Pakistan

Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency in collaboration with Islamabad Police, has resumed vehicle emission testing campaign to tackle the federal capital’s worsening air quality. The drive is part of a broader initiative to protect the environment and public health from adverse impacts of air pollution caused due to vehicular carbon emissions.…

Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar says in light of evolving regional situation, the Government is taking necessary measures for safety of Pakistani nationals in Iran and Iraq. In a social media post on X, he said evacuation of 450 Pakistani Zaireen from Iran has been facilitated as of yesterday…

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday received a telephone call from the Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan. The two leaders expressed deep concern and anguish over the deteriorating regional situation due to Israel’s unjustified attacks on Iran. The Deputy Prime Minister also confirmed his participation in the…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says the salaried class has been facilitated in the budget by a percentage-wise and clear reduction in taxes. Participating in the budget debate in the National Assembly on Saturday, he said revolutionary steps have been taken for economic growth and welfare of the…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that providing the youth with quality education, skills, and employment opportunities remains one of the government’s top priorities. He made these remarks during a meeting with Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, who called on him in Lahore on Saturday.…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering moral, political, and diplomatic support for the Palestinian cause. He made the remarks while chairing a high level meeting in Islamabad to review the status of ongoing assistance provided to the Palestinian people. Ishaq Dar expressed deep concern over the worsening…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan stood resolutely in solidarity with the brotherly people and the Government of Iran in face of unprovoked and unjustified aggression of Israel. In a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, he strongly condemned Israeli attacks against Iran that violated…

Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain has called for enhanced bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Philippines in diverse sectors. He was addressing a ceremony held in Islamabad on Thrusday, to mark the 127th Independence Day of Philippines. The Minister said there exists immense potential to collaborate…

The head of the high-level parliamentary delegation and PPP Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has called for engagement between Pakistan and India to resolve all issues, including Kashmir, terrorism, and water. He was talking to the media in Brussels today after meeting with Bernd Lange, Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee…

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to maintain close coordination, and continue working together to advance shared goals of regional peace and prosperity. The understanding was reached during meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh…

Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has said Pakistan Railways is fully committed to provide the best possible facilities to its passengers.   He said this on the occasion of his visit to Quetta Railway Station along with Senator Ahmed Khan Khilji today.   During the visit, Hanif Abbasi mingled with…

A delegation of members of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly called on President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad.   The current situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir was discussed in the meeting.   The delegation briefed the President on the issues and developmental needs of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.   The President…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the country’s National Development Outlay has increased by fifty percent in two years.   Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Thursday, he noted that the national development outlay was 2.832 trillion rupees in 2023–24 and it has now risen to 4.2…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif says in today’s era, incidents of child labour are a tragedy for humanity. In her message on World Day against Child Labor Day, the Chief Minister Punjab said children should be holding pens, books and laptops in their hands rather than tools and bricks.…

World Day against the Child Labour is being observed today (Thursday).The purpose of observing the day is to grab attention on the global extent of child labor and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. To mark the significance of this day President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister…

President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasized maximizing the potential between Pakistan and Russia in trade, investment, technological cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. He was addressing a special ceremony held in Islamabad today, in connection with 35th National Day celebrations of Russia. The President said Pakistan joins Russia in celebrating this National…

Head of high level Parliamentary delegation and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has welcomed the US State Department’s recent statement expressing President Donald Trump’s willingness to help resolve the longstanding Kashmir dispute during his tenure in office. Addressing a news conference along with other delegation members in London today, he…

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi called on Secretary General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Alissa in Makkah. During meeting, they focused on the foundational principles of Islamic justice and the global challenges to its adherence. Sheikh Dr.…

US Central Command Chief General Michael Erik Kurilla has declared Pakistan a key partner in the war against terrorism. Speaking at the US Senate Armed Services Committee, he said the entire world recognizes Pakistan’s positive and active role in counterterrorism efforts. He emphasized that Pakistan’s partnership is proving to be…

Pakistan has categorically rejected the irresponsible remarks made by the External Affairs Minister of India during different media engagements in Brussels. The Foreign Office, in a statement today, said discourse of top diplomats should aim to promote peace and harmony, rather than producing bellicose punchlines. The tone and tenor of…

The United States has confirmed President Donald Trump’s willingness to mediate on Kashmir between Pakistan and India following the ceasefire. During a press briefing in Washington, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated President Trump in each step that he takes, it’s made to solve generational differences between countries. She further…