News about Happenings in Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday conferred the country’s top civil and military awards on national leaders, senior commanders and government officials in recognition of their services during Marka-e-Haq, in which Pakistan claimed to have inflicted a “humiliating defeat” on India. At a ceremony at Aiwan-i-Sadr, Chief of Army Staff […]
Pakistan has signed the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The agreement was signed on behalf of Pakistan by […]
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution proposed by Pakistan, emphasizing the importance of resolving international disputes through peaceful means. The resolution received full support from all member states, underlining a global commitment to diplomacy and conflict prevention. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, […]
Islamabad: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released updated figures on the widespread damage caused by ongoing monsoon rains across the country, reporting that 252 people have lost their lives so far. In the past 24 hours alone, 10 more fatalities were reported, including five children, three women, and […]
Islamabad: The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has distributed over 800 motorbikes to the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) to improve outreach to under-immunised and zero-dose children in 65 high-priority districts. The initiative aims to enhance the mobility of frontline vaccinators and expand vaccine […]
Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) aimed at reducing tariffs and facilitating smoother trade flows between the two countries. The agreement was formalised at the conclusion of a two-day dialogue held in Islamabad. It marks the first formal trade pact between Pakistan and the Taliban-led […]
Islamabad: A bill seeking to restrict social media access for children under the age of 16 was tabled in the Senate on Monday, as lawmakers move to regulate digital spaces for minors. The “Social Media (Minimum Age Requirement) Bill 2025” was introduced by Senators Syed Masroor Ahsan and Sarmad Ali. […]
Pakistan has extended its airspace restrictions for Indian-registered aircraft by another month, with the ban now in effect until August 23, according to an official Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airport Authority. The NOTAM confirms the continued prohibition of overflights and transit operations for all Indian-registered aircraft, […]
Islamabad: A planned nationwide strike by the business community has been called off following successful negotiations between traders and the federal government, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) announced on Friday. Speaking at a joint press conference alongside representatives of major trade bodies, FPCCI President Atif […]
Pakistan on Friday reiterated its commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and called for international cooperation to address the global menace through non-discriminatory and objective approaches. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Foreign Office said that Pakistan remains a frontline state in the […]