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Pakistan-Saudi defence pact historic and strategic: Asim Iftikhar says

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, has described the defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia as historic and of...

Safe Basant model to be extended to other cities, says CM

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday praised the people of Lahore for celebrating Basant safely, saying the city upheld rules and ensured...

Pakistan to attend first Gaza Board of Peace meeting in Washington

Pakistan has formally decided to participate in the first meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace, sources said, describing the move as part of...

China condemns deadly explosion in Islamabad, expresses condolences

BEIJING (Internews): A Chinese Foreign Office spokesperson said China is deeply shocked by the deadly explosion in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and the heavy casualties...

President Zardari to confer Nishan-e-Pakistan on visiting leaders

President Asif Ali Zardari will confer the Nishan-e-Pakistan, the country’s highest civilian award, on the visiting Presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan during their upcoming...

Pakistan, Canada discuss trade and investment opportunities

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Tuesday met Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Tarik Ali Khan to discuss matters of mutual interest...

Pakistan reaffirms support for women’s economic empowerment at OIC forum

The Government of Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment through integrated education, technical and vocational education and training (TVET),...

Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to boost trade and investment

Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Monday agreed to accelerate cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity and sectoral partnerships, as Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan...

China condemns terrorist attacks in Balochistan

BEIJING (Internews): Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian has said that China strongly condemns the attacks, expressing mourning for the lives lost and extending...

FCC says law, not sympathy, guides judicial decisions

The Federal Constitutional Court has struck down a Sindh High Court ruling that allowed a student to sit for a special super supplementary exam,...

Finance minister stresses importance of international financial engagement

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Mohammad Aurangzeb, has emphasised the critical importance of continuous engagement and senior-level participation by international financial institutions...

Dr. Usman Anwar appointed DG FIA, notifications issued

The government has appointed former Punjab Inspector General (IG) Dr. Usman Anwar as the Director General (DG) of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), with...

UNESCO DG Khaled El-Enany meets PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad

Director General United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Dr. Khaled El-Enany, called on the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, today. While congratulating...

Pakistan Navy launches XC Guards exercises to strengthen maritime security

The Pakistan Navy has launched the XC Guards exercises which will continue until February 9, 2026. The opening ceremony was attended by Vice Admiral...

Reception for foreign journalists to celebrate 2026 Chinese New Year held in Beijing

BEIJING: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Beijing Municipal People’s Government jointly hosted a Spring Festival reception for foreign journalists at the Beijing...

KP CM discusses health, education and climate resilience with World Bank chief

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi met with World Bank President Ajay Banga in Islamabad to discuss enhancing cooperation in health, education, skills...

Pakistan moves toward self-reliance in vaccine production

Pakistan is accelerating its efforts toward self-reliance in the health sector, particularly in vaccine production, the country’s Health Ministry spokesperson said. In line with this...

Pakistan says insecure water agreements threaten all treaties

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, has emphasized that if water agreements are not secure, no international treaty can be considered...

Mohsin Naqvi, CM Bugti visit injured police at CMH Quetta

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, and the Corps Commander Balochistan visited CMH Quetta on Sunday to inquire after police...

Defense minister claims India involved in Balochistan terrorism

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has alleged that women were used in attacks carried out in Balochistan and claimed that confessions of arrested suspects prove...

CM Bugti says bodies of 145 terrorists in custody

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has said that the bodies of 145 terrorists are currently in government custody, adding that militants killed five women...

Sohail Afridi calls restrictions on Khan’s visit inhuman and a rights violation

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has criticized authorities for not allowing him to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, calling it “extremely...

Punjab launches modern food, agriculture and drug testing authority

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority (PAFFDA) and its laboratory operations,...

Health ministry reviews new therapy for hepatitis delta

Pakistan’s Ministry of Health and the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) held a high-level meeting on combating the hepatitis delta virus (HDV), with...

Pakistan hosts UN meeting to defend global treaty obligations

Pakistan organized a high-level “Arria-formula” meeting of the UN Security Council to highlight the critical role of treaties in maintaining international peace and security....

PA moves to allow direct election for minorities representatives

A resolution has been submitted in the Punjab Assembly seeking to allow minority communities to directly elect their representatives instead of filling reserved seats. Members...

