Day of Mourning observed in Pakistan over Iranian President’s demise
A day of national mourning was observed on Tuesday in Pakistan to express fraternal solidarity on behalf of Government and the people of Pakistan with the Government and the people of Iran, on the sad demise of Iranian President Sayyed Ebrahim Raisi and other Iranian dignitaries in the helicopter crash incident. The National flag flew […]
Pakistan will implement effective measures to safeguard Chinese citizens: Ahsan Iqbal
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal chaired a review meeting on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Phase-2 and the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) here on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by the Additional Secretary of the Ministry, senior officials from various ministries, and representatives from the federal and provincial […]
PTI to challenge defamation bill in court
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Tuesday announced to move the court against a controversial defamation bill passed by the Punjab Assembly. Speaking to media persons outside an anti-terrorism court, Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan said government was going to enact a black law. Ayub said, “According to the Constitution, freedom of expression cannot […]
Barrister Gohar says PTI’s mandate stolen in elections
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar expressed hope on Tuesday that PTI founder Imran Khan would be released from Adiala Jail within a month and a half, stating that it was a test for the judiciary to decide on his cases. “He has been granted bail in one case, and now two cases are pending […]
Gilani visits Iran Embassy, offers condolence over sad demise of Iranian President
Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani visited the Embassy of Iran here in Islamabad on Tuesday to offer condolences over the sad demise of the Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, the Foreign Minister and others in the helicopter crash. The Acting President expressed deep grief on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, […]
Regional peace linked with resolution of Kashmir dispute: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized that durable peace in South Asia is contingent upon a just settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. He was talking to a delegation of Kashmiri Diaspora activists, led by Secretary General, World […]
Govt committed to taking steps to protect rights of all minority communities: Law Minister
Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday met with a delegation of representatives of the minorities community which included representatives of the Christian, Hindu and Sikh communities and other notable personalities. The discussion focused on the formation of the National Commission for Minorities Rights. Addressing the delay in the formation […]
Senate mourns Iranian president’s tragic demise
The Senate on Tuesday adopted a unanimous resolution, expressing its profound grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of Iranian President Dr Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and others in a tragic helicopter crash. The resolution moved by Senator Sherry Rehman acknowledged that President Dr Ebrahim Raisi was a great leader of the Muslim World […]