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Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has called for taking measures to prevent accidents and ensure rescue of injured passengers on Motorways. Presiding over a high-level meeting of the National Highway Authority in Islamabad, he said precious lives can be saved by providing medical aid in the shortest possible time.…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has underscored the urgency of addressing climate change impacts due to severe weather changes and losses in agricultural output, particularly in cotton crops. He was presiding over the 4th meeting of the Policy and Strategy Committee and the Oversight Board on Post-Flood Reconstruction…

President Asif Ali Zardari has underscored the need to further strengthen parliamentary democracy and promote political stability to put the country on the path of development. The President expressed these views during a dinner held in honour of parliamentarians belonging to Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians, Awami National Party, PML-Q and…

Pakistan has called for more effective United Nations Peacekeeping to address emerging global challenges. The call was made by the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, Ambassador Munir Akram during the Security Council Open Debate on UN Peacekeeping Operations. He said that the UN peacekeeping has increasingly faced…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has termed upholding fiscal discipline a key to economic growth. Responding to calling attention notices of Senator Mohsin Aziz, and Senator Zeeshan Khanzada in Senate, the Minister said revenue and exports would increase while borrowing would decrease if we maintain fiscal discipline. The Minister said the…

World Suicide Prevention Day is being observed today to provide commitment and action to prevent suicide. The triennial theme for World Suicide Prevention Day for 2024-2026 is "Changing the Narrative on Suicide". This theme aims to raise awareness about the importance of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations to prevent…

The process of repatriation of the illegal Afghan nationals to their homeland is underway in a dignified manner. According to latest statistics, the total number of illegal Afghan nationals who were repatriated till yesterday has reached more than seven hundred thirteen thousand. Twenty-one thousand one hundred and ninety three Afghan…

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh says Pakistan and the United States share long standing relationship built on shared values, mutual respect and common ideals. He stated this while addressing an investiture ceremony in Washington D.C to award Congressman Alexander N. Green with the Sitara-i-Khidmat for his…

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has sought video footage of all the gates and entry/exit points of the Parliament to fix the responsibility for arresting lawmakers from Parliament's premises. Responding to points of order raised by various members of the House, the Speaker said he considers himself unlucky as…

Pakistan's exports have witnessed fourteen percent increase in the beginning of current fiscal year due to the facilitation of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). According to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, in the month of August 2024, the exports reached 5.1 billion dollars showing an increase of 620 million dollar. The…

President Awami National Party (ANP) Senator Aimal Wali Khan called on Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad. Matters related to mutual interest and overall situation of country were discussed during the meeting. Speaking on the occasion, the Interior Minister said the national narrative against terrorism is a voice of Pakistan.…

Pakistan Army gave a befitting reply to the unprovoked aggression from Afghan Taliban at the Pak-Afghan border since 7th of this month, killing 16 Afghan Taliban and injuring 27 others. According to security sources, Afghan Taliban started unprovoked firing since 7th of this month from Palosin area adjacent to Pak-Afghan…