Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said Pakistan and China have always stood by each other in difficult times, forging an exceptional iron-clad bond. Addressing an event in Islamabad today, he said despite the test of time and shifts in the international landscape, our all-weather strategic cooperative partnership
The relevant government agencies are continuing their crackdown against smuggling, hoarding and power pilferage. The measures, facilitated by SIFC, are effective from September last year and have resulted in many arrests and recoveries of billions of rupees. Law enforcement agencies have registered 173,212 FIRs against people involved in power theft
Former Prime Minister Shaheed Benazir Bhutto is among the world leaders who featured in a unique book highlighting a Singapore’s tradition of naming the new orchid hybrids after the visiting foreign dignitaries. Written by renowned author and editor Koh Buck Song and launched by Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, the
A new United Nations Security Council report has revealed an increased collaboration between the TTP and Afghan Taliban in the cross-border terrorist attacks mainly against Pakistani military posts. The report of Security Council’s Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team said Pakistan suffered more than eight hundred attacks in the past
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says all available resources will be used to eliminate polio in the country. Talking to Anti polio National team in Islamabad today, he directed to ensure the availability of polio vaccine in security risk areas. The Prime Minister said Pakistan has made significant progress against polio
China has provided twenty-six advanced lightning prediction tools to Pakistan enabling the Meteorological Department to accurately predict lightning strikes. This was stated by Pakistan Meteorological Department Director General Mahr Sahibzad Khan during an interview with PTV News today. He said this cutting-edge technology has significantly enhanced Pakistan’s weather forecasting capabilities,
Government Spokesperson for Legal Affairs Barrister Aqeel Malik says economic indicators are on positive trajectory as a result of government policies. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said Fitch rating and continuity of IMF programme reflect that economy is on the right track. He said all the political
Minister for Planning and Development has expressed the determination to ensure a coordinated response to any emergency situation arising from monsoon rains. Chairing the third meeting of National Disaster Response Committee in Islamabad today, he instructed the provincial departments to implement advance measures to deal with any emergency like situation.