for Afghanistan’s stability, underlining that lasting peace requires sincerity, mutual respect and political will. He was addressing the first meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Afghanistan at…

President of World Bank Group Ajay Banga met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in New York. The Prime Minister lauded the Bank’s long-standing support to Pakistan, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and the devastating 2022 floods. The Prime Minister apprised the World Bank President of the Government’s comprehensive reform agenda,…

China says it is willing to collaborate with Pakistan to implement the important outcomes of President Asif Ali Zardari’s visit and advance the joint Action Plan 2025-29 to foster an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong in his article following President Zardari’s…

Pakistan and Myanmar have agreed to further enhance cultural cooperation specially in the wake of Gandhara Civilization, and community-based projects. The consensus was emerged at a meeting between Honorary Advisor to the Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division Syed Usman Tahir and Ambassador of the Republic Union of Myanmar…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has departed for China to attend the 14th Joint Coordination Committee meeting on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, scheduled in Beijing on Friday. Before leaving for China, in a statement, the Minister underlined the strategic significance of the meeting in shaping the future of…

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has emphasizing the need for strengthening bilateral ties between Pakistan and Australia in different fields including trade, education and defense. Talking to Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins, in Islamabad, he said Pakistan is keen to boost its exports, particularly in textiles, surgical instruments, IT…

US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker called on Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi in Islamabad today. During the meeting, the US Chargé d’Affaires was briefed on Pakistan Railways’ strategic projects and its role in enhancing regional connectivity. The two sides discussed partnership opportunities, investment prospects, and the creation of new employment…

On the directives of the Prime Minister, NDMA has dispatched the twenty-third humanitarian consignment, comprising one hundred tonnes of relief goods to Palestinian people through a special flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore. The aid package includes ration bags containing flour, rice, cooking oil, chickpeas, ready-to-eat meals and canned…

Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi inaugurated new rake of Railcar in Rawalpindi today. Speaking on the occasion, he said nine coaches have been added to the railcar. The Minister said 400 new coaches will be included in railways by the end of this year. He said efforts are being…

At the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting in New York today, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called for sustained focus on helping member states build climate resilience. He was addressing the meeting held at UN Headquarters, New York on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly…

At the United Nations, Pakistan has reaffirmed the commitment to gender equality. Addressing the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, in New York, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar highlighted Pakistan’s institutional and legislative measures for women…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar participated in consultations hosted by Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in New York today. Deputy Prime Ministers of Jordan and United Arab Emirates, and Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye also…

Pakistan Women defeated South Africa Women by six wickets at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Monday night in the final game of the three-match ODI series. South Africa bagged the series 2-1 after winning the first two matches on 16 and 19 September. Nashra’s career-best figures and Sidra Amin’s unbeaten…

President Asif Ali Zardari has returned to the country after his visit to China. During the visit, the President toured Chengdu, Shanghai, Urumqi, and Kashgar. He held meetings with provincial leadership during the trip. Discussions were held on Pakistan-China relations, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and future connectivity projects. The meetings…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commended the security forces for their successful operation against the terrorists’ of Fitna al Khawarij in the Kulachi area of District Dera Ismail Khan. In a statement on Sunday, he praised the security forces for neutralizing seven terrorists of Fitna al Khawarij. The Prime Minister…

Seven Indian sponsored Khwarij including three Afghan National khwarij and two suicide bombers were killed in Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan yesterday. According to ISPR, Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in the area on reported presence of Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij. During the…

An international delegation of Buddhist monks visited the historic Badshahi Mosque in Lahore. During the visit, the delegation was briefed about the mosque’s historical and architectural significance. Terming the visit an opportunity to promote interfaith harmony and peaceful co-existence, the delegation conveyed goodwill messages to the people and government of…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the noble principles of peace and justice. In their separate messages on International Day of Peace, being observed today, they urged the international community to prioritize dialogue, cooperation and development over confrontation. In his…

On the special directive of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is continuing its relief operations in the flood-affected areas. As part of ongoing efforts, NDMA has dispatched additional relief supplies to help the flood affected people in Punjab. In coordination with the Provincial Disaster…