President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday visited the holy cities of Najaf and Kufa, where he paid respects at key religious sites and offered prayers. In Najaf, the President visited the shrine of Hazrat Ali (RA), where he offered Fateha and prayed. He later proceeded to Kufa, where he offered Nawafil prayers at Masjid-e-Kufa and […]
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President pays respects at holy shrines in Baghdad
President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday visited the holy shrines of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA) and Imam-e-Azam Abu Hanifa (RA). The president, who is on a four-day visit to Iraq, also visited the shrines of Imam Musa al-Kazim and Imam Muhammad al-Taqi al-Jawad (AS) at Kazimiya. He offered Fateha at the shrines and prayed […]
Trade, pilgrims’ facilitation top talks between Zardari, Iraqi leaders
President Asif Ali Zardari, Sunday, reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm support for Iraq’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity, and reiterated commitment to Iraq’s stability, prosperity and democratic progress. The president met President of the Republic of Iraq Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid at Baghdad Palace. President Zardari congratulated the Iraqi leadership and people on the successful […]
High-level meetings scheduled as Zardari set to visit Iraq
President, Asif Ali Zardari, will undertake an official visit to the Republic of Iraq from December 20 to 24 at the invitation of President of the Republic of Iraq, Dr Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid. The visit underscores the longstanding, brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iraq, rooted in shared bonds of faith, culture, and mutual respect, […]
President felicitates Sohail Mahmood on becoming D-8 secretary
President Asif Ali Zardari met Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan and Secretary General-Designate of the Developing Eight Organization (D-8), who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The President congratulated Ambassador Sohail Mahmood on his appointment as Secretary General of D-8 and said it is a matter of pride for Pakistan that a seasoned […]
Pakistan seeks stronger trade and investment ties with Qatar
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has underscored Pakistan’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Qatar, highlighting the potential for enhanced cooperation in trade and investment. His remarks came on the occasion of Qatar’s National Day, when he extended congratulations to the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the Qatari people. Read […]
President Zardari signs key legislative bills into law
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday accorded his assent to different important legislative bills on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, following their passage by both houses of Parliament. The president signed into law the Qanun-e-Shahadat (law of evidence) (Amendment) Bill, 2025 as well as King Hamad University of Nursing and Associated Medical Sciences […]
President approves bills to establish minoriti rights commission
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday assented to three bills on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, including legislation to establish a statutory body for the protection and promotion of minorities rights in Pakistan. The approval was confirmed in a statement issued by the Presidency. Read More: Parliament approves law for protection of minority rights […]
President Zardari calls for inclusive governance to address GB issues
A PPP delegation from Gilgit-Baltistan, led by former Chairman Senate Syed Nayyar Bokhari, on Tuesday, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The delegation briefed the president on political and developmental matters concerning Gilgit-Baltistan. The president emphasised the importance of dialogue, consensus and inclusive governance in addressing regional issues and strengthening democratic institutions. President […]
Pakistan committed to root out terror, says president on APS attack anniversary
President Asif Ali Zardari said that Pakistan’s commitment to defeating terrorism was absolute and reiterated that there could be no soft corner for terrorists or those who supported, financed, sheltered or justified them. “There can be no negotiations with those who raise arms against the state or target our children,” the president said in a […]