Pakistan

The world is acknowledging Pakistan’s strong diplomatic policy and its emerging global role.By simultaneously maintaining constructive relations with the United States and strategic ties with China in a balanced manner, Pakistan has demonstrated that it is a responsible state.According to the international current-affairs magazine The Diplomat, Pakistan has emerged as…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed authorities concerned to ensure free of cost medicines for patients in government hospitals.Chairing a meeting in Lahore on Friday, she said that eighty billion rupees are being spent on provision of free medicines.The Chief Minister also constituted a committee to devise a plan…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed to continue strict and indiscriminate action against mafias involved in illegal immigration.He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad which reviewed the performance of FIA’s immigration wing.The Interior Minister said those involved in human smuggling deserve no leniency. He emphasized that Pakistan’s reputation could not…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all relevant departments to prepare a more effective and beneficial package for the upcoming Ramadan compared to last year.Chairing a meeting on Ramadan package in Islamabad today, he said financial support and social welfare of the poor and common man is amongst the government’s…

Foreign Office has firmly rejected assertions made by Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar about Pakistan in Luxembourg, calling them irresponsible and misleading. At his weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said India has once again sought to deflect attention from its own deeply troubling…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that cooperation between National Police Academy (NPA) and Beijing Police College will be further strengthened. He made the remarks during his visit to Beijing Police College. The Interior Minister said Pakistani police officers will also be provided education and professional training in line with…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said the Armed Forces remain steadfast in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and internal stability, while fostering a culture of excellence, discipline, and selfless national service. He was addressing the officers during his visit…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to fostering enduring defence relations with Bangladesh. He was talking to Bangladesh Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, who called on him in Rawalpindi today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest,…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced numerous development projects worth billions of rupees in education and infrastructure sectors in Balochistan. He was addressing the political leadership of Balochistan in Quetta today. The Prime Minister said five Daanish Schools will be established in the province to provide quality education to…

Pakistan and China have agreed to strengthen rapid response mechanisms against terrorism and crime and to expand scope of police training exchange programmes. This understanding was reached at a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Xiaohong in Beijing today. They held in-depth discussions on counter-terrorism…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar chaired the committee meeting in Islamabad today regarding preparations for the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, to be hosted by Pakistan in 2026. Ishaq Dar instructed on finalizing arrangements, logistics, and thematic sessions, ensuring smooth organization and close coordination among relevant Ministries and the…

Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh has said that trade and economic relations between Pakistan and the United States are moving in a positive direction. Addressing the launching ceremony of the U.S.–Pakistan Business Alliance, Pakistan Chapter, in Islamabad today, he said that Pakistan–U.S. engagement has witnessed new warmth…

In Punjab, provision of water supply, drainage, street lights, construction of children parks and footpaths will be completed in more than 200 villages under first phase of Model Village Project. It was informed during a high-level meeting held in Lahore today with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in the chair. Progress…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening engagement with Iran in key priority areas. He made these remarks during a meeting with Iranian Ambassador Amiri Moghaddam in Islamabad today. The Ambassador conveyed New Year greetings from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and also delivered a letter…

Bangladesh has expressed interest in benefiting from Pakistan Air Force’s operational expertise. The interest was expressed by Air Chief of Bangladesh Air Force Hasan Mahmood Khan during a meeting with Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu today. The visiting dignitary praised PAF’s combat record and…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi in Islamabad today. The Ambassador briefed the Minister about recent engagements with Moscow and efforts to advance Pak-Russia relations across political, economic, and security domains. Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of sustained…

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has emphatically stated that Pakistan will win the war against terrorism not through appeasement, but by force and strength. Giving a comprehensive overview of counter-terrorism measures taken during the last year at a news conference in Rawalpindi today, he said…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said the previous year witnessed positive trends in Pakistan–U.S. relations while the current year will be the year of positive outcomes. Talking to the media at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington D.C, he said the prospects are positive and clear.…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar today held a telephonic conversation with Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan Mikayil Jabbarov to discuss realization of Azerbaijani investment of two billion dollars in Pakistan.  The two leaders expressed satisfaction on the state of bilateral relations and agreed to enhance them further. Ishaq Dar underscored…

Foreign Office says Pakistan will take all necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights under Indus Water Treaty. Responding to media queries regarding remarks made by the Indian Minister of External Affairs about Pakistan, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said  the Indus Water Treaty is an international agreement concluded in…

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held telephonic conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan. Both leaders discussed the latest situation in the region. The Deputy Prime Minister stressed that all concerned in the region must avoid any escalatory move and advised to resolve the issues through dialogue…