General News
Yousaf Reviews Arrangements for Pakistani Pilgrims in Mina, Arafat, Muzdalifah
Makkah: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has reiterated the government’s commitment to facilitating Pakistani intending pilgrims during Hajj rituals. Chairing a high-level meeting at the Pakistan Hajj Missio…
Yousaf Urges Pakistani Pilgrims to Uphold Discipline and Patience During Hajj
Islamabad: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has urged Pakistani intending pilgrims to demonstrate discipline, patience, and a spirit of global brotherhood during Hajj rituals. In a video message, he congratu…
CM Punjab Orders Strict Security Arrangements During Eid Days
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities concerned to ensure strict security arrangements during Eid-ul-Azha holidays. Chairing a meeting in Lahore today, she directed for installation of metal detectors and walk-thro…
Sardar Yousaf Reviews Arrangements for Pakistani Pilgrims at Mina Camps
Mina: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, today visited Mina camps to review arrangements for Pakistani pilgrims. According to Radio Pakistan’s Correspondent, Asad Ullah Khan, the Minister inspected facilitie…
Sixteen Martyred in Blast Near Railway Track in Quetta
Quetta: Sixteen people were martyred and several others injured in an explosion near the Chaman Railway Crossing in Quetta today.
According to Radio Pakistan, the blast occurred when a passenger train was passing through the area. The passengers wer…
DPM, Planning Minister Arrive in Beijing for Political Forums
Beijing: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal have arrived in Beijing.
According to a social media post by Ishaq Dar on X, they were received at Beijing airport by Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC…
Government & Politics
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…
DPM Calls for Sustained Pak-Bangladesh Engagement
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed Pakistan’s readiness to work with the new BNP-led government of Prime Minister Tariq Rahman, emphasizing a spirit of cordiality, mutual respect, and constructive engagement. This statement was m…
Senate Passes Resolution on 75th Anniversary of Pakistan-China Diplomatic Relations
Islamabad: The Senate today passed a resolution in connection with the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The resolution moved by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Ministe…
Health Care
Pakistan and Indonesia Review Potential Avenues for Investment
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with Indonesian Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry and Chief Executive Officer of Indonesia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund (Danantara) Rosan Roeslani. The discussion focused on strengthening econom…
Pakistan, Qatar Vow to Further Strengthen Fraternal Bonds
Islamabad: Pakistan and Qatar have reaffirmed their shared resolve to further strengthen time-tested fraternal bonds. This development occurred during a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Amir of the State of Qatar, His …
Pakistan Requests Increase in Hajj Quota to Accommodate Growing Population
Pakistan: Pakistan has formally requested the Saudi government to increase its Hajj quota to 230,000 in proportion to the country’s population, allowing more citizens to undertake the pilgrimage. The announcement was made by Minister for Religious Aff…
Field Marshal Emphasizes Pakistan’s Commitment to Economic Stability
Rawalpindi: Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to economic stability, investor confidence, and enabling an environment conducive to responsible private sector participatio…
Pakistan and Italy Agree to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation in Key Areas
Islamabad: Pakistan and Italy have reaffirmed their commitment to further enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields, including education, migration, trade, and people-to-people exchanges. This agreement was reached during a meeting between Actin…
Reforms Indispensable to Align Pakistan’s Civil Service with Int’l Standards: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says comprehensive reforms are indispensable to align Pakistan’s civil service with international standards and global best practices. He was chairing a review meeting in Islamabad today regarding civil service…