General News
Pakistan Launches New Programmes for Digital Financing and Housing
Lahore: New Digital Financing, Housing, and Skills Development Programmes have been introduced in Pakistan to expand access to financial facilities. A target has been set to provide financial assistance to 750,000 new borrowers in the agricultural sec…
Loyalty to State Essential for Dialogue: Defence Minister
Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, while strongly reacting to the protest of the banned Joint Action Committee in Azad Kashmir, has said that dialogue begins with loyalty and complete obedience to the state. In a statement on social me…
Budget 2026-27 Set to Propel Economic Growth: Aurangzeb
Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has declared that the federal budget for 2026-27 will be crucial in advancing the country’s economic growth. Addressing a post-budget news conference in Islamabad, he was joined by Minister for Informatio…
President and PM Commend Security Forces for North Waziristan Operations
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have commended security forces for their successful operations against Fitna Al-Khawarij in North Waziristan. In their separate statements, they said the elimination of K…
Iran-US Peace Deal Expected to Be Finalized in Next 24 Hours: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of a peace deal between Iran and the United States, which is anticipated to be finalized in the next 24 hours.
According to Radio Paki…
Pakistan’s Engage Africa Policy Highlights Commitment to Strengthening Ties: Attaullah
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has stated that Pakistan’s Engage Africa Policy demonstrates a commitment to expanding and deepening political, economic, and cultural relations with African countries on a sustainab…
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
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…
Punjab Govt Imposes Complete Ban on Petrol, Diesel Vehicles for Govt Departments
Lahore: Punjab government has decided to impose a complete ban on purchase of petrol and diesel vehicles for government departments with a vision to promote environment-friendly transportation.
According to Radio Pakistan, only electric or hybrid ve…
FO Terms Indian NSA’s Rhetoric as Hate-Mongering
Islamabad: Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi says the recent remarks by Indian National Security Advisor are not surprising. He said this while responding to media queries regarding the Indian National Security Advisor’s remarks on “avenging h…
Death Anniversary of Arfa Karim Being Observed Today
Lahore: The 14th death anniversary of the country’s computer prodigy, Arfa Karim Randhawa, is being observed today (Wednesday). She became the world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional at the age of nine.
According to Radio Pakistan, Microso…
Federal Cabinet Forms Committee to Review New Currency Note Designs
Islamabad: The Federal Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, convened in Islamabad to discuss the introduction of new currency notes designed to meet modern-day requirements. The initiative involves the expertise of …
Gilani Describes Senate as Guardian of Constitutional Balance
Islamabad: Acting President and Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has emphasized that devolution is not a threat to national cohesion but one of its strongest safeguards. He made these remarks during the concluding session of the Islamabad Devol…