Category: General

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Spring Tree Plantation Campaign by planting a sapling at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad today.

Speaking on the occasion, he said Pakistan has been facing the hazardous impacts of climate change and suffered a loss of billions of rupees in the past.

The Prime Minister said government had set a target of planting 240 million trees during its previous tenure, which is now being doubled.

He said all out efforts should be made across the country particularly in the educational institutions to create awareness about tree plantation and harmful effects of environmental pollution.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan Railways has set a record with the longest and heaviest freight train run in their history.

According to the spokesperson, the freight train, stretching over 2,500 feet and comprising fifty coaches, was propelled by the robust GE U40 locomotive engine.

Departing from Karachi, the train carried over 3,000 tons of cargo to Kotri.

This initiative will not only reduce load on road traffic but also contribute to environmental preservation by minimizing pollution.

Source: Radio Pakistan

European Union Ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka called on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Islamabad on Friday.

The Finance Minister apprised the Ambassador about the important reform priorities of the government.

He also shared possible areas of mutual collaboration including digitization, export competitiveness, livestock and dairy production.

The EU Ambassador acknowledged the economic agenda of the government and assured the Finance Minister of European Union’s continued support to Pakistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Civil and Military leadership of the country have reiterated the commitment to upholding national interests and working together for a prosperous and secure Pakistan.

This was expressed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir during Prime Minister’s visit to General Headquarters in Rawalpindi today. He was accompanied by key members of the Cabinet.

The Prime Minister was received by Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, and was presented guard of honour.

Floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada was laid by the Prime Minister, to pay tribute to the martyrs.

During the visit, Prime Minister and Cabinet members engaged in discussions with military leadership on matters of national security, regional stability and military preparedness.

They were briefed on the current security environment, threat spectrum, response to the security threats and ongoing counter terrorism operations.

Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured that the Government sh
all provide all the resources required for ensuring operational readiness of the Armed Forces.

The Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet appreciated the professionalism, operational readiness, and sacrifices of Pakistan Army in war against terrorism.

They also commended the dedication of the Pakistan Army in safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity and ensuring peace and stability.

The Prime Minister said Pakistan is destined to rise and the role of the Armed Forces in ensuring peaceful rise of Pakistan cannot be over-emphasized.

The COAS thanked the Prime Minister for the visit and reposing confidence in the Army.

The COAS affirmed that Pakistan Army will continue to measure up to the nation’s expectations and will resolutely support the Government in addressing the security challenges facing Pakistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said census data can be used for future planning to improve governance, promote business and strengthen economy.

Addressing a news conference after visiting Pakistan Bureau of Statistics in Islamabad this afternoon, he said a Data-Fest will be organized in May this year, enabling the private and public sector, civil society, academia, federal and provincial governments to use the census data effectively.

Expressing concerns on population growth ratio of 2.55 percent, the Minister urged the provincial governments to make their population control programmes more effective to curtail the rising trends of country’s populace.

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said the data collected through 7th Population and Housing Census-2023 is a strategic resource for data driven policymaking.

He said it is the time to get the benefits from the digital Population Census that was conducted last year and was approved unanimously.

Source: Radio Pakistan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has felicitated Asif Ali Zardari on his election as the President of Pakistan.

In a message, the President of Azerbaijan said elevated level of mutual understanding between the two nations provides a promising foundation for further broadening ties in various sectors.

He expressed confidence to work together to strengthen and deepen bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the international community to renew its resolve to foster peaceful coexistence, inter-faith harmony, and mutual respect to combat Islamophobia.

In his message on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, he called upon the international community to unreservedly speak out and act against the rising tide of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hatred.

The Prime Minister said on its part, Pakistan reaffirms its resolve to work closely with the international community in promoting dialogue, harmony and mutual understanding across religions, faiths, cultures and civilizations.

This important day serves to raise global awareness about the unfounded phobia against Islam and its adherents as well as the need to present a united front to stamp out this contemporary menace.

The Prime Minister said the International Day comes at a time of alarming surge worldwide in Islamophobia, fuelled by discriminatory laws, populist politics, and xenophobic narratives.

He said from ban on
public wearing of hijabs to willful desecration of the Holy Quran, and from vilification of revered religious personalities to destruction of holy sites, this dangerous form of religious hatred is infringing upon the basic human rights, dignity and identity of over 1.5 billion Muslims.

Source: Radio Pakistan

International Day to Combat Islamophobia was observed on Friday.

The United Nations General Assembly is holding the 62nd plenary in this regard.

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Munir Akram will deliver a statement on the occasion.

Source: Radio Pakistan