General News
Crescent Sighted, Eid-ul-Adha to be Celebrated on 27 May
Karachi: The crescent of Zil Hajj, 1447 AH has been sighted, and Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated on 27th of this month. This was announced by Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, while talking to media in Karachi …
National Security, Protection of Citizens Remain Paramount: Masood
Islamabad: Former Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States and former Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, Sardar Masood Khan, on Sunday said that Pakistan’s ongoing counterterrorism campaign along the Afghanistan border is a…
KP Governor Stresses Need for Sports Infrastructure Across Province
Khyber pakhtunkhwa: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has emphasized the need to develop sports infrastructure across the province and ensure a healthy environment for the youth. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, he highlighted th…
Pakistan Collaborates with UN-Habitat to Develop National Urban Strategy for Climate-Resilient Cities
Islamabad: The federal government has initiated consultations on the country’s first-ever National Urban Strategy aimed at protecting urban centres from floods, heatwaves, water shortages, and unregulated construction.
According to Radio Pakistan, t…
Pakistan Emerges as Net Regional Stabilizer with US
Pakistan: Pakistan has emerged as a net regional stabilizer with the United States declaring the country a key and important partner in counter-terrorism efforts.
According to Radio Pakistan, while briefing a US Senate committee, Chief of US Central…
President Zardari Extends Greetings to Norway on Constitution Day
Oslo: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended felicitations to King Harald V, the Government, and the people of Norway on the occasion of Constitution Day.
According to Radio Pakistan, the President conveyed a message on behalf of the Government and…
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 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…