2024

Islamabad, Kabul engages in new war of words

ahmedzeeahan May 10, 2024

Islamabad, 9 May 2024(GNP): Islamabad and Kabul engaged in new war of words as the Foreign Office (FO) rejects the latest charges by Afghanistan that Da’ish terrorist group was operating from Pakistan. On Monday, DG ISPR Major General…

Planning minister meets chairman of national energy administration of China

News Desk May 10, 2024

Beijing, 10 May 2024 (GNP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal held a meeting with Zhang Jianghua, Chairman National Energy Administration of China at the Diaoyutai Guest House. He was…

Key points of the statement by Russian ambassador

News Desk May 10, 2024

Ambassador to Pakistan Albert P. Khorev on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War: Owing to our ancestors’ unparalleled feat of heroism, the Soviet Union succeeded in defending our country’s…

President emphasizes broadening economic and cultural cooperation with Uzbekistan

News Desk May 10, 2024

Islamabad, 9 May 2024 (GNP): President Asif Ali Zardari has called for further broadening bilateral cooperation with Uzbekistan in the areas of trade, economy, culture and tourism. He said that Pakistan attached utmost importance to its…

وفاقی وزیر اطلاعات سے پاکستان میں چین کے سفیر کی ملاقات

News Desk May 10, 2024

:اسلام آباد ،10 مئی 2024 (جی این پی) دونوں رہنماﺅں کے درمیان پاک چین تعلقات، سی پیک، پاکستانی معیشت کی بحالی کیلئے حکومتی اقدامات سمیت دیگر اہم امور پر تبادلہ خیال ملاقات میں وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کے آئندہ دورہ چین کے حوالے سے بھی تفصیلی…

Ethiopian embassy holds business forums in collaboration with KCCI & KATI

News Desk May 9, 2024

Karachi, 8 May 2024 (GNP): The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in Islamic Republic of Pakistan in collaboration with Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and Korangi Association of Trade and Industry…

Ahsan Iqbal urges to strengthen ‘all weather strategic partnership’ with China

News Desk May 9, 2024

Beijing, 8 May 2024 (GNP): The Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal arrived in Beijing today as part of the high-level interactions between China and Pakistan. The Federal Minister was…

Ambassador of France meets the Minister for finance and revenue

News Desk May 9, 2024

Islamabad, 8 May 2024 (GNP): The Ambassador of France to Pakistan Nicholas Galey, called on Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, at the Finance Division, to discuss matters of mutual interests and to further…

Seven barbers shot dead in Gwadar

zarnabbhatti May 9, 2024

Gwadar, 9 May 2024, (GNP): Seven individuals were fatally shot as they slept in their homes in the residential area of Balochistan's port city. As per SHO Mohsin Ali of the Gwadar Police Station, an unidentified assailants fired shots at…

Pakistan’s first moon satellite successfully enters the lunar orbit

zarnabbhatti May 9, 2024

Islamabad, 9 May 2024, (GNP): Qamar, Pakistan's first lunar mission, has been effectively launched into orbit, as stated on Wednesday by Dr. Khurram Khurshid from the Institute of Space Technology (IST). Dr. Khurshid, a key member of the…

Russia prepares for victory day celebrations amid Ukraine war

zarnabbhatti May 9, 2024

Moscow, 9 May 2024, (GNP): Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to speak at the yearly Victory Day parade in Moscow, aiming to bolster patriotism amidst the ongoing advancement of his forces in Ukraine. On Thursday, the May 9…

Minister for Commerce urges Pakistan-Belarus trade boost

News Desk May 8, 2024

Islamabad, 8 May 2024, (GNP): Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, has stressed the need for Pakistan and Belarus to elevate their bilateral trade relations to fully exploit their potential. Pakistan has been exporting a…

Nepra approves Rs 2.83 per unit hike in the fuel adjustment for bills in May

ahmedzeeahan May 8, 2024

Islamabad, 8 May, 2024 (GNP): The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday authorized ex-Wapda distribution companies to charge Rs2.83 per unit charge in consumers’ electricity bills for May as part of fuel cost…

ECC has authorized a rise in Passco’s wheat procurement goal

zarnabbhatti May 8, 2024

Islamabad, 8 May 2024, (GNP): The Cabinet's Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) granted permission to raise PASSCO's wheat procurement goal from 1.40 to 1.80 million metric tons (MMT), alongside increasing the necessary Cash Credit Limit…

Supreme Court suspends allocation of SIC’s reserved seats

zarnabbhatti May 7, 2024

Islamabad, 7 May 2024, (GNP): The Supreme Court of Pakistan halted the decision of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to allocate extra reserved seats to other parties. The court questioned the…

Gaza ceasefire proposal includes three-phases

zarnabbhatti May 7, 2024

Gaza, 7 May 2024, (GNP):The ceasefire plan, backed by Hamas and endorsed by Qatar and Egypt, comprises a three-step truce, according to a Palestinian insider who spoke to Anadolu news agency on Monday. During the initial phase, lasting…

Pro-Palestine protestors reoccupy MIT encampment

zarnabbhatti May 7, 2024

New York, 7 May 2024, (GNP): Pro-Palestine protesters, who had been blocked by police from accessing an encampment at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have broken through fencing, linked arms, and encircled the remaining…

IHC takes action over social media campaign against Justice Babar Satar

zarnabbhatti May 7, 2024

Islamabad, 7 May 2024, (GNP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has opted to launch contempt of court proceedings against individuals orchestrating a social media campaign aimed at Justice Babar Sattar. This decision follows Justice…

President Tatar meets with President of Gambia

News Desk May 7, 2024

Banjul, 7 May, 2024 (GNP): President Ersin Tatar held a bilateral meeting with the President of the Gambia Adama Barrow on the sidelines of the 15th Islamic Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in the capital of…

Remarks by U.S. ambassador Donald Blome at USAID workshop

News Desk May 7, 2024

Islamabad, 7 May, 2024 (GNP):  It’s a pleasure to welcome you all to our Dairy/Livestock Methane Emission Reduction Workshop. Today's event is a critical part of U.S. efforts to boost climate-focused investments in developing nations,…

World Portuguese Language and Lusophone Cultures Day

News Desk May 7, 2024

In 2009, fifteen years ago, the date of 5th of May was officially established by the CPLP – the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries – as the World Day of the Portuguese Language. Ten years later, in 2019, the 40th session of UNESCO…

Italian Ambassador calls on the Prime Minister

News Desk May 7, 2024

Islamabad, 6 May 2024, (GNP): This afternoon, the Ambassador of Italy,  Marilina Armellin paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House. Welcoming the Ambassador, the Prime Minister stated…

Netanyahu’s order to shut down Al Jazeera sparks global criticism

zarnabbhatti May 7, 2024

Doha, 6 May 2024, (GNP): The Netanyahu administration is receiving criticism from international and domestic human rights organizations, as well as the foreign press association, for shutting down Al Jazeera. This move is seen as an attempt…

Kissan Ittehad plan nationwide protests over wheat import scandal

zarnabbhatti May 6, 2024

Lahore, 6 May 2024, (GNP): Kissan Ittehad Pakistan announces that numerous farmers plan to participate in demonstrations on May 10, accompanied by their farming equipment, livestock, and families. Khokhar accuses the interim government of…

Saudi minister sees Pakistan as ‘high priority’ economic opportunity

zarnabbhatti May 6, 2024

Islamabad, 6 May 2024, (GNP): The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia investment conference commenced on Monday with upbeat remarks from the leader of the Saudi delegation, emphasizing their view of Pakistan as a significant economic, investment, and…

Supreme Court suspends High Court’s ruling on reserved seats

zarnabbhatti May 6, 2024

Islamabad, 6 May 2024, (GNP):  Supreme Court has temporarily halted the decision made by the Peshawar High Court regarding the reserved seat, following its acceptance of the plea filed by the Sunni Ittehad Council challenging the high…

Arrival statement by Xi Jinping at Paris Orly Airport  

News Desk May 5, 2024

Paris, 5 May, 2024 (GNP): It gives me great pleasure to begin my third state visit to the French Republic at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. Back in 2014 and 2019, I paid two visits to France, both in spring, to celebrate…

Imran Khan shows readiness for talks

zarnabbhatti May 4, 2024

Islamabad, 4 May 2024, (GNP): Imran Khan expressed his willingness to engage in discussions. In a statement he outlined that he is ready to have a discussion but will not settle for a deal. In a conversation with journalists at Adiala…

ICC warns against retaliation threats

zarnabbhatti May 4, 2024

Hague, 4 April 2024, (GNP): Prosecutors from the International Criminal Court have cautioned against individuals who express intentions to retaliate against the court or its personnel, suggesting that such behavior could be considered a…

Indian citizens arrested for Sikh activist’s killing in Canada

zarnabbhatti May 4, 2024

Ottawa, 4 May 2024, (GNP): Three citizens of India have been apprehended and accused in connection with the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, leading to a significant diplomatic dispute between the two nations. Hardeep…

