Pakistan calls for ‘clear roadmap’ to offset recent ‘shocks’ to global economy

At the United Nations, Pakistan has called for a clear roadmap to overcome the recent series of shocks to the world economy, including the deadly coronavirus pandemic and spike in commodities prices. Speaking at the UN General Assembly’s Second Committee, which deals with economic and financial matters, Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United … Read more

President, PM reiterate govt’s commitment to enhance capacity of disaster management system

President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in their separate messages on National Resilience Day being observed on Saturday have reiterated that government is committed to capacity enhancement of disaster management system undertaking necessary legislation and other measures. President Dr Arif Alvi in his message said the 8th day of every October reminds … Read more

AJK marks 17th anniversary of deadly 2005 earthquake

In AJK, 17th anniversary to pay tributes and commemoration to the martyrs and express solidarity with victims of the catastrophic earthquake 2005 was observed today (Saturday). Addressing the function in Muzaffarabad , the AJK Prime minister said thousands of lives claimed by the disastrous earthquake of 2005 is still fresh in our mind but we … Read more

Pakistan strongly condemns latest incidents of violence against Muslims in India

Pakistan has strongly condemned the latest incidents of violence against Muslims in India during the recent Hindu festivals. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said this is yet another manifestation of the ‘saffron terror’ that has deeply permeated the Indian society. He said the video circulating on social media, showing violence against […]

PIA to operate weekly 6 flights for Turkiye: Saad

Pakistan International Airlines will start operating six flights a week for Istanbul. This was announced by Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique in a brief statement in Islamabad. He said initially, four Boeing-777 flights will be operating from Islamabad and two from Lahore, while in the second-phase, the Istanbul-bound flights would commence from Karachi. Source: […]