Pakistan

Pakistan Army is continuing relief operation in flood-hit areas of Buner, Swat, Shangla and Swabi.Troops of Corps of Engineers are engaged in clearing debris and opening roads. Rations and other essential supplies are being delivered via Pakistan Army helicopters. People from flood-affected areas are being relocated to safer places. The…

At UN Security Council, Pakistan has called for humanitarian support, political inclusivity and respect for Syria’s sovereignty. Speaking during the UN Security Council briefing on the situation on Syria, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Usman Jadoon said that over 16 million Syrians remain in need of humanitarian…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will pay a two-day official visit to Bangladesh from Saturday. Ishaq Dar is undertaking this visit at the invitation of the Government of Bangladesh. In Dhaka, he will hold important meetings with various Bangladeshi leaders, including Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, and Adviser for Foreign…

FIA’s AI based App has been developed for ease in immigration and elimination of human trafficking. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was briefed about the app during a meeting chaired by him at FIA headquarters in Islamabad. The Interior Minister appreciated the AI-based app, calling it a timely and essential initiative.…

Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi met with Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in Islamabad. Discussions focused on regional security, counter-terrorism and matters of mutual interest. Both sides reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen the all-weather strategic partnership and enhance coordination at regional and international forums. Wang…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to spare no effort until relief and rehabilitation work is completed in the flood-affected areas.  Chairing federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad today (Friday), he said the federal government has extended full cooperation to the provincial governments to deal with the situation arising out of…

The Shaheed Bhutto Foundation launched Nazir Qaiser’s books “Hare Krishna” and “Aankhen Chehra Hath” at SZABIST Islamabad.Mr. Asif Khan (CEO, SBF) delivered the welcome address. At the same time, distinguished speakers, including Mr. Shehzada Shabir Ahmed Siddiqui, Dr. Ravish Nadeem, Dr. Fakhra Noreen, Mr. Shehbaz Chauhan, Dr. Irfan ul Haq,…

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza called on Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Minister of Defense Major General Shukhrat Kholmukhamedov, and Secretary National Security Council Lieutenant General Victor Makhmudov in Uzbekistan today. During the meetings, the discussions covered evolving international and regional geo-political and security environment, with…

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has extended his heartfelt condolences over the tragic loss of lives and property caused by the recent monsoon and flooding in Pakistan. In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate circumstances and the widespread devastation resulting…

President Asif Ali Zardari says China Pakistan Economic Corridor is an important component to realize joint vision of both countries, enhanced regional connectivity, economic integration, and a peaceful neighborhood. He was talking to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who called on him in Islamabad today. Asif Ali Zardari said CPEC…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has invited the Japanese company, Morinaga, to invest in Punjab’s dairy sector. During her visit to Morinaga’s headquarters and production plant in Japan, the Chief Minister went around various departments of the milk industry giant. An agreement was also reached for cooperation in animal…

National Accountability Bureau (Rawalpindi) has started payment to seventeen thousand and five hundred victims of the B4U fraud. In this connection, a cheque distribution’ ceremony was held at the NAB headquarters, Islamabad today. The B4U fraud is one of country’s largest financial scams as billions of rupees were collected from…

King Charles III of the United Kingdom has expressed deep sorrow over the recent devastating monsoon flooding in Pakistan. In his message, the Kind said he and his wife have been desperately saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life and widespread devastation caused by the recent monsoon flooding…

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said the perpetrators and facilitators of 9th May will have to face the law. Talking to journalists, he said the article penned by Sohail Warriach was about an event in Brussels, where hundreds of people took pictures, clarifying that…

Pakistan and China have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in industrial, agricultural, and mining sectors, as well as to enhance people-to-people contacts and cultural cooperation. An understanding to this effect was reached during the Sixth Round of Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue held in Islamabad on Thursday, which was co-chaired by Deputy…

An American daily ‘Washington Times’ reports that Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir could become President Trump’s new strategic partner in South Asia. According to a piece written in Washington Times, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir possesses nerves of steel and has the full ability to take…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has unveiled results of the country’s first digital economic census, describing it as an important milestone to achieve the socio-economic targets.  Sharing details of the economic census at a ceremony organized by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics in Islamabad today, he stated that this…

Pakistan Army is continuing rescue and relief operations in flood affected areas. Troops from Pakistan Army’s Engineering Corps have been deployed in Shangla and Buner for flood relief and rescue operations. Following the rescue operations, Pir Baba Bypass has been reopened for all types of traffic. With the help of…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has termed national unity and solidarity in the war against terrorism as a guarantee of peace, prosperity and a bright future of Pakistan.   He made these remarks in a message on the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism being observed today.The…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has contacted political leaders regarding severe monsoon rains and flood situation. The Prime Minister contacted Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in torrential rains and urban flooding in southern Sindh, especially Karachi. Shehbaz…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived Islamabad for a three-day visit on the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar. During the visit, the Chinese Foreign Minister will represent his country in the sixth round of Pak-China Strategic Dialogue. The Pak-China Strategic Dialogue will be…