Finance minister advocates measures to boost tax-to-GDP ratio

zarnabbhatti May 4, 2024

Islamabad, 4 April 2024, (GNP): Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, emphasized the measures to boost the tax-to-GDP ratio and expand the tax base in order to maximize revenue collection. The minister visited…

COMSTECH organizes international workshop on AI, and Data Security in Kazakhstan

News Desk May 4, 2024

Islamabad, 3 May  2024, (GNP): COMSTECH organized an International Workshop under its Distinguished Scholars Program, on Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Data Security, held at the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National…

Audio leak case: IHC denied intelligence bureau’s petition

ahmedzeeahan May 3, 2024

Islamabad, 3 May,2024(GNP): Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) Justice Babar Sattar on Friday denied a petition filed by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in which it request to withdraw its plea seeking the judge’s withdrawal from a case concerning…

Pakistan successfully launched its first lunar expedition

zarnabbhatti May 3, 2024

Islamabad, 3 May 2024, (GNP):Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone as its first moon satellite mission, iCube Qamar, was successfully launched aboard China's Chang'E6 spacecraft from Hainan, China. After the launch, Prime…

Reconstruction of Gaza will take decades says UN

zarnabbhatti May 3, 2024

New York, 3 May 2024, (GNP): A United Nations official stated that the devastation in Gaza is unparalleled since World War II, suggesting that rebuilding efforts might require as much as $50 billion. “We have not seen anything like this…

Oil prices rises over the prospects of OPEC+ output cuts

zarnabbhatti May 3, 2024

Vienna, 3 May 2024, (GNP): Oil prices increased today over expectations that the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, known as OPEC , would continue production cuts. It's not uncommon for oil prices to react…

Journalism in Pakistan at risk says International Federation of Journalists

zarnabbhatti May 3, 2024

Islamabad, 3 May 2024, (GNP): The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) stated that the state of journalism in Pakistan is "in danger" as the world marks Press Freedom Day. May 3, celebrated globally as World Press Freedom Day,…

Azerbaijani author launches his book on Pakistani literature

News Desk May 3, 2024

Baku, 3 May 2024, (GNP): The Embassy of Pakistan, in collaboration with Pakistan-Azerbaijan Economic Cooperation Chamber (PAECC), organized the book launch ceremony of “Transcending the Boundaries. A Brief Review of Pakistani Literature”…

Address by Uzbekistan’s President at third Tashkent International Investment Forum

News Desk May 3, 2024

Dear participants of the forum! Ladies and gentlemen! At the outset, let me sincerely welcome you at the third Tashkent International Investment Forum. I would like to note with pleasure that within the framework of this format,…

HWPL calls for peace amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran

News Desk May 3, 2024

New York, 3 May 2024 (GNP): Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), a United Nations-affiliated  organization dedicated to fostering peace through civilian-led initiatives, has issued a statement in response to the…

President Asif Zardari steps down as PPP president

ahmedzeeahan May 2, 2024

Islamabad,2 May, 2024(GNP): President Asif Zardari has officially announced his resignation as President of the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP). This decision comes after careful contemplation and with the respect for the…

PM Shehbaz Sharif vows aid for labours in Pakistan

zarnabbhatti May 2, 2024

Islamabad, 2 May 2024, (GNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of recognizing the contribution of laborers and workers to the national economy, urging affluent individuals, businessmen, investors, and industrialists…

IMF delegation to arrive in May to complete the next program

zarnabbhatti May 2, 2024

Islamabad, 2 May 2024, (GNP): A group from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to arrive in Pakistan in mid-May to iron out the specifics of Islamabad's upcoming financial assistance plan, which falls under the Extended Fund…

Colombia cuts diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza war

zarnabbhatti May 2, 2024

Bogata, 2 May 2024, (GNP): President Gustavo Petro declares during May Day festivities, receiving enthusiastic applause from tens of thousands of Colombians, "If Palestine dies, humanity dies.” "Tomorrow diplomatic relations with the…

China’s first rain measurement satellite starts operating

zarnabbhatti May 2, 2024

Beijing, 2 May 2024, (GNP): China's first precipitation monitoring satellite in a low-angle orbit, the Fengyun-3G (FY-3G), commenced its official operations on Wednesday, as announced by the China Meteorological Administration. Deployed…

Pakistan embassy organizes mesmerizing concert in Belarus

News Desk May 2, 2024

Minsk, 2 May, 2024 (GNP): The Embassy of Pakistan in Minsk, in collaboration with the Republican Gymnasium-College under the Belarusian State Academy of Music held a mesmerizing concert titled “Music without borders: Belarus and Pakistan”.…

UNIDO and JICA inaugurates meat testing lab in Peshawar

News Desk May 2, 2024

Peshawar, 2 May 2024, (GNP): The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) organized an event to inaugurate the newly equipped Meat Testing Lab of the Livestock & Dairy Development Department (L&DD) Khyber…

پاکستان میں تعینات آذربائیجان کے سفیر کی وزیراعظم سے ملاقات

News Desk May 2, 2024

:اسلام آباد ،2 می 2024 (جی این پی) وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف سے پاکستان میں تعینات جمہوریہ آذربائیجان کے سفیر خضر فرہادوف نے آج ملاقات کی۔ آذری سفیر کا خیرمقدم کرتے ہوئے وزیراعظم نے کہا کہ پاکستان آذربائیجان کو بہت اہمیت دیتا ہے; دونوں…

Ambassador of Azerbaijan calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

News Desk May 2, 2024

Islamabad, 2 May 2024, (GNP): Ambassador Khazar Farhadov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today. Welcoming the Azeri Ambassador, the Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan…

China mediates to strike deal between Hamas and Fatah

zarnabbhatti May 2, 2024

Beijing, 1 May 2024, (GNP):  Hamas and Fatah, rival Palestinian factions, have indicated their intention to pursue reconciliation through discussions during unity talks held in Beijing, as stated by China's foreign ministry on Tuesday.…

International Labour Day: President and PM recognizes labour rights

zarnabbhatti May 2, 2024

Islamabad, 1 May 2024, (GNP): On International Labour Day both President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have pledged to honor the dignity of laborers, acknowledging their significant historical struggle. Numerous…

Pakistan set to launch its historic lunar mission on May 3

zarnabbhatti May 1, 2024

Islamabad, 1 May 2024, (GNP): Pakistan's groundbreaking lunar endeavor, the ICUBE-Q mission, is scheduled for launch on May 3rd, at 12:50 PM Pakistan Standard Time, aboard China's Chang'E6 spacecraft from Hainan, China. The satellite…

El Niño exit leaves a lasting impact on Southeast Asia’s agricultural systems

News Desk May 1, 2024

Bangkok, 1 May, 2024 (GNP):  As El Niño, a recurring climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean, bids farewell, its lingering effects are leaving a significant mark on agriculture across Southeast Asia. A new brief by the Food and Agriculture…

Blinken urges Hamas to proceed with a cease-fire deal

ahmedzeeahan May 1, 2024

Aman, 1 May, 2024(GNP): U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his hope on  achieving a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas that includes the release of abductees Hamas is holding in Gaza, and said the only reason that goal would…

Lahore police disperses farmers’ demonstration on Mall road

zarnabbhatti May 1, 2024

Lahore, 30 April 2024,(GNP): Numerous farmers detained following a police charge; Punjab's information minister refutes the arrests. Azma Bukhari, Punjab Information Minister, alleges certain groups aim for political gains. Agriculturists…

Turkey to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ

ahmedzeeahan May 1, 2024

Ankara,1 May, 2024(GNP): In a substantial move to address the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Palestine’s Gaza, Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, announced on Wednesday to actively contribute in South Africa’s case against Israel…

Highway collapse kills 19 people in Southern China

ahmedzeeahan May 1, 2024

Guangdong, 1 May, 2024(GNP): Nineteen people have died after a highway crumbled in China’s Guangdong province on Wednesday. A section of the express highway connecting Meizhou City and Dapu City in Guangdong Province crumbled at around…

China’s Xi to visit Europe as trade conflicts rise

zarnabbhatti Apr 30, 2024

Beijing, 30 April 2024, (GNP): China's President Xi Jinping is set to begin a six-day journey to Europe starting this Sunday, marking his first visit to the continent since 2019. His itinerary includes visits to France, Serbia, and Hungary,…

Six killed in mosque shooting attack in Afghanistan

zarnabbhatti Apr 30, 2024

Kabul, 30 April 2024, (GNP): Residents claim that the mosque catered to the Shia minority in a district situated south of the provincial capital, Herat city. The casualties included the imam and a three-year-old child. According to local…

Petrol and diesel prices are expected to decrease starting May 1

zarnabbhatti Apr 30, 2024

Islamabad, 30 April 2024,(GNP):  According to sources, it's anticipated that the federal government will lower the prices of petroleum products, potentially resulting in a decrease of up to Rs 5 per litre for petrol and diesel. The…

Columbia University suspends pro-Palestine protesters for seizing Hamilton Hall

zarnabbhatti Apr 30, 2024

New York, 30 April 2024,(GNP): Columbia University, the focal point of pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have disrupted college campuses nationwide, has initiated suspensions for student protesters who refused to comply with an ultimatum…

COMSTECH linking Chinese institutions with OIC world

News Desk Apr 29, 2024

Islamabad, 29 April, 2024 (GNP): Coordinator General COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary said that COMSTECH has started capacity building programs with Chinese institutions to link OIC world with the Peoples Republic of China. He was…

AKUH’s global recognition: Pakistan’s healthcare excellence in the limelight

News Desk Apr 29, 2024

In the latest Brand Finance 2024 Global Top 250 Hospitals report, Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi, has been listed in the top 100 Academic Medical Centres (AMCs) worldwide.

