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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Power Division considers new optional tariff for industries

Under a special initiative by Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, the Power Division is considering the introduction of a...

Federal Constitutional Court rules on public sector recruitment case

The Federal Constitutional Court has issued a significant judgment in a case related to the recruitment of government employees, emphasizing that public appointments must...

PM Shehbaz chairs security, energy review amid regional developments

A high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently underway to review the evolving situation in the Middle East, the energy crisis...

Punjab prepares fuel rationing, energy-saving measures amid crisis

In response to the ongoing energy crisis exacerbated by tensions in the Gulf region, the Punjab government has reportedly finalized a set of recommendations...

Ishaq Dar meets multiple foreign ministers in Riyadh

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a series of meetings with foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt on...

Zardari approves key legislative bills, civil awards and remission

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved a set of legislative measures, along with an appointment, conferment of civil awards and a special remission in...

Xi calls for strengthening cooperation with Turkmenistan in natural gas, trade, non-resource fields

BEIJING: China and Turkmenistan should expand the scale of cooperation in the natural gas sector, and elevate trade and investment levels, Chinese President Xi...

PM Shehbaz Sharif holds Eid conversation with Kuwait Crown Prince

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Hamad Al Mubarak Al Sabah, Crown Prince...

ADB unveils five-year economic strategy for Pakistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has unveiled a new five-year country strategy for Pakistan, spanning 2026 to 2030, offering a significant boost to the...

PM assigns IB to monitor austerity campaign across government

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has tasked the Intelligence Bureau (IB) with overseeing the implementation of the government’s austerity campaign across federal ministries, divisions, and...

KP assembly committee reviews Radio Pakistan Peshawar attack case

A special committee of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly convened to discuss developments in the Radio Pakistan Peshawar attack case, revealing key progress in the...

PM says Pakistan ready to face any global challenges

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has affirmed that the government of Pakistan is prepared to handle any situation arising from ongoing global tensions. Chairing a review...

Pak Army destroys Afghan Taliban post along Chitral border

The Pakistan Army continues its operations against the Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij along Pakistan’s borders. According to security sources, the army targeted the Taliban’s...

PM Shahbaz announces savings to fund public relief

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that funds saved through austerity measures will be redirected to provide relief to the public. An important meeting, chaired...

Pak Army destroys Kandahar oil storage sites in Ghazab-ul-Haq

Under Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq, the Pakistan Army successfully targeted and destroyed oil storage sites at Kandahar Airfield during operations conducted on the nights of March...

President says Afghan government crossed red line

President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned drone attacks by the Afghan Taliban targeting Pakistani civilians, saying that the Afghan government has crossed a...

Islamabad entry points to be reduced from 109 to 25: Interior Minister

Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Friday, issuing directives to enhance law and order as well as civic...

Ghazab Lil Haq operation targets Taliban, extremist hideouts

Under Operation Ghazb Lil Haq, Pakistan Armed Forces have carried out a series of successful airstrikes in Afghanistan targeting Afghan Taliban and Fitnah al-Khawarij...

Pakistan less vulnerable to LNG supply disruptions: Minister

Federal Minister for Energy Owais Ahmed Khan Laghari has said that Pakistan is unlikely to be significantly affected by potential disruptions in global LNG...

Seven police officers martyred in Lakki Marwat IED blast

Seven police officers, including the SHO, were martyred in an attack on a police vehicle in Lakki Marwat, officials confirmed. According to media reports, a...

Pakistan condemns US, Israeli attacks on Iran at UN Security Council

Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, voiced deep concern over rising tensions in the Middle East during a Security Council session,...

China’s top political advisory body concludes annual session

BEIJING: The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, concluded its annual session on Wednesday...

IMF objects to move to keep lawmakers’ assets secret

The International Monetary Fund has raised objections to a proposed legal amendment aimed at keeping the assets of lawmakers confidential and has asked Pakistan...

Constitutional court upholds appointments under deceased quota

The Federal Constitutional Court has issued an important ruling regarding the abolition of the deceased quota system, upholding appointments made before the policy was...

