Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is set to visit Tehran today for high-level meetings with Iranian leaders amid ongoing Iran-US diplomatic contacts. The visit is significant because discussions on Iran’s frozen assets appear to have gained momentum in recent weeks. The engagements could affect regional diplomacy and efforts to resolve long-standing financial disputes involving Iran. According […]
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Pakistan rejects India’s comments on Gilgit-Baltistan elections
Pakistan on Friday strongly rejected India’s remarks regarding the upcoming elections in Gilgit-Baltistan, describing the statements as baseless and reaffirming its longstanding position on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. Read More: Bilawal demands same-day elections across country In a statement, the Foreign Office said India’s assertions about the electoral process in Gilgit-Baltistan were unfounded and reflected an […]
Naqvi urges joint SCO action against regional security threats
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the “Shanghai Spirit” on Friday and called for stronger cooperation among member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to address terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime and narcotics trafficking. Read More: Naqvi approves new convention hall ahead of SCO Summit Speaking at a special meeting of SCO ministers responsible […]
PM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to environmental protection on World Environment Day
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to environmental protection and climate resilience on World Environment Day, urging collective action at national and international levels to address the growing challenges posed by climate change. Read More: World Environment Day 2026: Stepping into Climate Action In his message on World Environment Day, observed on June 5, […]
Security forces kill four terrorists in KP
Pakistan’s security forces killed four terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. The operations targeted suspected militants linked to ongoing terrorist activities in the province. The development highlights continued counterterrorism efforts amid persistent security challenges in northwestern Pakistan. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the […]
FO denies reports of Dar sharing Iran nuclear information
Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has strongly rejected reports claiming that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shared information about Iran’s nuclear programme during a recent meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Read More: FO clarifies US made no request to use Pakistani airspace against Iran Addressing a weekly media briefing in Islamabad, […]
Punjab Kisan Card scheme benefits over 832,000 farmers
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has hailed the Kisan Card programme as a transformative initiative for the province’s agricultural sector, saying it is helping farmers achieve greater financial independence and reducing their reliance on middlemen. Read More: Punjab issues guidance for lost or reissued Kisan Cards According to official figures, more than 832,000 farmers across Punjab […]
Global interest grows in Punjab housing programme “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar”
Punjab’s flagship housing initiative, “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar,” has attracted growing international attention, with the World Bank and several countries expressing interest in the programme as a model for affordable housing development. Read More: ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ scheme tops world rankings, says Punjab CM According to officials, government institutions and agencies from Canada, Saudi […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif promises public relief measures in upcoming federal budget
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is incorporating measures in the upcoming federal budget aimed at providing relief to the public while continuing efforts to strengthen economic stability and growth. Read More: PM seeks bigger development budget ahead of FY27 The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation of leading industrialists […]
National Assembly panel backs authority for government properties
A National Assembly standing committee has recommended legislation to establish a Federal Government Real Estate Management Authority, aimed at improving the management and economic utilisation of state-owned properties across Pakistan. Read More: 24 state-owned enterprises to be privatized: NA told The recommendation was made during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat, chaired […]