Islamabad: International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is being observed today. This year’s theme, ‘Fighting slavery’s legacy of racism through transformative education,’ highlights the ongoing global efforts to eradicate all forms of modern slavery. According to Radio Pakistan, the day is dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for action
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed grief and sorrow over the death of the father of Salman Masood, Editor of the English Daily ‘The Nation’. Condoling with the bereaved family, they prayed for the departed soul. According to Radio Pakistan, Minister for Information and
Islamabad: The government is continuing its efforts with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to develop the energy sector and effectively address its issues. Significant progress has been made regarding the privatization of the three top-performing power distribution companies. It has been decided to give a central
Islamabad: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has emphasized that the establishment of a balanced society, where both men and women enjoy equal rights, is essential for the country’s development. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, he elaborated on the steps taken by the government, including the enactment of laws and
Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a meeting with Director General for Humanitarian and Development at the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Ms. Melinda Bohannaon, in Islamabad today. The Minister apprised the delegation of the government’s stabilization and structural reforms program. He outlined key initiatives, including the privatization agenda,
Lahore: Tomorrow marks the final day for submitting Hajj applications under the Government Scheme. According to Radio Pakistan, over fifty-four thousand applications have been received so far, as stated by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Muhammad Umar Butt. The Spokesperson highlighted that the option
Mashhad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar has arrived in Mashhad, Iran to attend the 28th Meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization. According to Radio Pakistan, upon his arrival at the airport, he was warmly welcomed by the Vice Governor General of
Riyadh: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia tomorrow to participate in the “One Water Summit” in Riyadh. This summit is a collaborative initiative by Saudi Arabia, France, Kazakhstan, and the World Bank, targeting enhanced global cooperation and a unified international