Asim Iftikhar named Foreign Secretary as Amna Baloch retires on Sept 17

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar announced that Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad would be the next Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, succeeding Ambassador Amna Baloch. Ambassador Amna Baloch, the 33rd Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, will retire from government service on September 17, […]

Over Rs1.346bn allocated for Punjab police personnel, families this year

Punjab Police have spent more than Rs1.346 billion on the welfare and well-being of its personnel and their families during the current year, reflecting the department’s continued focus on providing financial, educational, medical and other support to its serving and retired employees. Providing details, the […]

IGP Rizvi orders stronger crime prevention, improved police services

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi chaired an important meeting with officers of the Industrial Area Zone, reviewing crime prevention, law and order, police performance and measures for the protection of citizens. The meeting discussed the overall policing situation in the […]

CDA steps up tree plantation, landscaping across Islamabad

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has stepped up tree plantation and landscaping activities across Islamabad, focusing on green belts, road medians, parks, intersections and other public spaces to improve the city’s environment and preserve its green character. The CDA Environment Wing has deployed field teams […]

PM Shehbaz orders review of super tax exemption for exporters

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif directed the relevant authorities to review the matter of extending the exemption from super tax for exporters and called for immediate measures to resolve issues faced by the business community. The prime minister issued the directives during a meeting with […]

PM Shehbaz assures Italian envoy of continued support to boost bilateral ties

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif assured Pakistan’s full support for further strengthening bilateral relations with Italy, particularly in agriculture, information technology (IT), artificial intelligence (AI), industry, textiles and people-to-people contacts. The prime minister expressed these views during a meeting with newly appointed Italian Ambassador to […]

Polyclinic-II project on track for March 23 opening: Mustafa Kamal

Federal Minister for National Health Services Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday said the 400-bed state-of-the-art Polyclinic-II hospital would be made operational by March 23 next year in line with the directives of the prime minister. Talking to media persons, the minister said the hospital was being […]

PMD forecasts hot, humid conditions across plains on Wednesday

Hot and humid weather is expected to prevail over most plain areas of the country on Wednesday, while partly cloudy conditions are likely in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The PMD forecast said Islamabad and adjoining areas would experience dry […]