Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has conducted a draw for seven hundred and twenty newly constructed apartments for industrial workers by pushing a button. Addressing the ceremony in Lahore today, she directed that widows of deceased workers and persons with disabilities should be accommodated separately from the general balloting…

Pakistan and Uzbekistan have reaffirmed their strong commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations. The announcement was made during a meeting between Advisor to the Chairman Senate and Ambassador for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference, Ms. Misbah Khar and Senator of Uzbekistan Husan Ermatov in Islamabad today. Ms Misbah Khar emphasized that…

A solemn commemorative ceremony was held in Keçiören Orman Park of Turkish capital Ankara today to honour the memory of martyrs of heinous terrorist attack on Army Public School, Peshawar, in 2014. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Dr. Yousaf Junaid, Deputy Mayor and officials of Keçiören Municipality, representatives of civil society…

Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Ireland Mariam Madiha Aftab called on President Asif Ali Zardari IN Islamabad today. The President congratulated Mariam Madiha Aftab on her appointment and expressed confidence that she would work to strengthen Pakistan-Ireland relations, with a focus on building a strong economic partnership. He stressed the need…

12 people were killed and several injured in the incident. However, after the incident, a systematic and malicious conspiracy to defame Pakistan emerged, in which the Indian media spread false images and claims on social media to spread anti-Pakistan propaganda. Pakistani youth Sheikh Naveed became a victim of this conspiracy.…

Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar in his brief interactions with counterparts from Poland, Belgium and Luxembourg on the sidelines of Sir Bani Yas Forum in UAE has discussed regional and global challenges.   In a catch up with Deputy Prime Minister of Poland Radoslaw Sikorski, they discussed current global issues…

President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed sorrow over the tragic shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, which has resulted in the loss of several lives and injuries to many others. He conveyed condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured, including police personnel…

Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Musadik Malik has called for more accessible and equitable climate finance for vulnerable countries. He was speaking at a high-level Leadership Dialogue on sidelines of United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi.  The minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to climate-resilient development and supporting global efforts…

Pakistan has strongly condemned the attack on the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in Kadugli, Sudan, which resulted in the tragic loss of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and left several others injured. In a statement, the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations said it honors the…

Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Bilal Bin Saqib has said that for the first time, Pakistan has opened a regulated, transparent, and globally compliant pathway for global exchanges. Addressing a press briefing in Islamabad, he stated that the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to Binance…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has felicitated the Independent Group on securing a clear majority in Pakistan Bar Council elections. In a statement, he congratulated Ahsan Bhoon and Azam Nazeer Tarar on being elected as members of the Pakistan Bar Council. He also greeted  Independent Group for achieving a clear majority…

UK’s Minister of State for International Development and Africa, Baroness Jenny Chapman, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. They exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, including development cooperation, climate resilience, economic engagement and broader regional issues. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to further deepening…

Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and the United Arab Emirates have reaffirmed the indispensable role of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in protecting the rights and well-being of Palestinian refugees. In a joint statement, the eight Foreign Ministers said…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar is in United Arab Emirates to attend the 16th Bani Yas Forum at the Sir Bani Yas Island. Earlier, upon arrival he was received at the Abu Dhabi airport by the UAE Royal Protocol representative and Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE,…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emphasized that Pakistan Army remains fully focused on both internal and external challenges, including hostile hybrid campaigns, extremist ideologies and divisive elements seeking to undermine national stability. He made these remarks while interacting with the…

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of lives and properties due to the heavy rains in Gaza. In a statement on Saturday, he said the parliament and people of Pakistan express complete solidarity with the people of Gaza in this time…

Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif says elements that remained active against security and solidarity of the country will face accountability. Talking to media persons in Sialkot today, he said people hiding in different sectors involved in anti-state acts should be held accountable for their crimes. The Defence Minister said…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s flagship “Suthra Punjab” cleanliness initiative has earned international recognition. Following appreciation by leading global media outlets including Forbes and Bloomberg, the BBC has now also highlighted the success of the Suthra Punjab initiative. According to BBC’s report, the Suthra Punjab waste management and cleanliness…

Chief Election Commissioner Gilgit-Baltistan Raja Shahbaz Khan has issued the schedule for the 2026 general elections to the Gilgit Baltistan Assembly. According to the schedule, nomination papers will be submitted from Monday to 22nd of this month. The final lists of candidates will be published by the Returning Officers of…

Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed two agreements worth 257 million dollars in the areas of education and health. The first program, the Responsive, Ready and Resilient Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Secondary Education in Punjab Program, is valued at 107 million dollars which includes a seven…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will participate in the 16th Sir Bani Yas Forum in the United Arab Emirates commencing on Friday. He is participating in the three-day forum at the invitation of his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Sir Bani Yas Forum is a high-level…