Pakistan

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…

Commander Royal Bahrain Naval Force, Rear Admiral Ahmed Mohamed Ebrahim Al Bin Ali called on Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf in Islamabad today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional maritime security and avenues for bilateral naval cooperation were discussed. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further enhance professional…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the government is ready for dialogue with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf if the party desires so. Addressing the Federal Cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday, he reiterated the offer of dialogue with the PTI. He added that harmony amongst all the political parties is vital for…

Governor Karbala Dr Nsayif Jassim Al-Khatabi hosted a lunch in honour of President Asif Ali Zardari today. Discussions focused on areas of mutual interest including cultural exchange, tourism, and the protection of historical sites. The President expressed appreciation for the warm reception and emphasised the importance of sustained collaboration between…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited increased UAE investments in key sectors to support Pakistan’s economic growth and stability. Talking to Ambassador of the UAE Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi in Islamabad on Tuesday, he expressed Pakistan’s strong and abiding commitment to further strengthening its relations with the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is fully focused on improving the electricity transmission system. Chairing a meeting of a Working Group on Power Sector in Islamabad today, he said efforts are being made to ensure that industries receive electricity at regionally competitive rates. The Prime Minister appreciated…

A meeting to review Consular Services provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was held in Islamabad today with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair. The Team of Consular Affairs at the Ministry provided a detailed briefing to the the Deputy Prime Minister, highlighting key features and smooth…

Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal has said that country’ economy has strengthened due to effective government policies. Addressing at the second convocation of University of Narowal today, the Minister underlined the need of strenuous efforts to further improve the country’s economy. He said that securing higher education is…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has lauded conversion of Environmental Protection Department into the first paperless department of the province. In a statement, the Chief Minister said the provincial government is making efforts to curb corruption and ensuring environmental protection. As per the official notification, any order, verification or approval…

Pakistan has emerged as a key pillar in President Donald Trump’s evolving foreign policy vision for South Asia. This is highlighted in an article carried by Washington Times, which underscores the dramatic shift in the US-Pakistan relations in 2025.    According to the article, Pakistan has, to the US administration, earned…

President Asif Ali Zardari met Caretaker Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani in Baghdad today (Sunday), and discussed practical measures to deepen bilateral cooperation.   The President underscored that Pakistan values its longstanding and brotherly relationship with Iraq and remains committed to working closely with it to expand cooperation through…

President Asif Ali Zardari visited different shrines in Baghdad and offered fateha.    Among the shrines he visited were those of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani, Imam Musa Kazim and Imam Muhammad al-Taqi al-Jawad. The President prayed for the peace, unity and security of the Muslim Ummah. The President described…

The commissioning ceremony of 2nd Pakistan Navy MILGEM class ship PNS KHAIBAR was held at Istanbul Naval Shipyard in Turkiye. President of Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan graced the occasion as chief guest. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf also attended the ceremony. Addressing the ceremony, President…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Iran Seyyed Abbas Araghchi have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in trade, connectivity and people-to-people ties between both countries. During a telephonic conversation, both leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation across various sectors and exchanged views…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, accompanied by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, visited Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore today and conducted a detailed review of the immigration process for outbound passengers. On the occasion, Mohsin Naqvi said that safeguarding Pakistan’s dignity and facilitating passengers are top priorities of the…