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Pakistan has thwarted an act of aggression by Afghan forces at Pak-Afghan border in Nushki-Ghaznali sector. According to security sources, Afghan forces opened fire on Pakistani posts. In retaliation, Pakistan forces targeted Afghan posts. The incident of exchange of fire took place on the Pak-Afghan border when Pakistani forces were…

Swedish Ambassador Ms. Alexandra Berg von Linde called on Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar in Islamabad today. Both sides engaged in a fruitful discussion on the state of bilateral relations and explored areas of potential collaboration and open dialogue. The Law Minister praised Swedish Government's efforts in addressing the global…

The Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says federal government has decided to allocate seven point five billion rupees to enroll back over twenty-six million out of school children across the country. Addressing a function in Islamabad , he said for this project twenty-five millions rupees each will be allocated by federal…

A delegation of Executive Directors and Alternate Executive Directors of the Asian Development Bank met with Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema in Islamabad. The delegation is on Pakistan's visit from 6th to 12th of this month for consultations with the government and key stakeholders to better align ADB's…

Two Khwarij were killed by the security forces in an intelligence based operation in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan. The operation was carried out on the reports regarding presence of terrorists in the area. During the conduct of the operation, an intense exchange of fire took place between own…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed government's commitment to implementing its reforms agenda to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth. He was speaking at a meeting with a high-level delegation of the Asian Development Bank led by Executive Director Donald Bobiash that called on him in Islamabad today,. The Minister said…

A meeting of Cabinet Committee on Energy chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today approved in principle the formation of an Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO) for generation and purchase of electricity. Its approval will also be sought from the federal cabinet. ISMO will be registered with…

A delegation of Saudi investors, led by Minister of Investment Khalid bin Abdulaziz, arrived in Islamabad on three-day visit to Pakistan. Federal Ministers Musadik Malik, Jam Kamal Khan and Abdul Aleem received the delegation at the Noor Khan Airbase. The delegation comprises representatives from various sectors, including energy, mining, minerals,…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the government will not allow any parallel judicial system in the country by banned organizations. He was addressing a news conference in Islamabad this evening, in the backdrop of ban on the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement The Minister said no one has any objection on…