Pakistan

Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated today across the country with religious zeal and fervour. Eid congregations were held at open places, mosques and Eidgahs. Ulema, in their sermons, highlighted the significance and philosophy of Eid-ul-Fitr. Special prayers were offered for the progress and prosperity of the country and welfare of the…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Kurram to spend Eid-ul-Fitr with the troops and officers. The Field Marshal offered Eid prayers, and prayed for the enduring stability and prosperity of Pakistan. During his interaction with troops and officers, the Field Marshal…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye Hakan Fidan and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt Badr Abdelatty, on the sidelines of the Consultative Meeting of Arab…

Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Senator Dr. Rubina Khalid called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. During the meeting, Senator Rubina Khalid briefed the Prime Minister about the Benazir Income Support Programme and also apprised him about the progress in the distribution of Ramazan Package among…

Pakistan has categorically rejected the recent assertion by a United States official alleging a potential threat from Pakistan’s missile capabilities. Responding to the queries of media persons, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi emphasized that Pakistan’s strategic capabilities are exclusively defensive in nature, aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty and maintaining peace…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities concerned to ensure foolproof security arrangements at bus stands, commercial centers and markets, especially on ‘Chand Raat’. In a directive issued on Thursday, she ordered deployment of additional personnel in markets and directed women police squads to patrol to prevent harassment…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emphasized that Pakistan will not tolerate use of Afghan soil for conduct of terrorism against its people. He was interacting with Ulema of Fiqa-e-Jafria at Rawalpindi where matters of national security and role of Ulema…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed complete support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and political independence of all brotherly regional countries. Speaking at a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Arab-Islamic countries in Riyadh, he emphasized the need to end all attacks against their respective territories. Underscoring the importance…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to exchange Eid-ul-Fitr greetings. During their most cordial conversation, the Prime Minister conveyed Eid felicitations to President Erdogan, his family, and the brotherly people of Turkiye. These sentiments were warmly reciprocated by the Turkish leader.…

The government has appealed to the public to adopt measures to save petrol and diesel in order to avoid the risk of the availability of petroleum products being affected in the coming days. The appeal was made during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, which focused…

A high-level delegation of the Capital Journalists Association (Registered), led by its President Malik Waqar Haider Chohan, visited the National Press Club Islamabad and congratulated the newly elected President Abdul Razaq Sial, General Secretary Dr. Furqan Rao, and other cabinet members on their remarkable success. The delegation included Zahir Satti,…

Director General ISPR, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, says Pakistan targeted ammunition depots, drone storage, and technical support facilities in Kabul, not any drug rehabilitation centre. In an interview with private news TV channel, he categorically rejected the Afghan Taliban’s claims of targeting a hospital. He questioned how any sane…

Pakistan has rejected the baseless, misleading, and unwarranted statement issued by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Pakistan’s ongoing action against terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan. Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said this today while responding to media queries regarding a statement issued yesterday by the Ministry of External Affairs…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman this afternoon. During the warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders exchanged greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid, conveying their best wishes for peace, prosperity, and well-being to the peoples of both countries and…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed Pakistan Railways to upgrade its freight services. He was chairing a meeting of Pakistan Railways Steering Committee in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said the use of railways for the transportation of goods has become essential for fuel conservation in view of the current…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered a crackdown on transporters charging fares higher than the prescribed rates during Eid. In a directive issued today, she instructed the authorities to take strict action against those overcharging passengers and to ensure implementation of official fares across all districts.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Riyadh today to participate in the Consultative Ministerial Meeting of Foreign Ministers from Arab and Islamic countries. The meeting is being hosted by Saudi Arabia. Upon his arrival, Ishaq Dar was received by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Farooq, along with representatives…

Pakistan has decided to temporarily pause the ongoing “Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq” against terrorists and their support infrastructure in Afghanistan. This announcement was made by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar in a post on X. He said the decision to temporarily halt the operation was taken in view of the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed that payments have been disbursed to 89 percent of the beneficiaries under the Prime Minister’s Ramzan Relief Package 2026. He was chairing a review meeting on the Prime Minister’s Ramzan Relief Package 2026 in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister commended all relevant institutions for…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held telephonic conversation with Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Hamad Al Mubarak Al Sabah today. During their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders exchanged greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid ul Fitr, conveying their best wishes for peace, prosperity…

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held telephonic conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and discussed the evolving regional situation. They expressed serious concern over the rising tensions. Ishaq Dar underscored the urgent need for de-escalation and emphasized that constructive dialogue and diplomacy remain the only effective means to…