India shuts airspace to Pakistani airline

India

ISLAMABAD: India government has shut its airspace to Pakistani airlines days after the killing of 26 men in an attack on tourists in Kashmir. The ban will last from April 30 to May 23, the Indian government said in a notice. Earlier, Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian-owned or operated airlines, suspending all trade including … Read more

President, PM underline of equipping workers

President

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed upon the need to equip the workers and youth with modern skills to meet the challenges of an ever-changing job market. In a message on the occasion of International Labour Day being observed on May 1, the president said “In today’s rapidly changing world, … Read more

PM assures full support to IT investors to make Pakistan technology hub

PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighting Pakistan’s vision of becoming a regional hub for technology, finance, and innovation, assured his government’s full support to IT investors and reaffirmed the commitment to building long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with them. The prime minister, in a meeting with the executives of leading Information technology companies, who are participating … Read more

Shehbaz Sharif tells UN chief that Pakistan will defend itself aggressively against Indian provocations

Shehbaz Sharif tells UN chief that Pakistan will defend itself aggressively against Indian provocations

On Tuesday, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif spoke with United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres and discussed recent developments in South Asia. “During the telephone call, the prime minister affirmed that Pakistan condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, while highlighting the significant sacrifices rendered by the country in the global war against … Read more

Prime Minister says scope of digital wallets to be expanded across country

Prime Minister says scope of digital wallets to be expanded across country

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that the scope of digital wallets would be expanded across the country and the provinces would be integrated into the digital payment system through a coordinated framework. The prime minister, addressing a ceremony to acknowledge individuals showing outstanding performance in the success of the Prime Minister’s Ramazan Relief … Read more

Modi govt imposes ban on ‘Bol News’ in India

Modi govt

KARACHI: Narendra Modi led Indian government has imposed ban on eight Pakistani news channels including ‘Bol News’. Indian government has imposed ban 16 Pakistani YouTube channels in India include Pakistan’s largest news channel Bol News channel. Modi government has also imposed ban on Dawn News, Geo News, Samaa TV, ARY News, Raftaar, Snow News while … Read more

Federal govt committed to protect workers’ rights, safety: PM

Federal govt

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government of Pakistan remained committed to strengthening frameworks that protect workers’ rights and safety. In a message on the occasion of World Day for Safety and Health at Work observed on April 28, he said, “Today, as we mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, … Read more

Water is a lifeline for 240m Pakistanis, says PM

Water

KAKUL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while reiterating Pakistan’s strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, said that Pakistan as a responsible country was open to participate ‘in any neutral, transparent and credible investigation into Pahalgam incident’. He said India had levelled baseless allegations and accusations without verifiable evidences in the wake of … Read more

PM Shehbaz vows to eliminate malaria from Pakistan

PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister  Shehbaz Sharif said that the government and national leadership were fully prepared to reach remote areas and achieve the goals to eradicate the disease through national malaria programs and reforms and strategies within the health system. In his message on World Malaria Day, the prime minister said the Day was an occasion … Read more

No new canals without provincial consensus, PM Shehbaz and Bilawal affirm

No new canals without provincial consensus, PM Shehbaz and Bilawal affirm

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday reaffirmed that no new canals will be constructed without the consensus of all provinces. Speaking to media after holding consultations with Bilawal, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed that while projects like the Kalabagh Dam may have economic importance, nothing is more vital than … Read more

PM Shehbaz departs for two-day Turkiye visit

PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed here for a two-day visit to Turkiye, at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed Ishaq Dar, Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant to PM Tariq Fatemi. During the visit, the prime minister will … Read more

PM calls for recommitting shared responsibility to safeguard Earth from pollution

PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on International Mother Earth Day urged the masses to recommit to the shared responsibility to safeguard the Earth from pollution and the growing threat of climate change. In his message on the International Mother Earth Day, the prime minister emphasised the need to ensure the shared responsibility whether through conserving … Read more

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit Turkiye

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit Turkiye

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit Ankara on Tuesday for an official meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two leaders will discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and talk about current regional and international developments. According to the Foreign Office, Pakistan and Turkiye enjoy strong and historic ties, with regular high-level … Read more

PM lauds 9.38% increase in textile sector export  

PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday lauded the 9.38% growth in the exports of Pakistan’s textile sector from July 2024 to March 2025. The export of the textile sector are currently at an all the time high of $13.613 billion, which is very encouraging. The 6.27% increase in textile sector exports in March 2025 … Read more

President, PM urge citizens to follow teachings of Allama Iqbal

President

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged Pakistanis to follow the teachings and thoughts of Allama Muhammad Iqbal to make Pakistan a country delivering social and economic justice to all its citizens. In a message on the occasion of the death anniversary of Allama Iqbal on April 21, President said, “Today … Read more

PM Shehbaz Sharif initiates nationwide anti-Polio campaign

PM Shehbaz Sharif initiates nationwide anti-Polio campaign

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially launched a seven-day nationwide anti-polio campaign by giving polio drops to children. During the event, he urged all parents to support the campaign by ensuring their children are vaccinated, which is essential for wiping out the virus from Pakistan. He expressed confidence that, with joint efforts, Pakistan can successfully … Read more