News about Happenings in Pakistan
LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched a province-wide crackdown on tax evasion and fraudulent invoicing, approving measures to install surveillance cameras at commercial venues and promote digital payments to improve tax collection. The decisions were taken during a provincial revenue meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, who directed authorities […]
LAHORE: The Punjab government has deployed more than 124,000 police personnel, supported by military and paramilitary forces, to ensure security during Muharram across the province. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif reviewed the security arrangements during a visit to the Provincial Intelligence Centre on Wednesday, where she assessed the real-time monitoring […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has clarified that Iran’s ballistic missile programme is not part of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding signed between Tehran and Washington, saying the issue was never included in the negotiations. Speaking alongside Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during a delegation-level meeting, the prime minister said there […]
ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday met President Asif Ali Zardari and praised Pakistan’s constructive role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States, while both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting regional peace. President Pezeshkian arrived in Islamabad earlier in the day on […]
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, called on Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the latter’s visit to Pakistan, where both sides exchanged views on regional developments and ongoing peace initiatives. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), President Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan’s […]
ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday arrived at the Prime Minister’s House, where he was received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as the two countries began formal talks aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation. The two leaders exchanged warm greetings before President Pezeshkian was presented with a guard of honour […]
ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday on a one-day official visit, receiving a red-carpet welcome from Pakistan’s top leadership following Islamabad-mediated talks between Tehran and Washington in Switzerland. The Iranian president arrived aboard a special Mirage Airlines aircraft, identified as Minab 168. Upon arrival, he was […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has confirmed that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will arrive in Islamabad on Tuesday for an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to the Foreign Office, the Iranian president will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including cabinet ministers and senior officials. This will […]
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday approved four demands for grants of the Interior Division amounting to more than Rs74.35 billion, while rejecting 123 cut motions moved by the opposition during the budget session. The session was chaired by National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, during which the House began consideration […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a two-day public holiday across the country to mark Ashura, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the holidays for the 9th and 10th of Muharram, which will be observed on Thursday, June 25, and Friday, June […]