Pakistan

Embassies of Pakistan across the world Saturday celebrated Pakistan Day with national fervour and enthusiasm. The embassies in Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Singapore, South Korea, France, Iran, United States, Vietnam, Tajikistan, Japan, Azerbaijan and Belgium celebrated the day. The ambassadors and high commissioners in embassies hoisted Pakistani flags, national…

The National Database and Registration Authority has established a helpline to provide computerized national identity card issuance service at the doorstep for people with disabilities. According to the official, the Helpline 1777 functions for individuals with disabilities, offering assistance and guidance for home-based CNIC issuance procedure.

President Asif Ali Zardari has emphatically stated that Pakistan will not compromise on its sovereignty. Addressing Pakistan Day Military Parade at Shakarparian Parade avenue in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan wants good relations with all its neighbors. We are a peace loving country and a responsible nuclear state. He however…

President Asif Ali Zardari has conferred Nishan-e-Pakistan award on Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid Bin Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud in recognition of his meritorious services for promotion of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia especially in the sphere of defence. The investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr in…

The magnificent and colourful Pakistan Day Military parade was held at Shakarparian parade avenue in Islamabad today with the three wings of the armed forces demonstrating their exemplary professionalism and military prowess. The Saudi Defense Minister was the guest of honour on the occasion. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the services…

The Supreme Court on Friday declared the removal of former Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui illegal, directing that he may now be considered as a retired judge. The decision was announced by a five-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi…

The nation celebrates Pakistan Day tomorrow with renewed pledge to work hard for the progress and stability of the country. The day marks adoption of historic Lahore Resolution this day in 1940 that provided a framework for realization of the goal of a separate homeland for Muslims of South Asia.…

US Ambassador Donald Blome called on Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari in Islamabad today. During the meeting, Pakistan reiterated its commitment to clean energy. In addition, Pakistan has requested US assistance in unlocking the Green Climate Fund, aiming to equip itself for the impending environmental challenges. The…

Minister for Defence Production Khawaja Muhammad Asif says the government is keen to provide maximum support to progress of defence production industry of the country. He was speaking during his visit to the Ministry in Rawalpindi today. The Minister appreciated the performance and contribution of defence industrial sector and its…

US Ambassador Donald Blome called on Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik in Islamabad today. The ambassador extended congratulations to Dr. Musadik Malik on assuming the charge and expressed high hopes for transformation of Pakistan’s energy sector. They discussed the potential areas of cooperation, including technology transfer, investment opportunities, and…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has condemned the suicide attack on the convoy of security forces in Dera Ismail Khan. In a statement today, he expressed his condolences on the martyrdom of the soldiers of the Pakistan Army, including Subedar Yasir Shakeel and Sepoy Tahir Nawaz. He said…

Pakistan and China have decided to expedite the phase two of CPEC projects and establish a Working Group on five new Economic Corridors under this phase. The understanding to this effect was reached during a meeting between Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal and Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Reko Diq project will prove to be a game changer for the development of Balochistan and the region. Talking to a delegation of Barrick Gold-led by its Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow in Islamabad today, he said the project will usher in a new…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed to launch massive crackdown against electricity and gas theft across the country. Presiding over a meeting in Islamabad today, he gave this special task to FIA and also constituted special teams against electricity and gas theft.  He also directed to take legal action against…

The full dress rehearsal of joint services for Pakistan Day Parade was held in Islamabad today. The aerial acrobats of the fighter aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force and the Sherdil’s K-8P aircraft painted the sky with multiple colors this morning. The roaring sounds of the JF-17 Thunder and F-16…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said the establishment of China-Pakistan Information Corridor will be an important strategic step towards preventing fake news about CPEC. Talking to Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong in Islamabad today, he said the information corridor is aimed at harnessing the power of digital connectivity…

Pakistan has reaffirmed commitment to Iran Pakistan gas pipeline project. Responding to the queries of the media persons regarding yesterday’s US congressional hearing, at her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said it is the sovereign decision of Pakistani government to move forward on…

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to further deepen their bilateral cooperation in all fields especially peaceful use of nuclear technology. The understanding was reached during meeting between Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Bayramov Jeyhun on the sidelines of Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels, Belgium. They discussed ways…

Country Director Asian Development Bank Young Ye called on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Islamabad today to discuss ongoing collaborations and future initiatives aimed at fostering economic development in Pakistan. ADB Country Director Young Ye congratulated the Minister on staff level agreement with the IMF and stated that the market…

The apex committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council has vowed to ensure continuation of policies and take tough decisions in the larger interest of the country by setting correct economic priorities. The committee met in Islamabad today with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. The meeting was briefed…

Thirteen women journalists have been killed while covering the war in Gaza since October 7, 2023. The media fraternity has been horrified by the high toll in Gaza – more than 95 have been killed. IFJ’s Women Media Forum, Pakistan (WMFP) strongly condemns the killings of their colleagues in Gaza.…

Women in media have to struggle with more issues than others. They have to tackle pressures from family and in the workplace, but they have to break through societal boundaries to make their place. Women in media working in Afghanistan are facing an additional layer of pressure in the form…