Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to accelerate the privatization of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) and generation companies (GENCOs), underlining the government’s push to overhaul Pakistan’s struggling power sector. The directive was issued during a high-level review meeting on power sector reforms held in Islamabad. During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized that creating […]
CDA Chairman, Bahraini Ambassador Explore Islamabad Development and Deeper Bilateral Cooperation
Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Muhammad Ali Randhawa met Bahraini Ambassador Muhammad Ibrahim Muhammad Abdul Qadeer at the CDA Headquarters in Islamabad to discuss development initiatives and avenues for enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and Bahrain. The meeting underscored the shared desire of both countries to further strengthen bilateral relations while contributing to the growth and […]
Pakistan, Egypt Strengthen Defence and Strategic Cooperation During High-Level Meetings
Pakistan and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening defence, security and broader strategic cooperation during a series of high-level engagements in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The renewed resolve follows the official visit of Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, who held extensive discussions with Pakistan’s civil and military leadership. According to an Inter-Services […]
HEC Invites Applications for Approval of Pakistan Research Journals
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has officially invited applications for the approval and accreditation of Pakistan Research Journals, marking an important step in strengthening the country’s academic publishing landscape. The announcement, made on Saturday, encourages registered institutions to submit their journals for evaluation as part of HEC’s ongoing efforts to enhance research quality […]
Pakistan’s Economy Expected to Maintain Positive Momentum Despite Persistent Inflation Pressures
Pakistan’s economy is showing signs of steady improvement as industrial activity strengthens and key structural reforms take effect, according to the Finance Division’s latest Monthly Economic Update and Outlook. Despite ongoing inflationary pressure, officials remain cautiously optimistic about the country’s near-term economic trajectory. The report indicates that inflation for November is expected to remain between […]
Mohsin Naqvi Discusses Regional Security with Bahrain’s Interior Minister, Condemns Attack on Hangu Checkpost
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an in-depth meeting with Bahrain’s Interior Minister General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa during his ongoing visit to the Kingdom. The discussion, confirmed through Naqvi’s official post on X, centred on strengthening cooperation across multiple security domains and advancing bilateral coordination. Both sides exchanged views on regional stability, […]
Bahrain Crown Prince Welcomes PM Shehbaz Sharif in Manama
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Manama on Wednesday for a two-day official visit aimed at advancing Pakistan’s strategic partnership with Bahrain. The visit marks a renewed push to expand cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, investment, energy, technology, education and cultural exchanges. Upon landing at Bahrain International Airport, Prime Minister Shehbaz received a warm […]
Saudi Military Chief Meets Gen Sahir Shamshad to Boost Defence Cooperation
General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, met General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), during his visit to Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi. The high-level meeting underscored the growing strategic alignment between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia at a time of evolving regional […]
Pakistan and EU Hold Seventh Strategic Dialogue in Brussels
Pakistan and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to a broad and forward-looking partnership during the seventh strategic dialogue held in Brussels on Saturday. The meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and EU Vice-President Kaya Kalas, according to details shared by 24NewsHD. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said […]
Islamabad Issues Clarification on New M-Tags for Vehicles Entering the City
The Islamabad Excise Department has issued an important clarification regarding the newly announced M-Tag requirement for vehicles entering the federal capital. Officials confirmed that motorists who already have motorway M-Tags do not need to obtain a separate sticker for city entry. According to Bilal Azam, Director of Excise, the department will begin issuing stickers at […]