Several people dead in western Kenya after dam collapses

zarnabbhatti Apr 29, 2024

Nairobi, 29 April, 2024 (GNP): The Old Kijabe Dam, situated in the Mai Mahiu area of the Great Rift Valley region known for flash floods, collapsed, resulting in water flowing downstream. Heavy rains and floods wreaked havoc in Kenya's…

IMF likely to approve Pakistan’s $1.1bn tranche today

zarnabbhatti Apr 29, 2024

Islamabad, 29 April 2024, (GNP): Finance Ministry sources informed the media on Monday that Pakistan will present its argument for the release of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) last installment of $1.1 billion during the global…

Giant sheep aiding combat Tajikistan’s climate change

ahmedzeeahan Apr 29, 2024

Dushanbe, 29 April, 2024(GNP): The hills outward the Tajikistan capital Dushanbe, shepherd Bakhtiar Sharipov was overseeing his herd of giant Hissar sheep. The breed, prized for financial viability and an ability to adapt to climate…

Xi meets Blinken, urges major country responsibilities for China and U.S.

zarnabbhatti Apr 27, 2024

Beijing, 27 April 2024, (GNP): Xi Jinping emphasized to Blinken that China views the United States with optimism, welcoming a confident, open, prosperous, and flourishing America. Additionally, China hopes for reciprocal positivity from the…

Social media trolls can’t discourage us, COAS Asim Munir

ahmedzeeahan Apr 27, 2024

Islamabad, 27 April,2024(GNP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Friday said that achieving full independence is impossible without first achieving financial stability. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations…

Pakistani pilgrims face restrictions in New Delhi

ahmedzeeahan Apr 27, 2024

Lahore, 27 April,2024 (GNP): Pakistani pilgrims attending the annual Urs of Hazrat Amir Khusro (RA) in New Delhi have reported situation of misbehave by Indian authorities. provoking concerns about their well-being and freedom of movement.…

Ambassador Medrek’s visit revives Morocco-Sweden relations

Ayisha B. Apr 27, 2024

Rabat, 27 April 2024 (GNP): During the arrival of Moroccan Ambassador to Sweden Karim Medrek, the Moroccan flag was raised at the entrance to Malmö's old city hall as a symbolic act of rekindled friendship. The ambassador's visit…

Strong earthquake hits Japan’s Bonin Islands

Ayisha B. Apr 27, 2024

Bonin Islands, 27 April 2024 (GNP): According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), an earthquake of a magnitude of 6.9 hit the coast of Japan's Bonin Islands on Saturday. At a depth of 540 kilometers, the earthquake struck at 5:36…

Justice Mansoor Ali Shah seeks to reduce court backlogs

Ayisha B. Apr 27, 2024

Lahore, 27 April 2024 (GNP): Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, in a keynote address at the Fifth Asma Jahangir Conference in Lahore, voiced dissatisfaction with the institution's historical performance, noting the presence of both positive and…

China expresses concern over Israel’s ongoing attacks in Syria

zarnabbhatti Apr 27, 2024

Beijing, 26 April 2024, (GNP:  Chia's representative to the UN expressed strong concern over Israel's ongoing aerial attacks in Syria on Thursday. "Such acts constitute a grave violation of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.…

ECP issues notification for by-election winners

zarnabbhatti Apr 26, 2024

Islamabad, 26 April 2024, (GNP):  The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued the notification listing the winning candidates from the by-election conducted on April 21st. The notification of victory for Faisal Ameen Khan from…

Pakistani security guard killed in Bondi Junction tragedy

Ayisha B. Apr 26, 2024

Sydney, 26 April, 2024 (GNP): Faraz Tahir, a 30-year-old Pakistani security officer at Bondi Junction Westfield in Sydney is being honored as a national hero for his heroic actions in defending customers against an assailant brandishing a…

First female CEO at Japan Airlines breaks the norm

Ayisha B. Apr 26, 2024

Tokyo, 26 April, 2024 (GNP): A ripple effect was seen throughout Japan's corporate landscape in January when Mitsuko Tottori was appointed as the new president of Japan Airlines (JAL). The airline, which was previously recognized for…

Aramco expands investment in China’s energy sector

Ayisha B. Apr 26, 2024

Beijing, 26 April 2024 (GNP):  Saudi Aramco has recently heightened its focus on the Chinese market and allocated substantial energy resources to the world's second-largest economy.  One of Aramco's strategies include strengthening ties…

Private equity group CVCs share set at €14 on Amsterdam debut

Ayisha B. Apr 26, 2024

Amsterdam, 26 April, 2024 (GNP): In Amsterdam, CVC Capital Partners is starting its initial public offering (IPO) today. Through its initial public offering, the investment fund—which is well-known for supporting companies like Lipton and…

Nepali ambassador presents credentials to President Erdogan

News Desk Apr 26, 2024

Ankara, 26 April, 2024 (GNP): Today, Tapas Adhikaripresented the Letters of Credence to  Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President of the Republic of Türkiye, as non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Nepal to the Republic…

Factsheet on President Tokayev’s speech at the 33rd APK session

News Desk Apr 26, 2024

Under the chairmanship of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the 33rd session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK), titled “Unity. Creation. Progress,” was held on April 25, 2024. Participants included Senate deputies from the…

Belarusian People’s Congress holds 7th session, shaping national policy

News Desk Apr 26, 2024

Minsk, 26 April, 2024 (GNP): On April 24-25, 2024, the Republic of Belarus hosted the first session of the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress (BPC), the supreme representative body of the people's power of the Republic of Belarus, the…

Chernobyl remembrance day: From tragedy to recovery

News Desk Apr 26, 2024

Minsk, 26 April, 2024 (GNP): April 26 is marked as the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. On this day, people all over the world recall Chernobyl, a sacrifice of those who without sparing their lives and health stopped the…

USA to pull out troops from Chad in the wake of Niger exit

zarnabbhatti Apr 26, 2024

Washington, 26 April 2024, (GNP):  The Pentagon has announced that the United States will pull back a portion of its troops from Chad, following a recent decision to relocate forces from neighboring Niger. As part of its efforts to…

Significance of multilateralism and diplomacy for peace highlighted

News Desk Apr 25, 2024

Islamabad, 25 April, 2024 (GNP): Multilateralism embodies inherent ideals that harbor the potential to resolve contemporary issues, challenges, and conflicts. Through dialogue, diplomacy, and collaborative efforts, traditional and…

German far-right AfD staffer arrested on spying charges for China

ahmedzeeahan Apr 25, 2024

Berlin, 24 April, 2024(GNP): A staff associated with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been arrested on charges related to spying for China. The individual, whose identity has not been unveiled by authorities, was…

Hundreds detained as collage protests over Gaza sweep across the US

zarnabbhatti Apr 25, 2024

Hundreds detained as collage protests over Gaza sweep across the US

China sends three astronauts to space in Shenzhou-18 mission

zarnabbhatti Apr 25, 2024

Beijing, 25 April 2024, (GNP):  The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced the launch of the Shenzhou-18 crewed spacecraft on Thursday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. At 8:59 p.m. Beijing Time, a Long…

Google pushes back third-party cookie deprecation timeline

Ayisha B. Apr 25, 2024

California, 25 April, 2024 (GNP):  Google has stated, again, that the phase-out of third-party cookies in Chrome will be delayed. In its first-quarter report, the tech business disclosed an update regarding the cookie phase-out time.…

Pakistani girl receives heart transplant in Chennai

Ayisha B. Apr 25, 2024

Chennai, 25 April 2024 (GNP): Ayesha Rashan, a 19-year-old Pakistani girl, waited for five years with an ill heart. On January 31, medical professionals from MGM Healthcare in Chennai handed her the heart of a patient who was hospitalized…

Europol and Romanian police bust migrant smuggling network

Ayisha B. Apr 25, 2024

Bucharest, 25 April 2024 (GNP): A cross-border operation comprising the Austrian Police (Landeskriminalamt Salzburg), the Italian Carabinieri Corps (Arma dei Carabinieri), and the Romanian Police (Poliţia Română) with assistance from…

El Nino rains bring chaos to Nairobi

Ayisha B. Apr 25, 2024

Nairobi, 25 April 2024 (GNP): Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, has suffered severe damage from recent storms and flash floods, tragically losing at least ten lives. The El Nino weather trend has caused heavy rains, which has turned city…

Turkmenistan advances TAPI energy project with strong commitment to international law

News Desk Apr 24, 2024

Turkmenistan is making significant progress on the TAPI natural gas pipeline, which aims to supply 33 billion cubic meters annually to South Asia.

