PAKISTAN NEWS

FM Bilawal hopeful of stronger Pakistan-Iraq cooperation in futureForeign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday expressed the hope that bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Iraq would strengthen in the future. The foreign minister, addressing a joint press stakeout with his Iraqi counterpart, Dr. Fuad Hussein said that both the countries enjoyed decades old ties as they always supported each other in the hour of need. The foreign minister, who arrived here on a three-day visit from Jordan, on the second leg of two-nation tour.Bilawal told the media that every year, a huge number of Pakistani pilgrims visit Iraq to pay respects at Ziaraat. Earlier, both the foreign ministers held a meeting and discussed matters to boost bilateral ties between their countries. During the ...

Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif statement on World Environment Day TodayPrime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif statement on World Environment Day Today. He said "On World Environment Day today, Pakistan joins the international community in renewing its commitment to phase out single-use plastic as part of its efforts to combat plastic pollution. The government has been actively working with national & international stakeholders to develop a legal instrument to end plastic pollution. I am glad to share that we are working on the Plastic Prohibition Regulation 2023 for Islamabad Capital Territory. The comprehensive framework under the Regulation will provide a timeline for phasing out single-use plastics. On this day, I urge all sections of society to come together fo...

Former Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar's press conferenceI condemn the events of 9, Usman Buzdar. There will be no citizen who does not condemn these events, Usman Buzdar. We are standing with the army and we will continue to stand, Usman Buzdar. I announce my withdrawal from politics, Usman Buzdar. May Allah protect everyone, Usman Buzdar. Innocent people have been arrested, they should be treated gently, Usman Buzdar. These innocent people should be released. I have served the people with good intentions. Usman Buzdar, who has been facing cases for 14 months, is not active in politics. I thought I would take a break from politics for some time, Usman Buzdar.Editor: Raja Kamran

The Central Development Working Party Meeting Clears 10 Development Projects Worth Rs.114.5 BillionThe Central Development Working Party (CDWP) under the esteemed chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal was convened on Thursday to review and approve vital development projects. During the meeting, the CDWP cleared a total of 10 projects with a combined value of Rs.114.5 billion. These projects spanned across various sectors, including energy, governance, health, higher education commission, transport, and communication. Out of the 10 projects, three have been recommended to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) with a total cost of Rs. 96 billion approximately. Furthermore, the CDWP approved Seve...

Visit of the Prime Minister to TürkiyeAt the invitation of President Recep Tayip Erdogan, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will attend the inauguration ceremony of President Erdogan in Ankara on 3 June 2023. The Prime Minister's visit will be a reaffirmation of the deep-rooted fraternal ties between Pakistan andTürkiye. The Prime Minister will convey warm felicitations on behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan to President Erdogan on his re-election as President of Türkiye on 28 May 2023. The Prime Minister will also extend an invitation to President Erdogan to attend the 7th Meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) in Islamabad, with a view to providing further momentum to the diverse and multifaceted strategic partnership between Pakistan and ...

H.E. Mr. Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates called on the Federal Minister for Finance & RevenueH.E. Mr. Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates called on the Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, today.Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and H.E. Mr. Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates conversed about the deep rooted brotherly ties between both countries and discussed the various areas of common interest for further strengthening the trade and economic ties between the UAE and Pakistan.Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar acknowledged that UAE has been a great partner of Pakistan in various fields including energy, refinery, petr...

 A group of terrorists targeted a security forces' post through fire in Singwan Area (Dist Kech) of BalochistanA group of terrorists targeted a security forces' post through fire in Singwan Area (Dist Kech) of Balochistan along Pakistan-Iran Border. Since troops on the Post were already alert and responded gallantly with all available weapons, a heavy fire exchange ensued. Security forces pushed back the terrorists successfully however, during the intense fire exchange , two brave soldiers , Sepoy Hasnain Ishtiaq ( age 34 yrs resident of District Dera Ghazi Khan) and Sepoy Inayat ullah ( age 27 yrs resident of District Jhal Magsi) embraced Shahadat while fighting bravely with the terrorists.Security forces have launched an immediate sanitisation operation in the area and are in c...

H.E Ms. Bao Zhong, Acting Charge’d Affairs, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China called on Finance Minister H.E Ms. Bao Zhong, Acting Charge’d Affairs, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China called on Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division, today.  Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar highlighted the deep-rooted, long-standing bilateral ties between Pakistan and China, and appreciated the Chinese support to Pakistan on multiple fronts. He also appraised the envoy of economic situation of the country and the progress in the on-going IMF Programme.Ms. Bao Zhong reciprocated the sentiments about the strong bilateral ties between the two countries. She also assured of constant support of Chinese Government to the people of Pakistan in ...

Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 June 2023Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is in Jordan to attend the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein at the invitation of the Royal family of Jordan.From Jordan, the Foreign Minister will travel to Iraq from 5th to 7th of June at the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Fuad Hussein. This is Foreign Minister’s first visit to Iraq.During the visit, the Foreign Minister will meet the Iraqi leadership. In his meeting with his counterpart, the two sides will discuss a range of issues of common interest and explore avenues of bilateral cooperation.The Foreign Minister will formally announce the establishment of Pilgrimage Centre in Karbala to facilita...

British Army Chief of the General Staff Gen Sir Patrick Nicholas called on Secretary Defence Lt Gen (Retd) Hamood uz Zaman KhanBritish Army Chief of the General Staff Gen Sir Patrick Nicholas called on Secretary Defence Lt Gen (Retd) Hamood uz Zaman Khan in his office at Ministry of Defense in Rawalpindi today. The visit is a part of the long-standing defence cooperation agreement between UK and Pakistan. Matters pertaining to mutual cooperation in the field of Defence came under discussion. The visiting dignitary acknowledged the professional capabilities of Pakistan armed forces in maintaining regional peace.Editor: Raja Kamran