CM punjab assigns CCD task to eliminate illicit arms

Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has assigned the Crime Control Department (CCD) the responsibility of eliminating illegal weapons across the province. The chief...

Xi stresses enhancing political loyalty in military to advance defense modernization

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday stressed fully leveraging the unique strengths of enhancing political loyalty in the military, and called for concerted...

PM directs austerity-based plan amid global economic pressures

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review thecountry’s economic situation in light of the prevailing global scenario and recent international...

PM orders strict action against petroleum hoarders

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed provincial governments to take strict legal action against hoarders of petroleum products and warned that petrol pumps...

Punjab to build 17 mini dams, flood management system

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at protecting the people of Punjab from recurring flood devastation. Chairing a special meeting on...

Parliament passes Virtual Assets Act 2026

In a significant development aligned with commitments to the International Monetary Fund, Pakistan has enacted a comprehensive legal framework for the digital financial sector...

Xi urges major provincial economies to gain experience in solving new problems

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged major provincial economies to redouble efforts to gain experience in analyzing new situations and solving new...

Pakistan, UK review economic reforms and regional developments

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Jane Marriott, British High Commissioner to Pakistan, at the Finance Division on...

Climate minister presents Pakistan’s stance at Arctic Circle Rome Forum

Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Masood Malik led Pakistan’s participation at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum during his official visit to Italy from...

ECP summons Interior Minister over delay in Islamabad LG polls

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned Mohsin Naqvi, the federal interior minister, in his personal capacity in connection with delays in holding...

Punjab approves Rehmat Card for widows and orphans

The Government of Punjab has decided to introduce the Rehmat Card for widows and orphaned children for the first time in Punjab. The decision was...

Pakistan Embassy in UAE suspends in-person consular services

The Embassy of Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates has announced the temporary suspension of all in-person consular services until further notice, citing the...

Saudi Arabia assures alternative oil supply route for Pakistan

Saudi Arabia has assured Pakistan of continued oil supplies through an alternative route amid regional tensions, following high-level talks between officials of the two...

PM briefs parliamentary leaders on regional tensions, diplomatic efforts

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired an important in-camera meeting of parliamentary leaders and representatives of political parties to discuss the evolving regional situation and...

Senate panel approves FBR amendment bill 2026 after debate

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance approved the proposed amendments to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Act 2026 after a detailed discussion marked...

Pak forces destroys ammunition depots in Khost, Jalalabad

Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq is continuing with full intensity as Pakistani security forces targeted and destroyed key militant infrastructure across the border, security sources said on...

President Zardari congratulates Kuwait on National Day

President Asif Ali Zardari has conveyed his heartfelt felicitations to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait, and...

Pakistan, World Bank review CPF cooperation and sectoral priorities

The Country Director of the World Bank for Pakistan, Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar, called on the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb,...

No military solution to Russia-Ukraine war: Pakistan tells UNSC

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has said there is no military solution to the war between Russia and Ukraine,...

Italy opens doors to Pakistani skilled workers

In a major development for Pakistani skilled workers, Italy has announced the issuance of thousands of work visas for Pakistanis, following a meeting between...

No child left behind campaign launched nationwide: Education Minister

Federal Minister for Education Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on Wednesday announced the launch of a nationwide “No Child Left Behind” campaign, declaring that not a...

Pakistan invites Qatari investors to explore opportunities

A delegation of the Qatar Businessmen Association, led by His Excellency, Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan,...

Shehbaz, Qatari minister discuss trade expansion in Doha

Minister of State for Foreign Trade of Qatar Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif during...

KP announces Rs200bn package for Hazara division

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced a Rs200 billion special development package for Hazara Division, with Rs50 billion earmarked for tourism-related projects, as...

Spring Festival celebration event held in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Spring Festival celebration event themed "Chinese New Year, China Pakistan Go Together," hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, was held here...