Pakistan, China collaborates for socio-economic development

News Desk Apr 24, 2024

Islamabad, 24 April, 2024 (GNP): President Asif Ali Zardari has stated that Pakistan and China enjoy long-term strategic relations, which need to be further strengthened in the areas of trade, economy, agriculture, people-to-people…

Cross cultural symphony: A musical fusion of Belarus and Pakistan

News Desk Apr 24, 2024

Minsk, 24 April, 2024 (GNP): The Embassy of Pakistan in Minsk, in collaboration with the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts, hosted a mesmerizing concert on April 23, 2024, at the University Campus, bringing together…

Law minister meets with IPC delegation

News Desk Apr 24, 2024

Islamabad, 24 April, 2024 (GNP): A delegation from the International Parliamentarians Congress (IPC) met with Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar. The delegation was led by IPC President Abdel Rahim Maaia and included…

Bahrain and US reinforce cooperation amid Gaza conflict

Ayisha B. Apr 24, 2024

Manama, 24 March 2024 (GNP): Salman bin Hamad, the crown prince of Bahrain, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Monday about the most recent events in Gaza as well as other topics of mutual interest on the regional and global…

Abai’s literary work launched in the regional languages of Pakistan

News Desk Apr 23, 2024

Abai Qunanbaiuly, recognized as the national poet of Kazakhstan, writes about love, humanity, and learning, much like Muhammad Iqbal, Pakistan's national poet.

Pakistani cultural and educational center inaugurated at Belarusian State University

News Desk Apr 23, 2024

In a significant stride towards fostering cultural ties and educational exchange, the Embassy of Pakistan in Belarus and the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts (BSUCA) held an opening ceremony of the Pakistani Cultural and…

Russia threatens rice import ban over Pakistani phytosanitary issues

Ayisha B. Apr 22, 2024

Karachi, 22 April, 2024 (GNP): Russia has alerted Pakistan that it could impose a ban on rice imports if Moscow's phytosanitary issues are not resolved in future shipments. This comes after Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and…

Deepfake videos of Bollywood stars fuel election concerns in India

Ayisha B. Apr 22, 2024

Mumbai, 22 April, 2024 (GNP): Two Bollywood stars, Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh, appeared in AI-generated videos—30 and 41 seconds long, respectively—that reportedly criticize Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not keeping his campaign…

Iranian President visiting Pakistan for wide-ranging talks

Ayisha B. Apr 22, 2024

Islamabad, 22 April, 2024 (GNP): Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Islamabad on Monday, signifying a key 3-day visit amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel. He was welcomed at Nur Khan Airbase by Minister for Housing and…

Turkey’s Erdogan on a rare visit to Iraq

zarnabbhatti Apr 22, 2024

Baghdad, 22 April 2024 (GNP): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid during an official trip to Baghdad. "President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is in Baghdad for an official visit, met…

Outrage in India over Modi’s comments targeting Muslims

zarnabbhatti Apr 22, 2024

Delhi, 22 April, 2024 (GNP): Narendra Modi's recent comments targeting Muslims during a campaign rally in Rajasthan state have stirred controversy amidst ongoing general elections. It is reported that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),…

چینی ترقیاتی تعاون ایجنسی کے وفد کا پاکستان کا پانچ دورہ

News Desk Apr 22, 2024

:اسلام آباد ،22 اپریل 2024 (جی این پی) وزارت اقتصادی امور کا چینی بین الاقوامی ترقیاتی تعاون ایجنسی (سیڈکا) کے وفدکاپرتپاک خیرمقدم، اعلامیہ چیئرمین سِڈکا، لو ژاؤہائی کی قیادت میں معزز چینی وفد کو اسلامی جمہوریہ پاکستان کے دورے پر تہہ دل…

کیو اے یو سابق طلباء کا مطالبہ ہے کہ کیو اے یو کو فلیگ شپ انسٹی ٹیوشن قرار دیا جائے

News Desk Apr 21, 2024

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QAU alumni demands to declare QAU as flagship institution

News Desk Apr 21, 2024

Islamabad, 21 April, 2024 (GNP):  The old students of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) Islamabad, on the basis of exceptional performance in recent QS World University Ranking, demanded to the federal government to declare QAU "Flagship…

Pakistani musicians enthrall Kyrgyzstan with traditional melodies

News Desk Apr 20, 2024

Bishkek, 20 April, 2024 (GNP): Pakistan Embassy Kyrgyzstan organized a musical concert of Pakistani musicians comprising Raees Ahmed, Murad, Khalid Mehmood, Gulab Khel and Ali Raza on 18 April 2024. Musicians entertained the audience…

Strengthening climate diplomacy: Pakistan and Denmark pledge collaboration

News Desk Apr 19, 2024

PM's Coordinator on climate change Romina Khurshid Alam emphasized on climate diplomacy to address the climate challenges including global warming, melting of glaciers, urban deforestation, heat waves, endangered rare species and carbon…

7th edition of leaders in Islamabad business summit

News Desk Apr 19, 2024

Islamabad, 19 April, 2024 (GNP): The 7th Edition of Pakistan’s biggest corporate event, LEADERS IN ISLAMABAD BUSINESS SUMMIT 2024 (LIIBS), will take place on April 23 & 24, 2024, at a local hotel. Curated under the theme of…

Northern Cyprus’ president criticizes EU declaration

News Desk Apr 19, 2024

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar slammed the European Union’s position on the Cyprus issue on Thursday.

Pakistan’s tourism attractions shine at Minsk expo

News Desk Apr 18, 2024

Minsk, 18 April, 2024 (GNP): The Embassy of Pakistan in Minsk took centre stage at the prestigious International Exhibition “Leisure - 2024” opened in Minsk on Wednesday. The event, attended by tourism professionals, travel enthusiasts,…

Pakistan confers ambassador Luo Zhaohui with Hilal-e-Quaid-i-Azam award

News Desk Apr 17, 2024

Ambassador of Pakistan confers Hilal-e-Quaid-i-Azam upon Ambassador Luo Zhaohui, Chairman, CIDCA

Pakistan embassy celebrates 84th national day in Kyrgyzstan

News Desk Apr 17, 2024

Pakistan Embassy in Kyrgyzstan hosted a reception on the occasion of the 84th National Day of Pakistan at Hyatt Rengency Bishkek on 16 April 2024.  Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers graced the occasion as…

USAID launches $10 million climate financing initiative in Pakistan

News Desk Apr 17, 2024

Today the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Pakistan launched the Pakistan Climate Financing Activity, an up to $10 million, four-year endeavor aimed at bolstering sustainability and climate resilience in Pakistan.

Pakistan and KSA set to take steps towards economic partnership

zarnabbhatti Apr 16, 2024

Islamabad, 16 April 2024, (GNP):  Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are poised to explore fresh opportunities for mutual economic collaboration by investing in diverse development areas. This initiative comes as the top-level Saudi delegation,…

Pakistan-Saudi Arabia investment conference held in Islamabad

News Desk Apr 16, 2024

The high-level Saudi delegation led by His Highness Prince Faisal bin Furhan A.F. Al Furhan Al Saud, Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) attended the ‘Saudi Arabia-Pakistan Investment Conference’ held in Islamabad.

