Pakistan

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today. Sharing a post on his X handle, the Deputy Prime Minister said we exchanged views on the evolving situation in the West Asia and its implications for international peace and security. Ishaq…

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the conferment of civil awards on fifteen members of the National Task Force on Power Sector Reforms. The approval was given on the recommendation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Under the approval, ten members will be conferred with the Sitara-e-Imtiaz and five members with…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the reform process in the FIA would be completed by December this year. Chairing a meeting at the FIA Headquarters in Islamabad today, he ordered a comprehensive crackdown against corruption in government institutions. He advised a zero-tolerance policy against corruption be strictly enforced across…

Pakistan has called for Balanced Climate Action and Enhanced Finance at COP-31. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said Pakistan will extend full and constructive support to the incoming COP-31 leadership and stressed that Antalya Conference must deliver balanced progress. He said Pakistan…

The Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt will pay a two-day visit to Pakistan from tomorrow for consultations on regional situation. According to Foreign Office, at the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan would continue to play a constructive role for bringing peace and stability in the region. He expressed this resolve during a telephone conversation with President of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, today. During their detailed conversation, that lasted over one hour, the two leaders held…

Green Tourism Pakistan’s practical strategy continues to drive significant progress within the national tourism sector. Last year, Pakistan welcomed more than one million international tourists, marking a remarkable 820 percent increase over previous years. Renowned global organizations, including the BBC and CNN, have featured Gilgit-Baltistan among the world’s top twenty-five…

At the United Nations, Pakistan has urged for stronger UN peacekeeping role and need for immediate ceasefire in Democratic Republic of Congo. Addressing the UN Security Council meeting, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, voiced concern over the continued deterioration of the security situation in…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have congratulated new Prime Minister of Nepal Balendra Shah on assuming office after landslide victory of his party in elections. In their separate felicitation messages, both leaders said Pakistan deeply values its longstanding and friendly relations with Nepal. The President…

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced effective implementation of government directives to streamline Hajj preparations for pilgrims. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, under the new plan, training, vaccination, and packing of medicines will be provided on the same day at all Haji camps. The…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty today. The two leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and underscored the importance of dialogue, restraint, and collective efforts to promote peace and stability. They reaffirmed their commitment to continue supporting all…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says a special protection unit is being established for the protection of foreign citizens. He said this during visiting Chinese Embassy in Islamabad today where he was received by Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong. He further said that the personnel of this unit will also be taught…

Pakistan and China have reaffirmed the need to restore peace and stability in the Middle East and the wider region. This commitment was expressed during a telephonic conversation between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi today. Ishaq Dar further revealed, in a post on X,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan will continue to play a constructive role in bringing peace and stability to the region. He made this assurance while receiving a telephone call from Kuwait’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Hamad Al Sabah, today. During their warm and cordial conversation, the…

A significant meeting of the District Wheat Agriculture Committee was held in the conference hall under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Khushab, Dr. Jahanzeb Hussain Labar. The meeting reviewed in detail the wheat cultivation, production, and set targets for the year 2026, along with departmental performance in the district. During…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said issuing passports promptly to overseas Pakistanis is a top priority. Chairing a meeting along with Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain in Islamabad, he instructed that passports must not be issued to any criminal or wanted person. The meeting reviewed progress regarding obtaining…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced major steps to promote modern agricultural machinery in the province. In a statement today, she said 30,000 tractors are being provided to farmers within two years. Maryam Nawaz said agricultural mechanization will lower costs, boost production and urged farmers to adopt modern farming…

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced the schedule for Hajj flights under the government scheme, with operations set to commence on the 18th of next month. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, detailed information about the Hajj flights is available on the Pak Hajj 2026…

The U.S. Congressional Pakistan Caucus organized a historic symposium on Pakistan-U.S. relations in Capitol Hill. The symposium held on the theme of the past, present, and future of Pakistan-U.S. relations, included special sessions on security and economic relations. Experts from the U.S. Department of State, the American think tank community,…

Pakistan has categorically rejected the awarding of a life imprisonment sentence to Kashmiri political leader Aasiya Andrabi along with the harsh 30-year prison sentences imposed on her two associates, Ms Fehmeeda Sofi and Ms Nahida Nasreen, by a Delhi court. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the…

Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim has expressed support for Pakistan’s proposal to host dialogue between the United States and Iran to find a solution for the Middle East war. In a statement on social media platform X, he said offer of mediation by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif comes…