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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...

Pakistan Secures $3m GEF Funding to Protect Marine Biodiversity

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced that Pakistan has secured $3 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to conserve...

Asim Iftikhar raises cross-border terror issue at UNSC

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has expressed deep concern over terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil, telling the United...

Mohsin Naqvi reviews progress on Islamabad model jail

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Islamabad Model Jail and the under-construction hostel at the National Police Academy to review progress on the ongoing...

Punjab inaugurates first government autism centre in Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated autistic children and their parents on the establishment of Pakistan’s first government-run autism centre. Addressing the inauguration...

Rs5 million compensation announced for each martyr’s family

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Khadija-tul-Kubra Mosque in Islamabad, which was targeted in a recent terrorist attack, and condemned the incident as an...

Supreme Court orders eye specialist access for PTI founder

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed authorities to provide PTI founder Imran Khan access to an eye specialist and facilitate telephone contact with his...

Mustafa Kamal stresses strengthening primary healthcare system

Federal Minister for National Health Services Mustafa Kamal has said that primary healthcare holds central importance in the health sector and the Government of...

Pakistan dispatches 29th humanitarian aid consignment to Palestine

Under the patronage of the Government of Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has coordinated the dispatch of an additional humanitarian aid consignment...

Xi extends Spring Festival greetings to service personnel

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday reviewed the armed forces' combat readiness and ongoing operations and extended Spring Festival greetings to all service...

PM takes notice of NEPRA’s new solar regulations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken immediate notice of the new solar regulations issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and directed...

Opposition protests as NA passes six bills amid quorum row

The Speaker of the National Assembly proceeded with the legislative business during the sitting of the House despite repeated objections from the opposition over...

Health minister inaugurates 1MW solar system at EPI warehouse

Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, today inaugurated a 1-megawatt solar power system at the EPI Warehouse in collaboration with UNICEF, marking a...

President calls for follow-up on Mirziyoyev visit outcomes

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday said that Pakistan attaches great significance to its close brotherly relations with Uzbekistan and underscored the importance of...

Pakistan, Cambodia review trade ties ahead of 2nd JTC

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Tuesday held a pre–Pakistan–Cambodia Joint Trade Committee (JTC) bilateral meeting with Cambodian Minister of Commerce H.E....

Xi extends condolences over serious explosion in Pakistani capital

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence on Monday to Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari over a serious blast that hit...

Chinese FM extends condolences over deadly explosion in Pakistan

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday extended condolences to Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar over a deadly...

Xi visits IT innovation park in Beijing

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited an information technology (IT) innovation park in Beijing on Monday...

Khawaja Asif says begging a well-organized profession in Pakistan

Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said begging as a well-organized profession in Pakistan, claiming it now provides more “employment” than any other sector in...

Pakistan proposes OIC vaccine alliance for Islamic countries

Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal proposed the establishment of an “OIC Vaccine Alliance” for Islamic countries, stressing that vaccine production holds critical importance for...

Over 600 reforms implemented across 135 institutions in one year

Mishal Pakistan has released the Pakistan Reforms Report 2026, highlighting continued reform momentum despite challenging geopolitical conditions. According to the report, significant progress has been...

Pakistan envoy outlines Pakistan’s strategic role for Canadian investors

High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada Muhammad Saleem delivered a keynote address at the historic Albany Club in Toronto, engaging a distinguished audience comprising...

Pakistan sends 28th humanitarian aid consignment to Palestine

On the special directives of the prime minister, Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has dispatched an additional humanitarian aid consignment for the people...

President Zardari warns Taliban support threatens Pakistan, region

President Asif Ali Zardari has warned that Pakistan’s eastern neighbor is supporting the Taliban regime, which poses a threat not only to Pakistan but...

Over 20 terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan: State Minister

Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kiani has warned that more than 20 terrorist organizations are operating from Afghanistan, posing a threat not...

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...

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