Pakistan

Pakistan has registered a marked improvement in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, with nearly fifty national institutions securing places on the global list. According to the rankings released by Times Higher Education, forty-eight universities from Pakistan have been ranked this year, while several others achieved…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to global efforts aimed at reducing disaster risk, vulnerability, and losses. He expressed this commitment in his message on occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, being marked today. The Deputy Prime Minister said reducing disaster risk is…

Pakistan and Russia have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in oil, gas and minerals sectors. The understanding was reached in meetings of Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik with heads of different Russian companies during his visit to Russia. Discussions were held with Russian geological survey company ROSGEO and energy…

The 3rd Trilateral Speakers Conference organized by the National Assembly Secretariat commenced in Islamabad on Monday. The theme of the Trilateral Conference is strengthening friendly relations, promoting parliamentary cooperation for regional peace and prosperity. Addressing the inaugural session, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq welcomed the Speakers of Azerbaijan and…

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Pakistan for its unwavering support to the Palestinian people, especially on political and diplomatic fronts. He conveyed this appreciation during a cordial meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh today. Prior to…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unflinching solidarity with the people of Palestine and its continued diplomatic and moral support to them. He reiterated the affirmation during his meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of Sharm al-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt. The meetings discussed measures for peace in…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the entire nation stands united with the Pakistan Armed Forces in defense of the country. He was talking to former Prime Minister and President of the Pakistan Muslim League (N), Nawaz Sharif in Lahore on Sunday. The Prime Minister briefed Nawaz Sharif in detail…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has strongly condemned the incidents of unprovoked firing by Afghan forces on Pakistani territory. In a statement, he called the act a flagrant violation of international law and a direct threat to regional peace. He emphasized that Pakistan has always exercised restraint, but will not compromise…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has strongly condemned the unprovoked Afghan aggression in border areas. In a statement, she paid tributes to Pak Army on giving a befitting reply to Afghan aggression. Maryam Nawaz said that Pakistan wants peace, however there will be no compromise over Pakistan’s sovereignty and citizens’…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says Pakistan expects Taliban Government to take concrete measures against terrorist elements and their perpetrators that wish to derail Pak-Afghan relations. In a social media post on X, he expressed deep concern over the developments on Pak-Afghan border. He said unprovoked firing…

President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed that Pakistan remains firmly committed to safeguarding its national interests, regional sovereignty, and security. In a statement, the President said that Pakistan will never accept any disputed or misleading position on Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating that India’s unlawful claims over the territory are contrary…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed that Pakistan will make no compromise on its defense, and every act of provocation will be met with a strong and effective response. In a statement issued on Sunday, he commended the Armed Forces of Pakistan for their decisive and successful operations in response…

Armed Forces of Pakistan decisively repelled unprovoked attack by Afghan Taliban and Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij on Pakistan along Pak-Afghan border last night. According to ISPR, over two-hundred Taliban and affiliated terrorists have been neutralized while the number of injured is much higher as per credible intelligence estimates and damage assessment. During…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the terrorist attack by Fitna-al-Khwarij on the Police Training Center in Dera Ismail Khan. In their separate statements, they said such cowardly acts of terrorists cannot shake nation’s resolve against terrorism. Both the leaders also paid tribute to…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured the government’s full support to “Tablighi Jamaat” for their annual congregation. Talking to a delegation of Tablighi Jamaat in Islamabad today, he said complete facilitation will be provided to foreign delegations regarding issuance of visas, and, like last year, special counters would be established…

The three-day 3rd Trilateral Conference of the Speakers of Pakistan, Turkiye and Azerbaijan will begin in Islamabad tomorrow. The conference aims to foster parliamentary cooperation among the three brotherly nations and will provide a platform to deliberate on ways to promote sustainable peace, regional stability and shared prosperity. The conference…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says Pakistan is playing a leading role against terrorism and its sacrifices in the war against terrorism are for the peace of entire world. He expressed these views while talking to US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker in Islamabad today. During the meeting,…

Pakistan has urged all stakeholders to prioritize dialogue as the path forward for peace in the Caribbean. In a statement at the UN Security Council’s emergency meeting on Venezuela, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, called upon the parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions, and…

Minister for Climate Change, Musadik Masood Malik, has said that the government is actively working to control environmental pollution. Addressing a ceremony virtually from Islamabad on Saturday, the Minister highlighted the severe human and economic damages caused by pollution. He noted that approximately one lac thirty thousand people die prematurely…

Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar spoke with the Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty. The two leaders exchanged views on the ongoing situation in the Middle East, particularly the developments in Gaza and Palestine. They also discussed regional diplomatic efforts and coordination ahead of the forthcoming Summit scheduled to…

The Pakistan cricket team has officially kicked off preparations for the upcoming Test series against South Africa, with a rigorous training session held at the historic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Under the supervision of the head coach and support staff, the national players took part in a three-hour long training…