Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 :A retired government official and his young daughter were swept away by flood waters after their car was caught in rising rainwater and slipped into a drain in Phase 5 area of a private housing society on Tuesday. According to a police […]

ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday condoling the loss of lives and property in rain and flood-related incidents in different areas, directed the authorities concerned to accelerate the rescue operation in the affected areas. He also expressed grief over an incident […]

ISLAMABAD, July 22 : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday visited Islamabad Safe City Capital Command and Control Center, where he was briefed by Inspector General Police (IG) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi about the functioning of various sections. The IG Police said that under […]

ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed to ensure third-party validation for transparency in public welfare projects, especially those related to clean water, electricity, communication, and education. He emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards in completed and near-completion projects […]

ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the relevant authorities to present a policy framework for the provision of easy loans to the farmers for medium and small scale agriculture activities. Priority should be given to providing modern agricultural facilities […]

ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday welcomed the UK Air Safety Board’s decision to lift the ban on Pakistani flights, saying that the “positive development” would improve Pakistan’s international reputation and further strengthen bilateral cooperation. The prime minister, in a statement, […]

ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday commended the efforts of all provincial governments, the federal administration, as well as authorities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) for making the best possible arrangements during Muharram. He also expressed gratitude […]

ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 : The federal cabinet on Wednesday approved 15% increase in pensions provided by the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), effective from January 1, 2025, on the recommendation of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development. This increase will be funded […]

ISLAMABAD, Jul 15 : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated that Pakistan was committed to enhance bilateral cooperation with Indonesia in all avenues, including economic, strategic, trade sectors, as well as in the field of defense and defense production. The prime minister, in a […]

ISLAMABAD, Jul 15 : The Senate on Tuesday offered Fateha for the departed soul of Senator Abbas Afridi, the victims of the recent flash floods, individuals tragically killed in terrorist attacks in Balochistan, and those who drowned in Swat. Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith […]