PAKISTAN NEWS

Antonio Guterres, the Secretary General of United Nations strongly condemn the prohibition of working of women in AfghanistanAntonio Guterres, the Secretary General of United Nations strongly condemn the prohibition of working of women. He said “I strongly condemn the prohibition of our Afghan female colleagues from working in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province. If this measure is not reversed, it will inevitably undermine our ability to deliver life-saving aid to the people who need it”.Afghan staff of United Nations have been told to stay home and work from home.Editor: Raja Kamran

President for speedy relief to citizens against maladministrationPresident Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for expeditiously addressing the complaints of the people so as to provide them timely relief against the maladministration of government organizations. Highlighting the importance of the institutions of Federal and Provincial Ombudsmen, he said that ombudsmen played a significant role in providing justice to the people, adding that ombudsmen needed to be strengthened so that the maximum number of people could benefit from their services. The President expressed these views while talking to the Provincial Ombudsman of Balochistan, Mr Nazar Muhammad Baloch, who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. Mr Nazar Muhammad Baloch also presented the Balochistan Ombudsman’s Annual R...

A fire ripped through the camp of a Chinese company managing the construction of a remote hydropower dam in northwestern Pakistan on TuesdayA fire ripped through the camp of a Chinese company managing the construction of a remote hydropower dam in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, officials said. Since 2015, Beijing has poured billions of dollars into Pakistan under an investment scheme known as the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Private firms have also flooded over the border to service contracts on ambitious infrastructure projects, despite persistent threats from Pakistani militants.Police said Tuesday’s pre-dawn blaze ruined a warehouse complex for the Dasu hydropower project in the Kohistan district of northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, 180 kilometers (110 m...

Ambassador Masood Khan felicitates Texan Rep. Salman Bhojani for strengthening Pak-US relations“US law-makers and politicians of Pakistani descent are making Pakistani diaspora and Pakistan proud not only by their dynamism and leadership qualities but also by  serving as a strong bridge between the two countries and forging robust linkages between law-makers, professionals, experts, business community and others” said Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States.During a telephonic call with newly elected Texas House Member Salman Bhojani today, Ambassador Masood Khan congratulated Representative Bhojani for successful introduction of landmark resolution in Texan State Assembly to recognize ‘Pakistan Day of Action at the State Capitol’ on the occasion of Pakistan Day, reflecting st...

سپریم کورٹ کے اہم فیصلے سے قبل کابینہ کا ہنگامی اجلاس طلبسپریم کورٹ کے اہم فیصلے سے قبل کابینہ کا ہنگامی اجلاس طلب وفاقی کابینہ کا آج چوبیس گھنٹے سے بھی کم عرصے میں دوسری بار ہنگامی اجلاس طلب کر لیا گیا ہے۔ اجلاس، جو آج دوپہر 1 بجے پارلیمنٹ ہاؤس میں شیڈول ہے، انتخابات میں تاخیر کیس میں سپریم کورٹ کے ہائی اسٹیک فیصلے کے آئندہ اعلان کے تناظر میں ہے۔وزیر اعظم شہباز شریف کی زیر صدارت ہونے والے اجلاس کا باضابطہ ایجنڈا تاحال سامنے نہیں آیا۔ تاہم ذرائع کا کہنا ہے کہ ملک کی مجموعی سیاسی صورتحال پر تبادلہ خیال کیا جائے گا۔ پیر کی رات 8 بجے ہونے والی پچھلی میٹنگ کے بعد یہ لگاتار دوسری میٹنگ ہوگی۔ اجلاس کے دوران وفاقی کابینہ نے سپریم کورٹ کے رجسٹرار عشرت علی کی خدمات واپس لینے کا فیصلہ جسٹس قاضی فائز عیسیٰ کے خط کے بعد کیا جس میں کابینہ سے انہیں عہدے سے ہٹانے کا مطالبہ کیا گیا تھا۔ Edit...

H.E Mr. Neil Hawkins, High Commissioner of Australia, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance DivisionFinance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar welcomed H.E Mr. Neil Hawkins, High Commissioner of Australia, and highlighted the friendly relations between the two countries.The two sides discussed the existing level of bilateral cooperation between the two countries and exchanged views on enhancing bilateral ties and cooperation in trade, economic and investment fields.The Finance Minister briefed the envoy about the current economic outlook of the country and apprised of pragmatic policy reforms initiated by the government for the socio-economic uplift of the masses as well as economic progress and development of the country. T...

Khunjerab Pass will be re-opened todayKhunjerab Pass between Pakistan and China is being re-opened for all kinds of traffic today after almost three years. This was confirmed by Home Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan, Rana Muhammad Saleem Afzal in a statement in Gilgit. The major trade route between the two countries was closed in the wake of COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020.The closure of Khunjerab border for three years caused financial issues for local business community and a large number of workers were left jobless. According to protocol signed between Pakistan and China, trade between the two countries through the Khunjerab pass begins on 1st of April and the pass is closed on November 30 every year. Earlier, to meet Pakistan’s urgently needed supplies, the border was temporarily opened...

Shazia Marri reviews BISP initiatives: Directs for Vigilance & Concerted Efforts To Extend Maximum Relief to Deserving BeneficiariesFederal Minister and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme Ms. Shazia Marri presided over a high level meeting to review the various initiatives of Benazir Income Support Programme, and directed the concerned for more vigilance to ensure the disbursement of Benazir Kafaalat and other initiatives in a more transparent manner.This she said while presiding over a meeting on zoom which was attended by the Secretary Benazir Income Support Programme Mr. Yusuf Khan, Additional Secretary Dr Tahir Noor, and all Director Generals including heads of Provinces and regions. The Secretary Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) briefed Minister regardin...

Islamabad Police has advise to Lawyers and journalistsChecking is being done for admission in the Supreme Court of Pakistan, lawyers and journalists should identify themselves before entering the Supreme Court. The permission of the Supreme Court administration is mandatory for entering the Supreme Court. There is no restriction on the entry of lawyers.Lawyers are requested not to block the roads. And don't park in front of the Supreme Court, it affects the traffic. There are threats of terrorism in Islamabad; there is a fear of entry of malicious elements in the clothes of lawyers. Lawyers are requested to keep an eye out for unknown persons in lawyer's clothes around them. Police personnel should show courtesy during checking. There is no restriction on lawyers coming to the Su...