Pakistan

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met with Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid Bin Salman during his visit to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Both sides discussed the gravity of security situation accruing from Iranian drone and missile attacks on the Kingdom and…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held telephonic conversation with Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato’ Seri Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan. The two leaders exchanged views on regional situation and expressed hope for peace and stability in the region. They agreed to remain in close contact on evolving developments.

Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar spoke to Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and underscored importance of peace and stability. The Deputy Prime Minister expressed concern over the recent attacks in…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed formulation of a strategy emphasizing austerity and savings in view of the current global economic pressures caused by the tensions in the region. He was chairing a meeting on the country’s economic situation in the current global context in Lahore. The Prime Minister directed…

Pakistan and Canada have emphasized the importance of sustained high-level exchanges to maintain the positive trajectory in bilateral engagement. This came at a telephonic conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand today. On this occasion, the two leaders discussed…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said agriculture and food security sectors constitute key pillars of the country’s economy. He was chairing a meeting on the affairs of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister directed to make the consultation process with provincial governments,…

At the United Nations, Pakistan has said it stands ready to work with all members of the Security Council and beyond to ensure that critical minerals become catalysts for sustainable development, progress and stability. This was stated by Permanent Representative of Pakistan at the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar at…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that no effort should be spared to protect the lives and property of the people. He gave these instructions, while talking to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore today. The Prime Minister arrived at the residence of Mohsin Naqvi and inquired after his health.…

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have stressed on the need for de-escalation and restoration of peace in the region. This came during a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev today. During their conversation, the Prime Minister condemned, in the strongest terms, the drone attacks on…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed provincial governments to take strict legal action against hoarders of petroleum products. He was chairing a high-level meeting regarding petroleum products in Islamabad. The Prime Minister said any petrol pump involved in this nefarious practice of creating artificial shortages should be immediately closed, and…

Punjab Government has decided to introduce country’s first ever Chief Minister’ Rehmat Card to facilitate widows and orphans across the province.   Chairing a meeting in Lahore today, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz approved the project that will be launched immediately after Eid-ul-Fitr. She said the project will enable widows and orphans…

A delegation of Jamaat-e-Islami led by Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. During the meeting, the delegation was given an in-camera briefing on the current regional situation involving Afghanistan, Iran, the Middle East and the Gulf. The delegation was taken into confidence regarding Pakistan’s…

In light of the evolving regional situation, the government has taken proactive measures to facilitate the evacuation of Pakistani nationals from Iran and to support its citizens elsewhere in the region. In response to a media query, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tahir Andrabi said the Crisis…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that Pakistani embassies in Gulf countries must remain readily available at all times to assist Pakistani citizens. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad today regarding the evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran and Pakistanis residing in Gulf countries. He expressed gratitude to the brotherly…

Pakistan Army is continuing action against Afghan Taliban and Fitna Al Khawarij under Operation Ghazab Lil-Haq. According to the security sources, Pakistan Army in its latest action has destroyed Afghan Taliban’s Brigade Headquarters 205 Corps in Kandahar in a successful airstrike. Pakistan Army also targeted Afghan Taliban’s ammunition depots in…

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar says the government is fully vigilant and making efforts for de-escalation between the US and Iran. Responding to the points raised by the leader of the opposition in Senate today, he said a briefing was given to the parliamentary leaders yesterday on the regional situation.…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities concerned to ensure the highest quality standard during repair of motorways. Chairing a meeting to review the performance of the National Highway Authority in Islamabad today, he lauded the open and transparent auction of NHA toll plazas. The Prime Minister also directed…

Pakistan and Indonesia have expressed their deep concern over the escalating crisis in the Middle East. The concern was expressed during a telephonic conversation today between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The Prime Minister strongly condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran, as well as the subsequent regrettable…

A meeting of leaders and representatives of the parliamentary parties was held in Islamabad today with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. During the meeting, the Prime Minister took the parliamentary leaders into confidence regarding Pakistan-Afghanistan situation and recent tensions in the region, especially in the Middle East…

Saudi Arabia has assured Pakistan of full support in securing an alternative oil supply route through the Yanbu port. During a meeting with Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki in Islamabad, Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik hoped Pakistan will be given priority in the oil supply from Yanbu port.…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar visited the Embassy of Iran in Islamabad today. On this occasion, he signed the condolence book on the martyrdom of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. The Deputy Prime Minister conveyed heartfelt…