Imran Khan undergoes follow-up eye procedure at PIMS, condition stable

Former prime minister Imran Khan underwent a scheduled follow-up eye procedure at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on earlry Tuesday morning, and...

PM Shehbaz to visit Qatar on two-day official trip from Monday

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a two-day official visit to Qatar from February 23 to 24, 2026, at the invitation of the Amir...

Pakistan airstrikes kill over 80 terrorists, destroy 7 facilities in eastern Afghanistan

Pakistan’s overnight cross-border airstrikes on seven alleged militant centres in eastern Afghanistan killed more than 80 terrorists linked to recent attacks inside Pakistan, security...

Liaqat Baloch urges all-party conference on Balochistan issues

Liaqat Baloch, Vice Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami, held important meetings with opposition leaders to discuss the country’s political situation and strategy for upcoming opposition movements. In...

Somalia moves closer to deal for 24 JF-17 Thunder jets

Significant progress has reportedly been made in negotiations between Pakistan and Somalia over the proposed purchase of up to 24 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets,...

Pakistan shares governance reform plan with IMF

Pakistan has shared an action plan with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to review the appointment process of the chairman of the National Accountability...

Pakistan strikes seven terrorist camps along Afghan border after suicide attacks

Pakistan carried out intelligence-based, selective strikes against seven terrorist camps and hideouts along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border in response to a series of recent suicide...

CTD to be made operational in Gilgit-Baltistan soon

Caretaker Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Justice (retd) Yar Muhammad Khan has said that the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) will soon be made operational in...

Govt plans landmark web series on Jinnah, Iqbal

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday chaired a high-level consultative meeting with leading media houses, prominent producers, directors...

Pakistan, Russia discuss academic, archival cooperation in Moscow

Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Russian Federation, visited the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the...

PM, US secretary of state agree to boost trade and counterterrorism cooperation

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Board of Peace Leaders’ meeting in...

PM invites DFC to expand investment in energy, minerals and IT sectors

The CEO of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Benjamin Black called on the Prime Minister in Washington D.C. He was accompanied...

Pakistan to support Gaza peace but not Hamas disarmament: FO

Pakistan will play a role in promoting peace in Gaza but will not participate in efforts to disarm Hamas, the Foreign Office of Pakistan...

Law Ministry assures priority resolution of bars’ issues

Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, met with the newly elected members of various bar associations from across the Rawalpindi...

Azerbaijan envoy lauds Pakistan’s climate stance at ECO moot

Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov called on Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadik Malik at...

KP CM says government ignoring Imran Khan’s health rights

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf protest in Islamabad entered its fifth day on Tuesday, with the party continuing to demand access for its founder to personal...

12 terrorists killed, 11 security personnel martyred in Bajaur attack

Security forces and law enforcement agencies successfully repelled a terrorist attack on a joint checkpost in Bajaur district, killing 12 terrorists while 11 personnel...

Punjab issues land revenue, property ownership protection ordinances

Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider has promulgated the Punjab Land Revenue (Amendment) Ordinance and the Immovable Property Ownership Protection (Amendment) Ordinance 2026. The amendment aims...

Eight Muslim countries condemn Israel’s land decision in West Bank

The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have strongly condemned Israel’s decision to declare land...

Health services academy case under review: Presidency says

Apropos a rumour being circulated on social media regarding proceedings related to a Health Services Academy official and the decision of the Federal Ombudsperson...

Punjab releases Rs20 billion for housing under Apni Chhat Apna Ghar

Following the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, funds worth Rs20 billion have been released to continue the construction of homes under the...

Latif Khosa seeks Imran Khan’s medical reports from Supreme Court

Imran Khan’s lawyer Latif Khosa has written a letter to the Supreme Court requesting that the former Prime Minister’s medical reports be provided and...

Opposition sit-ins continue in Islamabad

Protest sit-ins by the opposition alliance continued in the federal capital on Saturday, with leaders staging demonstrations at Parliament House and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House...

PM directs effective handling of capital’s security

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday held a meeting with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who briefed him in detail on the overall security...

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