General News
Ahad Cheema Orders Urgent Review of Drug Pricing Framework
Islamabad: Minister for Economic Affairs Senator Ahad Cheema has directed the authorities concerned to urgently revise the regulatory framework governing drug pricing. Presiding over a meeting on drug pricing in Islamabad today, he also directed the S…
Apex Committee Reviews Security Situation in Gilgit-Baltistan
Islamabad: The Apex Committee of Gilgit-Baltistan convened in Gilgit, with Chief Minister Amjad Hussain presiding over the meeting. Attendees included the Force Commander Northern Areas, Gilgit-Baltistan Minister for Home Muhammad Dilpazeer, Chief Sec…
DPM and Turkish Foreign Minister Discuss Regional Situation and Future Engagements
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with Foreign Minister of Trkiye, Hakan Fidan today. During the telephonic conversation, they discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on matter…
UN Chief Acknowledges Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts for Peace in Middle East
Islamabad: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has once again acknowledged and commended Pakistan for its mediation efforts for peace in the Middle East. Speaking at his regular news briefing in New York, the Secretary General’s spokesperson Stephan…
CM Bugti Announces Rs50m for Digital Initiatives of Balochistan Police
Islamabad: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has announced that the Balochistan Police is undergoing modernization with the integration of advanced digital facilities.
According to Radio Pakistan, the chief minister made this announcement…
Technology-Driven Investment and Digital Banking Gaining Momentum in Pakistan
Islamabad: Technology-driven investment and digital banking are gaining momentum in Pakistan due to the support of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). According to Radio Pakistan, HugoBank has received approval from State Bank of Pakistan …
Government & Politics
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…
President Vows to Strengthen Cooperation with AKDN
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has appreciated longstanding contributions of Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) to Pakistan in healthcare, education, community development, climate resilience, and heritage conservation. He expressed these view…
Health Care
WHO Pledges Support for Pakistan’s Polio Eradication Efforts
Islamabad: World Health Organization’s Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr. Hanan Balkhy, has reaffirmed WHO’s support for intensifying Pakistan’s fight against paralytic polio. During her visit to Pakistan along with the Polio Oversig…
Sindh Govt Completes HIV Screening Campaign in Religious Seminaries
Islamabad: The Sindh government has completed a special HIV screening campaign in religious seminaries across the province.
According to Radio Pakistan, over two thousand and one hundred students were screened for HIV in various religious seminaries…
Sindh Govt Completes HIV Screening Campaign in Religious Seminaries
Islamabad: The Sindh government has completed a special HIV screening campaign in religious seminaries across the province.
According to Radio Pakistan, over two thousand and one hundred students were screened for HIV in various religious seminaries…
Pakistan Aims to Train One Million AI Professionals by 2030
New york: Pakistan’s Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, announced that the country’s National Artificial Intelligence Policy outlines a roadmap to transform Pakistan into a knowledge-based economy. He made th…
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…