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Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has returned to the country after his visit to China. During the visit, the President toured Chengdu, Shanghai, Urumqi, and Kashgar. According to Radio Pakistan, he held meetings with provincial leadership during the trip. Discussions were held on Pakistan-China relations, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and

Kashi: President Asif Ali Zardari has left for home after concluding his visit to China. At the Kashi Laining International Airport, he was warmly seen off by Communist Party Secretary of Kashgar and Vice Governor of Xinjiang, Nie Zhuang. The Pakistan’s Ambassador to China and the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan

Multan: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said government is making all out efforts for rehabilitation of flood-affected people. Speaking at a ceremony in Multan on Saturday, he said all necessary facilities are being provided in relief camps.   According to Radio Pakistan, the Acting President stated that the

Islamabad: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting farmers, processing factories, and exporters in boosting the export of citrus fruits, including Kinnow.   According to Radio Pakistan, the Minister emphasized the government’s strategy to transform Pakistani citrus into a

Vienna: The International Atomic Energy Agency has recognized Pakistan’s steady progress in developing its civil nuclear technology capabilities.   According to Radio Pakistan, in a social media message following his meeting with the Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, Dr. Ali Raza Anwar, on the sidelines of the 69th

Lahore: Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, has underscored the necessity of political stability for achieving sustainable economic development. He shared these insights while speaking to newsmen after presiding over the inaugural meeting of the Federation of Engineering Institutions of Pakistan in Lahore.   According to Radio Pakistan, the

Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UNICEF to achieve sustainable development goals in the province. The MoU was signed at a ceremony held at the Provincial Assembly, Peshawar.   According to Radio Pakistan, the agreement entails a joint effort by UNICEF and the Khyber

Lahore: Two hundred and fifteenth death anniversary of classical Urdu poet Mir Taqi Mir was observed on Saturday. He was born in Agra in 1723.  

Islamabad: Minister for Water Resources, Muhammad Mueen Watto, held a meeting with UNESCO Representative in Pakistan, Fuad Pashayev, to discuss areas of collaboration in flood management, water governance, and sustainable water resource management. Both sides agreed to continue working in close coordination to address water-related challenges and improve resilience against

Kashgar: President Asif Ali Zardari paid a visit to the historic Etigar Mosque in Kashgar.   According to Radio Pakistan, on his arrival, the President was warmly welcomed by CPC Party Secretary of Kashgar Yao Ning and Imam Maimaiti Juben. The Imam guided the President through the mosque and shared

Lahore: Governor of Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has congratulated the Saudi leadership and people on their National Day. Addressing a ceremony in Lahore on Saturday in connection with the 95th National Day of Saudi Arabia, he said Pakistan-Saudi relations are growing stronger.   According to Radio Pakistan, Sardar Saleem

Jalalpur pirwala: Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik visited Jalalpur Pirwala and inspected the thirty-six inch gas pipeline affected by the floods. Speaking on the occasion, he said that provision of amenities to general public is the top priority of government.   According to Radio Pakistan, the Minister was informed