General News
SandP Global Upgrades Pakistan’s Long-Term Instruments Credit Rating
Islamabad: A US-based international credit rating agency, Standard and Poor’s (SandP) Global, has upgraded Pakistan’s long-term instruments credit rating to ‘B’ from ‘B Minus’. This marks a significant improvement in the country’s credit status, refle…
Sri Lanka Lauds Pakistan’s Role in Promoting Peace
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila today. They reaffirmed the close and friendly relations between their two count…
Pakistan and Iran Strengthen Ties in Counter-Terrorism and Immigration Cooperation
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to enhance their collaboration in areas of counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, and the prevention of illegal immigration and human trafficking. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Pakistan’s In…
Pakistan and Iran Pledge to Bolster Railway Connectivity
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the railway sector, focusing on enhancing trade, border connectivity, security, and economic development. This commitment was made during a meeting between Pakistan’s Minister…
DPM Reiterates Pakistan’s Desire to Expand Ties with ASEAN
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s desire to further expand its engagement with the dynamic ASEAN region. He was talking to Secretary-General ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum…
Sindh Government to Transform Public-Private Partnership Unit into Private Limited Company
Islamabad: The Sindh government has announced its plan to convert the Public-Private Partnership Unit into a private limited company. This initiative aims to establish a more autonomous and investment-focused framework for future development projects…
Government & Politics
President, PM Reaffirm Resolve to Eradicate Child Labour
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to completely eliminate child labour in the country, emphasizing the need to protect children from exploitation. Their messages come as the n…
PM Expresses Grief Over Demise of Former Senator Taj Muhammad Afridi
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep grief over the demise of former Senator Taj Muhammad Afridi in a traffic accident. In his message, the Prime Minister prayed for the elevation of the departed soul’s ranks and extend…
PM Emphasizes Strong Pakistan-UK Partnership Amid Diplomatic Talks
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining a robust and forward-looking engagement with the United Kingdom as a longstanding strategic partner. He expressed this commitment during a meeting wi…
Health Care
Pak-China Healthcare Investment Conference Set to Boost Bilateral Ties
Islamabad: The two-day Pak-China Pharmaceutical and Healthcare B2B Investment Conference will commence in Islamabad from tomorrow. The event aims to foster collaboration and investment in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and biotechnology sectors betwe…
International Widows’ Day Being Observed Today
Islamabad: International Widows’ Day is being observed today.
The day is aimed at drawing attention to the voices and experiences of widows and to galvanize the unique support that they need. According to Radio Pakistan, this observance seeks to high…
World Blood Donor Day Highlights Critical Need for Blood Donations in Pakistan
Islamabad: World Blood Donor Day was observed today (Sunday), emphasizing the importance of blood donation and encouraging the public to contribute to life-saving efforts.
According to Radio Pakistan, this year’s campaign, ‘One Drop of Humanity. Giv…
Cold, Dry Weather Conditions to Persist Across the Country
Islamabad: Mainly cold and dry weather is expected over most parts of the country during the next twelve hours, with very cold conditions in hilly areas. Moderate to dense fog is likely to persist over Punjab, upper Sindh, and plain areas of Khyber Pa…
President, PM Laud Security Forces for Successful Operation Against Terrorists in Balochistan
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have commended the security forces for a successful operation against terrorists in district Kalat, Balochistan. In their separate statements, they reaffirmed the state’s…
Geo-Economics Prioritized in Pakistan’s Foreign Policy, Says Deputy Prime Minister
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasized the importance of geo-economics as a fundamental aspect of Pakistan’s foreign policy under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He highlighted that the government is implementing to…