ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday, calling for an “immediate end to hostilities and return to normalcy” amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Read More: Shehbaz makes urgent Saudi visit amid rising Middle East tensions According to the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Shehbaz condemned the […]
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Pakistan may host US Iran talks amid Middle East tensions
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is reportedly being considered as the host for a potential meeting between the United States (US) and Iran later this week, as Washington pursues diplomatic efforts following Donald Trump’s abrupt shift from threatening Tehran to supporting negotiations. Read More: Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt mediate US–Iran tensions According to the report, US Vice President JD Vance […]
Pakistan Armed Forces personnel honoured with military awards
ISLAMABAD — Asif Ali Zardari has approved the conferment of military awards to 1,989 personnel of the Pakistan Armed Forces and Civil Armed Forces on the occasion of Pakistan Day. The decision was made on the recommendation of Shehbaz Sharif, in accordance with Article 259(2) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973. […]
Pakistan prioritizes TB elimination on World Tuberculosis Day
ISLAMABAD — Shehbaz Sharif highlighted Pakistan commitment to eliminating tuberculosis (TB) as a national public health priority, stressing that comprehensive measures are being implemented to combat the disease effectively. His remarks came on the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, observed on March 24. Read More: KP marks World TB Day with renewed pledge to eliminate tuberculosis The […]
Pakistan assures Iran of support for regional peace
ISLAMABAD — Shehbaz Sharif has assured Iran leadership that Pakistan will continue to play a constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability amid rising tensions in the Gulf. Read More: Dar stresses diplomacy for regional peace in meeting with Iran’s envoy The prime minister conveyed these remarks during a telephone conversation with Masoud Pezeshkian, during which both leaders […]
Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan mediate US-Iran tensions
Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan are actively mediating between the United States and Iran to de-escalate regional tensions. Their diplomatic engagement aims to prevent further conflict, affecting the Middle East and global energy stability. Officials emphasize that sustained dialogue and backchannel communication are essential to resolve outstanding issues peacefully. The three countries have coordinated messages between […]
High-octane fuel levy hiked to Rs300 per litre
Islamabad: The government has approved a substantial increase in the levy on high-octane fuel, raising it from Rs100 to Rs300 per litre, targeting luxury vehicle users while keeping prices for regular consumers unchanged. 🚨 GOVT HAS INCREASED HIGH OCTANE PETROL BY RS 200/LITRE. Govt raises high-octane fuel levy from Rs. 100 to Rs. 300/litre, pushing […]
Timely Decisions by PM Shehbaz Sharif Avert Oil Shortage Crisis
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said that timely decisions by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif helped prevent an oil shortage in Pakistan. Speaking at a joint press conference with Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik in Lahore, he explained that careful planning and proactive measures ensured reasonable oil reserves despite rising global […]
Shehbaz, Aliyev call for de-escalation in Gulf conflict
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Ilham Aliyev on Friday called for immediate de-escalation in the Gulf region amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the two leaders held a telephone conversation on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, during which they […]
PM orders swift steps to make housing loans accessible for people
The government is set to establish a Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) to oversee Pakistan’s largely unregulated property sector, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities to accelerate reforms aimed at expanding access to affordable housing. A meeting on the affairs of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Works, chaired by Prime Minister […]