Pakistan

Benazir Income Support Programme Chairperson Rubina Khalid has said Benazir Hunarmand Programme has been launched to equip deserving individuals with skills and make them financially self-reliant. Addressing a news conference at BISP zonal office in Lahore, she said services of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto for women’s rights were acknowledged all over…

The Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi chaired a high-level meeting in Peshawar to review and accelerate initiatives aimed at strengthening judicial infrastructure and improving public facilitation in underserved and remote districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Expressing serious concern over inadequate judicial infrastructure in far-flung areas, the Chief Justice of Pakistan…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed pleasure on welcoming UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on an official visit to Pakistan. In a message on X, he said this visit added to the warmth and festivities as we enter the New Year together. Shehbaz Sharif said we held…

On the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a high-level government delegation has left for Garhi Khuda Bakhsh to attend the central ceremony marking the death anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. The delegation includes Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah,…

The Passing out Parade of 124th Midshipmen and 32nd Short Service Commission Course was held at Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi today. Rear Admiral Ahmed Mohamed Ebrahim Al Bin Ali, Commander Royal Bahrain Naval Force was chief guest on the occasion. In his welcome speech, Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy, Commodore…

Pakistan has expressed its full support for the diplomatic efforts being undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for ensuring peace and stability in the Republic of Yemen. In a press release, the Foreign Office spokesman also commended the efforts of the UAE in this regard. He underscored need for…

Groundbreaking for Main Line-1 (ML-1) project, particularly the Karachi-Rohri section, is expected to begin next year. This was briefed at a high-level review meeting held in Islamabad on key Public Sector Development Programme projects in the railways, highways, and water sectors, The meeting also reviewed the up-gradation of 884 kilometres…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have paid rich tribute to former Prime Minister Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto by remembering her as the great daughter of Pakistan and a symbol of democratic struggle. This was state by the President and Prime Minister in their message on…

The 18th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed is being observed today. Pakistan People’s Party has announced grand commemorative events nationwide. The main ceremony in connection with anniversary will be held at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh Bhutto near Naudero in Larkana this afternoon. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has paid deepest heartfelt tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and expressed all Christians around the world a Merry Christmas. In a message on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Christmas, he said that today, we commemorate the birth…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf has extended his Christmas greetings to the Christian community in Pakistan and across the world. In his message, he said the Christian community has always played a vital role in the social and economic development of Pakistan. He said the…

An impressive change of guard ceremony was held at the Mazar of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah today in connection with the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation. During the ceremony, a smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Military Academy Kakul assumed the ceremonial guard duties. Commandant of Pakistan…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured the minority community of government’s full support in their journey towards progress and prosperity. He was addressing a ceremony held in Islamabad today in connection with the Christmas celebrations. The Prime Minister made it clear that no one will be allowed to commit injustice…

In line with its traditions, a special ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C., to celebrate Christmas, underscoring Pakistan’s commitment to interfaith harmony and cultural diversity. During the ceremony, a Christmas cake was cut, and gifts were presented to the Christian staff members in appreciation of…

The passing-out parade of the twenty first batch of Northern Light Infantry was held at Bunji in District Astore, Gilgit-Baltistan.  The Chief Guest of the ceremony was the Force Commander of Northern Areas. A total of nine hundred one cadets of Northern Light Infantry successfully completed their military training. Addressing…

The Christian community in Pakistan is celebrating Christmas today as elsewhere in the world.   Special programmes and services have been organized in Churches across the country to celebrate the festival. All the Churches have been decorated with colorful lights and illuminated Christmas trees. The residential areas of Christian community have…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have renewed the pledge to follow in the footsteps of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah for the progress and prosperity of the nation. In their messages on the occasion of birth anniversary of ‘Father of the Nation’ Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah,…

The nation is celebrating 149th birth anniversary of the ‘Father of the Nation’ Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah today with renewed pledge to uphold his guiding principles of Faith, Unity and Discipline. It is a public holiday today. The day dawned with 31-gun salutes in the federal capital and 21-gun salute…

President Asif Ali Zardari, who is on a four-day official visit to Iraq, paid respects at the holy shrine of Hazrat Ali, Razi Allah-o-Talaa Anho, in Najaf city. He offered fateha at the shrine. Asif Ali Zardari visited Kufa as well and offered Nawafil at Masjid-e-Kufa. He also paid respects…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has stressed that future leaders must be trained and remain alert to recognize, anticipate, and counter multi-layered cognitive challenges. He was interacting participants of ongoing National Security and War Course at the National Defence University, Islamabad…

British newspaper Financial Times says Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emerged as the most influential strategic leader in the changing global system. The daily newspaper described Field Marshal Asim Munir as an expert in multi-dimensional foreign policy. The changing global…