Pakistan

Federal Insurance Ombudsman Mumtaz Ali Shah called on President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad on Friday and presented him the institution’s annual report for 2024. The Ombudsman briefed the President on the institution’s efforts to address grievances related to maladministration and fraudulent practices in the insurance sector. According to the…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the federal government will extend full cooperation to the provincial governments regarding the repatriation of Afghan Citizen Card Holders. Chairing a meeting, he said the federal and provincial governments are in contact with each other to implement the decision with regards to the return…

Jumma-tul-Wida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, was observed today across the country with religious reverence. Special prayers were offered for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan and unity of Muslim Ummah during Friday prayers. The religious scholars and Imams in their sermons highlighted importance of the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for unity and harmony to eradicate terrorism and address the country’s economic and social problems. He was addressing the National Youth and Ulema Convention titled “Rab-e-Zul-Jalaal Ka Ehsaan – Pakistan” in connection with Jumatul Wida in Islamabad on Friday. The Prime Minister emphasized that…

PepsiCo Pakistan is advancing its food security efforts this Ramadan through the “Filling Hearts” initiative, marking a significant milestone of 2 million meals distributed since the program’s inception. This year, the company will provide 750,000+ meals near its operational sites across Punjab, continuing its collaborative efforts with PepsiCo Foundation –…

Five days are left now for illegal foreigners and Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave Pakistan.  The government has given a deadline for illegal foreigners and Afghan citizen card holders to leave the country by 31st of this month.      The government has assured that no mistreatment will occur during…

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi has held meetings with key US officials in Washington D.C. In these high-level meetings, discussions were held on ways to promote Pak-US bilateral relations, especially cooperation in the fields of trade, and investment. The Special Assistant met with…

Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has categorically ruled out any talks with terrorists. Addressing a news conference in Quetta, he vowed to pursue terrorists relentlessly, both within the country and abroad. He said Jaffar Express would start its journey for Peshawar from today and strict security arrangements have been…

Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Pakistan Albert Khorev has emphasized the strong friendship between Pakistan and Russia. He expressed these views while officially handing over humanitarian aid to National Disaster Management Authority at a ceremony held at Islamabad Airport today. A special aircraft of the Russian government transported thirty…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said terrorism is an international issue, and the global community must work together to combat it. He was talking to Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker in Islamabad today. The Interior Minister further said government is taking strong action against terrorists and a comprehensive policy is…

Pakistan has welcomed the United States’ acknowledgment of the threat posed by the TTP to world peace and security. At his weekly news briefing in Islamabad today (Thursday), Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan stated there is no hiatus in Pakistan-US cooperation on counterterrorism, and it will continue in the…

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council has approved 13 development projects worth over 1.275 trillion rupees across key sectors, including transport, communications, railways, space technology, and public infrastructure. The ECNEC, which met in Islamabad today with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair, approved these projects. These…

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi held important meetings with key leaders of the US Congress in the United States. The Special Assistant met with Chairman of the US Congressional Committee on Foreign Affairs Brian Mast, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia on…

Six days are left for illegal foreigners and Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave Pakistan.  A deadline of 31st of this month has been given by the government to these individuals to leave the country.      The government has assured that no one will be mistreated during the process and arrangements…

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf held a meeting with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah in Jeddah on Wednesday. During the meeting, discussions were held regarding facilities for Hajj pilgrims and Umrah visitors, as well as extending the “Road to…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan intends to prefer Chinese investments and technical support over aid. In an interview with China Global Television Network-Urdu, he identified agriculture, artificial intelligence, and technology as key sectors with significant potential for Chinese investment and technical assistance. The Finance Minister commended China’s remarkable…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) marks a significant milestone in further stabilizing Pakistan’s economy. Chairing the Federal Cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday, he highlighted that the IMF program includes the Resilience and Sustainability Facility worth 1.3 billion dollars, alongside the…

President Asif Ali Zardari has urged children to prioritize education, calling it the key to success.  He expressed these views during an Iftar Dinner hosted by him for the orphaned children being cared for by the Pakistan Orphan Care Forum, at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. The President said children are our future…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched Free Tractor Scheme for wheat growers in Punjab. A ceremony in this regard was held in Lahore today wherein Chief Minister pressed the button to conduct a digital draw for Grow More Wheat reward scheme. Successful farmers will receive 55-horsepower tractors, with deliveries…

President Asif Ali Zardari met with Federal Ombudsman Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi in Islamabad today, who presented him the institution’s report for the year 2024. The report stated that the Federal Ombudsman received a record of over 226,000 complaints last year, marking a 17 percent increase in complaints compared to 2023.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Disaster Management Authority has issued an alert about rains in upper parts of the province from today till Thursday. According to PDMA, all Deputy Commissioners have been directed to take precautionary measures to avoid any human and material losses during the forecast period. The control room of PDMA…