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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered an investigation into the fifteen incidents of forest fire at the Margalla Hills in a single day. He directed the authorities concerned to form an investigation committee to probe the incidents and determine whether the fire was initiated intentionally or it happened accidentally. Source:…

In Balochistan, at least 28 people including women and children were killed and 20 others injured when a passenger bus fell into a deep ravine in District Washuk on Wednesday. The injured have been shifted to nearby hospital for treatment. Source: Radio Pakistan

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has left for the United Kingdom on the first leg of his visit to Europe. He will hold meetings with the British Interior Minister and other top officials. Later, the Interior Minister will also visit Italy and Vatican City where he will have important meetings including…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan's resolve to continue to play its role in safeguarding and enforcing global peace and making this world a better and more peaceful place for present and succeeding generations. In his message on the occasion of International Day of UN Peacekeepers, the Prime Minister…

The government is pursuing zero tolerance policy towards smuggling, hoarding and power pilferage. Measures under the Special Investment Facilitation Council, effective from September last year, have resulted in scores of arrests and recoveries of billions of rupees. During the anti-smuggling operation, a total of 3,036 metric tons of fertilizer smuggling…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the strict monitoring of epidemic diseases including Measles in the province. Taking notice of deaths of children due to measles in Pattoki, she directed Secretary Health to submit an immediate report on the incident. She directed provision of the best possible medical…

Renowned high-altitude mountaineer Naila Kiani has been appointed as the National Goodwill Ambassador for Girls' Education by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training. Naila Kiani, celebrated for her extraordinary mountaineering achievements, will now leverage her platform to advocate for girls' education across Pakistan. Naila Kiani's mountaineering feats are…

Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan says government is taking measures to promote export-oriented industries in the country. He gave this assurance to textile industrialists during his visit to All Pakistan Textile Mills Association Office in Lahore. The Minister said textile industry will be facilitated in export diversification. The commerce minister…

Minister for Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan has termed the recognition of independent state of Palestine by European countries a welcome step. In a statement, he said the Pakistani government endorses this important development and pays heartfelt congratulations to the Palestinian brothers on this progress. Speaking in favour of the Palestinian…

Pakistan has expressed condolence over the loss of life and property caused by massive landslide in Papua New Guinea. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch in a statement said people and government of Pakistan are deeply saddened by the widespread deaths and destruction caused by a massive landslide in Enga…

Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam has expressed deep gratitude to the Pakistani people, political figures, and government for their condolences and unwavering support following a devastating helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iran's President and other companions. Addressing a condolence reference in Islamabad, The Iranian Ambassador said the Islamic…

The Finance Ministry says signs of economy stability are becoming more evident. In its monthly economic update and outlook report, the finance ministry states that the GDP growth is on the recovery path while inflation continues its steady decline. Fiscal consolidation efforts are apparent from the positive primary balance, and…