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Dar, Iranian FM discuss regional tensions, peace efforts

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a late-night telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi to discuss the...

Pakistan facilitates transfer of 22 Iranian ship crew members

Pakistan has facilitated the transfer of 22 crew members from the seized Iranian container ship “MV Touska” as part of a confidence-building measure undertaken...

Pakistan launches social-emotional learning initiative in schools

In a significant move aimed at reshaping the country’s education landscape, the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Ministry of Federal Education and...

Pakistan, Kazakhstan reaffirm strategic partnership ties

Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin called on Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani at the Parliament House on Monday,...

Pakistan, China discuss green finance and climate cooperation

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Musadik Malik on Monday held a high-level meeting with President of the Institute of Finance and...

PM pays tribute to journalists on World Press Freedom Day

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his message on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, has paid rich tribute to journalists, columnists, reporters, editors...

Pakistan warns India against any misadventure at UN forum

Pakistan has cautioned against any potential escalation from India, stating that it had already exposed what it described as “hostile intentions” before any further...

Govt signals reforms to strengthen real estate investment sector

The government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the real estate sector in Pakistan, signaling new policy reforms aimed at promoting investment and enhancing...

Pakistan hosts International Vesak Day at Taxila Museum

Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Aurangzeb Khan Khichi attended and addressed the International Vesak Day 2026 celebrations held at the historic Taxila...

Pakistan marks 60 years ties with Singapore through Qawwali night

The Pakistan High Commission in Singapore, in collaboration with The Esplanade Theatre, organized a special evening of Qawwali titled “At the Feet of the...

Pakistan, China sign key deals in machinery, health sectors

President Asif Ali Zardari witnessed the signing of a joint venture agreement and two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between Pakistani and Chinese organisations aimed...

PM Shehbaz pledges protection of labour rights on Workers’ Day

Pakistan joined the global community in observing International Labour Day on May 1, with tributes paid to workers while highlighting the continued economic challenges...

Two new polio cases confirmed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Two new cases of poliovirus have been reported from Bannu and North Waziristan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to health officials. The National Institute of...

Zardari congratulates Iraq’s prime minister designate

President Asif Ali Zardari, currently on an official visit to China’s Hainan province, held a telephone conversation with Iraq’s prime minister-designate Ali Falih Khadim...

Barrister Gohar backs KP CM Sohail Afridi amid internal debate

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi will continue to hold office, asserting that...

Pakistan, UNICEF discuss lead-free future initiative

The Ministry of Science and Technology held a high-level meeting with a United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) delegation to address growing concerns over lead...

President Zardari invites Chinese company to invest in Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari met Wang Jian, CEO of Hangzhou Jinjiang Group, and encouraged the company to expand its footprint in Pakistan, particularly in...

Federal committee formed to curb cruelty to animals in Pakistan

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, chaired the first meeting of the Committee on Cruelty to Animals in Islamabad...

Pakistan strengthens medicine safety system with WHO certification

The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) has announced a significant development in Pakistan’s healthcare and regulatory framework, as the Central...

Pakistan, Nepal discuss expanded cooperation in culture and heritage

The Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan, Rita Dhital, called on Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, . Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, on Wednesday at...

PM directs easing of regulations to boost investment and exports

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to ensure provision of all necessary facilities to domestic and foreign investors for enhancing exports. He...

Pakistan tests locally developed Fatah-II missile

The Pakistan Army’s Rocket Force Command has successfully conducted a training launch of the locally developed Fatah-II missile, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations...

Pakistan, New Zealand agree to enhance bilateral cooperation

The Prime Minister received a telephone call this afternoon from the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt Hon Christopher Luxon. During their warm and...

Pakistan, EU agree to expand trade and business cooperation

A high-level delegation of senior officials of the European Union and representatives of leading European companies called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at...

Power Division cites LNG shortage behind 5,000MW generation loss

The Power Division has said that due to global conditions and the unavailability of liquefied natural gas (LNG), electricity generation from power plants with...

Punjab orders public bodies to transfer deposits to provincial government

The Punjab government has taken a major decision regarding rising public welfare expenditures and directed development authorities, Parks and Horticulture Authorities (PHA), Water and...

