Pakistan

Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) held its first board meeting in Islamabad today marking a pivotal step in Pakistan’s journey toward embracing blockchain, virtual assets and the digital economy. In his address, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb who attended the meeting as a special invitee hailed the establishment of the…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening ties with brotherly countries in North Africa through enhanced connectivity and broader cooperation across diverse fields. He was talking to Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Foreign Minister of Algeria Ahmed Attaf in Jeddah, on the sidelines of…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Jeddah on the sidelines of 21st extraordinary session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers. In a post on his X handle, Ishaq Dar said we affirmed firm solidarity with Palestine, noting the worsening humanitarian crisis and famine,…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has praised the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for its vital role in the country’s defence. He was speaking during a meeting with the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, who called on him in Islamabad on Tuesday. The Prime…

The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) on Tuesday launched “Unveiling Exploitation and Abuse in the Brick Kilns of Punjab”, a study that exposes severe human rights abuses faced by brick kiln workers in Pakistan. Conducted in collaboration with the Pakistan Partnership Initiative (PPI), the investigation highlights systemic exploitation, gender-based…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar today met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, on the sidelines of the OIC CFM emergency session in Jeddah on Palestine today.  In a post on X, he said we discussed the grave humanitarian situation in Gaza, including the ongoing genocide, famine…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s stance for an immediate, permanent and unconditional ceasefire across Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. He was speaking at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah on Monday. Ishaq Dar also called for full implementation of…

An Anti-Terrorism Court in Faisalabad on Monday handed down ten-year imprisonment each to 59 PTI leaders and workers in the case related to attack on PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah’s house during the May 9 incidents. The judge of the Court Javed Iqbal Sheikh announced the verdict. The convicted PTI leaders…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has announced to commemorate the year 1447 Hijri as the 1500th blessed birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Sallallho Alaihe Wassallam). Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Monday, he said Ashra Rehmatu-lil-Alamin will be observed from the…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that use of Artificial Intelligence has become a necessity of the present era and the government is taking the country ahead on modern lines. Addressing a ceremony in Lahore on Monday, he said the government is committed to resolve the issues…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Shaikh has commended the contributions of the Pakistani American community in the progress and development of the United States. He was addressing the Pakistan Day Parade organized by the Pakistani American community in New Jersey. The Ambassador said the constructive and positive…

Pakistan Army is continuing relief operations in flood affected areas. Army relief teams distributed rations, food items and other essential supplies to flood victims in Buner and Shangla. Pakistan Army’s medical teams also provided medical treatment to the affected people.  Local residents appreciated the efforts of the Pakistan Army and…

The Foreign Office states that India on Monday communicated flood warnings through diplomatic channels, rather than through the Indus Waters Commission as required under the Indus Waters Treaty.The Foreign Office reaffirmed that India is obligated to fully comply with all provisions of the Treaty.It said India’s unilateral declaration to hold…

As per the directives of the Prime Minister, the 21st consignment of relief goods was dispatched for Gaza through a special flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore on Monday. According to NDMA, the relief consignment comprises one hundred tonnes of ration baggage, cooked meal, and fruit tin packs. Minister…

Iran has offered assistance for the flood-affected people of Pakistan. The offer was made by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni during a telephonic conversation with Interior Minister. The Iranian Interior Minister said Pakistan is our brotherly neighboring country and that they are ready to provide every kind of assistance in…

Pakistan Army’s relief and rescue operations are continuing in District Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan. In response to the recent glacier burst in Ghizer, which triggered severe flooding and caused significant hardship for the local population, the Pakistan Army has launched comprehensive relief and rescue efforts. Acting on the special instructions of the…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has issued special directives regarding the flood situation in Ghizer area of Gilgit-Baltistan, caused by a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood. In a statement, the Prime Minister directed the National Disaster Management Authority and district administration to continue rescue operations in Ghizer. He appreciated the efforts…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a breakfast meeting with Bangladesh Adviser for Commerce Sheikh Bashir Uddin, in Dhaka today (Sunday). During the meeting, they discussed ways to promote economic and commercial cooperation, with a special focus on enhancing trade and promoting connectivity. Pakistan’s Minister of…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured full cooperation to foreign delegations for attending annual International Tableeghi Ijtima at Raiwind in November. He gave this assurance while talking to elders of Tableeghi Jamaat at Raiwind on Sunday. Mohsin Naqvi said visa issues of foreign Tableeghi delegates will be resolved on priority…

Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to further strengthen their bilateral relations across various sectors. This understanding was reached during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Bangladesh’s Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain in Dhaka today (Sunday). The two sides reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral…

Pakistan and Bangladesh have signed six Memorandums of Understanding across different sectors to enhance bilateral relations. The signing ceremony was held in Dhaka on Sunday, overseen by Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Bangladesh’s Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain. The signings include, agreement on Visa Abolition for Diplomatic and Official…