The government has set the target of enhancing IT exports to fifteen billion dollars in the next five years. The IT sector is one of the priority sectors of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). State Bank of Pakistan has made amendments in the Foreign Exchange Manual to increase the international
Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Irfan Ali Kathia has said that preparations have been completed in vulnerable districts in view of possible flood risk. In a statement, he said that monsoon rains will continue until Wednesday. He advised people to avoid unnecessary travel in bad weather and refrain
The government has strongly condemned life threats to Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa by a certain group. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif while addressing a press conference along with Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, regretted that an attempt is being made to spread bloodshed in the name
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland who is on a five-day visit to Pakistan, has arrived at the foreign office in Islamabad for talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. They will discuss avenues to enhance cooperation between Pakistan and the Commonwealth in areas of mutual interest. Source: Radio
Legal action over the leaked call between Kharji Noor Wali Mehsud and Ahmad Hussain alias Ghat Haji has entered the next phase. An FIR has been registered under the Anti-Terrorism Act in Police Station CTD District North Waziristan against Kharji Noor Wali Mehsud and Ghat Haji. Another FIR has been
Pakistan Army has successfully rescued six foreign mountaineers who were attempting to summit K-2. These climbers, hailing from the US, Chile, Macedonia, and Nepal, experienced high-altitude sickness at their base camp during the expedition. The climbers contacted the Pakistan Army for assistance, following which they were successfully rescued. The mountaineers
Secretary General of the Commonwealth Patricia Scotland visited the National Emergencies Operation Center in Islamabad this afternoon. Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik provided a comprehensive briefing to the distinguished visitor on the NEOC’s capabilities, which are bolstered by multiple satellite feeds, software applications, and artificial intelligence tools. These
International Tiger Day is being observed today to raises global awareness about tiger conservation and the threats faced by these endangered animals. The day is aiming to raise awareness about the urgent threats they face, such as habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. Source: Radio Pakistan