Pakistan

The Ulema and Mashaikh of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, while strongly condemning recent terrorist attack in Islamabad, have reiterated their resolve to counter all conspiracies of the enemy with complete unity. The determination was expressed in a joint declaration adopted at an emergency meeting of Ulema and Mashaikh presided by Minister…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended warm congratulations to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the historic landslide victory of her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Japan’s lower house elections, securing a commanding majority in the House of Representatives. In a statement, the President noted that…

Today is the last day for the intending Hajj pilgrims to complete their biometric verification through the Saudi Visa Bio App. According to Spokesperson of Ministry of Religious Affairs, Hajj pilgrims can complete biometric verification at home using the Saudi Visa Bio App to avoid hassle. The Ministry spokesperson says…

China has strongly condemned the suicide blast in Islamabad and opposes any form of terrorism. In a post on social media platform X by Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Beijing firmly supports the Pakistani government in safeguarding national security and stability and protecting the…

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah Khan has said that sustainable peace can only be achieved through collective efforts and national cohesion. Speaking at Asma Jahangir Conference in Lahore today, he called for unity and consensus to ensure national security and long-term stability in…

Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, held a telephonic conversation with his Canadian counterpart Maninder Sidhu, to review and advance bilateral trade and investment cooperation. Both Ministers reaffirmed their shared commitment to expanding partnerships for mutual economic benefit. The Canadian side appreciated Pakistan’s decision to facilitate the resumption of Canadian…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan today. The Turkish Foreign Minister conveyed heartfelt condolences on behalf of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the brotherly people of Turkiye over the tragic loss of precious lives in the bomb blast in Islamabad. Ishaq…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is planning to create a structured pipeline of quality human resources for key international markets, including Saudi Arabia, to generate economic impact for both sides. He was talking to Saudi Arabian Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim on the sidelines of…

President Asif Ali Zardari has thanked global leaders for expressing solidarity with Pakistan over the terrorist incident in Islamabad and called for a collective resolve against terrorism. In a statement today, he said Pakistan is humbled by the strong and sincere outpouring of support and solidarity from world leaders, governments…

A meeting of all Station House Officers (SHOs) and investigation officers of the City Circle was held under the chairmanship of SP Investigation Sargodha, Imran Abbas Chadhar. During the meeting, cases under investigation, pending road matters, and other investigative issues were reviewed in detail. On the occasion, the SP Investigation…

Law Enforcement Agencies have successfully nabbed all facilitators and perpetrators of Islamabad suicide blast.   This was stated by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi while talking to newsmen in Islamabad this evening.    He said raids were conducted in Peshawar and Nowshehra in collaboration with Counter Terrorism Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other agencies.…

Twenty-four khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna al-Khwarij have been killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to ISPR, on reported presence of khwarij, an intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in Orakzai District. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij…

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has urged the intending Hajj pilgrims to complete their biometric verification through the Saudi Visa Bio app till Sunday. According to Spokesperson Ministry of Religious Affairs, Tashir centers for biometric verification will also remain open from 9 am to 5 pm tomorrow and on Sunday…

Thirty-one people were martyred and 169 others injured in a blast in Islamabad today. According to a statement of the Deputy Commissioner Islamabad on X, emergency has been imposed in PIMS, Polyclinic and CDA Hospitals. The Assistant Commissioners have been deployed to supervise the treatment of the injured in various…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the site of bomb blast at Tarlai Imambargah in Islamabad on Friday. Minister of State Talal Chaudhry, Federal Secretary for Interior, Chief Commissioner Islamabad and IG Islamabad Police were accompanying the Interior Minister.  They offered Maghrib and Isha prayers there and prayed for the highest…

The Senate today unanimously passed a resolution reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering political, moral and diplomatic support for the just struggle of the Kashmiri people for their inalienable right to self-determination. The resolution was moved by Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam. The resolution paid glowing tributes to the valour,…

President Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan is committed to elevating bilateral relations with Uzbekistan to new heights through closer cooperation in connectivity, trade and people-to-people contacts. He made these remarks during a meeting with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Islamabad today. Asif Ali Zardari expressed confidence that the visit would…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar called on Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is undertaking a two-day State Visit to Pakistan. Ishaq Dar conveyed the warm greetings of the President, Prime Minister and the people of Pakistan to the Uzbek President. He underscored the profound importance that Pakistan accords to its…

A formal reception in honour of Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was held at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad today. Upon arrival, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received the visiting dignitary, while a contingent of the armed forces presented a guard of honour. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev…

By Shabana AyazThe prize distribution ceremony for the eighth edition of the Jinnah Young Writers Award essay competition was held in Ankara today. The event was graced by the Turkish Deputy Minister for National Education, Ms. Celile Eren Okten, and the Ambassador of Pakistan to Türkiye, Dr. Yousaf Junaid, reflecting…

Pakistan and Kazakhstan have signed a joint declaration for the establishment of strategic partnership between the two countries. The document was signed by Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after talks in Islamabad today. Addressing a joint press stakeout along with Kazakh President, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…