Pakistan

Foreign Office says Pakistan will not become a party to Abraham Accord. At his weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi emphasized that Pakistan’s position on Palestine remains unchanged. He clarified it is a misconception that joining the Board of Peace is in any way connected…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan is committed to working closely with the European Union on mutually beneficial trade enhancement initiatives, especially through the GSP Plus. He was talking to EU Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis, who called on him in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has reaffirmed that Pakistan Armed Forces remain fully prepared to defend Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity against all threats. Addressing the troops after witnessing a high-intensity Field Exercise “Steadfast Resolve,” at Khairpur Tamewali (KPT), he emphasized…

The government has decided to link Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib with the national motorway network. This was announced by Minister for Communication Abdul Aleem Khan, while chairing a meeting in Islamabad today. He directed the National Highway Authority to commence construction on the Sialkot-Kartarpur Motorway, which will be named the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the importance of sustained dialogue and diplomatic engagement for promoting peace, security and development in the region. He expressed these views during a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian today. The two leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation. Reflecting the…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed the commitment to accelerate work on development projects and ensure public service in the province.Talking to a delegation of Mianwali in Lahore, she said Suthra Punjab Programme is being developed as the world’s largest waste management initiative.

Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhary has said that no military operation is being carried out in Tirah valley.In a televised message, he said if there will be need of an operation, all the stakeholders will be taken on board on it.He said Intelligence based operations are currently being…

Pakistan and Australia have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the mining and gemstones sectors.This understanding was reached at a meeting between Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and Australian High Commissioner Timothy Kane in Islamabad today.Timothy Kane informed the Minister that Australian companies are already working on the Reko…

President Asif Ali Zardari held a meeting with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.During the meeting, the two leaders reviewed all aspects of bilateral cooperation and discussed measures to further strengthen the long-standing and brotherly relations between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.They explored…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on the occasion of World Day of Peaceful Coexistence urged the nation to renew its commitment to dialogue, understanding and tolerance instead of division, understanding and prejudice to ensure that peaceful coexistence not remains a mere concept but rather becomes a living reality for people…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Tuesday, formally reviewed National Accountability Bureau’s performance and appreciated its transformation into a technology-driven institution. He praised the integration of modern technologies, including the use of artificial intelligence in investigations. Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lieutenant General (R) Nazir Ahmed, called on him at the…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that the government was working on a priority basis to leverage new technologies for the national and economic development. He expressed these views during a meeting with a high-level delegation of leading experts in artificial intelligence that called on him during his recent private…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the importance of expanding cooperation in trade and economic engagement, education, culture, capacity-building, and people-to-people exchanges between Pakistan and Myanmar. He was talking to Myanmar’s Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe, who called on him in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister particularly…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that federal government will use all possible resources for skill development and capacity building of the youth. Talking to Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan in Islamabad, he said enhancing educational capabilities of the youth is a top…

President Asif Ali Zardari has arrived in Abu Dhabi on a four-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates. The President was received at the Presidential Flight Terminal of Zayed International Airport by UAE Minister of Justice Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi. First Lady Begum Aseefa Bhutto Zardari…

Pakistan and Ghana have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and agreed to enhance cooperation across a broad range of areas. The understanding to this effect was reached during the First Bilateral Political Consultations between the two countries held in Ghana. The Bilateral Political Consultations between Pakistan and…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured to protect the property rights of overseas Pakistanis. In a post on his X handle, he said if the overseas Pakistanis report any case of illegal occupation on their properties, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad is bound to decide it within seven days. The…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the establishment of Stroke Management Centers in every district of the province. While presiding over a meeting in Lahore on Tuesday, the Chief Minister directed that a telemedicine project for the immediate treatment of stroke patients should be launched without delay. The…

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain says Pakistan stands prepared to play a constructive role in shaping a fair, transparent and resilient global labour market. He made the remarks while representing Pakistan at the 3rd Edition of the Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC) held in…

Minister of State for Education Wajiha Qamar has said initiatives have been taken to improve the quality of education in educational institutions. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, she said initiatives included improvement of digital and other infrastructure in the educational institutions. She mentioned that the Higher Education Commission…

S&P Global Market Intelligence, a leading provider of financial market data, projects Pakistan’s inflation to remain at 5.1 percent this year. In its latest macroeconomic forecast for Pakistan, S&P projects a current account deficit of 0.5% of GDP this year. S&P also forecasts GDP growth of 3.5% in financial year…