General News
Australia Awards Ceremony Honours Pakistani Professionals Returning from Australia
Islamabad: The Australia Awards Scholarships Recognition Ceremony was held in Islamabad, honoring Pakistani professionals returning home after completing fully funded studies and training in Australia. Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Timothy…
National Wheat Policy Prepared in Consultation with Provinces, National Assembly Informed
Islamabad: The National Assembly was informed today that the National Wheat Policy 2026-30 has been prepared in consultation with the provinces. Parliamentary Secretary Farah Naz told the house during question hour that the policy will be approved by …
First AI Lab for Women Entrepreneurs Inaugurated in Balochistan: CM Sarfraz
Balochistan: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has announced the inauguration of the province’s first AI Lab specifically designed for women entrepreneurs. In a statement shared on social media platform X, he highlighted the initiative’s in…
Saad Edhi Released from Israeli Detention Due to Government Efforts: Ishaq Dar
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced that Saad Edhi, who was aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, has been released after being detained by Israeli occupation forces. The release occurred due to the concerted efforts of the Government of …
Pak Hajj Mobile App and Helpline Ensure Seamless Experience for Pilgrims: Yousaf
Makkah: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has reiterated the government’s commitment to providing maximum facilities to Pakistani pilgrims. Reviewing arrangements for Pakistani pilgrims in Makkah today, he sa…
PDMA Issues Severe Heatwave Alert During Eid Days Across Sindh
Karachi: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh has issued a severe heatwave alert for the upcoming Eid days across the province.
According to Radio Pakistan, PDMA Sindh Director General Slaman Shah announced in a statement that t…
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
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…