Pakistan

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to enhance their cooperation in the fields of trade and investment. This came at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in Khankendi on the sidelines of ECO Summit. The two leaders expressed satisfaction over the progress made regarding…

Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to enhance collaboration in diverse fields including trade and investment, connectivity, energy, regional security, culture, and people-to-people exchanges. This understanding was reached at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on the sidelines of the 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to continue working closely with Iran for peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy. He expressed this commitment at a meeting with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, on the sidelines of the 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan on Friday.…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the sidelines of the 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. They held a comprehensive review of bilateral relations and exchanged views on key regional developments. The two leaders reiterated the resolve for meaningful progress in bilateral relations…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says clean energy corridors and eco-tourism initiatives can further drive inclusive, sustainable growth, creating green jobs and supporting livelihoods and vulnerable regions. Addressing the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization summit in Azerbaijan on Friday, he said promotion of trade and investment holds the key for strengthening regional…

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued the schedule for polling to fill vacant Senate seats from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the official notification issued by ECP, polling for seven general seats, two seats reserved for women, and two for Technocrats, including Ulema, will be held on 21s of…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has expressed her government’s resolve to make the province plastic-free. In her message on Plastic Bag Free Day today, she said the government is actively promoting the use of eco-friendly cloth and paper bags instead of plastic ones. Maryam Nawaz highlighted that a culture of…

The Federal Government has declared public holidays on the 9th and 10th of Muharram in observance of Ashura. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, the holidays will fall on the 5th and 6th of July, which coincide with Saturday and Sunday. As per the notification, all government…

Chief of South African Air Force Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza at Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi. During the meeting, both sides held discussions on wide range of areas of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation. They discussed practical…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has held a series of high-level bilateral meetings and strategic engagements on the sidelines of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, currently underway in Seville, Spain. These meetings were aimed at fostering deeper strategic cooperation with partner countries and institutions across areas such as…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has emphasized the vital role of religious scholars in maintaining law and order during Muharram-ul-Haram. Speaking at a meeting with scholars from various schools of thought in Islamabad on Thursday, he noted that the efforts of law enforcement agencies are as important as those of religious…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Shusha for a two-day official visit to Azerbaijan to attend the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization. Upon his arrival at Fuzuli Airport in Shusha, he was received by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture Adil Karimli, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov,…

Pakistan and Sweden have reaffirmed the commitment to further strengthen cooperation in green transition, digitisation and sustainable technologies. The understanding was reached at the 19th round of Bilateral Political Consultations between the two countries held in Sweden. The Pakistani delegation at the consultations was led by Additional Secretary (Europe) Ambassador…

President of the Security Council and Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has emphasized the urgent need to resolve the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, describing it as a persistent source of tension and friction between India and Pakistan. Briefing the media persons in New York after…

Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged India to engage in dialogue with Pakistan and work towards lasting peace. Addressing a conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, he emphasized the need for resolution of Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the aspirations of Kashmiri people. He…

The process of compulsory registration for Hajj 2026 is continuing.According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the registration facility is available through fifteen designated banks and the online portal of the ministry. The last date to get registered for next year’s Hajj is ninth of this month. The registered individuals…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Wednesday. The Governor briefed the Prime Minister on the tragic incident that occurred in the Swat River. The Prime Minister expressed sorrow over the loss of precious lives and directed the concerned departments to enhance…

The Election Commission of Pakistan has notified the names of returned candidates against the reserved seats for women and non-Muslims in the National Assembly, Khyber Pakhtunkwha, Punjab and Sindh assemblies. According to the ECP notification, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz got 13 seats, Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians four and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will attend the two-day 17th Economic Cooperation Organization summit in Baku, Azerbaijan from tomorrow. The theme of the Summit is “New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate Resilient Future.” During the Summit, the Prime Minister will lead the Pakistani delegation and share Pakistan’s perspective…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded the efforts of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for peace in the Middle East as well as its significant role in the ceasefire understanding between Pakistan and India. He was talking to Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Al Malkiy, who called…

The National Highway Authority has categorically denied that a contract to dualise national highway between Rajhanpur and Dera Ismail Khan under Tranche-III of the CAREC Project is being given to a ‘black listed’ firm but maintained that the road authority has saved Rs.13 billion in result of a transparent and…