President Tokayev signs laws aimed at protecting the rights of women and safety of children

News Desk Apr 15, 2024

Astana, 15 April, 2024 (GNP): President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has enacted the laws of Kazakhstan “On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan Regarding the Protection of Women’s Rights and…

Factsheet on Kazakhstan’s new law on rights of women and safety of children

News Desk Apr 15, 2024

Astana, 15 April, 2024 (GNP): On April 15, 2024, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev enacted the laws of Kazakhstan “On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan Regarding the Protection of Women’s…

Iran’s retaliatory strike on Israel: Global response

zarnabbhatti Apr 15, 2024

Tehran, 15 April, 2014 (GNP): Iran launched a barrage of missiles and drones on Saturday night and early Sunday, targeting Israel in retaliation for the Israeli strike on its consulate in Damascus on April 1, which resulted in the deaths of…

Hundreds gather at Indonesian embassy for Eid Al-Fitr celebrations

News Desk Apr 15, 2024

Islamabad, 15  April 2024 (GNP): Hundreds of Indonesian nationals attended the Eid Al-Fitr celebration at the Indonesian Embassy’s compound on the first day of Eid on 10 April. The celebration was started by Eid prayer followed by an Eid…

افغانستان اور قازقستان کے درمیان چیمبر آف کامرس کا افتتاح

News Desk Apr 15, 2024

:کابل، 15 اپریل 2024 (جی این پی) ہرات کی صوبائی حکومت کے  ترجمان نثار احمد الیاس نے اپنے ایکس اکاونٹ پر لکھا کہ افغانستان اور قازقستان کے درمیان چیمبر آف کامرس کا افتتاح ہرات میں نائب گورنر، قازقستان کے سفیر اور چیمبر آف کامرس کے ڈائریکٹر…

Saudi Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan on Monday

News Desk Apr 15, 2024

Islamabad, 15 April, 2024 (GNP): A high-level Saudi delegation, led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, will visit Pakistan from 15 to 16 April 2024. The delegation consists of Saudi Minister of Water and…

The largest Halal fair in Russia will open on 14 May

News Desk Apr 14, 2024

The fair will be held as part of the annual International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum", which traditionally gathers representatives of all countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). "In recent…

ایران کا “وعدہ صادق” امت اسلامی کی امنگوں کا ترجمان

News Desk Apr 13, 2024

:اسلام آباد، 15 اپریل 2024 (جی این پی) بروز ہفتہ کی آخری ساعتوں میں جب ایک طرف دوستوں کی امید اور توقعات تھیں تو دوسری جانب دشمن اپنا رعب اور دبدبہ قائم کرنے کے گمان مین تھا، قبلہ اول پر قابض ، غاصب اور ظالم نام نہاد حکومت کو سزا دینے کا…

Search for Al-Shifa victims continues on Eid Day for Palestinians

zarnabbhatti Apr 10, 2024

Gaza, 10 April 2024, (GNP): Palestinians work to move the dead bodies as the Israeli army dismantles a temporary cemetery set up by Palestinians at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Palestinian nurse Maha Sweylem arrived at the devastated…

Norway removes Pakistan from its NTA list

zarnabbhatti Apr 8, 2024

Islamabad, 08 April, 2024 (GNP): Norway has made a noteworthy decision to eliminate Pakistan from its National Threat Assessment list. The NTA, issued by the Norwegian Police and Security Service, is a vital document that assesses…

Pakistan agrees to launch PM Abiy’s green legacy initiative

News Desk Apr 8, 2024

Islamabad, 8 April, 2024 (GNP): The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have agreed to launch the Green Legacy Initiative of  PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed in the major cities including Lahore, Peshawar,…

نیلا باغ رہائشی منصوبہ: کابل میں 1400 اپارٹمنٹس تعمیر کرنے کا افتتاح

News Desk Apr 8, 2024

کابل امارت اسلامیہ افغانستان کے اعلی حکام نے کابل کے علاقے دارالامان میں 'نیلہ باغ رہائشی پروجیکٹ' میں 1400 نئے اپارٹمنٹس کی تعمیر کا افتتاح کر دیا۔ یہ اپارٹمنٹس چین کے تعاون سے 56 بلاکس میں بنائے جا رہے ہیں۔ اس منصوبے کا سنگ بنیاد گزشتہ…

قازقستان اور ازبکستان کا ٹرانس افغان ریلوے منصوبہ میں مشترکہ سرمایہ کاری کا معاہدہ

News Desk Apr 8, 2024

:کابل، 8 اپریل 2024 (جی این پی) قازقستان اور ازبکستان نے ٹرانس افغان ریلوے کی ترقی کے لیے مشترکہ سرمایہ کاری پر اتفاق کیا ہے۔ قازق میڈیا کی رپورٹ کے مطابق یہ معاہدہ ازبک صدر کے دورہ قازقستان کے دارالحکومت آستانہ کے دوران طے پایا۔…

Pakistan Japan to enhance mutual defence collaboration

News Desk Apr 6, 2024

Rawalpindi, 6 April, 2024 (GNP): Wada Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan called on Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif. Minister for Defence expressed that Pakistan-Japan diplomatic, military and economic relations are based on the…

PM Shehbaz Sharif to personally oversee security of Chinese nationals

ahmedzeeahan Apr 5, 2024

Islamabad, 5 April, 2024(GNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared on Friday that he will review himself the meetings conducted concerning the security situation in the country in general and the security of the Chinese nationals working…

China vows positive role in resolving Myanmar’s state crises

zarnabbhatti Apr 5, 2024

Beijing, 5 April, 2024 (GNP): China reaffirmed its dedication to contributing positively to the resolution of tensions in Myanmar's Rakhine State, emphasizing the need for stability amidst recent outbreaks of violence. Speaking at a UN…

Ambassador of Palestine calls on the Prime Minister

News Desk Apr 4, 2024

Islamabad, 4 April, 2024 (GNP): Ambassador Ahmed Jawad A.A. Rabei, Ambassador of Palestine, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister today. The Prime Minister was assisted by Foreign Minister Sen. Muhammad Ishaq Dar, SAPM Tariq Fatemi…

Italian Ambassador calls on minister for Defence

News Desk Apr 4, 2024

Islamabad, 4 April, 2024 (GNP): Marilina Armellin, Ambassador of Italy called on Minister for Defence and  Defence Production Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad today. Federal Minister said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its…

اٹلی کی سفیر کی وزیر دفاع و دفاعی پیداوار سے ملاقات

News Desk Apr 4, 2024

:اسلام آباد،3 اپریل 2024 (جی این پی) وفاقی وزیردفاع ودفاعی پیداوارخواجہ محمد آصف سے اٹلی کی سفیر آرمیلین ماریلینا نے آج اسلام آباد میں ملاقات کی۔ وفاقی وزیر نے کہا کہ پاکستان جمہوریہ اٹلی کے ساتھ اپنے تعلقات کو بہت اہمیت دیتا ہے اور…

Pakistan and Azerbaijan aim to boost economic ties

News Desk Apr 4, 2024

Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, met here on to discuss bolstering economic cooperation between the two nations.

وفاقی وزیر تجارت آذربائیجان کے سفیر خضر فرہادوف کی ملاقات

News Desk Apr 4, 2024

:اسلام آباد،4 اپریل 2024 (جی این پی) ملاقات میں دونوں ممالک کے درمیان اقتصادی تعاون کو فروغ دینے پر تبادلہ خیال کیا گیا۔ پاکستان اور آذربائیجان کے مشترکہ تاریخی، سیاسی اور اقتصادی تعلقات: جام کمال خان ۔ تجارت سے متعلق مسائل کو حل کرکے اس…

Japan funds $4.43M for maternal and child health care in Sindh.

News Desk Apr 4, 2024

Islamabad, 4 April, 2024 (GNP): The Government of Japan decided to provide an additional grant of JPY 671 million (approx. US$4.43 million) for “the Project for the Extension of Maternal and Child Health Care Facility in Sindh”, which was…

COAS General Syed Asim Munir calls on President Asif Ali Zardari

News Desk Apr 3, 2024

General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) met with President Asif Ali Zardari, at the Presidency.

Ambassador of France calls on the Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif

News Desk Apr 3, 2024

Nicolas Galey, Ambassador of the Republic of France, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister.

Ambassador of Netherlands meets Finance Minister

News Desk Apr 3, 2024

Islamabad 3 April, 2024 (GNP): Mrs. Henny de Vries, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Pakistan, called on  Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister for Finance and Revenue, to discuss matters of mutual interest and strengthen the existing…

صدر مملکت سے پاکستان میں روس کے سفیر البرٹ خوریو کی ملاقات

News Desk Apr 3, 2024

:اسلام آباد،3 اپریل 2024 (جی این پی) روس کے ساتھ توانائی اور بارٹر تجارت کے شعبوں میں تعاون کے فروغ کے خواہاں ہیں ، صدر مملکت روس پاکستان کے ساتھ تجارت کے فروغ کیلئے روسی بنکوں کو پاکستان میں آپریشن شروع کرنے کی ترغیب دے، صدر…

UAE Ambassador meets Pakistan’s Commerce Minister to boost trade

News Desk Apr 2, 2024

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Pakistan, Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi, engaged

President for early finalization of Transit Trade Agreement with Turkmenistan

News Desk Apr 1, 2024

President Asif Ali Zardari has called for an early finalization of the Transit Trade Agreement with Turkmenistan to further boost bilateral cooperation between the two brotherly countries.

Assessment of child Poverty in the Republic of Uzbekistan

News Desk Apr 1, 2024

According to the results, the child poverty rate decreased from 21.5% in 2021 to 13.7% in 2023. Poverty reduction trends vary markedly between urban and rural areas. In particular, in rural areas, the child poverty rate decreased from…

Pentagon drafts Gaza peacekeeping force plan

zarnabbhatti Mar 30, 2024

Gaza, 30 March, 2024, (GNP): The discussions within the Pentagon reflect a growing concern over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza amid the relentless conflict with Israel. The devastating toll of the war, marked by extensive…

Sam Bankman-Fried crypto king’ jailed for 25 years

zarnabbhatti Mar 29, 2024

New York, 29 March, 2024 (GNP): Sam Bankman-Fried, also known as SBF, has been handed a 25-year prison term for embezzling billions of dollars from customers of his cryptocurrency platform, FTX. The once-prominent figure in the…

Breakthrough in organosilica membranes for sustainable liquid separation

News Desk Mar 28, 2024

Nagoya, 28 March, 2024 (GNP): Researchers achieve high selectivity and permeability in a pervaporation setup which could replace energy-intensive distillation processes in chemical industries Membrane-based separation of organic liquids…

President Zardari meets UK High Commissioner

News Desk Mar 28, 2024

Islamabad, 28 March, 2024 (GNP): President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan and the United Kingdom (UK) enjoy cordial relations, rooted in history and shared legacy, which have been reinforced by high-level interactions and…

Russian ambassador congratulates Jam Kamal on assuming charge as Commerce minister

News Desk Mar 28, 2024

Islamabad, 28 March, 2024 (GNP): Russian Ambassador to Pakistan, Albert Khorev, engaged in discussions with Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, aiming to enhance trade connectivity and tap into the true potential of bilateral…

Minister for planning emphasizes role of sector specialists in PSDP projects

News Desk Mar 28, 2024

Islamabad, 28 March, 2024 (GNP): Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal held a meeting with the Sector Specialists of the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives. Highlighting the significance of harnessing technical…

Beijing pledges to protect Pak-China cooperation from being sabotaged

zarnabbhatti Mar 27, 2024

Islamabad, 27 March,  2024 (GNP): China reaffirmed its backing for Pakistan's socioeconomic progress, emphasizing that efforts to disrupt collaboration between China and Pakistan will be unsuccessful. Islamabad and Beijing have a…

Israel implements extensive facial recognition system in Gaza

zarnabbhatti Mar 27, 2024

Gaza, 27 March, 2024 (GNP); After passing through an Israeli military checkpoint on Gaza's main highway on November 19, the Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha was singled out from the crowd. He placed his 3-year-old son on the ground and sat…

KP government seeks withdrawal of military trials appeal

zarnabbhatti Mar 25, 2024

Peshawar, 25 March, 2024 (GNP): The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa made a request to the Supreme Court on Monday to retract the appeal filed by the previous provincial caretaker government regarding the court's ruling on October 23, which…

Philippines protests Chinese coast guard’s actions in South China Sea

Ayisha B. Mar 25, 2024

Manila, 25 March 2024, (GNP): After an incident in the disputed South China Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines has formally protested against the Chinese Coast Guard. Three Philippine soldiers allegedly suffered…

UN Security Council passes ceasefire resolution on Gaza.

zarnabbhatti Mar 25, 2024

New York, 25 March, 2024 (GNP): The resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza throughout Ramadan was approved by a vote of 14-0 by the United Nations Security Council. The United States opted to abstain from voting, thereby enabling the…

Pakistan’s revolutionary IT park initiative

Ayisha B. Mar 25, 2024

Islamabad, 25 March 2024, (GNP): The Special Securities Commission (SIFC) has announced the opening of Pakistan's largest IT park in Islamabad, which is expected to revolutionize the country's technology industry. Spread across 3.3 acres in…

USAID Administrator Samantha Power receives ‘Hilal-e-Quaid-i-Azam’ award

News Desk Mar 23, 2024

Islamabad, 23 March, 2024 (GNP): On the auspicious occasion of Pakistan Day, March 23, 2024, the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan bestowed the prestigious 'Hilal-e-Quaid-i-Azam' (Leadership) award upon USAID Administrator…

Swiss embassy screens Pakistani sportswomen film

News Desk Mar 23, 2024

The Embassy of Switzerland in Pakistan and Fatima Jinnah Women University invited a dynamic audience for the screening of an award-winning interfaith documentary, Barefoot with Godfather of Soccer, by the filmmaker, Khalid Hasan Khan.

Chinese Foreign Minister to meet former Australian Prime Minister

News Desk Mar 20, 2024

CGTN Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating’s upcoming meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi signals a pivotal moment in diplomatic relations between the two countries. Keating is known for his support of stronger ties…

Gaza is now world’s biggest ‘open-air graveyard’, EU foreign policy chief

zarnabbhatti Mar 19, 2024

Gaza , 19 March, 2024 (GNP): The EU foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, remarked that Israel's military operation in Gaza had transformed the area into the largest "open-air graveyard" in the world. "Gaza was before the war the greatest…

Balochistan shocked with two earthquakes within an hour

ahmedzeeahan Mar 19, 2024

Quetta, 19 March, 2024 (GNP): Two intermediate level earthquakes endure in Balochistan early morning on Tuesday. The first earthquake vibrating felt in Quetta and it's surroundings around 5:35 am, according to national seismic monitoring…

IMF wants cryptocurrencies to be included in the tax net

zarnabbhatti Mar 18, 2024

Islamabad, 18 March, 2024 (GNP); The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to broaden the scope of the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) by including cryptocurrencies. This recommendation was made during…

Trump greet elections as ‘most important date’ in US history

zarnabbhatti Mar 18, 2024

Ohio, 18 March, 2024 (GNP); At a rally in Ohio, Donald Trump emphasized that the upcoming presidential election in November would be of utmost significance in American history, portraying his bid for the presidency as pivotal for the…

President Asif Ali Zardari to enhance trade and investment ties with USA

News Desk Mar 18, 2024

Islamabad, 18 March, 2024 (GNP): President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the need to enhance trade and investment relations with the USA, besides exploring collaborative opportunities in diverse sectors. He said that American enterprises…

صدر آصف علی زرداری سے پاکستان میں امریکی سفیر ڈونلڈ بلوم کی ملاقات

News Desk Mar 18, 2024

:اسلام آباد،20 مارچ 2024 (جی این پی) پاکستان اور امریکہ کے مابین تجارتی اور سرمایہ کاری تعلقات بڑھانے کی ضرورت ہے ، صدر مملکت پاکستان اور امریکہ کے درمیان مختلف شعبوں میں باہمی تعاون کے مواقع تلاش کرنا ہوں گے، صدر مملکت امریکی کاروباری…

US Diplomat Donald Lu to testify on Pakistan’s election fairness

zarnabbhatti Mar 15, 2024

Washington, 15 March, 2024 (GNP): Donald Lu, the Assistant Secretary of the US Department of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, has been summoned to testify about the fairness of Pakistan's recent general elections before a…

UN report: Pakistan’s Human Development ranking declines

zarnabbhatti Mar 15, 2024

Islamabad, 15 March, 2024 (GNP): Pakistan's Ranking in the UN Human Development Index (HDI), according to the latest report released by the United Nations, has slipped to 164th out of 193 countries. This marks a slight decrease from its…

India implements Citizenship Amendment Act amidst outcry

Ayisha B. Mar 14, 2024

New Delhi, 14 March, 2024 (GNP): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the guidelines for the implementation of the controversial law, the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), weeks before elections due in May. According to the law,…

Biden and Trump secure nominations for historic Presidential rematch

zarnabbhatti Mar 14, 2024

Washington, 14 March, 2024 (GNP): On Tuesday, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their respective party nominations, setting the stage for the first U.S. presidential election rematch in nearly seven…

Asian Development Bank commit $140 million for KPK Roads Improvement Project

ahmedzeeahan Mar 14, 2024

Islamabad, 14 March,2024 (GNP): The Asian Development Bank  has pledged a substantial investment of US $140 million towards the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Roads Improvement Project. This initiative aims to enhance the connectivity, safety,…

Activist Shaun King converts to Islam during Ramadan

Ayisha B. Mar 13, 2024

Texas, 14 March, 2024 (GNP): American writer and activist Jeffrey Shaun King, along with his wife Rai King, announced their conversion to Islam on the first day of Ramadan. They publicly affirmed their commitment through the Shahadah during…

Indian fighter aircraft Tejas crashes in Rajasthan

News Desk Mar 13, 2024

Rajasthan, 13 March, 2024 (GNP): An Indian fighter aircraft named Tejas crashed in the grounds of a student hostel in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. This marks the first crash of the Tejas aircraft since its induction into the Indian Air Force (IAF)…

Novacare Hospitals to open first internationally affiliated hospital in Islamabad in 2026

News Desk Mar 13, 2024

Islamabad, 13 March, 2024(GNP): Novacare Hospitals (Private) Limited announced on Tuesday that it will start constructing a state-of-the-art hospital in Islamabad and has signed an international affiliation agreement with Imperial College…

Atta Tarar claims PTI plot to revoke Pakistan’s GSP+ status

zarnabbhatti Mar 13, 2024

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar asserted today that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been lobbying the European Union to withdraw Pakistan's Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) Plus status.

Chinese Ambassador calls on the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

News Desk Mar 13, 2024

Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House earlier today.

Free cataract surgery camp in Mogadishu brings hope to hundreds

News Desk Mar 12, 2024

Islamabad, 12 March, 2024 (GNP): A ten-day free cataract surgery camp, jointly organized by COMSTECH, Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital Rawalpindi, and Al-Nur Foundation (Somalia), concluded with a successful outcome, restoring vision to hundreds…

What is behind the recent turbulence in the South China Sea?

Global News Pakistan Mar 10, 2024

CGTN In recent days, the Philippines has been delivering supplies to its ship "stranded" at Ren'ai Jiao in the South China Sea. The Philippines' activities in the South China Sea closely correlate with the security situation in the…

Highlights from Chinese Foreign Minister’s press conference on foreign policy

News Desk Mar 9, 2024

Beijing, 8 March, 2024 (GNP): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, addressed questions from both Chinese and foreign media about China's foreign policy on Thursday. In a dynamic international landscape, Minister Wang Yi emphasized China's…

Foreign Minister Wang Yi advocates for shared future cooperation at National People’s Congress

News Desk Mar 8, 2024

Vienna, 8 March, 2024 (GNP): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed the press on Thursday at the second session of the 14th National People’s Congress, emphasizing the critical importance of fostering cooperation towards a shared future…

Pakistan Embassy in Vienna hosts women in Nuclear Science and Technology Event

News Desk Mar 8, 2024

Vienna, 8 March, 2024 (GNP): ​The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Pakistan to Vienna organized an event titled ‘Role of Pakistani Women in Nuclear Science and Technology’, today at the Vienna International Centre. The purpose of the…

MIH organizes health and mental awareness campaign for Women

News Desk Mar 8, 2024

Islamabad, 8 March, 2024 (GNP):  Maroof International Hospital (MIH) proudly concludes its month-long Women's Physical and Mental Health Awareness Campaign, held throughout February. The initiative aimed to educate and empower women…

Conference on countering violent extremism concludes successfully in Islamabad

News Desk Mar 8, 2024

Islamabad, 8 March, 2024 (GNP): The Conference on Countering Violent Extremism, organized by the Community Resilience Activity - North (CRA-North) in collaboration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Centre of Excellence on Countering Violent…

China’s Foreign Minister unveils Global Diplomatic Vision at National People’s Congress

News Desk Mar 8, 2024

Beijing, 8 March, 2024 (GNP): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivered a keynote speech on China’s Global Diplomatic Vision at the second session of…

Telephone conversation between the Prime Minister and the President of Tajikistan

News Desk Mar 5, 2024

Islamabad, 5 March, 2024 (GNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, today, congratulating him on his re-election as Prime Minister. The Prime Minister thanked…

Congratulatory letter from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

News Desk Mar 5, 2024

Astana, 5 March, 2024 (GNP): President of Kazakhstan sent a congratulatory letter to the newly elected Prime Minister of Pakistan on his success. He also expressed his hopes for fostering the cooperation between the two countries in the…

Faysal Bank complements State Bank’s efforts for enhancing financial literacy  

News Desk Mar 4, 2024

Karachi, 4 March, 2024 (GNP): A leading Islamic financial institution of Pakistan, has partnered with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for ‘Pakistan Financial Literacy Week 2024’. Committed to fostering financial education and inclusivity, FBL…

Launch of commemorative stamps as part of Pakistan -Belarus 30 years of diplomatic ties

News Desk Mar 4, 2024

The launch ceremony held at Belarusian Post headquarters was attended by Pakistan Ambassador to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan and Belarusian dignitaries including Eugeny Shestakov, Deputy Foreign Minister, and Ms. Ryabowa Anna, Deputy Minister…

سندھ بیسک ایجوکیشن پروگرام کی کامیاب تکمیل پرامریکی سفیر کا اظہار مسرت

News Desk Mar 4, 2024

:کراچی،4  مارچ 2024 (جی این پی) پاکستان میں مقرر امریکی سفیر کی دورہ کراچی کے موقع پرسابق وزیرتعلیم سندھ سید سردارعلی شاہ، سیکریٹری سندھ اسکول ایجوکیشن اینڈ لٹریسی ڈیپارٹمنٹ ڈاکٹر شیریں مصطفی کے ہمراہ صوبے بھر میں ہزاروں بچوں کو جدید تعلیم…

US completes Sindh Basic Education Program

News Desk Mar 4, 2024

Today, the United States, in partnership with the Sindh Government, celebrated the successful completion of the Sindh Basic Education Program (SBEP) at a ceremony at High School Damba Village, Karachi.

President Iran congratulates Shahbaz Sharif on his election as Prime Minister

News Desk Mar 4, 2024

President of Iran  Seyed Ebrahim Raiisi congratulated Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif on his election as the new Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

چینی صدر کی شہباز شریف کو وزیر اعظم پاکستان منتخب ہونے پر مبارکباد

News Desk Mar 4, 2024

:بیجنگ،4  مارچ 2024 (جی این پی) چین کے صدر شی جن پھنگ نے شہباز شریف کو اسلامی جمہوریہ پاکستان کا وزیراعظم منتخب ہونے پر مبارکباد دی ہے۔اتوار کو چینی صدرشی نے اپنے تہنیتی پیغام میں کہا کہ وہ یقین رکھتے ہیں کہ شہبازشریف اور نئی پاکستانی…

President Xi Jinping congratulates Shehbaz Sharif on election as Prime Minister of Pakistan

News Desk Mar 4, 2024

President Xi Jinping extended warm congratulations to Shehbaz Sharif on his election as the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

TiE Islamabad and US embassy celebrate 10 years of entrepreneurship in Pakistan

News Desk Mar 3, 2024

Karachi, 3 March, 2024 (GNP): TiE Islamabad and the U.S. Embassy celebrate the 10-year milestone of the Pakistan Startup Cup, Pakistan’s biggest startup competition with a capstone event. The event marked a decade of U.S. and Pakistan…

Pakistan transfers chairmanship of G77 and China in Vienna

News Desk Feb 28, 2024

Vienna, 28 February, 2024 (GNP): Pakistan hands over Chairpersonship of the Group of 77 & China and Reiterates Its Commitment to Continue Efforts to Protect and Enhance the Group’s Collective and Shared Interests in Vienna Based…

At the initiative of Uzbekistan, 2027 will be declared the international year of sustainable and…

News Desk Feb 28, 2024

On February 26, 2024, at the UN Headquarters in New York City, the General Assembly of the Organization unanimously approved the Resolution “2027 – the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism”. Over 80 member countries of…

Pakistan-Belarus: 30 years of diplomatic relations and media exchange

News Desk Feb 28, 2024

Ambassador of Pakistan to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan hosted an informal interaction with Media representatives including belteleradio, Belarus24_TV, Belarus3TV, and others as part of celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the establishment…

Jordan keen to expand trade relations with Pakistan

News Desk Feb 28, 2024

Dr. Maen Khreasat, Ambassador of Jordan visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and during an interaction with the business community, said that his country is keen to expand trade relations with Pakistan so that both…

Solidarity with Ukraine: Remarks from the French ambassador

News Desk Feb 27, 2024

Islamabad, 27 February, 2024 (GNP): Good evening to all, Dear colleagues from Poland, Ukraine and Germany, Dear friends of the diplomatic community, Dear representatives of the media, Anniversaries must me marked, both happy and sad.…

Polish ambassador reaffirms support for Ukraine

News Desk Feb 27, 2024

Islamabad, 27 February 2024 (GNP): We mark the second anniversary of the Russian, unprovoked, and illegal invasion of Ukraine. Every day during these two years we have seen enormous suffering of innocent civilians, including children, who…

Germany’s ambassador Alfred affirms supports for Ukraine

News Desk Feb 27, 2024

In light of the ongoing illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine, Germany reaffirms its steadfast commitment to supporting Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and progress towards stability and prosperity.

Entrepreneurship in Family Business

News Desk Feb 27, 2024

Entrepreneurship in family business involves bringing innovation to an already existing set of system and practices that is not only found in the product itself but also the way it is delivered or served to the customers.

Belarus conducts successful Parliamentary and Local Council Elections

News Desk Feb 25, 2024

Belarus exercised its democratic rights on February 25, 2024, as it participated in the parliamentary and local council elections, marking a significant step in the country’s political landscape.

