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The first batch of twenty-seven Palestinian medical students from Gaza departed for Pakistan today. The officials of Embassy of Pakistan in Cairo and representatives of Al-Khidmat Foundation facilitated the departure of Palestinian students from Cairo International Airport to Lahore. This batch of students is part of one hundred and ninety-two…

Pakistan and US navies have conducted a bilateral exercise in the Arabian Sea. According to Pakistan Navy, US Navy Ship USS O'Kane visited Karachi and Participated in a bilateral exercise at Arabian Sea with Pakistan Navy Ship Babur. The exercise was aimed to enhance interoperability and demonstrate PN-USN resolve towards…

Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari says government is committed to resolve power sector's financial woes and ensuring its growth. Speaking in a private news channel, the minister vowed that consumers can expect significant relief as power tariffs drop by 8-10% per unit in near future. Sardar Awais Leghari said…

Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain says the government is paying special attention on electric and hybrid vehicles to reduce consumption of imported expensive fuel. Speaking at an event in Lahore today, he said that solarization is a priority for the government to increase share of alternate energy.…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed condolences over death of former Vice Premier of China Wu Bangguo. In a statement, President Zardari described Wu Bangguo as a sincere friend of Pakistan, and acknowledged his commendable role in strengthening Pakistan-China relations. Asif Ali Zardari extended heartfelt…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says Pakistan has a long and strong friendship with China and both countries have stood together in all testing times. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, he said the friendship between Pakistan and China is passing on from generation to generation. He said…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says Pakistan is all set to host twenty-third meeting of Council of the Heads of Government of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. He was talking to media along with Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar in Islamabad this…

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani says Chinese companies working in Pakistan are contributing positively in national economy of the country. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, he said Pakistan offers immense potential in trade, investment and joint ventures in various sectors. He said Pakistan seeks to strengthen regional cooperation by…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that Pakistan has made significant progress this year in both foreign policy and economic sectors, adopting an open approach towards trade and investment. Speaking with foreign media correspondents in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan is emerging on the international stage, and…