Pakistan

Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf undertook an official visit to Turkiye, during which he was conferred the prestigious Legion of Merit by the Turkish Armed Forces. The award was presented by Commander of the Turkish Naval Forces, Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu, in recognition of Admiral Naveed Ashraf’s efforts to strengthen defence…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the resilience of the Kashmiri people and reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering moral, political and diplomatic support for their right to self-determination. In their messages on Youm-e-Istehsal, they called upon the international community to urge India to halt its…

Pakistan has rejected baseless and unfounded allegations of the involvement of its citizens in the conflict in Ukraine. The Foreign Office in a statement on Tuesday, said the Government of Pakistan categorically rejects the baseless and unfounded allegations of the involvement of Pakistani nationals in the conflict in Ukraine. To…

Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar has invited the opposition to come to the dialogue table to find a way forward in resolving the issues. Responding to points raised by the opposition benches, he stated that the government is open to dialogue, emphasizing that tearing documents will not…

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has completed the distribution of six-thousand food packages to families affected by natural disasters across ten districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.  The food packages, weighing ninety-five kilograms each, have been distributed in areas including Muzaffarabad, Jhelum Valley, Neelum Valley, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur,…

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its multi-dimensional partnership with the European Union.  He was speaking to the outgoing Head of the European Union Delegation to Pakistan, Dr. Riina Kionka, who called on him in Islamabad today (Tuesday).   The President said that a…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said India must revoke all illegal actions taken on August 5, 2019, end its oppressive measures in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and lift the media blackout in the region. He was addressing a rally taken out in connection with Youm-e-Istehsal from Foreign…

The National Assembly has reiterated that Pakistan will never compromise on the right of the Kashmiri people to self-determination as guaranteed under international law and UN resolutions. To this respect, the House today unanimously passed a resolution moved by Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Engineer Amir Muqam in Urdu…

New Chairman of WAPDA, Lieutenant General (Retired) Muhammad Saeed, called on Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has congratulated Lieutenant General (Retired) Muhammad Saeed on his appointment as Chairman WAPDA after the approval of federal cabinet. The Prime Minister expressed good wishes for Muhammad…

NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Center has predicted a fresh westerly wave will arrive in the country on Tuesday, which may intensify rainfall activity in upper and central Pakistan till 10th of this month. As a result, increased flows are expected in all major rivers, particularly the Jhelum and Chenab. River…

Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam has said the visit of Iranian President to Pakistan marks a significant milestone and a new chapter in the longstanding relationship between the two nations. In a post on his X handle, he expressed gratitude to Pakistani government and nation for the…

Nationwide observances are being held today to mark National Police Martyrs’ Day, paying tribute to the courage and sacrifices of police officers who laid down their lives in the line of duty. Special ceremonies and events are taking place across the country to honour the bravery of fallen heroes and…

The Economist in its article has appreciated Field Marshal Asim Munir’s effort in improving Pakistan-US relations. According to the article, Asim Munir is giving a new direction to the US-Pakistan relations. The British weekly noted that Asim Munir’s private meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House marked the…

Pakistan has strongly condemned the provocative and deeply offensive desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque by thousands of Israeli settlers, including senior Israeli ministers, officials, and members of the Knesset, shielded by brutal Israeli occupying forces. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said the presence and statements of senior…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was briefed on the recent flood situation and the progress of ongoing development projects during meetings with Governor Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah and Chief Minister Gulbar Khan in Gilgit. Governor Shah updated the Prime Minister on the damage caused by recent rains and floods, as well…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need for concerted and vigorous efforts to effectively deal with the challenge of climate change. Chairing a meeting in Gilgit today regarding the damage caused by recent rains and floods in Gilgit-Baltistan, he directed the Ministry of Climate Change to adopt a more…

Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to further broaden bilateral cooperation in diverse fields. The commitment was made during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and his Iranian Counterpart Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad on Sunday. President Zardari said that Pakistan and Iran enjoy fraternal relations which are…

Pakistan and Iran have decided to further enhance the defence cooperation. This was decided in a meeting between the Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Iranian Minister for Defence Brig. General Aziz Nasir-Zadeh in Islamabad. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including regional security and counter-terrorism…

Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has said government is committed to modernize the railway infrastructure and aligning it with international standards. Talking to a private news channel, he said the government is also focusing to improve governance and introducing modern systems in Pakistan Railways. Hanif Abbasi said the government…

Ministry of Planning, Pakistan and China’s Development Research Center have reached an agreement for joint research, training programs and expert exchanges in the field of economy. The understanding was reached during a meeting in Beijing on Sunday, between Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal and President of China’s Development Research Center…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on President of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad on Sunday. Welcoming the Iranian President, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s deep commitment to its historic and brotherly ties with Iran, emphasizing their strong foundations in shared history,…