Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed Pakistan’s keen interest in further strengthening bilateral cooperation with China across various domains of mutual interest. The President conveyed this during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, who called on him in Islamabad today. According to Radio Pakistan, President Zardari
Karachi: Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has announced plans to begin assembling electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Pakistan by mid-2026. According to Radio Pakistan, company officials stated that the first locally assembled BYD car is expected to roll out between July and August 2026. A 25,000-unit capacity plant, currently
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee to prepare recommendations for aligning civil services with contemporary requirements, improving the structural framework, and modernizing the system. The committee will be headed by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal. According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister chaired a meeting on civil service
Abu dhabi: In a bid to strengthen air connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan, budget carrier Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced an increase in flight frequencies to Multan and Faisalabad. According to Radio Pakistan, flights to Multan have been increased from two to five per week, with
New york: Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with leading investment, banking, and IT professionals in New York. He highlighted Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic indicators, including the first current account surplus in 14 years, diminishing inflation, and upgrades in sovereign credit ratings by global agencies. He also shed light on
Karachi: Federal Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Mueen Wattoo met with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in Karachi on Thursday. They discussed the K-four water project, Right Bank Outfall Drain, and other water-related issues. According to Radio Pakistan, the meeting focused primarily on the ongoing efforts and future
Islamabad: Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani has emphasized the need for addressing the root causes of terrorism. Addressing a tribal jirga of merged districts in Islamabad on Thursday, he said provision of education and employment opportunities is important to bring peace in the tribal districts. According to Radio Pakistan, Gilani
Lahore: DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry visited King Edward Medical University. During his visit, he spoke about the strategic accomplishments and triumphs of Pakistan’s Armed Forces in Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos. According to Radio Pakistan, Lieutenant General Chaudhry highlighted the vital role that public support, particularly from the youth, played