President Zardari pays tribute to Mao Zedong in China

President Asif Ali Zardari visited Shaoshan, hometown of Chairman Mao Zedong, where he laid a wreath at the statue of Chairman Mao at Statue...

Zardari confers Sitara-i-Pakistan on Chinese cardiologist

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday conferred the Sitara-i-Pakistan upon renowned Chinese cardiologist Prof. Pan Xiangbin in recognition of his exceptional contributions to cardiac...

Pakistan, China sign three MoUs in key development sectors

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday witnessed the signing of three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Pakistani and Chinese entities in key sectors including...

150 pigeons seized at Lahore Airport in wildlife raid

Wildlife authorities, in coordination with customs officials, seized 150 pigeons allegedly brought illegally from Dubai at Lahore Airport and arrested one suspect, officials said...

Parachinar Airport reactivated after years of closure

The long-dormant Parachinar Airport in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district has been reactivated after remaining non-operational for an extended period, according to official sources. The restoration...

President Zardari advances agriculture, tech and trade collaboration with China

President Asif Ali Zardari, currently visiting Changsha in Hunan province of China, held a meeting with Shen Xiaoming, Party Secretary of Hunan Province, and...

Zardari visits Hunan Tea Group, receives briefing on operations and global market presence

President Asif Ali Zardari visited Hunan Tea Group Co., Ltd. today, where he was briefed by Mr Zhou Zhongwang, Chairman of Hunan Tea Group,...

PM Shehbaz expresses concern over Washington dinner incident

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed concern over a reported shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, extending well-wishes for...

Islamabad traffic police launches fully paperless driving licence system

The Islamabad Traffic Police has officially launched a fully paperless licensing system, marking a major step toward digital public service delivery. The initiative was inaugurated...

Power Division pushes to scrap fees for solar systems under 25kW

The Power Division has formally approached National Electric Power Regulatory Authority to abolish application fees and licensing requirements for solar consumers with systems below...

Punjab sets target to export 1 million livestock under new plan

The Punjab government has set an ambitious target to export 1 million livestock as part of a broader plan to strengthen the province’s meat...

Hydropower output hits 6,000MW as electricity demand rises

Electricity demand has increased across Pakistan, while hydropower generation reached 6,000 megawatts during peak hours on the night of April 24, according to the...

Iranian FM meets COAS, set to hold key talks with PM

Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a meeting with Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during his ongoing visit...

Punjab launches “Apna Khait Apna Rozgar” scheme for unemployed

The Punjab government has launched a new employment-linked agriculture initiative titled “Apna Khait Apna Rozgar”, aimed at providing livelihood opportunities to unemployed and landless...

Islamabad, Beijing vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Jiang Zaidong called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a courtesy meeting in Islamabad, where both sides...

Maritime ministry unveils modern aquaculture project

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the establishment of a fisheries and aquaculture research and training centre at the...

Pakistan among countries at risk of job shortage

The World Bank has warned that millions of young people in developing countries, including Pakistan, could face severe job shortages over the next 10...

FCCP reaffirms commitment to sustainable practices on Earth day

The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan (FCCP) observed Earth Day on Monday, reaffirming its commitment to environmental stewardship and underscoring the need to protect...

Court suspends hearings at principal seat over red zone closure

The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has announced that no judicial proceedings will be conducted at its Principal Seat in Islamabad on Wednesday, April...

China backs Pakistan’s role in facilitating U.S.-Iran engagement: Chinese Ambassador

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong said on Tuesday that China fully support of of Pakistan’s continued efforts to facilitate engagement between the United...

Pakistan completes preparations for second round of US-Iran talks

Pakistan and Iran discussed preparations for the second phase of Islamabad talks, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meeting Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam to...

Punjab moves to convert barren land into economic zones

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s initiative to convert barren lands into economic zones under shrimp farming projects has made significant progress, with multiple developments...

KP CM approves Rs500m for interdisciplinary research centre

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has accelerated education sector reforms, with Chief Minister Sohail Afridi chairing a high-level meeting to review progress and outline future...

Punjab panel approves social security amendment bill 2026

The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee on Labour and Human Resource has unanimously approved the Provincial Employees Social Security (Amendment) Bill 2026, marking a key...

