PAKISTAN NEWS

Gilgit-Baltistan Government and UNICEF Collaborate to Enhance Healthcare Facilities and Child WelfareGilgit-Baltistan government and UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) has signed a significant partnership to establish essential healthcare facilities in the region. In a landmark agreement, valued at five million dollars, (One Billion forty three crores rupees) UNICEF will support the expansion of health-related infrastructure in 120 schools across Gilgit-Baltistan.This groundbreaking collaboration reflects the shared commitment of UNICEF and the Gilgit-Baltistan government to enhance the health and well-being of children and mothers in the region. The agreement also encompasses the establishment of a social registry in Gilgit-Baltistan, which will play a crucial role in ensur...

Pakistan-China Director General Level Consultations on South AsiaThe third round of Pakistan-China Director General-level Consultations on South Asia was held in Beijing on 9th August 2023. Mr. Ilyas Mehmood Nizami, Director General (South Asia), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led the Pakistan side while the Chinese delegation was headed by Mr. Liu Jinsong, Director General (Asian Affairs), Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The two sides exchanged perspectives on the developments in South Asia and the wider region. The deliberations were marked by mutual understanding and commonality of views.During his visit to Beijing, Director General Ilyas Nizami also called on Assistant Foreign Minister, Mr. Nong Rong where the positive trajectory of Pakistan-China relations was discussed.Ed...

President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan On the occasion of Minorities’ Day on 11th August 2023On this auspicious occasion of 11th August, which is observed every year as Minorities Day in Pakistan, I would like to highlight the distinguished role played by minorities in the nation-building process. I would like to acknowledge and appreciate the role played by minorities for the development of the country.I am glad to state that minorities in Pakistan enjoy all political, economic, and social rights guaranteed by the Constitution of Pakistan. The Constitution guarantees the political, economic, and social rights of all citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs or ethnicity. As Muslims, we find inspiration in the teachings of Islam, which emphatically advocate for the p...

President Arif Alvi dissolved the National Assembly on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz SharifPresident Arif Alvi dissolved the National Assembly on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with which the federal cabinet and government were dissolved.On August 12, the Prime Minister signed the summary of dissolution of the National Assembly and sent it to the President for approval. According to the President's House, the President dissolved the Assembly under Article 58-1 of the Constitution.The National Assembly and the Federal Cabinet were dissolved as soon as the President signed it, but Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will remain in office until the caretaker Prime Minister is appointed. Meanwhile, consultations for the interim government have been started i...

Ahsan Iqbal launches 16-month performance report, highlighting ministry’s achievements While proudly presenting the 16- month ‘achievements’ of the Ministry for Planning Development & Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal said that the country stands on its feet with dignity through progress in a just short span of time. The launching ceremony of “Performance report of the ministry from April 2022 to August 2023’was held on Wednesday at the packed auditorium of the ministry during the last working day of the minister, was attended by the members of the planning commission, technical staff and all officers of the ministry. The 29-page report gives comprehensive achievements of the ministry from April 19, 2022 to August 9, 2023. During the said period, the Planning Commission man...

IA Spokesperson Statement on Repeated Allegations by Pakistani OfficialsAfter the recent security incident in Pakistan, officials have once again blamed Afghans instead of strengthening the security of their country. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan strongly rejects these allegations and insists that Afghanistan is a country that has come out of a long-lasting war and it does not want to threaten the security of any country, specially neighboring countries. IEA once again reiterates its principled position, that the territory of Afghanistan will not be used against the security of any country, however, it does not mean that Afghanistan is responsible for the security failure of any country in the region. Unfortunately, over the past 20 years, our region was a victim of foreign inva...

Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, visited GHQ on his farewell visitUpon arrival, PM was received by the COAS. PM met with the Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) and was presented with the Guard of Honour and laid floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada.He was also the Chief Guest at a ceremony organised to pay tribute to the Shuhadas and Ghazis at Army Auditorium. PM paid rich tribute to the Shuhadas, Ghazis and their families for their countless sacrifices and contributions made for the defence of the motherland.PM appreciated the role of Armed Forces in protecting the territorial integrity of the country and robustly fighting the menace of terrorism across Pakistan.“Shuhadas and Ghazis are our pride and their respect and honour is binding on...

MILITARY AWARDS CONFERRED UPON PAKISTAN NAVY PERSONNELPakistan Navy Investiture Ceremony 2023 was held at Islamabad. Chief of Staff (COS) Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf graced the ceremony as Chief Guest and conferred various military awards to the naval personnel.The recipients of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) were: Cdre Syed Naved Ahsan SI(M) and Cdre Amir Hanif SI(M).The recipients of Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military) were: Capt Dr Amjad Nawaz TI(M), Cdr Rizwan Ahmad TI(M), Lt Cdr Muhammad Imran TI(M), Lt Cdr Faisal Ayub TI(M) and Lt Cdr Syed Muhammad Hasan Rizvi TI(M).02 Awards of TK(M)-II and 09 awards of TK(M)-Ill were also conferred upon CPOs and Sailors of Pakistan Navy whereas Letters of Commendation from Chief of the Naval Staff were awarded to 17 Officers, CPOs/ Sailors and ...

'National Growth Centre’ to augment economic prosperity: Ashan IqbalMinister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday launched the National Growth Centre (NGC) aimed at putting the country on a steady path of economic development, innovation and prosperity. Addressing the launching ceremony here, he highlighted the importance of fostering an environment of sustainable development, creating jobs, empowering communities, and stimulating economic diversification. “Our goal is nothing short of positioning Pakistan as a hub of innovation and progress on the global stage.”The main NGC centre would be based at the Planning Ministry while such facilities would be operating in various universities of the country. He said the NGC was not merely a ...