Pakistan

A meeting to review Consular Services provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was held in Islamabad today with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair. The Team of Consular Affairs at the Ministry provided a detailed briefing to the the Deputy Prime Minister, highlighting key features and smooth…

Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal has said that country’ economy has strengthened due to effective government policies. Addressing at the second convocation of University of Narowal today, the Minister underlined the need of strenuous efforts to further improve the country’s economy. He said that securing higher education is…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has lauded conversion of Environmental Protection Department into the first paperless department of the province. In a statement, the Chief Minister said the provincial government is making efforts to curb corruption and ensuring environmental protection. As per the official notification, any order, verification or approval…

Pakistan has emerged as a key pillar in President Donald Trump’s evolving foreign policy vision for South Asia. This is highlighted in an article carried by Washington Times, which underscores the dramatic shift in the US-Pakistan relations in 2025.    According to the article, Pakistan has, to the US administration, earned…

President Asif Ali Zardari met Caretaker Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani in Baghdad today (Sunday), and discussed practical measures to deepen bilateral cooperation.   The President underscored that Pakistan values its longstanding and brotherly relationship with Iraq and remains committed to working closely with it to expand cooperation through…

President Asif Ali Zardari visited different shrines in Baghdad and offered fateha.    Among the shrines he visited were those of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani, Imam Musa Kazim and Imam Muhammad al-Taqi al-Jawad. The President prayed for the peace, unity and security of the Muslim Ummah. The President described…

The commissioning ceremony of 2nd Pakistan Navy MILGEM class ship PNS KHAIBAR was held at Istanbul Naval Shipyard in Turkiye. President of Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan graced the occasion as chief guest. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf also attended the ceremony. Addressing the ceremony, President…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Iran Seyyed Abbas Araghchi have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in trade, connectivity and people-to-people ties between both countries. During a telephonic conversation, both leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation across various sectors and exchanged views…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, accompanied by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, visited Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore today and conducted a detailed review of the immigration process for outbound passengers. On the occasion, Mohsin Naqvi said that safeguarding Pakistan’s dignity and facilitating passengers are top priorities of the…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said Afghanistan will have to choose between Fitna al-Khawarij and Pakistan. He was addressing the National Ulema and Mashaikh Conference held in Islamabad on the 10th of this month. The Field Marshal highlighted that seventy…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan. The two leaders discussed key aspects of Pakistan-Türkiye bilateral relations and shared perspectives on evolving regional and international issues, particularly the latest developments relating to Palestine and Gaza. They underscored the importance of further…

Pakistan and Iraq have expressed their resolve to fight extremism, terrorism and narco trade and enhance bilateral cooperation. This commitment was expressed at a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and his Iraqi counterpart Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid in Baghdad today. Upon arrival at the Baghdad Palace, President Asif…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has reiterated her commitment to strengthening trade and economic cooperation with Mauritius. She was speaking during a meeting with the High Commissioner of Mauritius to Pakistan Munsoo Kurrimbaccus in Lahore. Both sides stressed the need to promote business-to-business contacts, exchange business delegations, and organize trade…

Islamabad, December 25, 2025 — The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) marked the joyous occasion of Christmas at its Central Secretariat with warmth, enthusiasm, and a strong message of unity and interfaith harmony. The celebration brought together senior party leaders and workers in a spirit of shared respect and goodwill. Among…

Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan, Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir, called on the Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today. Conveying Pakistan’s strong desire to enhance Pakistani multi-faceted bilateral relations with Tajikistan, the Deputy Prime Minister said he looks forward to a number of high level engagements with Tajikistan next…

First Lady, Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari inaugurated the Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD) Shaheed Benazirabad, marking a significant step in expanding free and advanced cardiac healthcare in Sindh. On the occasion, the First Lady appreciated the role of SICVD and the Government of Sindh in strengthening public healthcare and…

A comprehensive plan has been unveiled to transform the Kohsar Complex in Islamabad into a clean, green and smoke-free government facility. The plan was discussed at a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry in Islamabad. Kohsar Complex houses several federal ministries and government departments…

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has said that Pakistan shares a deep-rooted cultural and civilization bond with Central Asian States which serves as a strong foundation for closer cooperation. He expressed these views while attending the Tajikistan-Pakistan Cultural Festival in Islamabad today. The Federal Minister said cultural exchanges…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has called for a coordinated global response to misinformation, arguing that disinformation, Islamophobia and digital propaganda are transnational challenges. In an interview with WE News English, he said Pakistan will continue to raise these issues at multilateral forums, including the United Nations and…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Margalla Enclave Project in Islamabad and reviewed the ongoing development work there. Speaking on the occasion, he said the pace of development work on the Margalla Enclave project needs to be further accelerated. He said all resources are being utilized to complete the development work…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized that full use of modern technology is the need of the hour to improve the country’s immigration system and effectively curb human trafficking. He made these remarks while chairing a review meeting in Lahore today on measures to eradicate human trafficking and prevent…