Pakistan

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has urged intending pilgrims for Hajj 2027 to obtain or renew their passports in advance. Spokesperson for Ministry of Religious Affairs, Muhammad Umar Butt said the Ministry had requested the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports to provide the necessary facilitation in…

A US Congressional Delegation, comprising Ryan Zinke and Michael Baumgartner, called on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today (Tuesday). Welcoming the delegation, Ishaq Dar highlighted the positive momentum in Pakistan-US relations. The two sides discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in trade, investment, IT,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan is keen to further strengthen its cooperation with the United States in trade, investment, agriculture, IT, mines and energy sectors. He was talking to a US Congressional delegation, comprising Ryan Zinke and Michael Baumgartener in Islamabad today (Tuesday). The Prime Minister welcomed the Congressmen…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has underscored Pakistan’s ongoing structural reforms aimed at fostering a business-friendly environment and attracting foreign investment. He was talking to members of the US House of Representatives, Ryan Keith Zinke of Montana and Michael James of…

A meeting of the Emergency Response Committee to oversee national preparedness and coordinated response during Monsoon 2026 was held in Islamabad today. The Committee, constituted on the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, met at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Headquarters in Islamabad. The meeting was chaired virtually by…

In Balochistan, under the ongoing intelligence-based Operation Al-Azm, security forces have killed sixteen (16) terrorists of Fitna-al-Hindustan so far. According to security sources, effective operations continue across the province inflicting heavy losses on Fitna-al-Hindustan, destroying their hideouts and recovering weapons and ammunition. Security forces will continue operations until terrorism is…

US Congressmen Michael Baumgartner and Ryan Zinke have commended Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role in regional peace efforts, including its mediation between the United States and Iran. Speaking to Pakistan TV during their visit to Islamabad, Congressman Michael Baumgartner praised Pakistan’s constructive role in diplomacy between the United States and Iran…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Saturday. The two leaders exchanged views on the latest regional developments and reaffirmed the close and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. They underscored the…

President Asif Ali Zardari has felicitated Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and the people of Maldives on their country’s Independence Day. In a message, he highlighted the special significance of this year’s Independence Day as it also marks the 61st anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says investigations have exposed the nexus between the banned Joint Action Committee in Azad Kashmir and India. Talking to the media in Islamabad today, he said the findings have uncovered an India-linked digital disinformation network aimed at spreading anti-Pakistan propaganda through coordinated social…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated the newly constructed state-of-the-art Frontier Corps Hospital in Turbat today. Speaking on the occasion, he commended the professional preparedness of FC Balochistan-South and paid tribute to the force for its successful operations against Fitna al-Hindustan and other proscribed terrorist groups. He also appreciated the courage…

The government has reaffirmed the resolve to transform the execution and monitoring of official business through a unified digital platform that delivers real-time oversight, enhanced inter-ministerial coordination and faster implementation of the Prime Minister’s priorities. The resolve was expressed at a high-level meeting of the Secretaries Committee in Islamabad to…

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) Meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic. The two sides reviewed Pakistan-Belarus bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation…

MQM Pakistan has announced its support for PML-N candidates in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections by withdrawing its own candidates. The announcement was made after a meeting between a PML-N delegation and MQM Pakistan leaders in Karachi today. A PML-N delegation, led by its Sindh President Bashir Memon and…

The Punjab government has intensified its province-wide drainage operation in view of torrential Monsoon rains. According to a handout issued in Lahore today, over one thousand modern dewatering machines have been deployed across 41 districts to ensure the timely disposal of rainwater from streets, neighbourhoods and roads. The operation is…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says the federal government will continue to extend every possible support to ensure sustainable peace in Balochistan. He was co-chairing a meeting with Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti in Quetta today. Mohsin Naqvi said modern technology, enhanced intelligence capabilities, and a coordinated operational approach are…

Pakistan and Tajikistan have expressed their shared commitment to further expanding cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, energy, culture, and people-to-people exchanges. This resolve was expressed by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin at a meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan on the sidelines of the SCO…

Pakistan and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in trade, energy, connectivity and other key areas, as well as enhancing coordination at multilateral forums. The commitment was expressed by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a meeting in Manila today, ahead…

Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to further expanding cooperation with Pakistan in the fields of railways, trade, border connectivity, security and economic development. This resolve was expressed during a meeting between Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi and Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Islamabad today. The two leaders discussed…

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Foreign Minister of Bangladesh and President-elect of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly Khalilur Rehman, on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Manila. They reviewed the positive trajectory of Pakistan–Bangladesh relations and the renewed…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila today. They reaffirmed the close and friendly relations between their two countries and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in trade, economic connectivity, defence,…