Pakistan, Ethiopia agree to boost trade and connectivity

Pakistan and Ethiopia have agreed to deepen economic cooperation and expand bilateral trade, industrial collaboration, and regional connectivity, as both sides explored new opportunities...

Neelum highway closed at multiple points after landslides

Heavy rainfall and subsequent landslides have blocked the Neelum Highway at multiple نقاط in Neelum Valley, causing significant disruption to traffic. According to details, the...

Green Pakistan Initiative expands efforts to reclaim barren land

The government has launched an expanded phase of the Green Pakistan Initiative aimed at converting barren land into cultivable farmland through modern agricultural practices...

High alert in twin cities as security tightened for peace negotiations

Authorities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have placed the twin cities on high alert and suspended all public and private transport until further notice in...

HIV spreading beyond high-risk groups in Pakistan, experts alert

Health experts have raised alarm over the rising number of HIV cases in Pakistan, estimating that the total number of people living with HIV...

HIV cases among children raise alarm in Pakistan

Serious lapses in the health system have been revealed amid a sharp rise in HIV/AIDS cases among children in Pakistan, raising alarm among public...

Pakistan marks World Heritage Day with call for preservation

On the occasion of World Heritage Day, an official message was issued extending greetings to the nation and highlighting the importance of preserving cultural...

Pakistan secures key global financial engagements in Washington

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb concluded a highly productive final day of engagements at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings...

Pakistan, Saudi Fund extend $3bn deposit agreement in Washington

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, witnessed the signing of an important financial agreement in Washington, D.C., in the presence of...

PM, Qatar Amir discuss regional stability in Doha meeting

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who arrived in Doha earlier today, held a warm and cordial meeting with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the...

Pakistan, UK discuss regional stability and investment cooperation

Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division), Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, met with Sam Waldock, Development Director at the British High Commission, where discussions...

Pakistan FM meets UN chief Guterres in Washington

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with H.E. Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the sidelines of...

IMF praises Pakistan’s economic reform progress

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva, has appreciated Pakistan’s continued progress on economic reforms during her interaction with Federal...

Pakistan, Italy and Denmark explore trade expansion

The Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, and the Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, Maja Mortensen, called on the Federal Minister for Commerce,...

Aurangzeb briefs US investors on Pakistan economic outlook

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, attended a luncheon hosted by the US-Pakistan Business Council, where he interacted with representatives of...

Pakistani officials, Iranian embassy rebut reports of imminent US-Iran dialogue in Islamabad

Pakistani authorities and the Iranian embassy on Tuesday dismissed circulating media reports and social media claims suggesting that a second round of talks between...

Pakistan urges parties to uphold ceasefire, vows to facilitate

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has urged all parties to uphold the ceasefire, reaffirming that Pakistan will continue to play its...

No deal reached after hours of rare high-level U.S.-Iran talks in decades

ISLAMABAD: No agreement was reached between the United States and Iran in the latest round of talks held in Islamabad, U.S. Vice President JD...

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrives in Islamabad for key talks

A high-level U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan on Saturday to participate in the ongoing Islamabad talks. According to the...

Govt considers ban on new RLNG connections

The federal government has decided to take key measures to improve gas distribution across the country amid supply management challenges. According to sources, a proposal...

High-stakes Iran-U.S. talks underway in Islamabad amid key differences

Important negotiations between Iran and the United States are underway in the federal capital on Friday, with Pakistan acting as facilitator as both sides...

Pakistani military force arrives in Saudi Arabia under joint defense agreement

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday the arrival of a Pakistani military force at King Abdulaziz Air Base. In a post on social...

Islamabad hosts Iran-U.S. talks amid positive atmosphere and global attention

Negotiations between Iran and the United States, being held with the facilitation of Pakistan, have begun in the federal capital, with the cordial atmosphere...

GB Assembly elections to be held on June 7: ECP

The Election Commission has formally announced the date for general elections to the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly. According to a notification issued by the Election Commission, polling...

71-member Iranian delegation arrives in Pakistan for high-stakes U.S. talks

Details of the Iranian delegation arriving in Pakistan for crucial talks with the United States have emerged, with reports indicating that the delegation comprises...

