Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting to review the repatriation process of Afghan Citizen Card holders. The Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Program (IFRP) has been in effect since November 2023, and in its second phase. Afghan Citizen Card holders have been given a deadline of March 31 to voluntarily leave Pakistan. Interior Minister […]
Pakistan values it’s ties with Ethiopia: Gilani
Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan highly values its relations with Ethiopia and desires to further expand bilateral ties in diverse sectors. The Chairman Senate expressed these views in a meeting with Jemal Beker Abdula Ambassador of Ethiopia in Islamabad. Mr. Gilani appreciated that Pakistan and Ethiopia have a long history […]
Business community backbone of economy, says Ahsan
Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, Member Central Core Committee of the United Business Group (UBG) and former President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has stated that the business community serves as the backbone of the national economy, and resolving their issues has always been his top priority. He acknowledged Ajmal Baloch’s unforgettable services for traders and […]
Malaysia committed to diversify ties with Pakistan: envoy
Highlighting the economic ties between ASEAN and Pakistan, the High Commissioner noted that bilateral trade reached an all-time high of USD 11.8 billion in recent years. With Pakistan’s ongoing economic diplomacy efforts, he expressed confidence in further increasing trade and investment between ASEAN and Pakistan The High Commissioner of Malaysia, Dato Azhar bin Mazlan, has […]
PPP condemns arrest of Raftar Media’s Farhan Mallick
PPP Human Rights Cell condemns the arrest of Farhan Mallick of Raftar Media in Karachi, demands his release and transparent investigations into the matter. In a statement today president human rights cell of the PPP former senator Farhatullah Babar said that state agencies arrest innocent citizens on whimsical, vague, and unsubstantiated allegations of ‘anti state’ […]
Iran greets Pakistan on 86th national day
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Government and the People of Pakistan on the auspicious occasion of Pakistan National Day. On this significant day, as the Great Nation of Pakistan proudly commemorates its journey towards independence, the Embassy and its staff express their profound solidarity and best […]
Int’l support essential to fight against escalating terrorism in Pakistan: Ayaz
Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that growing threat of terrorism and extremism remains one of Pakistan’s most pressing challenges. He expressed these views in his address to a delegation of students from Harvard University, USA, at Parliament House, Islamabad. He said that it is an alarming fact that Pakistan’s neighboring country, Afghanistan, […]
NUML conference reaffirms commitment to national unity
In connection with Pakistan Day, the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) organized a thought-provoking conference titled “Tajdeed-e-Ehad-e-Pakistan”, jointly hosted by the Department of Islamic Thought and Culture, Department of Arabic, and Department of Pakistan Studies. The event aimed to rekindle the spirit of national unity and commitment envisioned by the country’s founding fathers. Renowned […]
NA offers Fateha for former Senator Hafiz Hussain Ahmed
The National Assembly on Thursday offered Fateha for the departed soul of former Senator Hafiz Hussain Ahmed. Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah requested MNA Misbah Uddin to lead the prayer. Hafiz Hussain Ahmed, who had been battling kidney disease and undergoing dialysis, had largely stepped back from active politics in recent years. Born in […]
First secretary of German embassy visits ICCI
The First Secretary of the German Embassy on Economic and Political Affairs Ms. Janine Rohwer visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Tuesday to discuss ways to enhance bilateral trade relations and explore new investment opportunities. During the visit, both sides engaged in a productive dialogue on strengthening economic ties, particularly in […]