Pakistan

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar called Acting Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi to convey condolences on the tragic loss of lives in devastating earthquake in Afghanistan. Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with the Afghan people, and assured readiness to extend all possible support as required by the Afghan…

Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Mueen Wattoo has said surveys are being carried out to estimate the losses caused by the floods to crops and homes. Speaking in the National Assembly on a motion regarding the situation arising out of the flood situation, he assured that the flood affected people…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said CPEC 2.0 will take Pakistan-China cooperation to new heights. He made the remarks during his visit to Tianjin, China to discuss new avenues of Pakistan-China cooperation under CPEC 2.0. He said the second phase of CPEC presents immense opportunities to strengthen…

Pakistan and Tajikistan have agreed to enhance collaboration in diverse fields including trade and investment, connectivity, energy, regional security, culture, and people-to-people exchanges. This came at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon in Beijing today. Both the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further…

Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their shared commitment and resolve to further strengthen the iron-clad, all-weather strategic cooperative partnership. The resolve was expressed during the most warm and extremely cordial meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China at the Great…

The coordinated strategy of the government and military leadership has strengthened Pakistan’s global position and convinced the world to recognize Pakistan’s sacrifices, foresightedness and vision. The victory in the Marka-e-Haq recognized Pakistan as a dignified and responsible state not only in the military domain, but also at the diplomatic front.…

Pakistan Army is continuing rescue operation in Jhang, Chiniot, and surrounding areas to help the flood victims. Army personnel rescued individuals trapped in the floods using boats and transferred them to safe locations. The rescued people include elderly citizens, children and women. Pakistan Army, in coordination with civil administration, is…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid heartfelt tribute to All Parties Hurriyat Conference founding leader Syed Ali Gilani on his fourth martyrdom anniversary for his unparalleled struggle for the rights of oppressed people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In his message, the President said…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the importance of further strengthening political and economic ties between Pakistan and Iran. During a meeting with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, on the sidelines of the Council of Heads of Member States of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the SCO charter.   Addressing the 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO at Tianjin in China, he also reaffirmed the steadfast resolve to uphold the noble values of the Shanghai spirit.  He noted the SCO…

An MI-17 helicopter of Army aviation crash-landed near Hudor village approximately twelve kilometers away from Thakdas Cantonment resulting in martyrdom of all five crew members onboard.                     The helicopter was on routine training flying when it developed technical fault and crashed. The shuhada include Pilot in Command Major Atif, Co-pilot…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has appreciated China’s use of modern technology and techniques to deal with the natural calamities, saying that it will also prove to be very helpful in Pakistan. He expressed these views during his visit to the National Facility for Earthquake Engineering Simulation of Tianjin University…

Spillways of Rawal Dam were opened on Sunday at twelve-o-clock after the water level in the dam reached 1751.20 feet. The National Disaster Management Authority issued advance alert to all the relevant departments in this regard. The general public is advised to remain vigilant of the situation as opening of…

President Asif Ali Zardari has given assent to the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2025. This law strengthens the ability of security agencies to prevent terrorism and protect national security. The law is designed to ensure transparency and accountability in detentions, with a built-in three-year sunset clause to limit its duration. It…

A flow of around nine hundred thousand cusec is passing through in the Chenab river in Jhang creating a highly critical situation. Talking to the media in Lahore, the Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority of Punjab Irfan Ali Kathia said a potentially dangerous situation can develop at Head Islam…

President Asif Ali Zardari says the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s contiguous geographies give its members a historic opportunity to work together for economic connectivity and address common challenges. In an article published in China Daily today, he said these challenges also include poverty, climate change and bio-degradation. The President said that…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasized on strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) collaboration between Pakistan and China to create opportunities for sustainable economic growth. He expressed these views during his visit to the Luban Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Exhibition Hall…

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) continues to provide relief rations in flood-affected areas in collaboration with the provincial governments. In Punjab, the NDMA has planned to distribute relief rations to six districts affected by the floods. The NDMA dispatched a convoy of four trucks each containing relief ration bags to…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says China’s leadership has conveyed a message to the entire globe that long-lasting friendship can only be achieved through multilateralism instead of unilateralism. He was addressing the faculty members and students of Tianjin University in China on Sunday. The Prime Minister said Chinese President Xi Jinping’s…

Pakistan and Turkiye have underscored their shared resolve to further strengthen cooperation for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Muslim world and beyond. This resolve was expressed at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads…

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza has reaffirmed the shared resolve of Pakistan and Turkiye to further broaden their unique relationship across all domains, reflecting common values, mutual trust and strong partnership. He was addressing as chief guest the Victory Day Celebration ceremony of Armed Forces…