PM highlights role of technology in food and drug oversight

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif emphasized the use of modern technology to ensure transparency and strengthen food and drug safety in Pakistan during a ceremony...

PM announces Rs4.04 per unit cut in power tariff for industries

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a reduction in electricity prices for industries, cutting the tariff by Rs4.04 per unit in an effort...

Sohail Afridi questions eye surgery at PIMS

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi on Friday expressed serious concern over the medical treatment of PTI founder, saying his transfer from Adiala Jail...

Disqualification reference against PTI senator dismissed

PTI Senator Saifullah Abro received relief on Friday as the disqualification reference filed against him was dismissed by the Chairman Senate on technical grounds,...

China warns against resurgence of Japanese militarism

A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday warned against the resurgence of Japanese militarism and pledged that China will work with all peace-loving countries to...

EU ambassador calls on Prime Minister to strengthen bilateral ties

Raimundas Karoblis, Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House. The Prime Minister was...

Pakistan to link Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib with national motorways

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has announced a landmark decision to link the holy sites of Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib with the...

Pakistan, China discuss expanding BRI-linked investment cooperation

Federal Minister for the Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held a meeting with a delegation of Silkway Impex Pvt. Ltd. and a high-level...

Pakistan, Rwanda explore direct sea routes to East Africa

Pakistan and Rwanda are exploring the establishment of direct sea routes from Karachi to major East African ports, including Djibouti and Mombasa, to access...

Pakistan calls Gaza war unacceptable, urges permanent ceasefire

Pakistan has told the United Nations Security Council that the unresolved Palestine issue remains the core cause of instability and insecurity in the Middle...

Pak–China Mineral Cooperation Forum to Advance Strategic Collaboration between two nations

The Pak–China Mineral Cooperation Forum was held today at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, bringing together senior Pakistani leadership, diplomatic representatives, Chinese enterprises, and...

Pakistan, Türkiye discuss boosting rice exports amid global competition

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Monday held a detailed meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, at the...

PM Shehbaz lauds NAB’s performance, use of AI, modern technology in accountability process

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday praised the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) transition toward a technology-based investigative system, describing it as a major...

Pakistan stresses rule of law at UN Security Council

Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, has emphasized the importance of the rule of law for peace, justice, and collective security,...

Civil servants not bound to follow illegal orders, SC says

The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that civil servants are not bound to follow illegal orders, even if such directives are issued by the...

Pakistan begins preparations for third IMF economic review

Pakistan has started preparations for the third economic review with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with sources confirming that the IMF review mission will...

KP govt announces division of Swat district into two parts

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has officially announced the division of Swat district into two parts, following a decision made by the provincial cabinet. According to...

Constitutional Court halts ECP proceedings against MNA Sohail Sultan

The Federal Constitutional Court on Monday restrained the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from proceeding with the disqualification case against National Assembly member Sohail...

Supreme Court restores right to timely promotion for govt employees

The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a major ruling on the promotion of government employees, restoring the right of eligible officers to be promoted...

Interior Minister inaugurates real-time passport monitoring system ‘Shukra’

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday visited the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, where he formally inaugurated a modern monitoring system, “Shukra,”...

NA committee angry over absence of housing minister, secretary

A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Works, chaired by Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, was postponed on Monday after the...

Supreme Court declares second marriage without consent illegal

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that contracting a second marriage without the consent of the first wife and approval from the Arbitration Council is...

Pakistan, Somalia abolish visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders

President Asif Ali Zardari met Somali Interior Minister Ali Yousuf, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral engagement and witnessing the signing of an agreement...

SBP governor warns cyber threats at rise amid global tensions,

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has warned that cyber threats are on the rise amid shifting geopolitical conditions, with hackers becoming...

President Zardari approves confirmation of additional high court judges

President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has approved the confirmation and extension of tenure for additional judges of the Sindh, Lahore, and Peshawar High...

MQM demands Karachi be placed under federal control

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has demanded that Karachi be placed under federal control, calling for the city to be administered directly by the...

