Pakistan

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…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that Pakistan will continue extending its moral, political and diplomatic support to Kashmiris. He was talking to a delegation of Hurriyat leaders of Jammu and Kashmir, which called on him in Muzaffarabad today. The delegation comprised Mahmood Ahmed Sagar, Ghulam Muhammad Sufi, Syed Faiz…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the concerned authorities to engage all provinces and incorporate their suggestions into the preparation of the development budget for next year. While speaking to Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah in Islamabad today, he emphasized that coordination between the Federation and all provinces is…

Hajj flight operation to Saudi Arabia is in full swing and majority of intending pilgrims have expressed complete satisfaction over the remarkable hajj arrangements made by the government. Talking to our representative, a group of hajj pilgrims conveyed utmost satisfaction with the facilities provided by the Ministry of Religious Affairs.…

Over 11,000 Pakistani Hajj pilgrims, who have completed their eight days stay in Madinah Munawwarah after their arrival, will leave for Makkah Mukaramah on Friday. The Ministry of Religious Affairs has established Control Rooms in Makkah and Madinah to ensure the smooth facilitation of pilgrims. These Control Rooms will work…

Shaheed Major Babar Niazi who was martyred during an intelligence-based operation against terrorists in Zhob, Balochistan, was laid to rest with full military honors in his native area, Mianwali. A large number of serving and retired senior officers of Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force, relatives of the martyr and…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has underscored the need for political stability and continuity of economic policies to attain social development. Addressing the Pakistan Development Summit in Islamabad today, he said peace and political stability are prerequisite elements to put the country on the path of economic development. Highlighting the significance…

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang has expressed his country’s full support to Pakistan in all areas of cooperation including economy, trade and investment. He was talking to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Beijing today. The Chinese Vice Premier reaffirmed the importance of fast-track implementation of CPEC…

President Asif Ali Zardari has called for establishing a robust road infrastructure in Gilgit-Baltistan to boost trade, economic and tourism activities in the region. He was talking to a delegation of Pakistan People’s Party, GB led by its President Amjad Hussain in Islamabad today. President said a cardiology hospital and…

Pakistan and China have agreed to accelerate the implementation of ML-1 railway line project, the Gwadar Port Development, realignment of Phase-2 of the Karakoram Highway. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, while addressing a joint news conference with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in…

Pakistan Army today conducted successful training launch of Fatah-II Guided Rocket System with a range of 400 kilometers. According to ISPR, the launch was aimed at perfecting the launch drills and procedures. Equipped with state-of-the-art navigation system, unique trajectory and manoeuvrable features, Fatah-II is capable of engaging targets with high…

Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi on Friday visited the model jail under construction in Sector H of Islamabad and ordered to complete the construction work within six months.During an inspection of under-construction jail, the minister observed that the project of construction of jail in Islamabad has been stalled for…

President Asif Ali Zardari has underlined the need for global efforts to address the challenge of climate change by adopting environment-friendly technology, promoting afforestation, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He expressed these views while talking to Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan Mukhtar Babayev, who along with a…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has tasked the Board of Investment (BOI) to create more facilities for investment and business start-ups in the country. Chairing a review meeting in Islamabad today regarding the promotion of investment and ease of doing business in Pakistan, he instructed the Board of Investment to formulate…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for urgent steps to make the country’s exports more competitive. Chairing a review meeting on trade related matters in Islamabad, he said measures should be taken for exports of non-traditional items. The Prime Minister emphasized developing such a trade policy that facilitates business. He…