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Pakistan’s diplomacy be guided by clarity of purpose: DPM
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has directed that Pakistan’s diplomacy be guided by clarity of purpose, strategic foresight and proactive engagement globally. He gave these directions while receiving a comprehensive briefing in Islamabad today. Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and concerned officers brief the Deputy Prime Minister on…
Read More »Govt to continue taking steps for freedom of press: Attaullah
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says government will continue to take practical steps for freedom of press and financial security of journalists. He was talking to a delegation of journalists from Pakistan Federal Union of journalists, Rawalpindi Islamabad Union of Journalist and Islamabad Press Club in Islamabad today.…
Read More »Pakistan, China vow to deepen cooperative partnership
Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their resolve to further deepen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership based on mutual trust, respect, and a shared vision for regional peace and prosperity. This came during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, on the sidelines of the…
Read More »President offers expansion of defence collaboration b/w Pakistan, Qatar
President Asif Ali Zardari has offered expansion of collaboration between Pakistan and Qatar in the fields of defence and defence production. He made the offer during a meeting with Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha. The Amir of Qatar responded positively, saying…
Read More »CM Balochistan distributed laptops among members of National Youth Council in Quetta
Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promote meritocracy in the province. Talking to a delegation of National Youth Council members during a meeting in Quetta today, he emphasized that the eradication of corruption would pave the way for genuine development and prosperity in…
Read More »Experts stress governance and institutional reforms to tap Loss and Damage Fund ahead of COP30
As the global community gears up for COP30, Pakistan faces an urgent need to strengthen governance, institutional readiness, and local resilience, and clarify access mechanisms to effectively benefit from the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD). While the fund presents a critical opportunity for Pakistan, persistent gaps in…
Read More »DG ISPR rules out any negotiations with terrorists
Director General ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has categorically ruled out any negotiations with terrorists. Talking to senior journalists today, he said Pakistan’s response to the recent Pak-Afghan tensions was both swift and effective. The DG ISPR said that 206 Afghan Taliban fighters and 112 Khawarij terrorists were killed…
Read More »Travel Advisory for Participants of the Annual Tablighi Ijtema (Raiwind)
The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) advises all participants traveling to attend the Annual Tablighi Ijtema in Raiwind to ensure that they travel in safe, authorized, and roadworthy vehicles. Traveling in trucks, Mazda loaders, or open-body pickups is strictly prohibited, as it is not only illegal but also poses…
Read More »PM reiterates GoP’s commitment to protection of press freedom, journalists
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Sunday, reiterated that the Government of Pakistan is firmly committed to protecting press freedom and ensuring a safe environment for journalists. In a message on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists being observed on November 2, he said “A free press…
Read More »Shaikh appeals to PTI to halt resistance, focus on ‘Constructive Dialogue’
Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh on Sunday called for unity and cooperation among political parties, urging the PTI leadership to sit with the Prime Minister to address national challenges through constructive dialogue and to view the events of May 9 as an opportunity for reconciliation…
Read More »Tarar felicitates Mosharraf Zaidi on appointment as PM’s spokesperson for foreign media
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Sunday congratulated Mosharraf Ali Zaidi on his appointment as a spokesperson of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for foreign media. “Welcome on board brother. A great addition to our team. Its been great working with you these past few months, looking forward…
Read More »DPM to visit Istanbul to attend Arab-Islamic FMs meeting
At the invitation of the Turkish Foreign Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will undertake a one-day visit to Istanbul on 3 November 2025 to attend the Coordination Meeting of Arab-Islamic Foreign Ministers. It may be recalled that Pakistan, along with seven other Arab-Islamic countries,…
Read More »PM felicitates Independent Group on winning majority seats
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Sunday, felicitated the Independent Group led by Ahsan Bhoon on securing majority seats in Islamabad Bar Council and Punjab Bar Council polls. The prime minister expressed his good wishes for all the winning candidates of Independent Group and others, PM Office Media Wing said in…
Read More »India tried to bribe Pakistani fisherman for spying: Talal Chaudhry
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Saturday revealed that India’s intelligence agency had attempted to recruit a Pakistani fisherman, Ijaz Mallah, for espionage activities by offering him money. Addressing a joint press conference in Islamabad alongside Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Chaudhry said the incident was…
Read More »Pakistani fishermen arrested over suspected links to Indian intelligence: Tarar
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar revealed on Saturday that Pakistani fisherman Ejaz Mallah was arrested by local intelligence agencies on charges of espionage, after allegedly being detained and coerced by the Indian coast guard to work for India’s intelligence service. At a joint press conference with Minister…
Read More »PM felicitates GB people on day marking freedom from Dogra rule
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan and the entire nation on the day marking Gilgit-Baltistan’s freedom from Dogra rule on November 1, 1947. In his message on Saturday, the prime minister said that on November 1, 1947, the brave and patriotic people…
Read More »PM praises FBR for record 5.9 mln tax filings in fiscal year 2025
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has praised the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for achieving a record 5.9 million tax return filings during the fiscal year 2025 and expressed gratitude to the nation for demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility. In a statement issued on Friday, the Prime Minister said…
Read More »DPM/FM Dar chairs meeting to review Pak Missions operations
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Saturday, chaired a high-level inter-ministerial committee meeting to review government efficiency, particularly the operations of Pakistan Missions abroad. “The DPM/FM underscored strengthening Pakistan’s diplomatic footprint, ensuring Mission outputs are fully aligned with national strategic objectives, and elevating institutional performance abroad through…
Read More »Muqam extends greetings on GB’s Independence Day
Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and Safron, Engr Amir Muqam, extended heartfelt felicitations to the courageous people of Gilgit-Baltistan on the occasion of their Independence Day, on November 1 (Saturday). In his special message on this occasion, Amir Muqam said that it was a matter of great pride that…
Read More »PM expresses grief over demise of Aftab Shaban Mirani
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Saturday expressed grief over the death of Sindh Chief Minister Aftab Shaban Mirani. He prayed for the late leader and for patience and fortitude for the bereaved family. Aftab Shaban was an experienced political leader and senior parliamentarian of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), he…
Read More »DPM, Canadian FM discuss strengthening bilateral trade
Pakistan and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing mutually beneficial economic cooperation. This came during a telephonic conversation between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. The two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral trade and investment in sectors such as agriculture and mines & minerals, and…
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