Pakistan

The British High Commission in Pakistan today reaffirmed its leadership in advancing inclusive and effective security by convening the national conference Women as Architects of Resilience: Empowering Women in Security and Counterterrorism, held in collaboration with the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), Global Affairs Canada and with support from the…

The Roshni Helpline’s annual report 2025 says 89% of missing children, 3400 out of 3808 reportedly missing, were recovered from across Pakistan and they were reunited with their families. The cases were referred to the Roshni team either by the police or were reported on Roshni Helpline 1138 directly, and…

Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has directed National Highway Authority to remain fully prepared and on high alert for the upcoming spell of snowfall expected across the country. In a statement, he also lauded NHA teams for their exceptional performance in keeping national highways and motorways operational despite recent…

The Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of Myanmar Than Swe has arrived in Islamabad on a four-day official visit. He was received at the airport by the Director General East Asia Pacific Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and officials from the Myanmar Embassy. This visit aims to strengthen…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that the cabinet had authorised joining the Gaza Peace Board. Talking to the media in London, he hoped that peace would be established in Gaza soon. The Prime Minister said Palestinians will get their rights with respect and dignity. Shehbaz Sharif further said…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended security forces for their successful operation against Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists in Punjgur. In their separate statements today, they said the entire nation stands with the armed forces in this war against terrorism. President Asif Ali Zardari said operations against…

Three Indian sponsored terrorists were killed in an intelligence based operation in Punjgur district of Balochistan. According to ISPR, the security forces conducted the operation on reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan. During the conduct of operation, own forces effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, and…

Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Bangladesh across multiple sectors, while also engaging with Qatar on issues of mutual interest and regional developments. The reaffirmation came during a telephonic conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Bangladesh’s Foreign Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain.…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif along with Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir are attending the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. The Prime Minister and the Field Marshal remained the center of attention of the world leaders…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other world leaders have formally signed the Gaza Board of Peace charter. To this respect, a ceremony was held in Davos today. The launch of the Board of Peace is a significant initiative of US President Donald Trump. The countries, which signed the Board of…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. During the meeting, they discussed Pakistan-ICRC cooperation across various areas and exchanged views on further…

An International Law Conference organized by the Ministry of Law and Justice begins in Islamabad today (Friday). The conference aims to promote investment in the country through the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms. Leading experts in international mediation and arbitration from across the world will participate in the…

Pakistan and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to expand cooperation across diverse domains, including economic, trade, investment and agriculture. The understanding to this effect was reached during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Thailand Sihasak Phuangketkeow on the sidelines of World Economic…

A laptop distribution ceremony under the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme was held at the Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad today. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was the chief guest on the occasion. Addressing the distribution ceremony, he congratulated the students on receiving laptops and said facilities for students at Quaid-e-Azam University and…

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the confirmation and extension of the tenure of Additional Judges of the High Courts of Sindh, Lahore and Peshawar, in accordance with the recommendations of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan. For the Sindh High Court, the President has approved the confirmation of the ten…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Climate Change has a real impact on Pakistan’s GDP growth and resources. He expressed these views during a discussion on global debt at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The Minister said Climate Change for Pakistan is real because the frequency and intensity of…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Switzerland to attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. Upon his arrival at Zurich International Airport, he was received by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Muhammad Bilal, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Marghoob Saleem, and members of…

President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the bomb blast at a Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul. He expressed deep grief over the casualties and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The President paid tribute to the spirit of Chinese citizens who have continued to work…

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi visited Police Lines of District Tank to pay tribute to officers martyred in recent terrorist attacks in the district. He laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Memorial and offered prayers for the families. He met with tribal elders and the families of the…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has called for meaningful legislation to introduce a uniform curriculum and an empowered local government system across the country. He made these remarks while speaking in the National Assembly today during discussion on the Karachi fire incident. The Defence Minister said the Gul Plaza fire highlights…

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met with Chairman of the National People’s Congress of China Zhao Leji in Beijing. Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq underscored the importance of enhancing parliamentary cooperation. He added that stronger parliamentary exchanges and the further activation of Parliamentary Friendship Groups would contribute…