Pakistan Government

A deeper scrutiny of the attack reveals a chilling pattern that connects the dots between Pakistan’s domestic political chaos, the eroding credibility of its military, and a renewed reliance on asymmetric warfare through state-sponsored terror.

Pak govt abolishes 150,000 jobs as cost-cutting measure

"We are reducing the federal government's size step by step. So far, 80 departments have been consolidated into 40," Aurangzeb said at a press conference where he highlighted the government’s goal to complete these reforms by June 2025.

Pakistan govt admits tinkering with internet: Report

The Pakistan government confirmed upgrading its web management system for cybersecurity, amid speculation it caused widespread internet disruptions affecting millions, especially mobile users.

US lawmakers urge President Biden to withhold 'recognition' of Pakistan's new govt until 'credible' poll rigging probe is conducted

Ex-premier Nawaz Sharif's PML-N bagged 75 seats and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto's PPP got 54 seats. The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) won 17 seats.

Pakistan government grants financial autonomy to its Intelligence Bureau

The decision was taken by Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday, the reports said.

Pak govt to consult legal team for declaring Imran Khan's party ‘proscribed’ outfit: Interior Minister Sanaullah

Leaders of the ruling alliance lashed out at Khan who travelled from Lahore to Islamabad on Saturday to mark his presence at a district court here, amidst mayhem and chaos, as his supporters clashed with police.

Islamabad on high alert ahead of Imran Khan visit as assassination rumours swirl

Khan had claimed on May 14 that a conspiracy to assassinate him was afoot in Pakistan and abroad, saying people will come to know of the perpetrators if anything happens to him through a video message he has recorded and stored in a safe place.

New Pakistan govt removes PM Shehbaz Sharif from no-fly list

The Cabinet in its maiden meeting last week had authorised the Ministry of Interior, headed by Rana Sanaullah, to review the Exit Control List (ECL), dealing with the people not allowed to leave the country.

Railway station to be built for Sikh pilgrims in Kartarpur: Report

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said that the government would provide land to Sikh organisations for the construction of hotels in Kartarpur, Nankana Sahib and Narowal, Dawn reported.

Pakistan government approves Rs1,700 crore bailout package to keep PIA afloat

The government on Monday approved the bailout package for the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to keep it afloat for the next two months, the Express Tribune reported.

Pakistan eyes $58 billion investment in power sector till 2022

This was stated by the Minister for Water and Power Khwaja Asif yesterday at a briefing organised by Prime Minister Office on the completion of three years of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz government, the Dawn newspaper reported today.

Citing safety issues,PCB says no to series in India: Report

Ties between the two cricket boards have worsened after the Shashank Manohar-led BCCI ruled out a series in the UAE.

No talks with India unless Kashmir is not on agenda: Aziz

Briefing reporters here on the last week's meeting between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his counterpart Narendra Modi, Aziz said that it was a "good beginning that was focused on reducing tension."

India, Pak break ice; Modi to visit Pak for SAARC Summit

Breaking the deadlock, India and Pakistan today decided to revive the stalled dialogue process and find ways to expedite trial of the Mumbai attack case at talks between Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi who agreed to visit Pakistan next year for the SAARC Summit.

Modi leaves for a 5-nation trip to attend BRICS, SCO meet

With focus on enhancing strategic, economic and energy ties, Modi is scheduled to travel from July 6 to 13 to five Central Asian countries and Russia where he will attend the summits of BRICS and SCO.

Pak & JuD help Kashmiris and we call it jihad: Hafiz Saeed

During a TV interview, Hafiz said, "If India is not ready to give their rights and if they fire then jihad is the only way. Pakistan has always taken a stand that it is the right of a Kashmiri to get azadi. So, we say whenever our army takes a stand on helping the Kashmiris then we stand by the forces."

Bilateral talks with all SAARC nations but Pakistan: India

The Ministry of External Affairs also asserted that India was ready for talks but Pakistan must engage in a meaningful dialogue.

Bin Laden had support network in Pakistan: Obama

Osama bin Laden likely had 'some sort' of a support network inside Pakistan, US President Barack Obama said in an interview aired on Sunday, and he called on Pakistan's government to investigate.