7 h. ago Pakistan urges immediate fuel, food access for starving Gaza

Pakistan has strongly urged the global community to ensure the immediate supply of food and fuel to Gaza, where people continue to suffer from severe shortages. Speaking at a UN meeting on the Middle East, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said that famine in Gaza must not be tolerated […]

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51 h. ago ADB report highlights weak digital growth, calls for urgent reforms

ISLAMABAD – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released a report on Pakistan’s digital ecosystem, stressing the urgent need for investment and reforms to improve connectivity and boost economic output. According to the report, Pakistan’s digital sector contributes only 1.5% to the country’s GDP, highlighting the sector’s underdevelopment. Fixed broadband access remains low at just […]

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62 h. ago World Youth Day SKILLS Message By Geir T. Tonstol, ILO Country Director

On this World Youth Skills Day, we are reminded of the immense potential Pakistan’s youth hold—and the urgent need to

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3 d. ago IFJ urges supreme court to review PECA amendments over threat to press freedom

ISLAMABAD – The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has urged Pakistan’s Supreme Court to immediately review the latest amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), warning they pose serious threats to press freedom and journalist safety. In a letter addressed to the Chief Justice, and also sent to the prime minister and other […]

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5 d. ago Hydel profit dispute threatens KP’s budget — CM urges PM to act now

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has asked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to resolve the long-standing Net Hydel Profit (NHP) dispute. The disagreement is between KP province, other provinces, and Wapda, Pakistan’s water and power authority. Gandapur emphasized the urgent need to clear Rs75 billion in overdue payments to KP. Gandapur reminded the Prime […]

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5 d. ago At 32nd ARF, Dar urges global cooperation in face of mounting regional, int’l challenges

Deputy PM underscores just resolution of Kashmir dispute, criticizing India’s unilateral actions and aggression in the region Reiterates Pakistan’s commitment as a Sectoral Dialogue Partner and ARF member to ASEAN’s strategic goals envisioned in the Declaration on ASEAN 2045 Reaffirms Pakistan’s backing of ‘One China Policy,’ urging peaceful resolution of disputes in Asia-Pacific KUALA LUMPUR: […]

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6 d. ago President and PM rally for family planning to secure Pakistan’s future

On World Population Day, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged citizens to adopt responsible parenthood and family planning. They emphasized the urgent need to control Pakistan’s fast-growing population to ensure sustainable development and better quality of life. The day aims to highlight the impact of population growth on resources, health, and […]

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6 d. ago Chinese firm urges Pakistan to extend support for 1124 MW Kohala Hydropower project

ISLAMABAD – The Chinese-backed Kohala Hydropower Company Limited (KHCL) has raised concerns over its exclusion from Pakistan’s revised draft Integrated Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025–35 and has requested an extension of its Letter of Support (LoS). In a letter to the Power Division, KHCL CEO Liu Yonggang called for a formal notification to extend […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan warns UN of growing terror threat from Afghan soil, cites TTP as global risk

ISLAMABAD: In a firm stance against the growing threat of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan, Pakistan’s Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, urged the international community to take action to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a breeding ground for terrorist organizations, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Addressing the UN General Assembly’s plenary session on […]

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1 week ago Experts warn of national crisis as India’s water moves raise alarms

Water experts have raised serious concerns over India’s persistent water aggression, urging Pakistan to take urgent action to protect its precious water resources. They emphasized that water is not just a resource but the lifeline of the nation—and it must be defended with strong internal policies and long-term planning. According to experts, Pakistan’s internal weaknesses […]

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1 week ago Hanif Abbasi urges PTI to end stubbornness, says court will decide Imran Khan’s fate

Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to adopt a more cooperative attitude towards government talks. Speaking on Thursday, he said the current leadership has repeatedly offered dialogue to PTI leaders, but their stubbornness has blocked progress. He emphasized that dialogue is the way forward to resolve political issues. Abbasi pointed out that PTI’s […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan urges urgent UN action to end gang violence in Haiti

Pakistan has called on the United Nations Security Council to take immediate and strong action to restore peace in Haiti, where gang violence has caused chaos and suffering. Speaking during a Council meeting, Pakistan’s UN envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad warned that Haiti’s streets have become battlegrounds and that time is running out. Ambassador Asim emphasized […]

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2 w. ago Bilawal reiterates offer for peace talks to India, urges neighbour to act on shared responsibility in counter

ISLAMABAD: Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday again extended an olive branch to India, urging the neighboring country to forge a partnership with Pakistan to pursue peace and jointly combat terrorism. Speaking at the international conference titled “Pakistan Fighting War for the World against Terrorism” at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute, Bilawal emphasized that […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan calls on India to respect Indus waters treaty after global court ruling

Pakistan has urged India to immediately resume its commitments under the Indus Waters Treaty following a key ruling by the Court of Arbitration that backed Pakistan’s stance. The court clearly stated that India cannot legally suspend the treaty on its own. On Monday, Pakistan’s Foreign Office welcomed the court’s Supplemental Award, which affirmed that the […]

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2 w. ago Bilawal calls on world to support Pakistan in fight against terrorism

Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged the global community to stand with Pakistan in its ongoing battle against terrorism. Speaking at an international conference on Pakistan’s role in the global war on terror, he highlighted the country’s heavy sacrifices and steadfast resolve. Bilawal described terrorism as a global challenge that Pakistan has […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan urges India to restore Indus waters treaty after hague court ruling

Pakistan has urged India to immediately restore the full implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) reaffirmed its authority in a recent ruling. The supplemental award, announced on June 27, 2025, declared that the treaty remains valid and cannot be unilaterally suspended by either side. In a statement […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan urges India to restore IWT after Hague court’s verdict

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has called on India to immediately resume the full implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague issued a supplemental award, rejecting India’s suspension of the treaty and confirming the court’s authority to proceed with arbitration. The decision came as a response to […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan urges global action against Israel, reaffirms stance on Kashmir and regional peace

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has urged the international community to take immediate action against Israel’s deadly campaign in Gaza. He condemned what he called Israel’s genocidal actions against Palestinians and reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for a two-state solution to ensure lasting peace in the Middle East. Speaking at the […]

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2 w. ago Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s support for Kashmiris’ right to self

KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has stressed the need to resolve the lingering Kashmir dispute, highlighting the ongoing struggle of Kashmiris against India’s illegal occupation. Field Marshal Asim Munir addressing the passing out parade of Pakistan Navy cadets at PNS Rahbar on Saturday urged Pakistanis to remember the Kashmiris during these […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan condemns torture in Palestine and Kashmir, urges global action

On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Pakistan strongly condemned acts of brutality in Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The Foreign Office reaffirmed the country’s commitment to upholding human dignity and supporting victims of torture worldwide. In an official statement, Pakistan emphasized that torture is completely against the […]

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