583 Afghan combatants killed, 242 check posts destroyed in operation Ghazab lil-Haq: Atta Tarar
ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Sunday that the security forces have killed 583 combatants of the Afghan Taliban regime,...
DPM/FM Dar reaffirms commitment to advancing women’s rights, empowerment
ISLAMABAD:Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Sunday, said Pakistan remained steadfast in advancing the rights and empowerment of women and...
All necessary measures to be taken to maintain stability of national economy: PM
LAHORE:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that, in view of the current international situation, the timely implementation of measures to ensure economic...
Environmental expert calls ‘abeyance’ of IWT meaningless, urges conservation, diplomatic engagement
ISLAMABAD:Environmental expert and policy analyst Afia Salam has termed the announcement of placing the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) “in abeyance” as legally meaningless, stating...
President expresses grief over death of Pak nationals in UAE; calls for int’l efforts...
ISLAMABAD:President Asif Ali Zardari, Sunday, expressed sorrow over the death of two Pakistani nationals in the United Arab Emirates due to missile debris.
He conveyed...
Women’s empowerment key to Pakistan’s sustainable development: Rubina Khalid
ISLAMABAD:Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, on Saturday paid tribute to the resilience, courage and contributions of women across...
Govt committed to help women in achieving full potential: PM
ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said the government of Pakistan was firmly committed to ensuring an environment where women can realize their full potential...
President hosts Iftar dinner in honour of orphans
ISLAMABAD:President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday, hosted an Iftar dinner at the President’s House in honour of orphans under the care of Pakistan Orphan Care...
International Women’s Day to be observed with focus on investing in Women
ISLAMABAD:International Women’s Day will be observed across the world tomorrow (March 8) with renewed commitment to promoting gender equality, protecting women’s rights, and recognizing...
Govt working to expand women’s access to education, healthcare: President
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said the government was working to expand access to education and healthcare to women, strengthen economic opportunity and improve...