ISLAMABAD, AUG 11 /DNA/ – Responding to media queries regarding the statement made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on the remarks attributed to Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, the Spokesperson said: “Pakistan strongly rejects the immature remarks made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs earlier today, which is yet another demonstration of their chronic tendency to distorting facts and twisting statements out of context. The Indian narrative of an alleged “nuclear blackmail’ is a misleading and self-serving construct. Pakistan remains firmly opposed to the use orRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 11 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan’s minority communities are an essential and respected part of society, and that their rights, freedoms, and safety are fully protected under the Constitution of Pakistan. He praised their valuable contributions to the country’s strength and progress, noting their important role in national development. He made it clear that the State stands determined against all forms of discrimination, extremism, and violence, adding that such acts have no place in society and will not be allowed to threaten nationalRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 11 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today spoke with Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov @Bayramov_Jeyhun. The two leaders discussed cooperation in trade & investment. Expressing satisfaction over collaboration in multilateral fora, they agreed to maintain close coordination for forthcoming UN and OIC engagements, as well as consultations on SCO related issues.

ISLAMABAD: In a sigh of relief for the inflation-hit masses, petroleum product prices in Pakistan are expected to see another reduction from August 16, following a fall in global crude oil prices over the past 11 days, Geo News reported on Monday. According to market data, US crude oil prices have dropped by $5.71 per barrel, from $69.26 to $63.48. Similarly, Brent crude has fallen by $5.72 per barrel, from $71.70 to $65.98. The government will make changes to domestic petroleum prices on August 16. In the previous fortnightly review,Read More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 11 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan this evening. The Prime Minister offered his warm felicitations to President Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan on the historic peace agreement that was recently concluded between Azerbaijan and Armenia. During their warm and cordial telephone conversation, the Prime Minister lauded the visionary role of President Ilham Aliyev in bringing the three decades-old conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia to a peaceful and mutually beneficial endRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 11 /DNA/ – The Government of Pakistan strongly condemns the recent airstrike by Israeli occupying forces in Gaza, which tragically resulted in the loss of numerous civilian lives. Pakistan extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people during this period of profound suffering. This egregious attack constitutes yet another serious violation of international humanitarian and human rights law, underscoring the scale and severity of the crimes perpetrated by the occupying power. The Government of Pakistan calls uponRead More