Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) authorities have suspended eight senior Agriculture Department officials following a major scandal involving expired wheat seeds that destroyed approximately 36,000 acres of farmland, causing severe financial losses for farmers. The suspended officers include District Director of Agriculture Extension Dr. Muhammad Anwar Khan, Deputy Directors Ikramullah, Muhammad Waqas, Dr. Aslam Shahid, Ehtesham, Farm […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif Emphasizes Minority Welfare and Inclusion in National Framework
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the welfare, development, and protection of minority communities in Pakistan. Speaking to a delegation of National Assembly members representing minority groups, the prime minister emphasized that the government is actively pursuing all necessary measures to ensure the inclusion and rights of minorities. The delegation, which […]
PM Orders Acceleration in Privatization of DISCOs and GENCOs to Reform Power Sector
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 […]
Pakistan and US Strengthen Counter-Narcotics and Security Cooperation
Pakistan and the United States have moved to deepen cooperation in counter-narcotics, intelligence sharing, and border security following a high-level meeting in Islamabad between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker.The discussion underscored the growing urgency of collaborative measures to curb drug trafficking and illegal immigration affecting both countries and the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Coordinated Decision-Making Essential to Sustain Economic Growth, Says PM Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need for cohesive and coordinated decision-making to support long-term economic growth, urging the swift integration of private-sector recommendations into a unified national industrial policy. He issued the directive while chairing a meeting of the private-sector committee on national industrial development in Islamabad on Friday. The prime minister stated […]