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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...

Rain damages claim 45 lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has released a report detailing damages caused by rainfall across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since March 25. According to the report,...

Rs129bn relief package provided in three weeks, PM claims

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that adequate fuel reserves are available in the country to meet national needs, while the government is actively...

Christians celebrate Easter across Pakistan and the world

Christians across Pakistan and around the world are celebrating Easter today, with special prayer services and religious gatherings held in churches to mark the...

PM announces major relief for rail passengers despite diesel price hike

Despite the increase in diesel prices in the country, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has provided significant relief for railway passengers. The Government of Pakistan has...

Free public transport announced for Islamabad residents

On the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, all government transport in Islamabad has been made free for citizens. In a post on the social...

Senate chairman hails NAB over record Rs 6 trillion recovery

Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that efforts to eliminate corruption and strengthen transparency are aligned with the global agenda, particularly the...

Govt approves major maritime reforms to boost transshipment

In a major development aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s maritime sector amid evolving regional security dynamics, the Government of Pakistan has approved a series of...

Seven killed as floods hit multiple Balochistan districts

Rainfall and flash floods across several districts of Balochistan have resulted in the deaths of seven people and injuries to several others, according to...

Pakistan reaffirms commitment to autism awareness, inclusion on global day: PM Shehbaz

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting individuals with autism, as the country joined the international community in observing...

President calls for inclusive support systems on World Autism Awareness Day

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday urged greater national efforts to support individuals with autism, emphasizing inclusion, early intervention and improved access to...

Pakistan, IFC discuss boosting private sector investment

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Simon Andrews, Divisional Director for Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia at...

Pakistan reviews wheat procurement amid global food concerns

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired a high-level meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee to review wheat...

Govt reviews strategies to tackle population challenge

Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal, chaired a high-level meeting to review the country’s growing population challenge and...

PBM assistance system to be made more efficient: Minister

The Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Syed Imran Ahmed Shah, visited Mayo Hospital Lahore, where he conducted a detailed review of...

China, Pakistan put forward five-point initiative for restoring peace, stability in Gulf region and Middle East

BEIJING: China and Pakistan put forward a five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region during talks between...

Pakistan, China stress quick start of Iran-US dialogues

Pakistan and China have jointly called for the early initiation of dialogue between Iran and the United States, emphasizing diplomacy as the only viable...

Finance minister, KP chief minister discuss provincial financial issues

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting today with the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Sohail Afridi, at...

PDMA issues alert over glacial lake outburst flood risk in KP

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert to the administrations of five sensitive districts amid fears of glacial lake outburst floods...

Naqvi orders removal of illegally obtained identities from NADRA database

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed authorities to remove individuals who have illegally obtained Pakistani citizenship from the national database. The directive was issued...

Kuwait jet fuel supply resumes, easing pressure on aviation sector

Supply of diesel and jet fuel from Kuwait via Pakistani vessels has been restored, ensuring the availability of aviation fuel and reducing the likelihood...

Election tribunal dismisses petition against Ataullah Tarar’s victory

The Election Tribunal has dismissed a petition challenging the electoral victory of Federal Minister for Information Ataullah Tarar from NA-127 in the general elections. According...

China, Pakistan unveil five-point initiative for peace in Gulf and Middle East

China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a five-point initiative aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region following a...

Ishaq Dar to embark on official visit to China on Tuesday

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar will undertake an important official visit to China on March 31. According to a spokesperson...

KP rains claim 17 lives, 56 injured as houses collapse

Heavy rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have led to the collapse of houses’ roofs and walls, resulting in at least 17 deaths and 56 injuries...

Wildlife authorities impose province-wide ban on duck hunting

The duck hunting season in Punjab has officially ended, and Wildlife Rangers have imposed a province-wide ban on hunting, according to officials. A spokesperson said...

Pakistan, Kuwait discuss energy cooperation and bilateral ties

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with H.E. Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser Almutairi, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Pakistan,...

Pakistan launches OneImpact platform for TB, HIV, malaria care

A high-level meeting chaired by Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Malik marked the official launch of Pakistan’s Integrated One Impact Community Platform, hosted by the Dopasi...

PM Shehbaz Sharif vows relief for vulnerable amid economic challenges

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that the government will not leave economically vulnerable segments alone during challenging times, stressing continued efforts to provide...

FMs meeting backs Pakistan’s initiative to host US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad

Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt on Sunday expressed full support for Pakistan’s initiative to facilitate peace talks between the United...

PM Shehbaz says sufficient petroleum reserves available in country

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that due to government decisions, sufficient quantities of petroleum products are available to meet the country’s domestic needs. He...

DRAP denies reports of increase in medicine prices

Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) strongly refutes the factually incorrect news reports circulating on various media channels regarding the recent increase in prices...

Islamabad hosts four-nation talks on Middle East tensions

A high-level diplomatic engagement is underway in Islamabad as efforts intensify to de-escalate rising tensions in the Middle East, with foreign ministers from Pakistan,...

KP sees 65 percent drop in terrorism incidents after Operation Ghazb-ul-Haq

Terrorism incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have declined by 65 percent following the launch of Operation Ghazb-ul-Haq in Afghanistan on the night between February 26...

PIA completes pre-Hajj flight operations preparations

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has completed preparations for its pre-Hajj flight operations, which are scheduled to begin on April 18 and continue until May...

Interior minister Mohsin Naqvi meets Chinese ambassador in Islamabad

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Chinese Embassy in the diplomatic enclave and held a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong. The ambassador welcomed...

Govt highlights climate-resilient initiatives amid rising climate risks

Earth Hour is observed across the world as a reminder that protecting our planet requires collective action. Pakistan joins this global effort, supporting the...

PM Shehbaz Sharif, Kuwait crown prince discuss Middle East crisis

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call today from His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Hamad Al Sabah, during which both...

Islamabad High Court lifts stay on federal and police recruitment

The Islamabad High Court has officially lifted the stay on recruitment in police and federal institutions, according to a written order issued on Friday. A...

Finance Minister urges data-driven policies and responsible fuel use

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a high-level consultative meeting today at the Finance Division to review the petroleum products...

Qatar Airways resumes flights after Middle East disruption

Air travel disruptions caused by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East are beginning to ease as airlines gradually restore services. Sources at the airport confirmed...

OGDC announces major gas discovery in Khairpur, Sindh

The Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) has announced a significant gas discovery at the Sahtu-1 well in Khairpur district, Sindh, marking another milestone...

Government reviews impact of rising oil prices and regional challenges

President Asif Ali Zardari chaired a high-level consultative meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr to review the evolving economic and energy situation amid oil supply constraints, rising...

Senate releases 2025–26 annual report highlighting legislative achievements

The Senate of Pakistan has released its Annual Report for Parliamentary Year 2025–2026, presenting a comprehensive account of its performance from 12 March 2025...

Pakistan relaying messages in US-Iran backchannel talks, says Ishaq Dar

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that indirect talks between the United States and Iran are underway through...

Pakistan in contact with all parties to de-escalate Middle East conflict: FO spokesperson

Pakistan is maintaining active diplomatic engagement with all relevant parties to help de-escalate the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir...

Chinese envoy calls on PM Shehbaz, both sides reaffirm commitment to CPEC 2.0

Ambassador of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Thursday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening...

PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince discuss regional tensions in call

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman early...

Govt to facilitate 15,000 Pakistanis under Spain regularisation scheme

The federal government has decided to facilitate Pakistani nationals under Spain’s regularisation scheme for undocumented migrants, under which approximately 15,000 Pakistanis are expected to...

Power Division hails NGC indigenization policy success

Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has hailed the National Grid Company’s (NGC) indigenization policy as a transformative success, citing...

Audit gaps revealed in majority of state-owned enterprises

A significant gap has been revealed in the financial oversight of state-owned enterprises, with 64 per cent of such institutions in Pakistan failing to...

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