Pakistan

China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology Mr. Li Lecheng called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on Thursday. The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s vision of deepening bilateral cooperation with China in industries, agriculture, trade, ICT, mining and minerals. He regarded CPEC as central pillar of Pakistan’s socio-economic development…

Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their shared resolve to further strengthen their iron-clad, all-weather strategic cooperative partnership. This affirmation came during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Thursday. During their warm and friendly meeting, the two leaders expressed their satisfaction at…

Pakistan Army and other law enforcement agencies have taken precautionary measures in view of the possible flood threat in Sindh due to recent rains in Pakistan and India’s water aggression. Army troops have been deployed in vulnerable areas along with necessary equipment. Pakistan Rangers Sindh are providing security to the…

Punjab government has launched Clinics on Boats to provide medical care in flood-affected areas across the province. According to provincial Health Department, 968 mobile clinics and medical relief camps have been set up to treat those affected by the floods. Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed that best…

International Seerat-un-Nabi Conference in connection with Eid Milad-ul-Nabi Sallalaho Alyhe Wasallam will be held in Islamabad on Saturday. Prominent scholars, esteemed Ulema, diplomats, and delegates from both within and outside Pakistan will participate in the event. Marking the 50th edition, the conference will highlight the life and teachings of the Holy…

Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi says Pakistan Railways is being modernized to generate revenue, facilitate passengers, traders and curb leakages. Addressing a ceremony in Karachi on Thursday, the Minister said all the railway stations are being digitized and Wi Fi facilities are being ensured at forty stations across the…

A four-member Palestinian delegation, headed by Chief Islamic Justice of Palestine, Dr Mahmoud Al-Habbash met with Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf in Islamabad on Thursday. The Palestinian delegation expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and property in the flood-affected areas of Pakistan. On the occasion, the Minister…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called upon Pakistanis living home and abroad to extend their utmost support to their fellow countrymen in the relief and rehabilitation efforts in the aftermath of floods. In his message on International Charity Day, he said the flood affected population has suffered severe losses to…

The 9th Monsoon spell is expected to continue for the next 24 to 48 hours. According to the National Disaster Management Authority, further rainfall is likely in the northern regions of the country during this period. In the past 24 hours, heavy rains have been recorded in Narowal, Sialkot, Gujranwala,…

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has begun distributing emergency relief to families severely affected by floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Aid is being delivered across the hardest-hit districts, including Buner, Swat, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Dir Upper, Dir Lower, Swabi, and other impacted areas. In response to the crisis, KSrelief…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has imposed an immediate ban on chopping of trees in forests and auctioning timber across the province. The directive issued today stated that the traditional timber auction system has been stopped to prevent deforestation. Furthermore, new rules will be framed using modern technology and…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned explosion in Quetta, which targeted a political gathering of Balochistan National Party. The President in a statement directed the relevant institutions to launch a comprehensive investigation into the incident and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to…

President Asif Ali Zardari has extended heartfelt felicitations to the government and people of the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, marking the victory of China in the World Anti-Fascist War. In his message, he said 3rd September is a powerful reminder…

Pakistan Army, civil administration and other departments continue relief operations in flood affected areas of South Punjab. The protective embankment at Ganda Singh Wala on the Sutlej River has broken and there is a high-level flood at Head Sulemanki. Twelve relief camps have been set up by the Pakistan Army…

At China’s grand 80th World War II anniversary parade in Beijing, President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived together at the venue. The Indian Prime Minister was not invited to this parade. The presence of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif alongside the leaders of Asia’s…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited Anzhen Hospital in Beijing. He reviewed available facilities at the hospital. The Prime Minister appreciated the hospital administration for the efficient system, modern technology and excellent services. The Prime Minister directed Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi and the Ministry of Health to ensure the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has affirmed Pakistan’s desire to strengthen relations with Russia for the good, progress, and prosperity of the region. He expressed this aspiration during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing today. Prime Minister Sharif noted that both countries are making sincere efforts to promote…

A delegation of Parliamentarians led by Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq visited National Emergencies Operation Center in Islamabad. Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik gave a detailed briefing on the monsoon and flood situation to parliamentarians. He informed about NDMA’s measures for all incidents occurring during monsoon, floods,…

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar called Acting Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi to convey condolences on the tragic loss of lives in devastating earthquake in Afghanistan. Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with the Afghan people, and assured readiness to extend all possible support as required by the Afghan…

Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Mueen Wattoo has said surveys are being carried out to estimate the losses caused by the floods to crops and homes. Speaking in the National Assembly on a motion regarding the situation arising out of the flood situation, he assured that the flood affected people…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said CPEC 2.0 will take Pakistan-China cooperation to new heights. He made the remarks during his visit to Tianjin, China to discuss new avenues of Pakistan-China cooperation under CPEC 2.0. He said the second phase of CPEC presents immense opportunities to strengthen…