President Asif Ali Zardari has forwarded a petition calling for higher taxes on ultra-processed foods and beverages to the finance secretary and Federal Board of Revenue chairman for further review. The move brings renewed attention to growing concerns over dietary risks and the rising burden of non-communicable diseases in Pakistan. The petition was submitted to […]
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President Zardari stresses collective duty against tobacco risks
President Asif Ali Zardari stressed that it was their shared responsibility to protect current and future generations from the harms of tobacco products. “The time has come that, besides other issues, our national parliament and provincial legislatures make laws and create effective enforcement mechanisms to protect our people and future generations and effectively resist the […]
President Zardari calls for steps to reduce food wastage
President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday called for collective and practical efforts at every level from farms and markets to distribution and consumption for significantly reducing food loss and waste. In a message on the International Day of Zero Waste, he said, “On the International Day of Zero Waste, observed this year with a focus […]
President Zardari assents to seven bills before UAE visit
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday gave his assent to seven bills passed by parliament, including several that had earlier drawn controversy, turning them into law shortly before departing for an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read More: President Zardari awards Nishan-e-Imtiaz to UAE naval chief The president had last month returned the legislation […]
Zardari confirms 27 high court judges as permanent
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday approved the confirmation of 27 additional judges of the Sindh, Lahore and Peshawar high court as permanent judges, following recommendations made by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP). Read More: Zardari finalizes major judicial appointments across high courts According to a statement issued by the President’s Secretariat, the approvals were granted […]
President, PM praise security forces after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday commended Pakistan’s security forces for successfully eliminating 11 Indian-sponsored terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reaffirming the country’s steadfast commitment against terrorism. Read More: President, PM praise security forces for killing eight terrorists in Kalat In separate statements, President Zardari highlighted the dedication of law enforcement agencies and […]
President Zardari visits holy shrines in Baghdad
President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday paid respects at some of the most revered holy shrines in Baghdad during his official visit to Iraq. The visit reflected Pakistan’s spiritual and cultural ties with the Muslim world. Read More: Bilawal for exploring trade potential between Pakistan, Iraq According to official sources, the president visited the shrine of […]
President Zardari extends felicitations on Independence Day of Lebanon
I extend my warmest felicitations to the Government and the brotherly people of Lebanon on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Lebanon. Pakistan and Lebanon enjoy close and cordial relations built over decades, with shared views on many regional and global issues. Pakistan attaches great importance to its longstanding ties with […]
President Zardari signs 27th constitutional amendment into law
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has signed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, making it part of Pakistan’s Constitution. The bill was passed by both houses of Parliament. It received two-thirds majority approval in the National Assembly and Senate. The Senate approved the amendment after a session chaired by Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani. Federal Law […]
Zardari celebrates Gilgit-Baltistan’s 78th Independence day with pride
Gilgit-Baltistan celebrated its 78th Independence Day with a special ceremony, where President Asif Ali Zardari inspected the parade. The Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan welcomed him and presented a traditional cap. The President attended as the chief guest, and a bugle was sounded to mark his arrival. Addressing the ceremony, President Zardari said that in 1947, the […]