Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for formulating a coordinated plan, in consultation with the provinces, to prevent losses in view of growing intensity of cloud bursts in future. He was speaking at a briefing given to him at the National Emergencies Operation Centre of the NDMA in Islamabad today…

Three Indian sponsored terrorists were killed by the security forces in Awaran District of Balochistan today. According to ISPR, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Awaran District, on reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Hindustan. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged…

At least three passengers were killed and ten others injured in a grenade and gun attack on a passenger coach traveling from Karachi to Quetta near Kalat on Tuesday, according to local authorities. Police officials confirmed that unidentified assailants opened fire and hurled a hand grenade at the moving bus…

Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry says completion of ongoing development projects in Gwadar would play a vital role in strengthening economy. Speaking during his visit to various development projects in Gwadar, he appreciated Gwadar Development Authority team for speedy completion of one point two Million Gallons per…

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza attended commemoration ceremony of 98th founding day of People’s Liberation Army of China as a Chief Guest in Islamabad. In his address, he extended profound felicitations to the people of China, its military leadership and all ranks of People’s Liberation…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the lifting of British Air Safety Board’s ban on Pakistani flights. In a statement, he said irresponsible statements by leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the past led to the imposition of restrictions on Pakistani flights and hurt the country’s reputation. He said…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has described the removal of Pakistan’s name from the British Air Safety List (ASL) as an important milestone. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said the lifting of the ban reflects confidence in Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority’s compliance with international safety standards. The…

Britain has removed Pakistan from its Air Safety list, clearing the way for Pakistani airlines to apply for flight operations to the country. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott thanked aviation experts of both the countries for their collaborative work to drive improvements to meet international safety standards. She said Pakistan’s…

Pakistan and China have reiterated their firm commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation to promote regional peace, stability and development. The resolve was expressed by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a meeting on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the performance of ministries will be evaluated every two months. Chairing a meeting of federal cabinet in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said key performance indicators will be determined for this purpose. He said the ministries demonstrating strong performance will be commended. He emphasized…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has formally launched Pakistan’s first Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority during a grand ceremony held at the Expo Center in Lahore. The authority is set to become fully operational in the Lahore Division next week and will be rolled out across the province by…

Pakistan and Kazakhstan have reaffirmed the resolve to deepen their bilateral ties and expand collaboration across regional and multilateral fora. This came at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Murat Nurtleu on the margin of the meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and stability, emphasizing that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path to de-escalation and lasting peace. He was talking to Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting…

Pakistan and Russia have agreed to further enhance cooperation in trade, energy, agriculture and defence. The understanding came at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin, China. Both the sides…

Pakistan and Japan have signed a landmark Grant Agreement worth 2.63 million dollars to bolster the Human Resource Development (HRD) Scholarship Program 2025. Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Dr. Kazim Niaz, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi signed the Record of Discussions Exchange…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said his country attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan. Talking to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who called on him in Tehran, he said Iran would never forget support extended by Pakistan during the war. The Iranian President said the Zionist regime is trying…

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar represented Pakistan at the joint call of the Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States on President Xi Jinping of China. The Chinese President, welcoming the Heads of Delegations, underlined the salience of regional cooperation under the ambit of SCO, an…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to explore and expand collaboration with Indonesia in joint ventures of investment in mutually beneficial projects. He was talking to Indonesian Defence Minister, Lieutenant General (Retd) Syafrie Samsudin, who called on him in Islamabad on Tuesday. The meeting underscored the deep-rooted…

Minister of Defense of Indonesia Lieutenant General (Retd) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, have exchanged views on bilateral defence collaboration, regional security dynamics and avenues to further strengthen military ties. The two sides exchanged the views as Minister of Defence of Indonesia Lieutenant…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has said serving Hajj pilgrims is a form of worship, and striving for the welfare of people with sincerity is also an act of devotion. Speaking at a reception at Darul Uloom Mansehra, the Minister highlighted the significant reforms undertaken…

Pakistan Railways has announced to launch a new state-of-the-art business train from this week. The new train will feature twenty-eight digitally equipped coaches, complimentary Wi-Fi, and an international-standard Dining Car, offering the passengers a modern and comfortable travel experience. The new train service, which will run between Lahore and Karachi,…