ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Tuesday announced that the incumbent government would introduce an e-passport system soon which would facilitate people. Talking to the media persons in Islamabad, he stated that Prime Minister Imran Khan will launch an e-passport service to facilitate the people after his return from Russia. Rashid further informed that … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Monday discussed the overall political situation of Balochistan. During the meeting, both the dignitaries also discussed the progress on the ongoing development schemes in northern and southern Balochistan under the federal government funded uplift packages. The prime minister also assured taking all steps … Read more
SWAT: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday shared a video of a newly discovered skiing spot situated in Gabin Jabba, Swat. While sharing a video on Twitter, the Premier expressed hope that the children learning to ski in Swat will make Pakistan competitive in the winter Olympics. “This is a newly discovered skiing area in … Read more
KARACHI: The energy sector’s circular debt has ballooned to Rs2.47 trillion threatening to slash the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth potential despite a number of policy stimulus provided by the government. With the latest increase in the rates of petroleum products and the expected hike in the electricity tariff, the crippling power sector debt … Read more
KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan is expected to visit the provincial capital next month after concluding his Russia visit, BOL News reported on Saturday. During his visit to Karachi, Prime Minister Khan will also pay a visit to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM-P) headquarters in Bahadurabad, sources said, adding that Sindh Governor Imran Ismail and … Read more
KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran khan on Tuesday launched the second phase of Raast, a person-to-person (P2P) instant payment system, a statement said on Tuesday. Raast, a flagship initiative of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is a payment system platform that enables various types of transactions among different stakeholders such as organisations, businesses and persons. … Read more
Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here. During the meeting, they discussed the professional matters pertaining to the Pakistan Army, a PM Office statement said. On February 8, Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa reached Naushki … Read more
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to form Joint working groups to strengthen bilateral relations. The understanding was reached in a joint declaration issued after the meeting of a nine-member visiting Iranian delegation led by Interior Minister Dr. Ahmad Vahidi with Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed in Islamabad on Monday. Read more: Turkey-Iran-Pakistan cargo train can complete … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said half of the population in Afghanistan was in a very precarious situation because of hunger, malnutrition, and food shortages. In an exclusive interview with CNN’s GPS host Fareed Zakaria, he said the present situation was already developing into one of the worst humanitarian crises in Afghanistan. Read more: Iran’s … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan’s much-anticipated visit to Beijing has not only cleared the ambiguities over the viability of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, but also attracted investment worth billions of dollars in various sectors. During the visit, the two sides also chalked out a plan for CPEC’s Phase-II, which involves huge incentives for … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday paid a surprise visit to the under-construction apartments of the Naya Pakistan Housing Programme in the capital’s G-13 sector. The prime minister reviewed the progress of the ongoing project and directed its early completion. The Naya Pakistan housing programme is aimed at providing affordable residence to people. Naya … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that it was among the government’s priorities to incentivize the rapid industrialization in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) through massive investment. The prime minister, chairing a meeting on SEZs Facilitation Model and Regulatory Guillotine for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) under PM’s Priority Sector Progress Review, said the … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday reached Naushki to receive a detailed briefing on security in the area days after the security forces repulsed the terrorist attack on Frontier Corps (FC) Headquarters. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a media release, “the COAS … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday while condemning the Houthi militia attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for the Kingdom’s security, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The prime minister received Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved the formation of a Pakistan Cotton Authority to ensure the provision of quality seed, monitoring and enhancing the yield. The prime minister, who was chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Monday to discuss enhancing the cotton yield, said the government was providing a subsidy on modern agricultural equipment, quality … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday described Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent visit to China as timely and highly successful. Qureshi stated that the joint statement issued at the conclusion of the visit reflects its success. According to the Minister, the two sides had in-depth discussions about bilateral cooperation and the regional situation, … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to One China Policy and other issues of core interests. During an exclusive session with the heads and representatives of Chinese Think Tanks, Universities and Pakistan Study Centers in Beijing on Friday, he thanked China for its unwavering support on Jammu and Kashmir dispute. Imran Khan … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday invited the Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan and benefit from the business-friendly policies of the government. The prime minister, who held a series of meetings with the executives of Chinese State-owned and private corporate sectors, said Pakistan was offering conducive environment for investment in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday had a telephone call with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in which he strongly condemned the recent attempted missile attack by Houthis against the UAE. The prime minister commended the timely and effective air defence response of the UAE that saved valuable precious … Read more
ISLAMABAD: It is highly admirable that China has made meticulous arrangements for holding the Olympic Winter Games despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Highlighting the spirit of the Olympic Games, the foreign ministry said in a statement that as a global event, the Olympics foster mutual understanding, inclusivity and friendship … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the West had criticized China’s attitude towards Xinjiang’s Uyghur Muslims but remained silent on the Indian atrocities in Kashmir. In an exclusive interaction with Chinses journalists, the Prime Minister said in response to a question, China has been criticized around the world for its policies toward Uyghurs. Pakistan … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has stated that relations with China are a cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy, which has full support across the political spectrum. In an article published in the Chinese daily “Global Times,” he stated that the Pakistan-China relationship is unique among inter-state interactions. The Prime Minister cited that the two countries’ … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that industrial sector has resumed progressing due to government’s successful policies. He was chairing a review meeting in Lahore on Friday to review progress of ongoing development projects in Faisalabad Division. Read more: New cities like RUDA need of the hour for Pakistan, says PM Imran Prime Minister directed completion … Read more
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar held a meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan in Lahore on Friday. During the meeting, the overall political and administrative situation in the province and ongoing development and public welfare projects were discussed. Meanwhile Punjab Law Minister, Raja Basharat also met with Prime Minister Imran Khan. Read more: Bilawal challenges … Read more
SHEIKHUPURA: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the government would invoke the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court after the High Court nullified the Ravi Urban Development Project. Speaking to media during his visit to Rakh Jhok forest, the prime minister said this time, the case would be presented in a better manner to apprise … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan saluted the Pakistan Army soldiers who were martyred in the terrorist attack on a check post in Kech District of Balochistan. The premier said that in a tweet after 10 Pakistani soldiers embraced martyrdom in a fire raid on a checkpoint in Kech Balochistan on Thursday night. PM Imran took … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said the government was making reforms in the civil and criminal laws system so as to ensure effective and speedy justice to the citizens. Chairing a high-level meeting on civil law reforms in Islamabad, the prime minister said for the first time since 1908, the government was making changes … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the government’s request has delayed its board meeting for the sixth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), an official said. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin said that the government requested the IMF to delay its board meeting as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) … Read more
