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
Swedish Ambassador Alexandra Berg von Linde held a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore today to discuss expanding trade and strengthening ties between Punjab and Sweden. Maryam Nawaz emphasized provincial government’s focus on supporting farmers and learning from Sweden’s environmental expertise. The Swedish Ambassador on the
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:
President Asif Ali Zardari has condemned the terrorist attack on an anti-Polio team in Upper Orakzai. In a statement today, he expressed grief over the martyrdom of police officials in the incident. The President said the police officials valiantly fought and sent three terrorists to hell. Asif Ali Zardari reiterated
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia to participate in the plenary session of the 8th edition of the Future Investment Initiative being held in Riyadh from today. Deputy Governor of Riyadh Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrehman bin Abdulaziz warmly received the Prime Minister at the airport. The Prime Minister
Relevant government agencies are continuing their operation against power pilferage. According to the latest statistics, a total of 123.6 billion rupees have been recovered and more than eighty six thousand electricity thieves have been arrested. Source: Radio Pakistan
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening the bilateral economic partnership. The resolve was expressed during a meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, on the sidelines of the eighth edition of the
On the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) continues to provide humanitarian aid to the affected people of Gaza and Lebanon. The 17th consignment of aid was dispatched from Karachi to Lebanon today. This aid shipment, sent by NDMA in collaboration with Al-Khidmat Foundation, comprised