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Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gillani has appreciated the treasury and opposition members for fully participating in the special sitting of the Senate yesterday addressed by Speaker of Federation Council of Russian Federal Assembly Valentina Matvienko. Speaking in the Senate today, he noted it was a successful session which enhanced the…

Wafaqi Mohtasib Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi has said that the Federal Insurance Ombudsman is playing an important role in promoting and protecting the best standards of business practices in the insurance industry. He was addressing an international webinar organized by the Asian Ombudsman Association in cooperation with the Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat…

On the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) continues to provide humanitarian aid to the affected people of Gaza and Lebanon. The 17th consignment of aid was dispatched from Karachi to Lebanon today. This aid shipment, sent by NDMA in collaboration with Al-Khidmat Foundation, comprised…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia to participate in the plenary session of the 8th edition of the Future Investment Initiative being held in Riyadh from today. Deputy Governor of Riyadh Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrehman bin Abdulaziz warmly received the Prime Minister at the airport. The Prime Minister…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says main focus of the government's economic development plan is to ensure equity and empowerment. He was addressing a ceremony in Islamabad on Tuesday. He said it is government's responsibility to end disadvantages for provision of equal opportunities and level playing field to every citizen. Source:…

A high-level delegation led by Deputy Defence Minister of the Russian Federation Colonel General Aleksandr V. Fomin called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu in Islamabad today. The meeting remained focused on bolstering military cooperation and industrial collaboration between the two sides while exploring new avenues to fortify…

President Asif Ali Zardari has extended felicitations to the government and the people of Turkiye on their 101st Republic Day. In a statement today, he said Turkiye made exemplary progress and development in various sectors in the last century. Asif Ali Zardari expressed the hope that Turkiye would continue to…

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) dispatched the 18th consignment of aid from Islamabad International Airport to Beirut, Lebanon today. This aid shipment, sent by NDMA, comprised of 95 tons of supplies, including winterized tents and blankets. On the directives of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, National Disaster Management Authority…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan is committed to take CPEC to the next level to deepen cooperation with China in diverse fields, including agriculture, industrialization, renewable energy. He was addressing the International Conference titled "China at 75: A Journey of Progress,…

Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today (Tuesday). Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the importance Pakistan attaches to its relations with Italy. The two leaders exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, including regional…

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel's decision to ban UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees. In a post on social media platform X today, Pakistan's permanent representative to the United Nations Ambassador Munir Akram said the role of Agency is irreplaceable, providing lifesaving aid and support to millions. He…

President Asif Ali Zardari has accorded assent to 'The Establishment of Special Court (Overseas Pakistanis Property) Bill, 2024 and 'The Deposit Protection Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2024.' The President has assented to the bills under Article 75 of the Constitution. Meanwhile, the President also approved appointment of Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi as…