Category: General

Pak-US ties based on shared values, common ideals: Envoy

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh says Pakistan and the United States share long standing relationship built on shared values, mutual respect and common ideals. He stated this while addressing an investiture ceremony in Washington D.C to award Congressman Alexander N. Green with the Sitara-i-Khidmat for his

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Repatriation of illegal Afghan nationals continues

The process of repatriation of the illegal Afghan nationals to their homeland is underway in a dignified manner. According to latest statistics, the total number of illegal Afghan nationals who were repatriated till yesterday has reached more than seven hundred thirteen thousand. Twenty-one thousand one hundred and ninety three Afghan

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World Suicide Prevention Day being observed today

World Suicide Prevention Day is being observed today to provide commitment and action to prevent suicide. The triennial theme for World Suicide Prevention Day for 2024-2026 is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”. This theme aims to raise awareness about the importance of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations to prevent

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President lauds services of A.Q. Khan Hospital Trust

President Asif Ali Zardari has commended the working of A.Q. Khan Hospital Trust that provides free medical and healthcare services to the deprived and marginalized sections of society. He expressed these views during a meeting with the delegation of Dr. A.Q. Khan Hospital Trust, led by Dr. Dina Khan, daughter

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Fiscal discipline key to economic growth: Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has termed upholding fiscal discipline a key to economic growth. Responding to calling attention notices of Senator Mohsin Aziz, and Senator Zeeshan Khanzada in Senate, the Minister said revenue and exports would increase while borrowing would decrease if we maintain fiscal discipline. The Minister said the

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PM, MNAs discuss country’s political situation

Members of National Assembly Muhammad Siddique Khan Baloch and Abdul Rehman Kanju called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. They discussed matters pertaining to their respective constituencies and overall political situation of the country. Meanwhile, Member National Assembly Rashid Akbar Nawani and Member Punjab Assembly Saeed Akbar Nawani

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Govt committed to promote Islamic banking: NA told

The National Assembly was informed today that the Govt committed to promote Islamic banking in country. In a response to Calling Attention Notice, Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz Malik said new Sharia-compliant certificates worth 50 billion rupees will be launched this month. Responding to another Calling Attention Notice,

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