Pakistan

Tariq Mehmood Ghouri, Central Secretary Information of the Pakistan Peoples Party Human Rights Cell, has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic flash flood incident in Swat, which claimed the lives of 15 members of a single family. “This heartbreaking loss of life has left me profoundly saddened,” he…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says protection of life and properties of people during national disasters is responsibility of the relevant government. He was a addressing a news conference alongside Minister of State for Law Barrister Aqeel Malik in Islamabad on Saturday. The Information Minister said Provincial Disaster…

Pakistan has welcomed the Supplemental Award by the Court of Arbitration in the Indus Waters matter, complementing Islamabad’s stance that India can neither unilaterally suspend the treaty nor it can limit the competence of the court. Pakistan notes that the Court has affirmed its Competence in the light of recent…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over Bloomberg report on Pakistan’s economic stability. In a statement, he said the report acknowledges important institutional reforms, successful agreements with the IMF and timely debt repayments, which testify improvement in government’s economic performance. The Prime Minister said Pakistan is heading towards…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the supplementary award issued by the Court of Arbitration under Permanent Court of Arbitration regarding the Indus Waters Treaty. In a statement, he said the court’s decision has reinforced Pakistan’s stance that India cannot unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty. He emphasized that…

Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emphatically stated that Pakistan will protect its sovereignty and core national interests decisively and without hesitation. Addressing Pakistan Navy Midshipmen and Short Service Commission Course parade in Karachi on Saturday, he said let it be known to all inimical forces…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has reiterated Pakistan’s stance for the resolution of disputes, including Kashmir issue, through peaceful means, and said that any step in this regard will be welcomed He was talking to Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker, who called on him in Islamabad on Friday. The Minister lauded…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s principled position that it will not recognize Israel unless a two-state solution is reached for the Palestine issue. He was briefing the newsmen in Islamabad on Friday about Pakistan’s achievements and recent diplomatic engagements. The Deputy Prime Minister…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that the Government is serving people throughout the province without any discrimination. Addressing Punjab Assembly session in Lahore on Friday, she said development work is in progress in all parts of the province. The Chief Minister said Punjab’ biggest Clean Drinking Water project…

Members of the National Assembly called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Friday. They congratulated the Prime Minister on the approval of the upcoming fiscal year’s budget by the National Assembly. Matters related to their concerned constituencies were also discussed during the meeting. Those, who called on the…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed best wishes for nation and Muslim Ummah on the advent of new Islamic year 1447 Hijri. In their separate messages, they prayed that the new Hijri year may bring peace, prosperity, and stability to Pakistan and the entire…

Registration has begun for intending pilgrims for next year’s Hajj. According to the ministry of religious affairs, advance registration is mandatory for both government and private Hajj schemes and that no registration fee is required. Overseas Pakistanis are also required to register. Intending pilgrims can register for Hajj until July…

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has urged the young officers to embody the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and patriotic commitment in the fulfillment of their responsibilities to the nation. He was interacting with the probationary officers of the 52nd Common Training Program of the Civil Services Academy during a…

Pakistan and the United States have agreed to continue working closely to strengthen bilateral relations particularly through enhanced trade. The understanding came as Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday. During their warm and cordial conversation, the Prime Minister…

At least 17 tourists were swept away by a flash flood in the Swat River near Khwazakhela on Thursday. According to Rescue 1122, search operations are ongoing, with nine bodies recovered so far from different parts of Swat, while four individuals have been rescued alive. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has called on all coalition parties to build on the spirit of unity for progress and development of the country. He was talking to members of the Senate and National Assembly in Islamabad on Friday, after approval of the federal budget 2025-26. The Prime Minister…

National Security Committee has reaffirmed Iran’s right to self-defense as enshrined in the UN Charter. The meeting of National Security Committee was held in Islamabad on Monday with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair to review the evolving regional situation following Israeli aggression against Iran. The Committee strongly condemned…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will lead Pakistan delegation to the twelfth session of Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission scheduled in Abu Dhabi tomorrow. The JMC serves as the highest institutionalized platform for bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and the UAE. The upcoming session will take forward the agenda…

Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced a comprehensive code of conduct in consultation with Ulema and religious scholars of all schools of thought for maintaining peace and religious harmony during Muharram ul Haram. The announcement was made at a meeting of Ulema and religious scholars chaired by…

The National Assembly resumed its session at the Parliament House in Islamabad today (Monday) with Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in the chair. Participating in the budget discussion, Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, said that his party will support the federal budget for the next financial year. He said…

Pakistan has urged the United Nations Security Council to unequivocally reject and condemn the attacks against Iran since 13th of this month, which are in clear contravention of international law and the UN Charter. The call was made by the Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar…