Earthquake jolts several parts of country
An earthquake of medium intensity jolted several parts of the country including the Federal capital Islamabad. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the intensity of the earthquake was recorded 5.7 on the Richter’s Scale with 10 kilometers depth. The epicenter…
Punjab CM approves increase number of provincial border posts
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a proposal to increase the number of provincial border posts. Chairing a meeting in Lahore today, she directed special training for police personnel deployed at these border posts. Maryam Nawaz called for immediate…
BISP Chairperson visits Skardu, addresses women’s concerns
Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme Senator Rubina Khalid visited the BISP Zonal Office in Skardu today. During her visit, she interacted with deserving women, listened to their concerns, and instructed BISP staff to address these issues promptly. Rubina…
PM pays tribute to Kulsoom Nawaz on sixth death anniversary
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to Kulsoom Nawaz, the former first lady and wife of PML-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on her sixth death anniversary. In a statement, he said our entire family has never forgotten and cannot…
Ahsan Iqbal stresses expansion of Saut-ul-Quran transmission on major motorways
Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has emphasized the strategic importance of expanding the transmission of Saut-ul-Quran along Lahore-Islamabad, and Islamabad-Peshawar Motorways, as these routes are among the most frequently traveled in the country. Speaking at a…
President, PM pay glowing tribute to Quaid-e-Azam M. A. Jinnah
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in their separate messages, on the 76th death anniversary of the Father of the Nation, have said that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a visionary leader, who united Muslims of India…
Federal Govt launches massive crackdown against smuggling
The Federal government has launched a massive crackdown against smuggling in line with its efforts to further strengthen economy. According to latest statistics, 126.4 metric tons of sugar, 4 metric tons flour, 3252 sticks of cigarettes, and approximately one million…
Amna Baloch becomes 33rd Foreign Secretary of Pakistan
Amna Baloch has become the 33rd Foreign Secretary of Pakistan. She assumed the charge of her office after the incumbent Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi attained superannuation. According to Foreign Office, being a veteran diplomat, Ambassador Amna Baloch held…
Efforts being made to revamp PTV: Info Minister
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said efforts are being made to revamp Pakistan Television to make it a vibrant media organization. Responding to a question during Question Hour in the National Assembly today, he said the government is…
Saudi envoy lauds Pakistan for introducing economic reforms
Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a homegrown economic agenda centered on comprehensive institutional reforms across key sectors of the economy. The Minister made these remarks while meeting Ambassador of the Kingdom of…