Punjab launches Pakistan’s first Green Policing Unit

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated Pakistan’s first Green Policing Unit, introducing electric vehicles for police patrolling for the first time in the...

National Assembly passes Elections Act Amendment 2026

The National Assembly has passed a bill to further amend the Elections Act 2017, under which the Elections (Amendment) Act 2026 will come into...

Finance Minister announces plans for dollar, euro, sukuk, and panda bonds

Pakistan is preparing to return to the global bond market after a four-year hiatus. Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Bloomberg during the World...

Pakistan, Japan hold 8th government–business dialogue in Tokyo

The 8th Pakistan–Japan Government–Business Joint Dialogue and the Pakistan Business Forum were held in Tokyo, marking the first convening of the Joint Dialogue in...

Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to expanding agricultural trade

Federal Minister for Commerce of Pakistan, Jam Kamal Khan, held a high-level meeting today with His Excellency Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic...

Pakistan, IsDB sign $603 million financing deals

Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) signed three financing agreements worth $603 million (Rs168.49 billion) in Islamabad to support key infrastructure, social protection,...

Chinese embassy expresses condolences over tragic fire incident in Gul Plaza

ISLAMABAD: The Chinese embassy in Pakistan has expressed deep sadness over the tragic loss caused by the devastating fire incident in Karachi's Gul Plaza. In...

ECP recommends legal amendments for timely local government elections

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has recommended legal amendments to ensure the timely conduct of local government elections across the country. According to the...

PAF contingent reaches Saudi Arabia for Multinational Exercise

A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent comprising F-16 Block 52 fighter jets along with air and ground personnel has reached at King Abdulaziz Air...

Pakistan-Indonesia make significant progress on vaccine cooperation

Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, during his official visit to Indonesia, held an important meeting with Shadiq Akasya, President Director of the...

Death toll in Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire rises to 14 as rescue, cooling operations continue

The death toll from the devastating fire at Gul Plaza on Karachi’s M.A. Jinnah Road rose to 14 on Monday after eight more bodies...

Achakzai warns constitution must be respected to maintain national unity

Opposition leader in the National Assembly and head of the Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aaeen Pakistan, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, stressed the importance of upholding the constitution, warning that...

Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik showcases Pakistan’s mining potential in Saudi Arabia

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik represented Pakistan at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, where he took part in high-level discussions...

Budget to bring relief for salaried, registered businesses: Adviser Finance Minister

Adviser to the Federal Minister for Finance, Khurram Shehzad, has announced that significant relief will be provided to salaried individuals and registered businesses in...

PM eyes Rs2 trillion relief package to revive industry

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is considering a massive relief package worth between Rs1.5 trillion and Rs2 trillion aimed at reviving Pakistan’s industrial sector, and...

Xi calls for advancing building of China-Canada new strategic partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on Friday for the second time in less than three months, in a...

Minister announces free treatment for GB, AJK, and Islamabad under UHC

Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal announced that under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program, residents of Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, and Azad Jammu and...

Speaker Ayaz Sadiq says no anti-state remarks allowed in National Assembly

Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said he would not allow speeches against Pakistan, the judiciary, or the armed forces on the...

Bomb blast outside JI leader’s house in Bajaur, no casualties reported

A bomb exploded outside the residence of Maulana Waheed Gul, deputy chief of Jamaat-e-Islami and former provincial assembly candidate, in Bajaur. Fortunately, he remained...

Pakistan–Japan govt–business dialogue held in Tokyo after four years

The 8th Pakistan–Japan Government–Business Joint Dialogue and the Pakistan Business Forum were held in Tokyo on Friday, marking the first convening of the Dialogue...

PM vows to eliminate terrorism, calls for national unity

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that terrorists are once again raising their heads, but vowed that they would be uprooted from...

PM launches “Sehat Card” to provide health facilities to citizens

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday launched the “Prime Minister Sehat Card” to provide citizens with access to health facilities. Addressing the ceremony in...

JUI-F Senator claims Nawaz Sharif backed Achakzai’s appointment

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Senator Kamran Murtaza has claimed that Mahmood Khan Achakzai was appointed opposition leader at the behest of former prime minister Nawaz...

President Zardari condoles demise of Saudi Princess Hind

President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of...

