General News
International Day of Cooperatives Observed with Focus on Peaceful World
Islamabad: International Day of Cooperatives was observed on Saturday. The theme of the day, “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World,” affirmed the contribution of cooperative enterprises to social justice, inclusion, and solidarity.
According to Radio P…
Pakistan’s Maritime Sector Achieves Major Milestones
Islamabad: Pakistan’s maritime sector has achieved major milestones following reforms introduced by the Prime Minister’s Task Force.
According to Radio Pakistan, the completed reforms include the preparation of a national ports master plan, implemen…
US Reaffirms Support for Pakistan’s Right to Self-Defence Amid Tensions with Afghanistan
Washington: The United States has reiterated its support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself against terrorist attacks amid ongoing tensions with neighboring Afghanistan.
According to Radio Pakistan, the U.S. State Department issued a statement ac…
PM Invites Turkish Investors for Joint Ventures in Mines, Energy, IT, and AI
Istanbul: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has invited Turkish investors for joint ventures in the fields of mines and minerals, energy, information technology, and artificial intelligence. He was addressing the Pakistan-Turkiye B2B Conference i…
Government Lowers Petroleum Prices for the Week
Islamabad: The government has reduced the prices of petroleum products for a week starting from today.
According to Radio Pakistan, a press release issued by the Ministry of Energy states that the price of petrol has been reduced by 1.97 rupees per…
AJK Police Counter False Social Media Allegations by Banned Group
Islamabad: The proscribed Action Committee in Azad Jammu and Kashmir has resorted to negative propaganda on social media following declining public interest and a loss of credibility.
According to Radio Pakistan, a spokesperson for the Inspector Gen…
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
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…
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…
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…