Pakistan

ISLAMABAD:Chairman of the Senate, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, has called for stronger Pakistan-Germany relations through increased economic cooperation, investment, education and parliamentary exchanges, saying 75 years of diplomatic ties provide a strong foundation for a mutually beneficial partnership. Addressing a gathering to mark German Unity Day, attended by German Ambassador Ina Lepel, diplomats and other […]

ISLAMABAD :Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik has called for stronger Pakistan-Germany cooperation in green startups, sustainable innovation and research, saying the two countries could take their longstanding relationship to new heights through climate-friendly initiatives. Addressing a celebration of the Day of German Unity here Friday, the minister said that Pakistan wanted to work […]

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said that the possibility of lifting emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa could be considered if the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) fulfils its constitutional and legal responsibilities. “Even now, if the PTI fulfils its constitutional and legal role, the matter can be considered,” Sanaullah said on Friday while […]

KARACHI: Armed robbers pointed a pistol at a child before snatching a mobile phone and ring from her mother in Karachi’s Gulberg 15 area, with CCTV footage capturing the harrowing street crime incident. The incident occurred in the morning when the woman was taking her daughter to school, according to Geo News. CCTV footage showed two […]

LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday claimed that the head of a political party was “deeply upset” over not getting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governorship or a role in the governor’s rule setup. Speaking informally to journalists in Lahore, Naqvi did not name the politician but claimed that the leader had relied on the establishment’s […]

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed that Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. He was talking to newly arrived Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy, who called on him in Islamabad on Friday. The Prime Minister strongly […]

The National Assembly was informed today that the government has decided to discontinue the issuance of Machine Readable passports and transition entirely to the electronic passports (e-passports). Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Tariq Fazal Chaudhary told the House, during the Question Hour, that the issuance of Machine Readable Passports will be discontinued within a month, and […]

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai on the sidelines of the World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. The Finance Minister highlighted Pakistan’s economic stabilization and urged progress on the investment protection agreement to encourage Canadian investment. Both sides explored […]

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has directed all concerned to monitor supply chains and commodity prices to facilitate domestic consumers. He was chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee in Islamabad to review the stocks and prices of essential commodities. The Deputy Prime Minister stressed that strict action would be taken against hoarding, artificial shortages […]

Foreign Office Spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan has rejected and condemned the Indian Defence Minister’s provocative remarks, entailing a threat of Indian aggression against Pakistan. Replying to a question at his weekly media briefing in Islamabad today, he said such reckless statements reflect India’s hegemonic mindset. He said India’s belligerent posture poses a great risk to […]