General News
Aurangzeb Terms Panda Bond Issuance Historic Milestone
Beijing: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has described the successful debut issuance of Pakistan’s first-ever Panda Bond as a historic milestone in the country’s economic and financial engagement with China and international capital markets. He wa…
Pakistan Successfully Repatriates Nationals from US-Seized Vessels
Islamabad: Pakistan has successfully repatriated 11 of its nationals, alongside 20 Iranians, who were aboard vessels seized on the high seas by the United States. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar shared this information in a post on X, stating that the…
PM Expresses Satisfaction Over Expanding Pak-China ‘B2B’ Cooperation
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over expanding “Business to Business” cooperation between Pakistan and China. He was talking to a high-level Chinese business delegation led by President and Controlling Shareholder o…
Govt Initiates Strategic Measures for Overseas Employment Opportunities: Salik
Islamabad: The Senate was informed today about significant developments regarding overseas job opportunities and infrastructure projects. Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan revealed during the question hour that the Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway…
Aleem Khan Directs to Expand Motorway Network
Islamabad: Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has directed the authorities concerned to expand the motorway network. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad today, he emphasized the need for infrastructural enhancements to improve connectivity and a…
OIC-COMSTECH and Russia to Strengthen Ties in Science and Technology
Kazan: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) and the Russian Federation have agreed to expand collaboration in higher education, scientific research, emerging tech…
Government & Politics
Punjab Cabinet Approves Establishment of Punjab General Insurance Company
Lahore: Punjab Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Punjab General Insurance Company to provide insurance services across the province. The decision was made at a provincial cabinet meeting held in Lahore, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Naw…
Protection of Media Workers Govt’s Top Priority: Info Minister
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has announced immediate suspension of advertisements for the channel that terminated 170 employees. He was addressing the National Assembly following a meeting with journalists who h…
PM Reviews Ongoing Projects and Law and Order Situation in Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today held meetings with the Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah and Caretaker Chief Minister Yar Muhammad to discuss key issues concerning the region. The discussions focused on the ongoing deve…
Health Care
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…
Death Anniversary of Arfa Karim Observed
Lahore: The 14th death anniversary of the country’s computer prodigy, Arfa Karim Randhawa, was observed on Wednesday. She became the world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional at the age of nine.
According to Radio Pakistan, Microsoft Corpora…
President Zardari and King Hamad Discuss Strategic Bilateral Advancements
Manama: President Asif Ali Zardari met King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain in Manama today and held comprehensive discussions aimed at further strengthening fraternal relationship between the two countries. The talks reflected a shared resolve to…