Pakistan

Pakistan and Russia have affirmed dedication to bolster collaboration in security and defence domains. The resolve was expressed during a meeting between Deputy Minister of Defence of Russia, Colonel General Alexander V. Fomin, and Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi today (Tuesday). The meeting addressed regional…

National Assembly of Pakistan will host Two-day 45th Annual Forum of Parliamentarians for Global Action and 13th Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians on International Criminal Court in Islamabad from tomorrow. The event will bring together parliamentarians from around world for open dialogue. The sessions will focus on advancing domestic and international…

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly adopted a unanimous resolution at its session today to express solidarity with Kashmiri brethren on the occasion of Black Day. The joint resolution, presented in the House by the Law Minister Aftab Alam, demanded the United Nations to take notice of the grave human rights violations…

A delegation of Pakistan People’s Party, led by its Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore today (Sunday). During the meeting, they discussed overall political and economic situation of the country. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that PPP is an important…

Mushaal Hussein Mullick, wife of an unlawfully incarcerated senior Hurriyat Leader Mohammad Yasin Malik, stated that the supremacist Indian occupation authorities had been committing war crimes and violating international human rights with impunity in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) since October 27, 1947 to perpetuate its illegitimate occupation…

On the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, National Disaster Management Authority has scaled up humanitarian aid to the war-affected people of Gaza and Lebanon. NDMA dispatched 15th and 16th humanitarian relief assistance consignments carrying 100 tons each of winterized tents and blankets from Islamabad to Amman for people of…

In their messages on the occasion of “Kashmir Black Day” today, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have said that Pakistan will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with its Kashmiri brothers and sisters until they achieve their inalienable right to self-determination. The President urged the international community to pressurize India…

Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and world over are observing Black Day today to send a message of rejecting India’s illegal occupation of their homeland. It was on October 27, 1947 that Indian troops invaded Jammu and Kashmir in blatant violation of the Partition Plan and…

The German and Dutch embassies in Pakistan hosted a seminar on the challenges faced by press freedom in Pakistan, their remedies, and the role of democracy. On this occasion, the co-chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, Ms Munizay Jahangir, said that the right of the media to criticize…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the recent act of Israeli aggression against Iran. In a post on his X handle, he said such actions threaten not only regional peace and stability but also violate principles of sovereignty and international law. The Prime Minister said Pakistan stands with Iran…

Ms. Valentina Matvienko, the Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, is set to arrive in Pakistan on Sunday for an official visit. According to a news release, the visit, scheduled from October 27 to 29, was extended by Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has urged the world community to create a more equitable global financial archtecture. Addressing the Executiv Session of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Apia, Samoa, he said the global community should prioritize debt relief and restructuring, sustainable investments in resilient infrastructure, enhanced access…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources of the United States Mr. Geoffrey Pyatt in Washington. During the meeting, the Finance Minister briefed Mr. Pyatt on the challenges faced by Pakistan’s energy sector and the comprehensive reforms being introduced by the government.…

Justice Yahya Afridi took oath as the 30th Chief Justice of Pakistan today. President Asif Ali Zardari administered oath to him at a ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad. The President and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif who was also present on the occasion, felicitated Justice Yahya Afridi on his elevation as…

Full Court Reference in the honour of outgoing Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Qazi Faez Isa was held at Supreme Court of Pakistan in Islamabad today. The outgoing Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, the Chief Justice of Pakistan-designate, Justice Yahya Afridi, judges of the Supreme Court, ad-hoc…

Closing ceremony of Pakistan – Russia Joint Exercise Druzhba-VII in Counter Terrorism domain was conducted at National Counter Terrorism Centre Pabbi, on Friday. Two weeks long exercise started on 13th of this month. Special Forces of Pakistan Army and 54 all ranks from Russian Army participated in the Exercise. Inspector…

Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to advance high level dialogue and cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, cultural exchanges and people-to-people contacts. This agreement was reached during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Adviser for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Md. Touhid Hossain, on the sidelines of…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif says Pakistan values its relations with Belgium. She stated this during a meeting with the Belgian Ambassador Idesblad van der Gracht in Lahore on Friday. The Punjab Chief Minister said Pakistan seeks to further promote cooperation with Belgium in education, IT and agriculture sectors.…

National Assembly today passed a unanimous resolution, reiterating Pakistan’s full diplomatic, political and moral support to the people of Kashmir for their right to self-determination. The resolution was moved by Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Engineer Amir Muqam on the 77th anniversary of Indian invasion of Kashmir on 27th…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said the government is taking all possible measures to ensure a drug free society in the country. He was responding to a question during the Question Hour in the National Assembly today. The Minister said the Anti-Narcotics Force regularly conducts raids against…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Dera Ismail Khan. In a statement, the President expressed grief over the martyrdom of ten FC soldiers in terrorist attack in Dera Ismail Khan. He lauded the patriotic spirit and bravery of the…

Ten soldiers of the Frontier Constabulary have embraced martyrdom when Khawarij terrorists launched an attack on an FC checkpoint in Darazinda, Dera Ismail Khan. During the assault, terrorists targeted the Zam FC checkpoint using heavy weaponry. According to a spokesperson from the Ministry of Interior, the FC soldiers stood firm…