ISLAMABAD: Minister for Narcotics Control Ijaz Ahmad Shah has said every person will have to play role in the fight against drugs to protect the future of generations to come. In his message on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking today (Saturday), he expressed the commitment to eliminate the scourge […]
ISLAMABAD: Five soldiers of Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan embraced martyrdom in an exchange of fire with terrorists in Sangan area of District Sibbi. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists had targeted Frontier Corps patrolling party. During the exchange of fire, heavy losses were inflicted on the terrorists in men and material. […]
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood has underlined Pakistan’s commitment to forging a broad-based and long-term bilateral relationship with the United States. In a telephonic conversation with US Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs Ambassador Victoria Nuland, he said structured engagement is key to the promotion of the two countries’ shared objectives of peace and development. […]
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar has said the government is committed to timely completion of power projects under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. Addressing the ceremony of 660 KV Matiari-Lahore High Power Transmission Line project here on Friday, he said this transmission line will bring stability to the power sector. The Minister said the […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship PNS Zulfiqar has visited Aqaba Port of Jordan in connection with Jordan’s centenary celebrations. According to the Spokesperson of Pakistan Navy, the Mission Commander met the Governor of Aqaba and other civil and military officials and discussed issues of mutual interest. He also conveyed a message of goodwill from the Pakistan’s […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Canada Raza Bashir Tarar has described Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) as a landmark achievement of the government in providing the overseas Pakistanis with excellent digital solutions to invest and participate in the growing economy and socio-economic development of Pakistan. He was addressing a webinar arranged by Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan […]
ISLAMABAD: Former President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Dr Shahid Rasheed Butt on Friday said consequences of the budget are unexpected for the masses and the business community. The worried business community representing different important sectors have started protests while many are planning to jump over the bandwagon, he said in a […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said earnest efforts are continuing to further intensify the anti-polio campaign across the country despite the COVID-19 challenges to achieve a polio-free Pakistan. According to a Radio report, in a telephonic conversation with Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) Bill Gates, he reaffirmed that polio eradication […]
