PAKISTAN NEWS

Opening Remarks for the Press Briefing by Spokesperson 16 February 2023Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is traveling to Türkiye today for a 2-day visit in a special gesture of solidarity and support with the people of Türkiye in the wake of the massive earthquake on 6 February 2023.In Ankara, the Prime Minister will meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to personally convey heartfelt condolences on behalf of the entire Pakistani nation over the loss of precious lives and the widespread damage caused by the earthquake. He will also reaffirm Pakistan’s solidarity to stand by our Turkish brothers and sisters during these difficult times and to continue all possible support to the ongoing relief efforts. The Prime Minister will also visit earthquake affected areas in Southern Tü...

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mohammad Ishaq Dar made a telephone call to Dr. Nureddin Nebati, Minister for Finance and Treasury, Republic of TurkiyeFederal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar made a telephone call to Dr. Nureddin Nebati, Minister for Finance and Treasury, Republic of Turkiye, and offered his heartfelt condolences and sympathies on human and material losses in the deadly earthquake in Turkiye and extended all out relief support in this difficult time.  He further expressed the resolve of the Government and its people to stand with their Turkish brothers and sisters during these testing times.Dr. Nureddin Nebati, Minister for Finance and Treasury, Republic of Turkiye expressed gratitude to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and admired G...

Visit of the Prime Minister to Türkiye (16-17 February 2023)In a special gesture of solidarity and support with the people of Türkiye in the wake of the massive earthquake on 6 February 2023, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a visit to Türkiye on 16-17 February 2023. During his stay in Ankara, the Prime Minister will meet the President of Türkiye, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to personally convey heartfelt condolences on behalf of the entire Pakistani nation over the loss of precious lives and the widespread damage caused by the earthquake. The Prime Minister will reiterate Pakistan’s firm commitment to stand by the Turkish people during these difficult times and to continue extending all possible support to the ongoing relief effort.The Prime Minister will also...

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, called on the Prime Minister Mr. Shehbaz SharifWelcoming the Director General, the Prime Minister appreciated the ongoing cooperation between the IAEA and Pakistan in the areas of health, agriculture, industry, nuclear medicine and power generation. The Prime Minister expressed Pakistan’s full support for various projects and programmes of the Agency and conveyed Pakistan’s keenness to expand its footprints in the Agency’s work both as a recipient and provider of expertise and technical assistance. Director General Grossi was briefed by the Prime Minister about the crucial role being played by the 19 cancer hospitals being operated by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) which we...

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met Director General International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Mariano GrossiForeign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met Director General International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Mariano Grossi. Matters of mutual interest were discussed in the meeting. The Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of using atomic energy in health, agriculture industry and power sector.DG International Atomic Energy Agency appreciates Pakistan's nuclear capabilities. DG International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Maria No Grossi is in Islamabad on a two-day visit to Pakistan.Editor: Raja Kamran 

The delegation led by US State Department Consul Derek Shule will arrive in Pakistan on February 17The delegation led by US State Department Consul Derek Shule will arrive in Pakistan on February 17.The purpose of the arrival of the American high-level delegation is to strengthen Pakistan-US economic relations, increase counter-terrorism cooperation and contribute to cooperation efforts to deal with the effects of the climate crisis.During his visit, US State Department Consul Derek Shule is likely to meet Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Army Chief General Asim Munir.Editor: Raja Kamran

 Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi met with Commander US Naval Forces Central Command Vice Admiral Bird CooperChief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi met with Commander US Naval Forces Central Command Vice Admiral Bird Cooper. Issues of mutual interest, regional maritime security situation and bilateral maritime cooperation were discussed during the meeting. In the meeting, the determination to further promote mutual naval and defense relations between the two countries was reiterated.Commander US Naval Forces Central Command congratulated Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi on successful conduct of Peace Exercise 2023 on behalf of Pakistan Navy.Editor: Raja Kamran

Minister for Finance, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, calls on President Dr Arif AlviFederal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, called on President Dr Arif Alvi today and apprised him about the progress in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and that all modalities have been agreed upon.The President appreciated the efforts of the Government for negotiating an agreement with the IMF, and assured that the state of Pakistan would stand by the commitments made by the Government with the IMF.The Minister informed that the Government wanted to raise additional revenue through taxes by promulgating an ordinance. The President advised that it would be more appropriate to take the Parliament into confidence on this important subject, and that a ses...

The closing ceremony of Pakistan Navy's multinational maritime exercise Aman 23The closing ceremony was held in the North Arabian Sea. Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Shahbaz Sharif was the chief guest of the event. Federal Minister for Education and Vocational Training Rana Tanveer, Secretary Defence, Governor Sindh and Chief Minister Sindh also participated in the ceremony.Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff and Services Chiefs also participated in the closing ceremony of Exercise Aman 23. Amir Al Bahr welcomed the Prime Minister of Pakistan on his arrival on the ship of the Pakistan Navy in the Arabian Sea. A briefing was also given to the Prime Minister of Pakistan regarding peace exercises. The ships and aircrafts of the countries participating in the exercise saluted the chi...

Arrival of Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah in MuzaffarabadHigh-level meeting on counter-terrorism and security of foreign nationals in Azad Kashmir chaired by Home Minister. The meeting was attended by Federal Secretary Home Yousaf Naseem Khokhar, NC NACT Roy Tahir, Special Secretary Home Azad Kashmir Sardar Khalid Mehmood, Commissioner Muzaffarabad Masoodur Rahman and representatives of security agencies. In the meeting, Chief Secretary Azad Kashmir Muhammad Usman Chachar and Inspector General Police Dr. Ameer Ahmad Sheikh gave detailed information about the security situation in Azad Kashmir, details of foreign nationals working in various projects, Special Protection Unit and Anti-Terrorism Organization in Azad Kashmir.Interior Minister said there will be no compr...