Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari has conferred civil and military awards on various personalities for their outstanding services and exceptional performance during Marka-e-Haq. He decorated the awards to recipients at a prestigious investiture ceremony held in Islamabad today. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Defense Minister Khawaja…

The Pakistani diaspora in United Arab Emirates celebrated Pakistan’s Independence Day with heartfelt patriotism and pride. Flag-hoisting ceremonies were held at the Pakistan’s Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate in Dubai which drew families from across the emirates. Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, hoisted the national…

The Pakistan Embassy in Paris celebrated the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan with a flag hoisting ceremony. Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch raised the Pakistani flag to the tune of the national anthem in the presence of members of the diaspora, embassy officials, and Pakistani families including a large number of…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended warm congratulations to the people of Pakistan on Independence Day. In a statement, he said the United States deeply appreciates Pakistan’s engagement on counter-terrorism and trade. He said we look forward to exploring new areas of economic cooperation, including critical minerals and…

The main flag hoisting ceremony was held at Pakistan Monument in Islamabad where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hoisted the national flag. Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, cabinet members, parliamentarians and school students were present on the occasion. On the occasion, special prayers were offered…

Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu, on behalf of the Armed Forces of Pakistan, extend heartfelt felicitations…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have called for rising beyond divisions and standing united for a Pakistan that is built on justice, equality and service to all. In their separate messages on 79th Independence Day of Pakistan being celebrated today, they extended heartfelt congratulations to…

The nation is celebrating the Independence Day today with a renewed pledge to work with spirit of Pakistan Movement to make country a true Islamic welfare state. The day dawned with thirty-one gun salute at the Federal Capital and twenty-one gun salutes at provincial headquarters. Special prayers were offered in…

In celebration of Independence Day and the victory in Marka-e-Haq, Pakistan Armed Forces will showcase defence equipment at Shakarparian Parade Ground which will be opened for the public on Thursday at ten am.    The exhibition will feature various weapons, aircraft, tanks and other military equipment used during Marka-e Haq.…

Preparations are in full swing across the country to celebrate the Independence Day of Pakistan and victory in Marka-e-Haq in a befitting manner tomorrow (Thursday).  Buildings have been decorated with national flags, buntings and lights. People have displayed national flags on their vehicles and rooftop of their houses.   Stalls…

First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, Colonel General Karim Valiyev called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi today. The meeting encompassed discussions on matters of mutual interest, with particular focus…

The National Assembly was informed today (Wednesday) that the federal government is sponsoring eighteen dam projects with a total cost of 1036.069 billion rupees to enhance water storage capacity. Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Mueen Wattoo told the house during question hour that these projects, upon completion, will provide a cumulative…

President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm resolve to further deepen its brotherly ties with Azerbaijan, built on mutual trust, shared values and common aspirations. He was talking to the Ambassador of Azerbaijan Khazar Farhadov in Islamabad on Wednesday.He said Pakistan views Azerbaijan as a key partner and seeks…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says this year’s Independence Day would be a double celebration, following Pakistan Armed Forces’ triumph over the enemy in the Marka-e-Haq. Talking to media in Islamabad today (Wednesday), he said the nation will not only celebrate Independence Day tomorrow, but also mark the…

Khalistan Movement’s most influential leader and renowned scholar of the Sikh community, Dr. Amarjit Singh, has welcomed the Pakistani book “The War That Changed Everything,” which exposes Indian Army’s Operation Sindoor. In his remarks regarding the book being published tomorrow, Dr. Amarjit Singh said investigative journalists Ahmad Hassan Al-Arabi and…

The launching ceremony of book “The War That Changed Everything”, co-authored by renowned journalist and former Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi and international scholar Ahmad Hasan Al-Arbi, was held in Islamabad on Monday. The book contains startling revelations about the recent Pakistan-India tensions and provides a historical perspective on Indian…

Eight volunteer workers have died and three others injured due to a landslide during work to restore the water channel of Danuor Nullah in Gilgit. The injured have been shifted to the hospital and emergency has been imposed in Gilgit’s hospitals. President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep grief and sorrow…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that no compromise will be made on respect, protection and progress of minorities. In her message on National Minorities Day, she said Quaid-e-Azam’s Pakistan belongs to all of us and everyone is safe and free to follow their beliefs. Maryam Nawaz paid rich…

At the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan has reaffirmed full support for the Palestinian people’s legitimate rights including right to self-determination and establishment of an independent, viable and contiguous state of Palestine, based on pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al Sharif as its capital. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations,…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to deepening its relations with the brotherly country of Turkmenistan. Talking to Ambassador of Turkmenistan Atadjan Movlamov, who called on him in Islamabad today, the Finance Minister noted that the past year witnessed several high-level ministerial exchanges between the two countries.…

The second phase of receiving hajj applications has begun.  The process of receiving applications through the Ministry’s online portal and designated banks will continue till Saturday .In the second phase, unregistered intending pilgrims can also submit their applications .Overseas Pakistanis can also apply for Hajj through designated banks via a…