Pakistan

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says Uraan Pakistan Programme is a comprehensive plan for development of the country. Speaking at a ceremony in Narowal on Sunday, he said development process in all sectors of economy is imperative for growth and prosperity. The planning minister said agricultural sector enjoys…

Gallery 6 Islamabad, invites young artists from across Pakistan to participate in the 6th edition of the Arjumand Painting Award (APA), a national biennial competition that recognizes and supports young painters. Established in 2015, APA is the first art award of its kind instituted by a private gallery in Pakistan,…

First phase of receiving of Hajj applications has been completed. According to spokesperson Ministry of Religious Affairs, more than 71,000 applications have been received online and through designated banks. He said receipt of applications will continue from Monday till next Saturday. The spokesperson said unregistered Hajj pilgrims will also be…

Executive Committee of the National Economic Council has approved a one hundred megawatt solar photovoltaic power project for Gilgit Baltistan. Following ECNEC’s approval, formal work on the project will commence. During his recent visit to Gilgit, the Prime Minister had announced that ECNEC would soon approve the 100-megawatt power plants…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has sought a comprehensive plan to boost wheat production and assist farmers. Chairing a meeting in Lahore on Saturday, she directed to bring down the cost of agricultural inputs before the start of wheat cultivation season. The Chief Minister also directed to give targeted subsidy…

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed credit for helping to defuse a dangerous standoff between India and Pakistan, saying his focus on trade negotiations played a key role in preventing a potential conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations. Speaking at an event, Trump alleged that during a past flare-up between…

Preparations are in full swing across the country to celebrate the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan and victory in Marka-e-Haq in a befitting manner. Buildings are being decorated with national flags, buntings and lights. People have displayed national flags on their vehicles and rooftop of their houses. Stalls selling national…

DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary held a special session with students at Rawalpindi Medical University. The session received overwhelming appreciation from students and reflected strong national spirit. The students expressed full solidarity with the Armed Forces. Expressing their sentiments, students said no matter how hard the enemies of…

Pakistan has condemned in the strongest possible terms the reported Israeli plan for a complete military takeover of Gaza. In a statement, the Foreign Office said this not only represents another flagrant violation of international law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions, but also the occupying power’s intention to further…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed the Government of Pakistan’s commitment to advance multifaceted cooperation with Türkiye for the mutual benefit of the two brotherly nations. Chairing a meeting of the committee on enhancing Pak-Türkiye bilateral engagement in Islamabad, he emphasized the need to fast-track implementation of agreed proposals…

Pakistan and Qatar have agreed to broaden their partnership in diverse areas including environmental sustainability and green investments. The agreement came during a meeting between Minister for Climate Change Dr Musadik Malik and Qatar’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater in Islamabad. They discussed new avenues for collaboration…

Designated banks will remain open across the country on Saturday for receipt of Hajj applications from registered intending pilgrims. At the request of Ministry of Religious Affairs, the State Bank has issued instructions to 14 banks in this regard. More than 58,000 Hajj applications have been received so far. Spokesperson…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the historic peace agreement signed between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia at the White House Summit under the auspices of U.S. President Donald J. Trump. In a post of his X handle, he said this landmark development marks the dawn…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said a complete digital ecosystem and supporting infrastructure are being introduced to enhance IT exports to 30 billion dollars. He was chairing a meeting to review the progress of reforms in IT Sector and restructuring of National Information Technology Board in Islamabad today. The Prime…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that state media outlets including Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation, PTV and the Associated Press of Pakistan have established mechanisms in place to effectively counter misinformation. During question hour in the National Assembly today (Friday), he said these platforms are successfully countering the…

Pakistan has sent a fresh consignment of humanitarian aid to Gaza, underscoring its continued solidarity with the Palestinian people. The latest shipment, facilitated by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with partner organizations, comprises more than 1,800 tonnes of daily-use commodities. The send-off ceremony, held at Islamabad International…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says that Pakistan is rich in mineral resources worth billions of dollars. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of three-day annual celebrations of 320th Urs of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Kazmi popularly known as Bari Imam in Islamabad. Ishaq Dar said various steps are being…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confessed his country’s role in providing support to India when it attacked Pakistan in May this year. This he described in a post on social media platform, X, saying he met the Indian Ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, in Jerusalem. He further said that…

On night 7/8 August 2025, movement of a large group of khwarij, belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwaraj, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District of Balochistan. Own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to…

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI (M), Chief of the Naval Staff, and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu, NI (M), Chief of the Air Staff, along with…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid rich tribute to Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed on his 67th martyrdom anniversary. In their separate messages, they said entire nation salutes the sacrifice and bravery of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed. President Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan is secure today…