Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the federal government has prepared a plan in consultation with the provinces to provide subsidized loans to the youth for the promotion of small industries in rural areas. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today regarding Capacity Building of one thousand agricultural graduates in China,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the government is taking priority measures to equip Pakistan’s workforce with skills and training of the international standards. He was talking to a seven-member delegation of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants led by its Global Chief Executive Helen Brand in Islamabad today (Wednesday). The…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar received the UN Under Secretary Generals Jean-Pierre Lacroix and DOS Atul Khare on the sidelines of the UN Peacekeeping Preparatory Meeting, being co-hosted by Pakistan and Republic of Korea in Islamabad on Wednesday. Ishaq Dar reiterated Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to UN peacekeeping and recalled Pakistan’s…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expanding its international partnerships during separate meetings with UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Lord Wajid Khan and Hungarian Ambassador Béla Fazekas in Islamabad. In his meeting with Lord Wajid Khan, Ishaq Dar emphasized Pakistan’s resolve to build a strong, broad-based, and…

Ten people were killed and eight others injured in a road accident at main highway of Laki Ghundakai near Karak on Tuesday. According to Rescue 1122, most of the injured are in critical condition. Meanwhile, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi and Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur have expressed grief…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says political stability and continuity of policies are imperative to achieve sustainable economic development. Addressing a conference in Islamabad today (Tuesday), he said durable growth is only possible through adhering to continuous reforms. He said Pakistan is committed to further enhance its exports…

Lawmakers paid rich tribute to Senator Taj Haider, sitting member of the Senate of Pakistan, who passed away on Tuesday last. Opening the debate, Sherry Rehman described Taj Haider as a true patriot, a celebrated writer, an ideological leader, and one of the founding members of the Pakistan People’s Party. She emphasized…

Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir says any obstacle hindering the country’s development will be crushed unitedly.     Addressing the first Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said Allah has blessed Pakistan with immense resources. The Army Chief said as long as the brave people of…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced multiple measures for the facilitation of the overseas Pakistanis, including revival of Green Channel. Addressing the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said the Green Channel will be operationalized in next couple of weeks. He also announced establishment of special courts in…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have extended warm greetings to Sikh community, living in Pakistan and world over, on the occasion of Vaisakhi. In his message, the President said Vaisakhi is a symbol of Pakistan’s beauty in its cultural and religious diversity. He said Sikh…

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz has assured to take steps for the welfare and facilitation of overseas Pakistanis. Addressing the 1st Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad on Monday, he emphasized that there should be strict punishment for those who grab the land of overseas Pakistanis. He said legislation in this regard…

Under the patronage of the Punjab Culture Department, Punjabi Culture Day is being celebrated across Punjab, including the provincial metropolis Lahore. Officials and employees in all government departments of Punjab are dressed in traditional cultural attire. All officers are wearing traditional Punjabi turbans. Cultural Day events held at all Arts…

Pakistan, in partnership with the Republic of Korea, will co-host the two-day United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Preparatory Meeting in Islamabad from Tuesday. The meeting will set the stage for the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting to be held next month in Berlin, Germany. The two-day Preparatory Meeting in Islamabad will feature…

The visiting US Congressmen have termed their visit to Pakistan as highly successful and significant for the future. Speaking about the visit, Congressman Jack Bergman said the importance of Pakistan-U.S. relations is undeniable. He said the two countries are working in different sectors and promoting partnership. Mineral is a key…

The National Assembly today adopted a unanimous resolution, once again strongly condemning the ongoing heinous wave of atrocities by the Zionist Israeli regime in Gaza.  The resolution, moved by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, noted that the latest Israeli offensive resumed on March 18 has resulted in the killing of…

Pakistan received record remittances of 4.1 billion dollars last month, which are the highest ever in a month. In the first nine months of current fiscal year, the country received 28.1 billion dollars in remittances, reflecting a thirty-three percent increase. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his gratitude to overseas…

Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider hosted a luncheon in honor of the Economic Cooperation Organization delegation in Lahore on Sunday. Punjab Governor warmly welcomed the ambassadors from various countries who were part of the delegation. Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Saleem Haider said Lahore is a culturally rich city known…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the goal of rapidly progressing and prospering Pakistan will be achieved through collective efforts, the prayers of the entire nation, and relentless hard work. Talking to the media in London on Sunday, he said the commencement of first annual overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad…

The first phase of development fund for Reko diq project has been approved.     With the support of Special Investment Facilitation Council, the project has entered a new phase of practical progress. The project with a free cash flow of 74 billion dollars will prove to be a game changer…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met Vice President of Turkiye, Cevdet Yilmaz on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum.  Both the leaders discussed bilateral issues of interest and ways to boost cooperation. They agreed to promote Pak-Turkiye educational projects and the joint economic ventures. Maryam Nawaz invited the Vice President…

Deportation of illegal foreign nationals and Afghan Citizen Card holders is continuing. Seven thousand and twenty-five illegal Afghan nationals were sent back to their homeland yesterday.  The total number of illegal Afghan nationals leaving Pakistan has reached nine hundred thirty five thousand, eight hundred and seventy. The government is ensuring…