Pakistan

Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari says government is committed to resolve power sector’s financial woes and ensuring its growth. Speaking in a private news channel, the minister vowed that consumers can expect significant relief as power tariffs drop by 8-10% per unit in near future. Sardar Awais Leghari said…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that Pakistan has made significant progress this year in both foreign policy and economic sectors, adopting an open approach towards trade and investment. Speaking with foreign media correspondents in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan is emerging on the international stage, and…

At the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Premier of the State Council of China, Li Qiang, will undertake a bilateral visit to Pakistan starting tomorrow (Monday). Premier Li will be accompanied by ministers and senior officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Commerce, the National Development and…

Pakistan is all set to host two-day meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Islamabad from Tuesday. The Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will preside over the meeting. The SCO member states will be represented by Prime Minister of  Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan,…

Pakistan will host the twenty-third meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG) of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) from 15 to 16 October in Islamabad. “In his capacity as the current Chair of the CHG, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will preside over…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has urged PTI to join the political forces and choose the path of reconciliation instead of politics of chaos. Talking to newsmen in Islamabad today, he said PTI’s ill-timed call for protest at D-Chowk will impart negative image as the country is hosting an…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting on 15th and 16th of this month, marking a significant honour for the country. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he emphasized the importance of the SCO…

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that currently, Pakistan is on a path of development with improvements being seen in various sectors of the country. Talking to the media in Sialkot today, he said Pakistan has received eight billion dollars in remittances during this quarter, which reflects the confidence…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited Jinnah Convention Center in Islamabad today to review arrangements for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting, scheduled to be held on 15th and 16th of this month. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah…

Legendary actor Abid Kashmiri passed away after a brief illness in Lahore. He was 74. The deceased is survived by two sons and two daughters. Abid Kashmiri was born on May 4, 1950 in Lahore. He acted in hundreds of TV dramas, stage and films. He used to rule the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says all possible financial support will be extended for professional training and capacity building of police to make it a model force. Addressing ‘Police Darbar’ at Police Lines Headquarters in Islamabad on Friday, he paid glowing tribute to the police force for its bravery and courage.…

President Asif Ali Zardari and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held an informal meeting on the sidelines of International Forum on “Interrelation of Times and Civilizations – Basis of Peace and Development” at Ashgabat in Turkmenistan on Friday. During the meeting, both the Presidents underlined the need of further strengthening…

Pakistan and Turkmenistan have desired to strengthen their bilateral ties in all spheres especially trade and connectivity. The desire was expressed during one-on-one meetings of President Asif Ali Zardari with the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov and National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of Peoples Council of Turkmenistan…

The Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS), Islamabad, hosted one-day international seminar on “Pakistan’s Energy Crisis: Role of Nuclear Power” bringing together stakeholders from different organizations of Pakistan including experts and scholars. The seminar was aimed at raising awareness regarding the importance of nuclear energy for Pakistan’s socioeconomic development and…

President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Turkmenistan today to attend two day International Forum on “Interrelation of Times and Civilizations-Basis of Peace and Development” commencing in Ashgabat. International Forum is being held to mark 300th birth anniversary of Magtymguly Faragi, a great Turkmen thinker, poet and philosopher. At the Forum,…

President of the Pakistan Muslim League-N, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a meeting at Punjab House in Islamabad today (Thursday). Both leaders expressed their satisfaction over the country’s improving economic situation, noting a decrease in inflation and the policy rate. They…

President Asif Ali Zardari visited Chinese Embassy in Islamabad today (Thursday) and offered heartfelt condolences over the tragic killing of Chinese nationals in a terrorist attack in Karachi. Strongly condemning the terrorist attack, the President reiterated the resolve to bring the perpetrators of this heinous act of crime to justice.…

Addressing the Business Forum, Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih said his country has been and will continue to be Pakistan’s partner and help it achieve economic stability. He was appreciative of the economic improvement witnessed by Pakistan over the last two years, describing it as impressive. The Saudi Minister…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed Pakistan’s firm commitment to working closely with Saudi Arabia to explore the potential for cooperation in various fields between the two countries. Addressing Pak-Saudi Business Forum in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan offers a wide range of investment opportunities especially in the areas of…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says holding the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad will pave way for strengthening regional cooperation and resolving common issues. Addressing a media workshop organized by China Media Group in Islamabad today, he said it is great honour for Pakistan…

Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari says concerted efforts are being made to achieve the target of eight to ten rupees per unit reduction in the electricity tariff in the next few months. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, he highlighted efforts to reduce the cost of electricity…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the termination of contracts with five Independent Power Producers (IPPs) saying this will lead to reduction in the prices of electricity. Chairing the federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad today, he said this has been done after the mutual consent of the owners of the…