PAKISTAN NEWS

Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf called an in-camera session of the National Assembly on Friday (today)Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf called an in-camera session of the National Assembly on Friday (today). According to the sources, apart from members of the National Assembly, ministers and advisors, Army Chief General Asim Munir and DG-ISI General Nadeem Anjum will specially participate in the meeting. Sources say that the military officials will give a briefing on the internal and external challenges facing the country's security.Also, on Thursday, the National Assembly unanimously rejected the bill to provide 21 billion rupees for the elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Earlier, after the Standing Committee on Finance of the National Assembly, the Standing Committee on Finance of...

Meeting between Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Minister of Iran on the side-lines of the fourth meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Neighboring CountriesMeeting between Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Minister of Iran on the side-lines of the fourth meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Neighboring CountriesMinister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar, met Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the side-lines of the fourth meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Neighboring Countries of Afghanistan in Samarkand, Uzbekistan today.The Minister of State reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to strengthen Pakistan-Iran fraternal ties in all areas of mutual interest, particularly trade and economy, energy, sec...

On 13 April 23, an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) was initiated to clear a hideout of Terrorists linked with firing incidents on Security Forces and civilliansOn 13 April 23, an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) was initiated to clear a hideout of Terrorists linked with firing incidents on Security Forces and civillians besides planting of Improvised Explosive Devices on Turbat - Hoshab Road in general area Gishkore.As a result of continuous Intelligence, surveillance and Reconnaisance (ISR) of the area, a location of Terrorists was identified and Security Forces were heli inserted. While establishment of blocking positions to cut the escape routes was underway, Terrorists opened fire onto Security Forces.After heavy exchange of fire, 3 x Terrorists have been sent to hel...

H.E Seyed Mohammad Ali, the Iranian diplomat to Pakistan, made farewell call on Speaker of National Assembly, Raja Pervez AshrafH.E Seyed Mohammad Ali, the Iranian diplomat to Pakistan, made farewell call on Speaker of National Assembly, Raja Pervez Ashraf, at Parliament, Islamabad. They discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation, promoting regional peace and security; and strengthening trade and economic ties. Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf felicitated Iranian Ambassador on revival of Iran-Saudi Arab diplomatic relations & termed it as a positive step that would lead to improving regional peace and prosperity. Also expressed gratitude for consistent support & cooperation in all matters of interest. The Speaker concluded by thanking Seyed Mohammad Ali for his productive and fruit...

Pakistan and China Reaffirm Their Resolve to Further Boost Bilateral Cooperation in Various Fields: Sanjrani Lauds China role for bringing peace in the regionPakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields for the mutual benefit of the two countries. The need for collective efforts to promote peace, prosperity, and development in the region was emphasized by both sides during a meeting between Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani and a three-member delegation of the Chinese Embassy, including Charge de’ Affaires Ms. Pang Chunxue, Ms. Bao Zhong, Political Counselor, and Ms. Dong Wenli, Third Secretary. The meeting also underlined the importance of enhancing cooperation in all fields, including Information Technology.Durin...

H.E Mr. Andrew Dagleish, Acting British High Commissioner called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq DarSAPM on Finance Mr. Tariq Bajwa, Special Secretary Finance and other senior officers from Finance Division participated in the meeting.Finance Minister extended warm welcome to the Acting British High Commissioner and apprised of the overall economic outlook of the country. The Finance Minister briefed the envoy on pragmatic policies and programmes of the present government being taken in terms of revenue generation and bringing economic stability and growth.The two sides discussed the current macro-economic situation of the world as well as Pakistan. The Finance Minister also briefed the envoy on the progress in talks with the IMF.The Hig...