Pakistan

Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi says talks with Afghan Taliban regime commenced in Istanbul yesterday with the presence and participation of mediators. Speaking at his weekly media briefing in Islamabad this afternoon, he said Pakistani delegation has handed over its evidence-based justified and logical demands to the mediators with…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan and Iran share steadfast commitment to work in cohesion and cooperation for global peace and unity of Muslim Ummah. He expressed these views while talking to Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who called on him along with delegation in Islamabad today.…

Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi says Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service will be resumed by the end of this year. He was addressing a ceremony held in Islamabad today on completion of renovation and upgradation of Golra Railway Station. The Minister said regional connectivity is one of the top most priorities…

US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Friday. During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister noted with satisfaction the positive momentum in Pak-U.S relations. Discussions also covered the efforts of US and Arab-Islamic countries to promote peace and stability…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says Pakistan will continue to exercise all options necessary to safeguard the security of its people and its sovereignty. In a post on social media platform X, he said Pakistan is thankful to brotherly countries of Turkiye and Qatar for mediation of talks.…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the establishment of offices and investment by Google in Pakistan. In a statement today, he said the establishment of an assembly line for Google products in Haripur is a welcome development. The Prime Minister said International IT companies like Google are expressing confidence…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that the victory of Azerbaijan against Armenia is a beacon of hope for oppressed people striving for self-determination including the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and Palestine.     He was talking to the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at Presidential Palace…

The complexities in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations and the deep-seated structural flaws within the Taliban regime, such as the lack of a well-defined authority structure, political fragmentation, absence of credible action against the TTP, a tilt towards India, and divisive media narratives, have prevented the two countries from realizing the full potential…

President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday paid tribute to the martyrs of Jammu, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their just struggle for self-determination. “We call upon the international community and the United Nations to recognise the Jammu massacre as genocide and to hold…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan paid homage to the thousands of Kashmiri martyrs especially of November 1947 who sacrificed their lives in their long struggle for freedom. “In utter denial of United Nations Security Council resolutions and in violation of international law, India has held illegal usurpation…

Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has reiterated government’s commitment to transform railways infrastructure. Talking to media after inaugurating the newly renovated Railway Station in Faisalabad today, he said modernized Shalimar Express coaches with improved passenger facilities will soon be available for the public. The Minister said renovation work has…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has directed that Pakistan’s diplomacy be guided by clarity of purpose, strategic foresight and proactive engagement globally. He gave these directions while receiving a comprehensive briefing in Islamabad today. Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and concerned officers brief the Deputy Prime Minister on…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says government will continue to take practical steps for freedom of press and financial security of journalists. He was talking to a delegation of journalists from Pakistan Federal Union of journalists, Rawalpindi Islamabad Union of Journalist and Islamabad Press Club in Islamabad today.…

Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their resolve to further deepen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership based on mutual trust, respect, and a shared vision for regional peace and prosperity. This came during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, on the sidelines of the…

President Asif Ali Zardari has offered expansion of collaboration between Pakistan and Qatar in the fields of defence and defence production. He made the offer during a meeting with Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha. The Amir of Qatar responded positively, saying…

Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promote meritocracy in the province. Talking to a delegation of National Youth Council members during a meeting in Quetta today, he emphasized that the eradication of corruption would pave the way for genuine development and prosperity in…

As the global community gears up for COP30, Pakistan faces an urgent need to strengthen governance, institutional readiness, and local resilience, and clarify access mechanisms to effectively benefit from the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD). While the fund presents a critical opportunity for Pakistan, persistent gaps in…

Director General ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has categorically ruled out any negotiations with terrorists. Talking to senior journalists today, he said Pakistan’s response to the recent Pak-Afghan tensions was both swift and effective. The DG ISPR said that 206 Afghan Taliban fighters and 112 Khawarij terrorists were killed…

The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) advises all participants traveling to attend the Annual Tablighi Ijtema in Raiwind to ensure that they travel in safe, authorized, and roadworthy vehicles. Traveling in trucks, Mazda loaders, or open-body pickups is strictly prohibited, as it is not only illegal but also poses…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Sunday, reiterated that the Government of Pakistan is firmly committed to protecting press freedom and ensuring a safe environment for journalists. In a message on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists being observed on November 2, he said “A free press…

Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh on Sunday called for unity and cooperation among political parties, urging the PTI leadership to sit with the Prime Minister to address national challenges through constructive dialogue and to view the events of May 9 as an opportunity for reconciliation…