Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi honored the memory of 22 Kashmiri protesters who died on July 13, 1931, during demonstrations against the Dogra administration. The minister connected their sacrifice to Pakistan's continued advocacy for Kashmir's right to self-determination. He emphasized that these individuals demonstrated unwavering courage when they faced deadly force while peacefully defending their religious freedoms. Naqvi declared that the legacy of resistance established nearly a century ago continues to inspire contemporary liberation movements. The official characterized their deaths as symbols of an enduring spirit that refuses to surrender.
The minister drew direct parallels between historical oppression under Dogra rule and...
Finance Minister Bilal Azhar Kiyani delivered remarks at an economic policy conference in Islamabad, advocating for increased participation from tax professionals in government reform initiatives. The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan and Rawalpindi Islamabad Tax Bar Association organized the Finance Act 2025 seminar. More than 450 tax experts, accountants, and business representatives attended the gathering. Kiyani served as chief guest while addressing the assembled professionals. The minister emphasized collaborative approaches to sustaining Pakistan's recent economic improvements.
Government officials reported several positive economic indicators during the presentation. Stock market performance reached...
Gujranwala Electric Power Company officials have detained 1,174 individuals for power pilferage during a twelve-month enforcement operation across Mandi Bahauddin district. Authorities imposed penalties totaling Rs. 7.298 crore while documenting theft of 15.06 lakh electricity units throughout the campaign period. Field teams conduct comprehensive residential inspections to verify meter readings and eliminate unauthorized power consumption practices. Shahzad Azam Mirza from GEPCO Circle Mandi Bahauddin confirmed substantial achievements against electricity thieves through systematic enforcement measures. The regional crackdown forms part of extensive nationwide efforts targeting power theft across Pakistan.
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Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan launched an official mission to Britain focused on expanding economic partnerships between the two nations. Secretary Commerce Jawad Paul joined the delegation as they pursued enhanced bilateral commercial cooperation. The visit centers on establishing formal trade dialogue mechanisms through signed Terms of Reference agreements. Officials expect these frameworks to reduce non-tariff barriers and increase transparency in business relationships. Current bilateral trade reaches £4.7 billion according to fourth quarter 2024 figures.
Khan plans extensive consultations with All-Party Parliamentary Group representatives to secure political backing for investment initiatives. The minister will address London...
Bosnia hosted a memorial ceremony commemorating three decades since the 1995 Srebrenica genocide. Pakistan's Minister of State for Overseas Pakistanis Aun Chaudhry attended the solemn event as his nation's representative. The minister delivered Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's condolence message during the proceedings. Chaudhry placed flowers at the memorial site while honoring the victims. The ceremony marked a significant moment of international remembrance for the tragic historical event.
The Pakistani official emphasized his country's dedication to defending human rights worldwide during his address. Chaudhry voiced support for suffering populations in Palestine and Kashmir regions. He described the Bosnian massacre as a...
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari honored the memory of 22 Kashmiri freedom fighters who died on July 13, 1931. The political leader described their deaths as the catalyst for sustained resistance against oppression and injustice. He characterized the Srinagar Central Jail martyrs as warriors who demonstrated that liberation movements cannot be defeated through violence. The PPP chief emphasized that these individuals sacrificed their lives for fundamental speech rights and national honor. Their actions represented a pivotal moment in Kashmir's independence movement.
Bilawal highlighted his party's historical support for Kashmiri self-determination under the leadership of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto. He...
Dr Musadik Malik, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, has demanded swift enforcement measures after authorities discovered a black bear had been brutally slain in the Tangir region of Gilgit-Baltistan. The minister condemned the incident as completely intolerable and declared that acts of aggression against wildlife would face zero tolerance from government officials. He emphasized that perpetrators would face full accountability to demonstrate Pakistan's unwavering stance against cruelty toward the nation's natural heritage. Law enforcement agencies have filed an official First Information Report targeting the suspected individuals. The government maintains its dedication to safeguarding the country's...
Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar completed his Beijing visit after attending the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting. The two-day event attracted 600 delegates from 140 nations and regions worldwide. Chinese President Xi Jinping's Global Civilization Initiative served as the framework for this international gathering. Tarar emphasized the importance of cross-cultural collaboration during his participation. The minister praised Xi's leadership vision during an exclusive CGTN interview.
Media partnerships between Pakistani and Chinese institutions received significant attention during discussions. Pakistan Television broadcasts China Express programming four times weekly as part of existing...
Pakistan successfully concluded its pilot program for Tafenoquine, a single-dose antimalarial medication that represents a major advancement toward the country's malaria elimination target by 2035. The Ministry of Health conducted the trial to establish safe administration protocols for this newly approved treatment option. Health officials presented findings from the G6PD screening initiative at a formal event organized by the Directorate of Malaria Control in Islamabad. The program demonstrated Pakistan's leadership role in regional malaria eradication efforts. State Minister for Health Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath described the pilot as foundational work for future scalable interventions.
The revolutionary medication treats Plasmodium...
