News about Happenings in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced the launch of the Spark and Elevate Programme for robotics and autonomous systems, alongside the establishment of a $20 million Pakistan Venture Fund, aimed at promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and advanced technology development. Addressing the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Expo 2026 […]
WEB DESK: Iranian Interior Minister Iskandar Momani arrived in Islamabad on Monday on a high-level official visit, where he was received by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the airport. Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghaddam and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry were also present to welcome the […]
WEB DESK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated Spain on winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 after their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final, describing the triumph as well deserved and praising the team’s outstanding performances throughout the tournament. In a post on X, the prime minister commended […]
WEB DESK: Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand will arrive in Pakistan on Monday for her first official visit since assuming office, at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. During the visit, Anand and Dar will lead their respective delegations in bilateral talks covering the full […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to review fuel prices on a daily basis in response to rising global oil prices and heightened volatility in international energy markets, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik announced on Friday. Addressing a joint press conference with Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Malik said the decision […]
ISLAMABAD: Former Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) prime minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas’ convoy came under fire in the Tain-Dhalkot area on Friday, leaving one security guard dead and several others injured, according to officials. AJK Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Raja Akmal confirmed that authorities had received reports of firing on […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called for enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and China in the pharmaceutical sector, saying Chinese investment, technology and expertise could help strengthen local medicine production, increase exports and improve access to affordable healthcare. Addressing the Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Conference, the prime minister described China as […]
WEB DESK: Pakistan and China on Thursday called for a ceasefire and the resumption of dialogue between the United States and Iran during talks between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Shanghai. According to the Chinese foreign ministry, Wang urged all […]
WEB DESK: Pakistan remained the largest beneficiary of the European Union’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) trade programme in 2024, with exports worth $8.78 billion receiving tariff concessions, according to the European Commission’s latest GSP+ report. The report stated that Pakistan saved around $1.17 billion in tariffs during the […]
ISLAMABAD: The liabilities associated with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees have crossed Rs30.34 billion ahead of the national carrier’s privatisation transaction, according to official documents. The documents revealed that PIA’s total assets are valued at Rs191.53 billion, while the airline’s overall liabilities stand at Rs182.43 billion. The net assets and […]