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وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کا اسلام آباد میں غیر قانونی تعمیرات اور ہاؤسنگ سوسائٹیوں کے خلاف کریک ڈاؤن کا حکم

25May

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وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کا اسلام آباد میں غیر قانونی تعمیرات اور ہاؤسنگ سوسائٹیوں کے خلاف کریک ڈاؤن کا حکم

25 مئی 2025 اسلام آباد (کامران راجہ): وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کی زیر صدارت اسلام آباد میں اعلیٰ سطح کا اجلاس ہوا جس میں وفاقی دارالحکومت کے فیلڈ افسران نے شرکت کی۔ اجلاس میں چیف کمشنر اسلام آباد، آئی جی اسلام آباد پولیس، ڈپٹی کمشنر، ڈی آئی جیز، ایس پیز اور اے سیز نے شرکت کی۔ اس موقع پر وزیر مملکت برائے داخلہ طلال چوہدری اور وفاقی سیکرٹری داخلہ بھی موجود تھے۔ اجلاس میں غیر قانونی گھروں کے خلاف کارروائی سمیت اسلام آباد میں غیر قانونی تعمیرات کے خلاف فوری آپریشن شروع کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا گیا۔ وزیر داخلہ نے غیر قانونی ہاؤسنگ سوسائٹیوں کے خلاف کریک ڈاؤن کا بھی حکم دیا۔ انہوں نے اس بات پر زور دیا کہ اس سلسلے میں متعلقہ افسران کو زیرو ٹالرنس کی پالیسی کو نافذ کرنا ہوگا۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ لینڈ انفارمیشن اینڈ مینجمنٹ سسٹم (لمز) کے ذریعے سیٹلائٹ میپنگ کو ہر قسم کی غیر قانونی تعمیرات کو روکنے کے لیے استعمال...

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Orders Crackdown on Illegal Constructions and Housing Societies in Islamabad

25May

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Orders Crackdown on Illegal Constructions and Housing Societies in Islamabad

Islamabad 25 May 2025(kamran Raja): Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad, which was attended by field officers of the federal capital. Chief Commissioner Islamabad, IG Islamabad Police, Deputy Commissioner, DIGs, SPs, and ACs attended the meeting. Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry and Federal Secretary Interior were also present on the occasion.During the meeting, it was decided to launch an immediate operation against illegal constructions in Islamabad, including action against unauthorized houses. The Interior Minister also ordered a crackdown against illegal housing societies. He emphasized that zero-tolerance policy must to be enforced by the concerned officers in this regard. He stated that satellite mapping through the Land Informa...

Whispers from Gandhara” – A Showcase of Pakistan’s Ancient Buddhist Heritage in New York

23May

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Whispers from Gandhara” – A Showcase of Pakistan’s Ancient Buddhist Heritage in New York

New York 23 May 2025(Ghufran): The Consulate General of Pakistan in New York and the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations, in collaboration with the Office of the Manhattan District Attorney, successfully hosted a landmark cultural exhibition titled “Whispers from Gandhara – Showcase of Gandhara Civilization and Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan” on May 22, 2025.The event drew a distinguished gathering of Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, Consuls General, senior U.S. officials including representatives from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Office of the Mayor New York, U.S. businessmen and members of the Pakistani community.The exhibition featured 39 rare artifacts from the Gandhara and Indus Valley civilizations—recovered and repatriated to Pakis...

Pakistan and Türkiye to Cement Bilateral Ties with Offshore, Onshore Exploration and Critical Minerals Cooperation

23May

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Pakistan and Türkiye to Cement Bilateral Ties with Offshore, Onshore Exploration and Critical Minerals Cooperation

Islamabad, May 23,2025(News Desk):Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting with H.E Irfan Neziroglu, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan, today at the Ministry of Petroleum. The discussions centered on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, including offshore and onshore exploration, as well as collaboration in critical minerals. During the meeting, Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik expressed profound gratitude for Türkiye’s unwavering support to Pakistan during the India-Pakistan conflict. He emphasized that the Pakistan-Türkiye friendship has “passed every test of time with flying colors,” reflecting the deep-rooted bond between the two brotherly nations. He thanked the Ambassador on behalf of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the unambig...

Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, held a meeting with delegation led by Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director Operations of the World Bank.

22May

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Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, held a meeting with delegation led by Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director Operations of the World Bank.