PM Shehbaz meets US Vice President JD Vance as Islamabad talks begin

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with JD Vance, marking a key diplomatic engagement at the start of the dialogue process. The U.S. Vice...

Pakistani PM meets U.S. JD Vance: statement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office. Vance...

Iranian team meets Pakistani PM, preconditions discussed: source

ISLAMABAD: The Iranian team for talks with the United States on Saturday met with the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ahead of...

Pakistan announces visa-on-arrival for Islamabad talks delegates

The government has announced a visa-on-arrival facility for foreign delegates attending the Islamabad Dialogues 2026, in a move aimed at facilitating international participation. Deputy Prime...

KP introduces new merit criteria for doctors’ recruitment

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has issued a new merit criteria for the recruitment of doctors, aiming to enhance transparency and standardisation in the...

Punjab approves establishment of cybercrime unit

The Maryam Nawaz has approved the establishment of a dedicated cybercrime unit in the province, according to an official statement. The decision was taken during...

Supernet secures multi-million dollar cyber security contract with major bank

Supernet Technologies Limited has secured a multi-million dollar cyber security contract through its subsidiary Supernet Secure Solutions (Private) Limited with a leading commercial bank...

Govt presents details of 13 agreements with India in parliament

Details of 13 agreements between Pakistan and India have been presented in parliament, with Pakistan alleging non-implementation of four of these accords by New...

Punjab launches mobile app for online FIR registration

The Maryam Nawaz has inaugurated a new mobile application aimed at facilitating citizens in reporting lost documents and accessing police services digitally. According to details,...

Talks with U.S. won’t start until Lebanon included in ceasefire: Iranian media

Sources from Iran has dismissed media reports claiming that an Iranian negotiating delegation has arrived in Islamabad for talks with U.S. officials, terming such...

PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Iranian President on ceasefire

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation today with Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to discuss...

President Zardari welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, hails Pakistan’s role

President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the cease-fire reached this morning between the United States and Iran, terming it a timely step that offers...

Political leaders praise PM, FM Asim Munir for Iran-U.S. ceasefire

Various political leaders have lauded Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their pivotal role in facilitating a ceasefire...

Deputy Commissioner rejects PTI’s NOC for Liaquat Bagh rally

The Deputy Commissioner of Rawalpindi has rejected the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) request for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to hold a rally at Liaquat...

Pakistan urges U.S., Iran to allow 2-week window for diplomacy in Middle East crisis

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the United States and Iran to demonstrate restraint for two weeks, calling for a temporary pause...

Pakistan, Kazakhstan expand cultural cooperation ties

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin called on Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division Aurangzeb Khan Khichi in his office on...

Pakistan, Türkiye hold 20th round of military dialogue

The 20th Round of the Pakistan–Türkiye High Level Military Dialogue Group (HLMDG) was held at the Ministry of Defence in Rawalpindi, where Pakistan’s delegation...

Pakistan launches first-ever National WASH Accounts initiative

Pakistan has initiated a major reform effort in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector with the launch of work on the country’s first-ever...

UK praises Pakistan’s petroleum supply management

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Pakistan Jane Marriott to discuss the...

How did the China-Pakistan Five-Point Initiative come about

Against the backdrop of escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, and its increasing pressure on regional stability and the world economy, on...

Pakistan, Türkiye sign judicial cooperation agreement

Pakistan and Türkiye have signed an agreement on judicial cooperation aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries’ judicial systems. The signing ceremony was held...

Ishaq Dar holds talks with Japan, Portugal over regional situation

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held separate telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of Japan and Portugal, focusing on the evolving...

Western weather system brings rain to Quetta and surroundings

A western weather system has entered Balochistan, bringing light rainfall to Quetta valley and surrounding areas. According to the Meteorological Department, the western wave is...

Islamabad Safe City Phase II to be completed by May 30: Naqvi

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Safe City Headquarters in Islamabad and chaired a high-level meeting to review progress on Phase II of...

Hanif Abbasi reviews tracking, surveillance upgrades in rail system

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi held a high-level meeting with the Chief Technical Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Frontier Works Organization...

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