Pakistan signs MoU with US firm to boost cross-border digital payments

A delegation of World Liberty Financial USA, led by Chief Executive Officer Zachary Witkoff, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on...

Ayaz meets Chinese ambassador Jiang, reaffirms ‘evergreen’ Pak-China partnership

Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to its “evergreen” friendship with China, describing the bilateral relationship as...

Pakistan, Canada Explore Healthcare Training Ties

High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada, Muhammad Saleem, visited the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in Ottawa for a meeting...

Pakistan, Jordan eye stronger cultural and diplomatic ties

Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, met Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Jordan, Major General (R) Khurram Sarfraz Khan, at the...

Aurangzeb says Rs1 trillion wasted annually in state-owned entities

Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that interest payments on debt remain the government’s largest expenditure, while inefficiencies in state-owned enterprises...

Ahsan Iqbal warns India’s move threatens Pakistan’s water security

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday warned that India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty poses...

PPP warns government after controversy over unsigned ordinance

Pakistan Peoples Party senior leader Senator Palwasha Khan on Tuesday alleged that a “fake ordinance” was issued without the consent or signature of President...

China confirms J-10CE fighter jet records 1st combat success in Pak-India war in May 2025

BEIJING – China officially confirmed on Monday that its J-10CE fighter jet achieved its first combat success in May 2025, without mentioning Pakistan and...

Balochistan launches same-day online test and appointment letters

Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, announced that for the first time in the province’s history, online tests and appointment letters for government...

Federal Constitutional Court shifted to Federal Shariat Court building

The Federal Constitutional Court has been shifted to the building of the Federal Shariat Court, where judicial proceedings have formally begun. Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan...

KP Assembly Speaker writes Corps Commander for In-Camera Security Briefing

The Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has written a letter to the Corps Commander seeking a detailed security briefing amid growing concerns over...

Sudanese gov’t returns to Khartoum after nearly 3 yrs of war

Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris on Sunday announced the return of the government to the capital, Khartoum, for the first time since the outbreak...

Pakistan Navy ships visit Muscat, strengthen ties with Oman

Pakistan Navy ships Rahnavard, Madadgar, and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship Kashmir visited Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman, where they were warmly...

New evidence in Radio Pakistan case, CM Afridi’s status under review

Police investigating the Radio Pakistan attack case have reportedly obtained new evidence and have begun consultations on whether to name Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister,...

Pezeshkian urges unity, vows reforms as Iran confronts foreign-backed unrest

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday called for national unity and restraint, pledging to address economic and social concerns while warning against what he...

Iran warns of retaliation against US strikes as Trumo reitrates threats

Tehran has threatened to retaliate against Israeli and United States military positions should the U.S. conduct strikes on Iran, underscoring escalating tensions as the...

Iran reports calm nationwide as authorities cite external interference behind unrest

Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said the security situation across the country has stabilized, with major cities remaining calm and free of...

Iran curbs riots, vandalism after arresting over 200 organizers

Iran’s authorities said on Saturday night that the situation across the country is relatively getting normal after the arrest of over 200 organizers of...

PM approves Charah Dam project to meet twin cities’ water needs

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has approved the Charah Dam project, a key initiative aimed at addressing the water needs of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The...

Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed launches Pakistan Rights Movement

Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed announced the formation of a new political party, the Pakistan Rights Movement (PRM), during a ceremony in the federal capital...

Pak Navy tests LY-80 missile and loitering munitions successfully

The Pakistan Navy conducted a major display of operational and combat readiness in the Northern Arabian Sea, successfully demonstrating its advanced maritime and aerial...

KP demands timely funds amid shortfall of Rs127 billion

The Finance Advisor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has written to the federal government, raising alarm over the province’s worsening fiscal situation due to delayed...

Public sector debt reaches Rs9.57 trillion, pension liabilities Rs2 trillion

The total debt of Pakistan’s public sector companies has reached Rs9.577 trillion, with the overall deficit rising sharply by 300 percent to Rs123.9 billion...

Emergency plan approved to tackle water shortage in Islamabad

The federal government has decided to implement a comprehensive plan on an emergency basis to address the growing water shortage in Islamabad, with a...

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