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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated the government's commitment to support Gilgit-Baltistan's development for overall economic growth. He was chairing meeting of the committee on the issues of Gilgit-Baltistan in Islamabad today. The meeting was attended by Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam, Gilgit-Baltistan Finance Minister Muhammad Ismail,…

Pakistan has condemned the assassination of Chief of Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in a statement, said Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including extrajudicial and extraterritorial killings irrespective of the motives. She said Pakistan is deeply shocked by…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said a strategy is being implemented to attract the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for building Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. Talking to a three-member delegation of Asia Internet Coalition led by Managing Director Jeff Paine in Islamabad today, he said the government is working on the…

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has expressed the commitment to supporting young entrepreneurs and innovators. Addressing the Young Entrepreneurs Awards distribution ceremony in Islamabad on Wednesday, she recognized Pakistani young entrepreneurs as the valuable contributors to the economic growth and progress of the country. Patricia Scotland also appreciated the unwavering dedication…

Government has reduced prices of petrol by 6.17 rupees and high speed diesel by 10.86 rupees per liter for next fortnight. The new price of Petrol is 269.43 and high speed diesel 272.77 per liter. Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to extend date of payment for electricity bills by 10 days. In this regard, a notification was issued by the Power Division today which orders to all electricity distribution companies. After the notification, the due date of July and August bills will be extended…

The 21st death anniversary of founding President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim Khan, is being observed today. Quran Khawani and Fateh Khawani will be held for the soul of the late Kashmiri leader at his Mazar at Kot Mattay Khan in Rawalakot. Special prayers will also be…

Benazir Income Support Programme will impart technical training to youth and vulnerable women in Balochistan to empower them. This was decided during a meeting between Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme Rubina Khalid and Minister for Education and Technical Training Balochistan Raheela Hameed Khan Durrani in Islamabad. The program aims at…

Four Pakistani mountaineers' successfully climbed Broad Peak the other day. Two the mountaineers Anam Uzair and Amaar Butt suffered from frostbite and snow blandness during the expedition. Pakistan Army helicopter rescued both the mountaineers as soon as the Army was approached for rescue. The mountaineers thanked Pakistan Army for their…

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has advised the general public to beware of those who deceive people by impersonating as high-ranking NAB officials. According to NAB statement, general Public is informed that some elements have been found impersonating themselves as senior NAB officials and coercing government officials and businessmen through…

Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts team led by Major Ijaz Karim successfully climbed K-2. Major Ijaz Karim hoisted the flag of Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts at a height of 8611 meters. It is the first time in history that Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts achieved this historic milestone. Source: Radio Pakistan

Students from different institutes of Sindh spent a day with Pakistan Army at Malir Garrison. They observed weapons in use of Pakistan Army including Al-Khalid tanks. The students were highly appreciative of Pakistan Army for their sacrifices for the defense of the homeland, and vowed to stand shoulder to shoulder…