Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of facilitating terrorists and alleged that the party has become the “B-team” of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). These are allegations made by the federal minister and have been reported as part of the government’s position. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Tarar sa...
Lahore has once again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities as air pollution continues to rise in the city. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lahore was recorded at 194, indicating unhealthy air quality and raising concerns about the health of citizens. Air pollution levels were also high in different areas of the city. The AQI was recorded at 210 in Allama Iqbal Town, 207 on Barki Road...
Islamabad: The opposition has welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s response regarding the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), and has decided to re-engage with the government. Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Mahmood Achakzai has decided to seek further consultation with the prime minister. According to source...
Peshawar: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar has announced that a peaceful march will be held on September 27, saying that people want to move away from the existing political status quo and seek democratic change. Speaking to the media, Barrister Gohar said the march would not be organized for publicity or entertainment but to express public demands through a peaceful and democrati...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia that targeted civilian areas and energy facilities. In his statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed Pakistan’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia. He also conveyed his support for Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the people of Saudi Arabia...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the formation of a Trade Facilitation Board to improve trade-related facilities and make the country’s trading system more efficient. The prime minister himself will chair the board. The decision was taken during an important meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss measures for improving trade facilitation and removing obstacles faced ...
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast a new spell of rain, thunderstorms and strong winds in different parts of the country from today until September 5. According to the weather department, upper parts of Balochistan are expected to receive rain with thunderstorms and strong winds from September 3 to 5. Rain is likely in Zhob, Musakhel, Sherani, Khuzdar and surrounding areas. The we...
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy, technology and security, while also signing an agreement aimed at promoting transit trade between the two countries. According to a joint statement issued following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Kyrgyzstan, the two sides signed a transit trade agreement and agreed to expand Kyrgyzs...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that international agreements must be fully implemented in accordance with both their spirit and wording, stressing that water cannot be used as a political tool or an instrument of pressure. Addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said water is the lifeline of the region and a gu...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for a three-day official visit to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, where he will represent Pakistan at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. During the summit, the prime minister is expected to present Pakistan’s position on key regional and global issues. He will also hold bilateral meetings with leaders and senior representatives from p...