Pakistan

Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan, Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir, called on the Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today. Conveying Pakistan’s strong desire to enhance Pakistani multi-faceted bilateral relations with Tajikistan, the Deputy Prime Minister said he looks forward to a number of high level engagements with Tajikistan next…

First Lady, Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari inaugurated the Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD) Shaheed Benazirabad, marking a significant step in expanding free and advanced cardiac healthcare in Sindh. On the occasion, the First Lady appreciated the role of SICVD and the Government of Sindh in strengthening public healthcare and…

A comprehensive plan has been unveiled to transform the Kohsar Complex in Islamabad into a clean, green and smoke-free government facility. The plan was discussed at a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry in Islamabad. Kohsar Complex houses several federal ministries and government departments…

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has said that Pakistan shares a deep-rooted cultural and civilization bond with Central Asian States which serves as a strong foundation for closer cooperation. He expressed these views while attending the Tajikistan-Pakistan Cultural Festival in Islamabad today. The Federal Minister said cultural exchanges…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has called for a coordinated global response to misinformation, arguing that disinformation, Islamophobia and digital propaganda are transnational challenges. In an interview with WE News English, he said Pakistan will continue to raise these issues at multilateral forums, including the United Nations and…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Margalla Enclave Project in Islamabad and reviewed the ongoing development work there. Speaking on the occasion, he said the pace of development work on the Margalla Enclave project needs to be further accelerated. He said all resources are being utilized to complete the development work…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized that full use of modern technology is the need of the hour to improve the country’s immigration system and effectively curb human trafficking. He made these remarks while chairing a review meeting in Lahore today on measures to eradicate human trafficking and prevent…

Pakistan Meteorological Department has signed a contract for the installation of Advanced Automatic Weather Stations under the World Bank–funded Hydromet Project to strengthen a climate change–responsive early warning system. The AWS will be installed nationwide to significantly improve weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities. These stations will improve lead time for…

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the de-notification of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri as a judge of the Islamabad High Court, on the advice of the Prime Minister. The de-notification has been issued in compliance with the decision of the Islamabad High Court, which declared his appointment as a judge…

Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has said minority communities are playing an active role in all sectors of the country. Addressing a ceremony held in Islamabad in connection with Christmas, he said Christian community is rendering remarkable services in health and education sectors. Abdul Aleem Khan said that founder…

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a Pakistan-sponsored resolution on Rights to Self-Determination by consensus. The General Assembly during its 80th session, adopted the resolution titled Universal Realization of the Right of the Peoples to Self-Determination. The Consensual adoption of the resolution manifests broad international support for the inalienable…

Pakistan has urged the UN Security Council to ensure that the Syrian sovereignty is upheld and the collective action to consolidate peace and recovery is anchored in a Syrian-led political transition. Speaking at the UN Security Council meeting, Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN Usman Jadoon recalled that…

For the first time in province, a Punjab Performance Management Unit will be established to evaluate and monitor the performance of government departments. This decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore today. It was appraised in the meeting that CM IT…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has urged the international community to call on India to immediately restore the Indus Water Treaty, halt the weaponization of water and refrain from undermining the peace and stability of South Asia.     Addressing the diplomatic corps in Islamabad today, he voiced serious concerns over…

President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the report issued by United Nations human rights experts, which raises serious concerns over India’s military actions against Pakistan in May this year and its wider conduct, affecting global and peace and stability. In a statement, the President said the report reinforces Pakistan’s long-standing…

The UN Experts have raised strong objections on India’s unilateral actions of May 7 inside Pakistan, asserting that the use of force by India violated the principles of the United Nations Charter. In a report on India-Pakistan war, the UN experts said Indian attacks targeted civilian areas, mosques were affected…

President Asif Ali Zardari inaugurated Tajikistan Cultural Week at Pakistan National Council of Arts, Islamabad today. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the President said the visit of Tajik Cultural Delegation led by Minister for Culture Sattoriyon Matlubakhon Amonzoda reflects the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two brotherly countries.  …

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a warm and cordial telephonic call with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani this evening. The Prime Minister extended his heartfelt felicitations to the Amir, the Qatari Royal Family, the Government, as well as the brotherly people of Qatar, on their…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated the Iqbal Flyover to ease traffic congestion and facilitate the residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Addressing the inaugural ceremony in Islamabad this evening, the Prime Minister appreciated Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi and the Capital Development Authority team for completing the project in a…

Pakistan Rangers in collaboration with Sindh Police have arrested seven accused involved in extortion and other crimes in Karachi.According to the Spokesperson of Pakistan Rangers Sindh, the arrested accused belongs to Jamil Changa and Samad Kathiawari group.Arms and ammunition were also recovered from them.The spokesman has appealed the public to…

Pakistan has called for full respect of Gaza ceasefire with no unilateral military actions.The call was made by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad at the UN Security Council Briefing on the Middle East.He emphasized that withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza remains essential besides safe and…