General News
Sindh Cabinet Allocates Rs916 Million for Prison Inmates’ Food Needs
Karachi: Sindh Cabinet has approved supplementary grants worth over 916 million rupees to meet food requirements of inmates in prisons across the province. The cabinet meeting, held in Karachi and chaired by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, focused on a…
Pakistan Condemns Unlawful Interception of Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli Forces
Islamabad: Pakistan has strongly condemned the unlawful interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli occupying forces in international waters, along with the arbitrary detention and reported mistreatment of humanitarian workers onboard.
Acco…
Shehbaz Sharif Approves Increase in ECC Members
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved an increase in the number of members of the Cabinet’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC).
According to Radio Pakistan, Minister for Education Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has been included…
Pakistan Calls for Renewed Commitment to Int’l Law in Palestine and IIOJK
Pakistan: Pakistan has called for unhindered humanitarian access, accountability, and renewed commitment to international law, particularly in Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
According to Radio Pakistan, the call w…
Pakistan Railways Announces Three Special Eid-ul-Azha Trains
Karachi: Pakistan Railways has decided to run three special trains to facilitate passengers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
According to Radio Pakistan, the first special Eid train will depart from Quetta Railway Station for Rawalpindi on Sunday. Th…
Pakistan and UAE Maintain Strong Bilateral Relations, Senate Informed
Islamabad: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhary has emphasized that Pakistan and the UAE have maintained excellent longstanding relations. Responding to a calling attention notice moved by Opposition Leader Raja Nasir Abbas and oth…
Government & Politics
Providing Timely Facilities to Needy People Among Government’s Top Priorities: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that providing timely facilities to deserving and needy people is among the foremost priorities of the government. He made this statement during a meeting with Managing Director Bait-ul-Mal …
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
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…
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…