Islamabad 22nd May 2025(Kamran Raja):During the meeting, the Minister shared that Pakistan is set to introduce a competitive electricity market in the near future. All preparatory work for this transition is being completed. He noted that an Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO) has been established to manage the market operations, and experienced professionals are being appointed to ensure its effective functioning. The government will no longer act as the sole purchaser of electricity.Highlighting key financial reforms in the power sector, the Minister informed the delegation that there has been a significant improvement in revenue recovery. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that electricity subsidies are directed only to those who truly need them and requested the Wor...

Strengthening Brotherhood: Pakistan and Azerbaijan Focus on Energy & Economic Partnerships

22May

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Strengthening Brotherhood: Pakistan and Azerbaijan Focus on Energy & Economic Partnerships

Islamabad, May 22, 2025 (News Desk): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik was called on by the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, H.E Khazar Farhadov, at the Ministry of Petroleum today. The discussions centered on strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in the energy sector, and exploring new avenues for economic cooperation.Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik expressed gratitude for Azerbaijan’s steadfast support to Pakistan in recent conflict with India, reaffirming the deep-rooted brotherly ties between the two nations. He underscored that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif greatly values Azerbaijan's solidarity with Pakistan. Azerbaijan has always stood behind Pakistan. Pakistan is thankful to the brotherly countries for extending support in one of the most challenging oc...

ISSI Celebrates 74th anniversary of Pakistan-China Diplomatic Relations

21May

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ISSI Celebrates 74th anniversary of Pakistan-China Diplomatic Relations

21 May 2025,Islamabad(Nosheen): The China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a special event to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. Mr. Wang Shengjie, Counsellor at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan, participated in the event and delivered remarks on behalf of the Chinese Embassy. The event was also addressed by Ambassador Tehmina Janjua, former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, and Ambassador Masood Khalid, Pakistan’s former Ambassador to China. In his remarks on the occasion, Director General ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlighted the enduring strength and strategic depth of the Pakistan-China relationship, calling it a "model of inter-s...

Indian-sponsored terrorists attack school bus in Khuzdar

21May

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Indian-sponsored terrorists attack school bus in Khuzdar

Khuzdar 21 May 2025(Kamran Raja): After facing a humiliating defeat on the battlefield, India has resorted to despicable and cowardly acts. A school bus carrying innocent children was targeted in Khuzdar. Following its disgraceful defeat in the battle of truth, India issued directives for this cowardly and horrific attack.This cowardly and horrific attack was planned in India and executed to its bloody conclusion by proxies in Balochistan. Among those martyred in the attack are Sania Soomro (Grade 6), Hafsa Kausar (Grade 7), and Ayesha Saleem (Grade 10).Several other children were injured in the attack and have been shifted to the hospital immediately. India's distorted face is behind all acts of terrorism in Pakistan.

Indus is Pakistan’s Lifeline and It Is Already Impacted by Climate Stress: Senator Sherry Rehman Calls for Urgent Action on Water Security at NDMA Briefing

21May

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Indus is Pakistan’s Lifeline and It Is Already Impacted by Climate Stress: Senator Sherry Rehman Calls for Urgent Action on Water Security at NDMA Briefing

Islamabad, May 21, 2025(News Desk): Senator Sherry Rehman, Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, sounded the alarm on Pakistan’s deepening water insecurity at the National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) briefing on the Summer Contingency Plan 2025 by Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik and his team. Citing India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and growing climate shocks to river flows, Senator Rehman called for immediate, coordinated action on safeguarding Pakistan’s most vital natural resource—the Indus River. “The Indus River is Pakistan’s lifeline—over 90% of our agriculture depends on it. And yet, it is already under strain from climate change, glacial retreat, and now upstream aggression...

Netherlands Ambassador Calls on Minister for Finance and Revenue

21May

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Netherlands Ambassador Calls on Minister for Finance and Revenue

Islamabad, May 21, 2025(News Desk): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting today with H.E. Mrs. Henny de Vries, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Pakistan, at the Finance Division, Islamabad. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest and avenues for further strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. The Finance Minister briefed the Ambassador on Pakistan’s current macroeconomic outlook and the government’s reform agenda, with particular focus on key sectors of the economy.He emphasized the government's commitment to achieving sustainable, productivity-driven, and export-led growth, highlighting the critical role of the private sector as the real engine of economic development. The Minister also ack...