Pakistan

Pakistan and the United States have reiterated their commitment to strengthening partnership in the energy sector. This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting between Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker in Islamabad today. Welcoming continued US cooperation, Ali Pervaiz Malik expressed his dedication to…

Two terrorists were sent to hell in an intelligence based operation conducted by security forces in Kech district, Balochistan on Friday.  According to ISPR, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location during the operation. The killed terrorists remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area against the law…

Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has said the government is taking multiple steps for improving governance in the power sector. He was briefing the media persons in Islamabad today regarding the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recently announced relief by cutting the power tariffs. The Minister said the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Embassy of Myanmar in Islamabad today and signed the Condolence Book, opened by the Embassy in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar. The Prime Minister was warmly received by the Ambassador of Myanmar Wunna Han, who thanked the Prime Minister for his…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that the payment method used for Ramadan Relief Package be replicated in other government schemes. He was chairing a reviewing meeting regarding Ramadan Relief Package in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister highlighted that for the first time, a digital wallet was introduced for the…

Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir chaired the 268th Corps Commanders’ Conference at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Friday. Forum offered Fatiha and paid profound tribute to the supreme sacrifices of Shuhada of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies and the citizens who have laid their lives…

In Dera Ismail Khan, the people celebrated Eid ul Fitr with Pakistan Army. The local commanders and soldiers of the Pakistan Army distributed sweets, toys and Eidi among the people in Ramak, Kiri Shamozai and Khoi Bahara. The people expressed their deep affection for Pakistan Army, waving the national flag…

The 46th death anniversary of former Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Peoples Party, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto will be observed tomorrow. In this connection, Pakistan Peoples Party has organized functions at district headquarters level across the country. The main ceremony will be held at the mausoleum of Zulfikar Ali…

At the United Nations, Pakistan has demanded concrete steps to protect humanitarian workers in armed conflicts. Delivering the national statement at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad stressed that the international community is failing…

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s acts of aggression in Gaza. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said the indiscriminate violence has claimed thousands of innocent Palestinian lives, including women, children, medical personnel, and humanitarian workers, marking yet another dark chapter in Israel’s brutal occupation.   The spokesperson…

Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani has been designated as the Founding Chairman of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC). The decision to this effect was made during Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani’s recent highly productive visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he attended an exclusive briefing session on the forthcoming Inter-Parliamentary…

A meeting of the committee for the upcoming Overseas Pakistanis Conference scheduled this month was held in Islamabad today with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair. The committee discussed enhancing services and support mechanisms for overseas Pakistanis, with key stakeholders discussing strategic initiatives to streamline engagement and facilitate…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reduction in electricity tariffs, providing relief of 7.41 rupees per unit for domestic consumers and 7.69 rupees per unit for industries. Announcing the power relief package at a ceremony in Islamabad today, he expressed the confidence that the reduction in electricity prices will…

Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir on Monday visited Wana in South Waziristan and Chehkan in Dera Ismail Khan to spend Eid ul Fitr with the officers and troops employed on the western border, a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) read. According to the military’s media wing,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a warm and friendly telephone conversation with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev today and conveyed Eid ul Fitr greetings and best wishes to him as well as the brotherly people of Kazakhstan. During their telephonic conversation, the leaders reviewed the current state of bilateral relations, exchanged views…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today to convey his warm greetings and best wishes to him, as well as to the brotherly people of Türkiye, on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul Fitr. While recalling President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s historic visit to…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation on Monday with the Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yunus to extend his warm wishes and greetings on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr. The Prime Minister expressed his satisfaction at the positive momentum in bilateral relations…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation on Monday with his Malaysian counterpart Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim to extend his warm wishes and greetings to him and the brotherly people of Malaysia on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Recalling the Malaysian Prime Minister’s visit to Pakistan last October, the…

Today is the last day for Illegal foreigners and Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave Pakistan.  The government has assured that no mistreatment will occur during the process and it has made arrangements for food and health facilities for those returning.

Inspector General  Islamabad Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi celebrated Eid with the families of martyrs. A big Eid gathering was held at the Police Lines Headquarters. After the Eid prayers, the Inspector General Islamabad Police laid a floral wreath  at the Martyrs’ Memorial and offered fateha. Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi …

The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and the Service Chiefs have also extended their heartfelt Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to all Pakistanis. According to the ISPR, in their messages, they said Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the conclusion of Ramazan, stands as a symbol of unity, compassion, and gratitude. They said this auspicious occasion…