Pakistan

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal have arrived in Beijing. According to a social media post by Ishaq Dar on X, they were warmly received at Beijing airport by Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC) Ms Sun Haiyan. The Deputy…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have condemned the terrorist incident in Quetta and expressed deep grief over the loss of innocent lives. In their separate statements, they said such cowardly acts of terrorism cannot weaken the resolve of the people of Pakistan against this menace. The…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Beijing today after concluding his official engagements in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Minister of Ecology and Environment of China, Huang Runqiu, received the Prime Minister at Beijing Capital International Airport. During his visit to Hangzhou, the Prime Minister chaired opening ceremony of third Pakistan-China B2B…

Fourteen people were martyred and several others injured in a bomb blast at the Chaman Railway Crossing in Quetta today. According to Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Balochistan on Media, Shahid Rind, the martyrs include three personnel of the Frontier Corps Balochistan.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need to further enhance cooperation with China in the fields of agriculture, information technology, artificial intelligence, and other sectors. He was addressing the Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference in Hangzhou today. The Prime Minister said China imports agricultural products worth one hundred billion dollars every year, while Pakistan’s…

Strong Condemnation of the Suicide Blast at Chaman Railway Crossing in Quetta The Cancer of Terrorism Must Be Eradicated from Its Roots Tariq Mehmood Ghouri, Information Secretary of the Pakistan Peoples Party Human Rights Cell, has strongly condemned the cowardly suicide attack at the Chaman railway crossing in Quetta. Tariq…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, has ordered strict monitoring of Hajj welfare staff during the Mashair days. Radio Pakistan Correspondent Asad Ullah Khan reports from Makkah that monitoring of all staff, including Khuddam-ul-Hujjaj, Maktab administrators (Nazmeen), and seasonal duty staff (SDS), will be made exceptionally…

Pakistan Hajj Mission has recovered over 74,000 Saudi Riyals from private tour operators for overcharging intending Hajj pilgrims. Radio Pakistan’s correspondent Asad Ullah Khan reports from Makkah that show-cause notices have also been served to thirty-five companies as part of a major crackdown on service violations. The Mission has recovered…

The UN Security Council has adopted by consensus an annual report to the UN General Assembly drafted and introduced by Pakistan, highlighting the Council’s work across a wide range of crises and thematic issues. Speaking at the adoption of the draft report, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar…

Pakistan has reiterated its steadfast support for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya. The support was expressed by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad during the United Nations Security Council briefing on Libya and the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Ambassador emphasized a…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and Counter Terrorism Department have killed fifteen Khawarij terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Bannu district. During exchange of fire, one police personnel embraced martyrdom, while another was injured. The sanitization operation is underway to eliminate terrorists from the area.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan and China are entering a new phase of practical, people-centric and development-oriented cooperation. He was talking to Party Secretary of CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee, Wang Hao, in Hangzhou today. The Prime Minister appreciated the remarkable development achievements of Zhejiang Province and…

During the visit, the Field Marshal held high-level engagements with Iranian leadership as part of ongoing mediation efforts aimed at promoting de-escalation and constructive engagement, amidst the regional tensions that have simmered after the ceasefire on 8th April, 2026. The Field Marshal called on H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that Pakistan gives special importance to institutional cooperation and exchange of experiences with friendly countries. He made the remarks during a meeting with the visiting Bangladeshi delegation of senior civil service officers. The Information Minister highlighted the need to further promote…

Pakistan and Turkiye have expressed their shared commitment towards enhanced collaboration in defence, aerospace innovation and emerging technologies. According to ISPR, the commitment was expressed at high-level meetings of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu during his official visit to Turkiye. During the visit, Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu held…

Pakistan has called for the release of all Kashmiri prisoners, human rights defenders, and civil society activists detained in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Responding to a question during his weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan is deeply concerned by the…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed the government’s continued focus on infrastructure development, improved public services, regional balance and long-term economic resilience. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad. Development priorities were approved across all provinces and regions, with a focus on strengthening national development initiatives and addressing infrastructure…

The National Assembly was informed today that the National Wheat Policy 2026-30 has been prepared in consultation with the provinces. Parliamentary Secretary Farah Naz told the house during question hour that the policy will be approved by the cabinet before the budget. She said the government’s action plan for the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a four-day official visit to China from Saturday. This was announced by Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi during his weekly news briefing in Islamabad today. The visit will provide an opportunity to reaffirm the abiding strength of Pakistan-China all-weather strategic partnership and advance a…

An investiture ceremony to confer military awards on officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army was held at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi today. Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as the Chief Guest conferred the awards to the families of Shuhada, officers…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has appreciated His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan-V’s commitment to fostering peace, stability, and constructive engagement with governments and international partners. The Prime Minister expressed these views during a breakfast meeting, hosted by him in honour of Prince Rahim Aga Khan-V on the occasion of…