Pakistan

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has instructed that the proposed constitutional amendment tabled by few senators from the PML-N, regarding immunity for the Prime Minister, be withdrawn immediately. In a post on his X handle, the Prime Minister said that as a matter of principle, an elected Prime Minister must…

The 27th Constitutional Amendment has been introduced in the Senate. It was moved by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar. Sharing main features, the Law Minister said that the proposed constitutional amendment comprises forty-nine clauses with five subject areas.  He said the amendment envisages the establishment of a federal constitutional court. …

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has left for Islamabad from Baku after completing a two-day visit to Azerbaijan. At Heydar Aliyev International Airport, he was seen off by First Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Yagub Eyyubov, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Qasim Mohiuddin and diplomatic staff. During the visit, the Prime…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says he was delighted to meet Presidents of Turkiye and Azerbaijan and had a most productive discussion on expanding our historic and deep-rooted fraternal ties.            In a message on X, he said it was an honor to witness Baku’s grand…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has expressed delight after attending the inauguration ceremony of the Ismaili Center in Houston. In a social media post on X, the Ambassador said he had the significant honor of interacting with His Highness Prince Rahim Agha Khan during the event.…

Federal Cabinet has approved draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif presided over the meeting of Federal Cabinet through video link from Baku. The Prime Minister thanked the leadership of coalition partners and appreciated cabinet members. The draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment will now be…

A joint meeting of Senate and National Assembly’s Standing Committees on Law and Justice was held in Islamabad today to consider the Constitution (Twenty-Seventh Amendment) Bill, 2025. The meeting decided that an extensive and clause-by-clause deliberation and review of the Bill will be undertaken to ensure thorough examination of all…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says participation of Pakistan and Turkiye in the Victory Day Parade in Azerbaijan is resounding symbol of enduring friendship that has grown stronger over the years. He was addressing the Victory Day Parade on the occasion of 5th anniversary of Karabakh war in Baku on…

Pakistan and Turkiye have agreed to continue close coordination on regional and international issues of mutual concern, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and the wider Muslim world.     The understanding was reached during meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said Pakistan and the United Kingdom share a deep and historic bond rooted in longstanding cultural ties and strong people-to-people linkages. He was talking to the UK’s Minister of State for Trade Policy Chris Bryant in London. The Minister underscored Pakistan’s strong…

Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to explore mechanisms for greater participation of Pakistani institutions in EU research initiatives. The agreement has been reached during a meeting between Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Rahim Hayat Qureshi and Head of Cabinet to EU Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation,…

At the UN, Pakistan has denounced India’s unilateral suspension of Indus Waters Treaty. In a statement at the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad decried India’s egregious dismantling of a mechanism that safeguarded equitable water distribution, exposing millions to heightened climate vulnerability. He…

The National Assembly was informed today that Pakistan and Bangladesh are working on early resumption of direct flights to boost trade, tourism, and medical travel. Responding to a question during the Question Hour, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, said Bangladesh has allowed two Pakistani airlines namely “Fly…

Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi says talks with Afghan Taliban regime commenced in Istanbul yesterday with the presence and participation of mediators. Speaking at his weekly media briefing in Islamabad this afternoon, he said Pakistani delegation has handed over its evidence-based justified and logical demands to the mediators with…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan and Iran share steadfast commitment to work in cohesion and cooperation for global peace and unity of Muslim Ummah. He expressed these views while talking to Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who called on him along with delegation in Islamabad today.…

Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi says Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service will be resumed by the end of this year. He was addressing a ceremony held in Islamabad today on completion of renovation and upgradation of Golra Railway Station. The Minister said regional connectivity is one of the top most priorities…

US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Friday. During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister noted with satisfaction the positive momentum in Pak-U.S relations. Discussions also covered the efforts of US and Arab-Islamic countries to promote peace and stability…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says Pakistan will continue to exercise all options necessary to safeguard the security of its people and its sovereignty. In a post on social media platform X, he said Pakistan is thankful to brotherly countries of Turkiye and Qatar for mediation of talks.…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the establishment of offices and investment by Google in Pakistan. In a statement today, he said the establishment of an assembly line for Google products in Haripur is a welcome development. The Prime Minister said International IT companies like Google are expressing confidence…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that the victory of Azerbaijan against Armenia is a beacon of hope for oppressed people striving for self-determination including the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and Palestine.     He was talking to the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at Presidential Palace…

The complexities in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations and the deep-seated structural flaws within the Taliban regime, such as the lack of a well-defined authority structure, political fragmentation, absence of credible action against the TTP, a tilt towards India, and divisive media narratives, have prevented the two countries from realizing the full potential…