Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have renewed their pledge to strive for religious freedom and equal rights of minorities in the country. In their separate messages on National Minorities Day being observed on Monday, they said Pakistan considers the unforgettable services rendered by minorities in…

The National Minorities Day is being observed today with the aim to highlight their religious and socio-economic rights in Pakistan.    The declaration to mark National Minorities Day was adopted as part of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to help and secure those belonging to religious, linguistic, national or…

Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has made it clear that any aggression by India will be met with a befitting response. He was addressing the Pakistani diaspora during his visit to the United States. The Field Marshal said Pakistan fought a successful diplomatic war against India’s…

Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is in the United States on an official visit. According to ISPR, the Army Chief has engaged in high-level interactions with senior political and military leadership, as well as members of the Pakistani diaspora. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir attended the…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister of Turkiye, Hakan Fidan. During the discussion, the two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on current regional and international developments. They also expressed grave concerns at the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. The…

Pakistan and Romania have decided to enhance cooperation in various fields, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, renewable energy, and green innovation. The decision to this effect has been taken during a meeting between Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi and Romanian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dan Stoenescu in Islamabad. The…

The Grand Jirga of the Mehsud and Barki tribal elders was held in the Spinkai Raghzai area of South Waziristan. Inspector General of the Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (South) attended the Jirga as the chief guest. During the Grand Jirga, the tribal elders paid rich tribute to the sacrifices made…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan this evening. The Prime Minister offered his warm felicitations to President Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan on the historic peace agreement that was recently concluded between Azerbaijan and Armenia. During their…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed to celebrate the 79th Independence Day with unprecedented enthusiasm in the province. In a statement, Senior Minister of Punjab Marriyum Aurangzeb said that the Marka-e-Haq victory this year has united the nation. She said that a competition for the most beautiful illumination…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says Uraan Pakistan Programme is a comprehensive plan for development of the country. Speaking at a ceremony in Narowal on Sunday, he said development process in all sectors of economy is imperative for growth and prosperity. The planning minister said agricultural sector enjoys…

Gallery 6 Islamabad, invites young artists from across Pakistan to participate in the 6th edition of the Arjumand Painting Award (APA), a national biennial competition that recognizes and supports young painters. Established in 2015, APA is the first art award of its kind instituted by a private gallery in Pakistan,…

First phase of receiving of Hajj applications has been completed. According to spokesperson Ministry of Religious Affairs, more than 71,000 applications have been received online and through designated banks. He said receipt of applications will continue from Monday till next Saturday. The spokesperson said unregistered Hajj pilgrims will also be…

Executive Committee of the National Economic Council has approved a one hundred megawatt solar photovoltaic power project for Gilgit Baltistan. Following ECNEC’s approval, formal work on the project will commence. During his recent visit to Gilgit, the Prime Minister had announced that ECNEC would soon approve the 100-megawatt power plants…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has sought a comprehensive plan to boost wheat production and assist farmers. Chairing a meeting in Lahore on Saturday, she directed to bring down the cost of agricultural inputs before the start of wheat cultivation season. The Chief Minister also directed to give targeted subsidy…

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed credit for helping to defuse a dangerous standoff between India and Pakistan, saying his focus on trade negotiations played a key role in preventing a potential conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations. Speaking at an event, Trump alleged that during a past flare-up between…

Preparations are in full swing across the country to celebrate the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan and victory in Marka-e-Haq in a befitting manner. Buildings are being decorated with national flags, buntings and lights. People have displayed national flags on their vehicles and rooftop of their houses. Stalls selling national…

DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary held a special session with students at Rawalpindi Medical University. The session received overwhelming appreciation from students and reflected strong national spirit. The students expressed full solidarity with the Armed Forces. Expressing their sentiments, students said no matter how hard the enemies of…

Pakistan has condemned in the strongest possible terms the reported Israeli plan for a complete military takeover of Gaza. In a statement, the Foreign Office said this not only represents another flagrant violation of international law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions, but also the occupying power’s intention to further…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed the Government of Pakistan’s commitment to advance multifaceted cooperation with Türkiye for the mutual benefit of the two brotherly nations. Chairing a meeting of the committee on enhancing Pak-Türkiye bilateral engagement in Islamabad, he emphasized the need to fast-track implementation of agreed proposals…

Pakistan and Qatar have agreed to broaden their partnership in diverse areas including environmental sustainability and green investments. The agreement came during a meeting between Minister for Climate Change Dr Musadik Malik and Qatar’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater in Islamabad. They discussed new avenues for collaboration…

Designated banks will remain open across the country on Saturday for receipt of Hajj applications from registered intending pilgrims. At the request of Ministry of Religious Affairs, the State Bank has issued instructions to 14 banks in this regard. More than 58,000 Hajj applications have been received so far. Spokesperson…