Day: October 29, 2024

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says main focus of the government’s economic development plan is to ensure equity and empowerment. He was addressing a ceremony in Islamabad on Tuesday. He said it is government’s responsibility to end disadvantages for provision of equal opportunities and level playing field to every citizen. Source:

A high-level delegation led by Deputy Defence Minister of the Russian Federation Colonel General Aleksandr V. Fomin called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu in Islamabad today. The meeting remained focused on bolstering military cooperation and industrial collaboration between the two sides while exploring new avenues to fortify

President Asif Ali Zardari has extended felicitations to the government and the people of Turkiye on their 101st Republic Day. In a statement today, he said Turkiye made exemplary progress and development in various sectors in the last century. Asif Ali Zardari expressed the hope that Turkiye would continue to

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) dispatched the 18th consignment of aid from Islamabad International Airport to Beirut, Lebanon today. This aid shipment, sent by NDMA, comprised of 95 tons of supplies, including winterized tents and blankets. On the directives of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, National Disaster Management Authority

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan is committed to take CPEC to the next level to deepen cooperation with China in diverse fields, including agriculture, industrialization, renewable energy. He was addressing the International Conference titled “China at 75: A Journey of Progress,

Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today (Tuesday). Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the importance Pakistan attaches to its relations with Italy. The two leaders exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, including regional

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s decision to ban UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees. In a post on social media platform X today, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations Ambassador Munir Akram said the role of Agency is irreplaceable, providing lifesaving aid and support to millions. He

President Asif Ali Zardari has accorded assent to ‘The Establishment of Special Court (Overseas Pakistanis Property) Bill, 2024 and ‘The Deposit Protection Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2024.’ The President has assented to the bills under Article 75 of the Constitution. Meanwhile, the President also approved appointment of Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi as