Pakistan

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasized the need for peaceful settlement of disputes, multilateralism, inclusive dialogue and respect for international law to achieve global peace and security.  Speaking at a reception hosted by Pakistan’s Mission in New York, he stated that the world must choose cooperation over confrontation and…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that Pakistan is ready for a meaningful dialogue with India on all outstanding issues. He was talking to British High Commissioner Ms. Jane Marriott, who called on him in Islamabad on Wednesday. During the meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed his warm wishes for King…

Senior politician and former Governor of Punjab, Mian Muhammad Azhar, has passed away while undergoing treatment at a local hospital. He was a prominent figure in Pakistani politics, known for his decades-long service and strategic political insight. Mian Azhar began his political journey as a grassroots worker and rose through…

Security forces have killed eight terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna-al-Hindustan during intelligence-based operation in Kalat District of Balochistan. According to ISPR, following the successful intelligence based operation conducted by the security forces in Kalat District of Balochistan on 19th of this month, during which 4 terrorists belonging to Indian…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today visited Islamabad Safe City and Capital Command and Control Center. During the visit, Inspector General Islamabad Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi briefed the Prime Minister about the working of its various sections. The IG Police said under the launch of ‘Police Station on Wheels’,…

Punjab government launched Punjab Counter Narcotics Force on Tuesday. Addressing the inaugural ceremony in Lahore, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said establishment of this Narcotics Force is essential to eliminate the scourge of drugs. Maryam Nawaz vowed that every possible step will be taken to make the province drug-free and announced…

Chief of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Vice Admiral Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Ghoraibi has lauded Pakistan Navy’s efforts for strengthening maritime security in the region. He expressed these views during a meeting with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Navel Headquarters in Islamabad on Tuesday. The…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with the President of the UN General Assembly, Philémon Yang, in New York . During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening global governance, UN Security Council reform, and multilateralism. He conveyed Pakistan’s serious concerns over…

The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has appreciated Pakistan’s presence and initiatives at the UN Security Council. He was talking to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, who met him in New York on Monday.  During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering and…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has urged the developed countries to fulfill their commitments to mobilize one hundred billion dollars annually for climate finance to counter the challenge of climate change. Addressing a ceremony in connection with the climate change in Islamabad on Tuesday, he called upon international community to devise…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with the Special Envoy for Global Affairs of the Austrian Chancellor, Peter Launsky, on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York. Both sides expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of Pak-Austria relations, and discussed avenues…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have directed to provide every possible assistance and rehabilitation facilities to flood affectees in the country. In their separate statements, they directed relevant departments to accelerate relief activities in the affected areas. Both leaders also expressed deep grief and sorrow over…

The process of removing debris and opening of Karakoram Highway, affected by torrential rains and cloud bursts is underway by Pakistan Army, Frontier Works Organization, National Highway Authority and local administration in Gilgit Baltistan. Several points of Thalichi to Chilas have been cleared. Similarly, traffic has been restored at Jaglot-Sakardu…

National Disaster Management Authority’s National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has issued a landslide alert for northern regions of the country in view of forecasted monsoon rains and potential slope instability. As per meteorological projections, isolated rainfall is expected across various valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir, including Gilgit,…

Due to the recent flooding in Babusar and at Karakoram Highway, Pakistan Army launched a rescue operation for stranded tourists and travelers. Tourists and travelers have been safely evacuated to secure locations through Army helicopters. So far, fifteen helicopter sorties have been conducted to transport people to safety. Pakistan Army…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved establishment of Children Hospital in Bahawalpur. She gave the approval during a meeting with the Deputy Speaker of Punjab Assembly, Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channar in Lahore today. The Chief Minister also sought a plan for the Children Hospital Bahawalpur.

Pakistan is set to launch its first trackless, ticketless and solar-powered metro in Lahore. The provincial metropolis has received its first demonstration vehicle of the Super Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (SRT) System. The SRT System runs like a subway but operates on roads. It uses Virtual Track Technology with sensors,…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that officers of the Information Service are the first defenders of the ideological frontiers of the country. Addressing the 41st passing-out ceremony of the Specialized Training Program at the Information Service Academy in Islamabad, he emphasized that the Ministry of Information…

Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni held a telephonic conversation with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and property caused by the floods in Pakistan. The Iranian Interior Minister said they stand with the government and people of Pakistan in this difficult time. He said…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated and extended good wishes to Pakistan Muslim League (N) candidate in Punjab Assembly Hafiz Abdul Karim on his success in the Senate elections. In his message of felicitation, he expressed the hope that the Senator will play an active role in the Senate for…

Hafiz Abdul Karim of PML-N has won the Senate election on a general seat in Punjab. According to Presiding Officer Sharifullah, Hafiz Abdul Karim secured 243 votes defeating Meher Abdul Sattar of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf who got 99 votes. In this election, out of 368 eligible members, 345 votes were cast…