China’s public goods revolutionize global connectivity

News Desk Feb 24, 2024

Ill-will and pessimistic voices about China's economic performance have been frequently heard in the West. While hyping the sharp slowdown of the Chinese economy, U.S.-led Western countries seem to have forgotten that they are beneficiaries…

Telephone call between the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and Iran

News Desk Feb 24, 2024

Islamabad, 24 Feburary, 2024 (GNP): Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani received a telephone call from the Foreign Minister of Iran, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. Iranian Foreign Minister, on behalf of the leadership and people of Iran,…

USAID empowers female engineers in energy sector through innovative training program

News Desk Feb 24, 2024

Islamabad, 24February, 2024 (GNP): In a significant milestone for gender equity in Pakistan’s energy sector, USAID celebrated the successful completion of the Power System and Distribution Network Planning (PSDNP) Training Program for women…

International conference on fostering educational ties and women empowerment in Pakistan

News Desk Feb 24, 2024

Washington DC, 24 February, 2024 (GNP): United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with National Rural Support Programme (NRSP) and the All Pakistan Women Universities Consortium (APWUC) would be organizing…

یوکرین میں بغاوت کی 10ویں برسی پر پاکستان میں روس کے سفیرکی بریفنگ

News Desk Feb 22, 2024

محترم خواتین و حضرات، پریس بریفینگ کے موقع پر سفارت حانۂ روس میں آپ سے ملنے سے بڑی خوشی آئی ہے ان دنوں میں ہم یوکرین میں 22-21 فروری 2014 کو غیرآئینی بغاوت کی دس سال کی سالگرہ کی یاد دلانا چاہتے ہیں – "یورومیدان"  کا عروج قانونی طور پر…

Govt achieves 13 goals out of 15 in developing IT sector, Dr. Umar Saif

ahmedzeeahan Feb 20, 2024

The interim Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Dr. Umar Saif, declared the successful attainment of 13 out of 15 predetermined objectives during the brief 5-month period of the caretaker government.

COMSTECH organizes workshop on innovative practices in agri-business

News Desk Feb 19, 2024

Islamabad, 19 February 2024 (GNP): COMSTECH, ICESCO and Songhai Center, in Benin jointly organized 5-day international training workshop on innovative practices for the development of a sustainable agri-business for the future at Songhai…

Portuguese writer Jose Luis Peixoto in Pakistan

News Desk Feb 19, 2024

Islamabad, 19 February, 2024 (GNP): José Luis Peixoto, from Portugal, acclaimed author and poet is coming to Pakistan, this February 2024. With initiative of the Embassy of Portugal in Islamabad, and the support of the Portuguese…

New era in world sports: Future games 2024 unveils Fijital competitions in Kazan

News Desk Feb 18, 2024

This is how experts assess the event that will take place in Russia from 21 February to 3 March 2024.  For the first time in the history of world sport, Kazan will host the International Multisport Tournament Games of the Future.

EuroVillage 2024: Cultivating sustainable partnerships between EU and Pakistan

News Desk Feb 18, 2024

Islamabad, 18 Feburary, 2024 (GNP): Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, Dr. Riina Kionka said “EuroVillage is a special event for us; we cherish the people-to-people connections it offers. This year, we want you to experience our…

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in custody, sparking criticism

News Desk Feb 16, 2024

Moscow, 16 February, 2024 (GNP): Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, renowned as President Vladimir Putin's most significant challenger, tragically collapsed and died on Friday while incarcerated at the "Polar Wolf" Arctic penal…

Former SC judge Mazhar Naqvi challenges SJC’s jurisdiction amid resignation fallout

News Desk Feb 16, 2024

Former Supreme Court Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi has rebuked the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), asserting its lack of jurisdiction to pursue proceedings against him following his resignation. The retired judge faces allegations of…

Japan foundation exhibition “Yakishime: Earth Metamorphosis” inaugurated at PNCA

News Desk Feb 15, 2024

To showcase the depth of traditional Japanese cultural heritage from its earliest origins to contemporary works, a Japan Foundation’s travelling pottery exhibition “Yakishime: Earth Metamorphosis”, one of the most basic or primitive means…

Ambassador Sajjad addresses student of Belarus State Economic University

News Desk Feb 14, 2024

Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan held an interaction with the faculty and students of the Belarus State Economic University on 13 February 2024.

President Tatar meets with UK Parliamentarians

News Desk Feb 14, 2024

President Ersin Tatar has met with a delegation of UK Parliamentarians who are paying a visit to the TRNC under the Freedom and Fairness for Northern Cyprus Campaign.

Astana international forum 2024: Uniting nations for a better world

News Desk Feb 13, 2024

The Astana International Forum (AIF) returns for its second annual gathering under the auspices of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, scheduled to take place on June 13th and 14th, 2024, in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Iranian ambassador’s speech on 45th anniversary of Iranian revolution

News Desk Feb 13, 2024

Your Excellency Mr. Jilani, Honorable Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for giving us the honor of attending this ceremony on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the…

ایرانی سفارت خانہ کے زیر اہتمام ایران انقلاب کی 45 ویں سالگرہ کی تقریب

News Desk Feb 13, 2024

:اسلام آباد،13  فروری 2024 (جی این پی) وفاقی وزیر اطلاعات نے انقلاب اسلامی ایران کی فتح کی سالگرہ پر ایران کی حکومت اور ایرانی عوام کو مبارکباد پیش کی پاکستان اور ایران کے تاریخی برادرانہ تعلقات ہیں، مرتضیٰ سولنگی پاکستان ایران کے ساتھ…

New way North: What will be the 21st century alternative to Suez canal?

News Desk Feb 12, 2024

In 2024, the large-scale logistics project «North - South» will get a new development, which was discussed at the international economic forum «Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum 2023». Cargo carriers of Eurasian countries expect the…

فیصل بینک کا آپریٹنگ منافع 2023 کے اختتا م پر دوگنا ہوگیا

News Desk Feb 7, 2024

:کراچی،7  فروری 2024 (جی این پی) پاکستان کے صف اول کے اسلامی بینکوں میں شامل فیصل بینک لمیٹڈ (ایف بی ایل) نے سال 2023 میں شاندار کارکردگی کا مظاہرہ کیا، جو کاروبار کے صحت مند بنیادی اصولوں کے ساتھ ساتھ محتاط رسک مینجمنٹ کی عکاسی کرتا ہے۔…

Faysal Bank doubles operating profit for the year ended 2023

News Desk Feb 7, 2024

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) a prominent Islamic bank in Pakistan, has shown strong performance in the inaugural year as an Islamic Bank, showcasing its healthy business fundamentals as well as prudent risk management.

Foundation of the country, support of the state

News Desk Feb 7, 2024

“...(Alisher's) titles were written like this: “The guide, the highest point of honor and respect, the head of religion and statesmen, the strength of the leaders of the country and nation, the initiator of good deeds, the developer of…

Navigating the geopolitical shifts and tech policy implications for companies in Asia

News Desk Feb 7, 2024

The evolving relationship between the US and China is impacting international partnerships and technology policies in Asia.

Senator Vladimir observes Pakistani election, calls for transparency

News Desk Feb 7, 2024

General Elections, sincere wishes to the people of Pakistan for a free and transparent electoral process, Senator Vladimir.

Maroof Hospital and Mari Petroleum organized health awareness session

News Desk Feb 7, 2024

Heart Health Awareness Session by Maroof Cardiovascular Center and Mari Petroleum

Pakistan embassy in Kyrgyzstan hosts seminar on Kashmir Solidarity Day

News Desk Feb 7, 2024

Bishkek, 6 February, 2024 (GNP): Pakistan Embassy Bishkek organized a photo exhibition and hybrid seminar on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day, 5 February 2024 which was attended by a large number of Pakistani community members…

Russia prepares for Kazan 2024 Islamic finance forum

News Desk Feb 7, 2024

More than 20 million Muslims can get access to Islamic finance instruments and make halal money transactions. In 2023, Russia passed a law on Islamic banking - in the next two years, an experiment on its use in one of the largest countries…

Report on assistance efforts to returning Afghan refugees at zero points

News Desk Feb 7, 2024

The returning of Afghan refugees into their country through numerous Zero Points are taking place, the committees Staff are trying their level best to help & assist the refugees.

وزیر ہائر ایجوکیشن سے جاپان کے سفیر تاکیوشی کورمایاکی ملاقات

News Desk Feb 6, 2024

:کابل،6  فروری 2024 (جی این پی) وزیر ہائر ایجوکیشن شیخ ندا محمد ندیم سے جاپان کے سفیر تاکیوشی کورمایا نے ان کے دفتر میں ملاقات کی۔ اس ملاقات میں شیخ ندا محمد ندیم نے جاپانی سفیر کا خیرمقدم کرتے ہوئےافغانستان اور جاپان کے درمیان تعلقات کو…

Pakistan-UAE sign MoU to enhance maritime cooperation

News Desk Feb 5, 2024

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar witnessed singing of a Memorandum of Understanding between The Authority of Karachi Port Trust Pakistan and Abu Dhabi Ports Group, UAE.

Pakistan and Belarus mark 30 years of diplomatic relations

News Desk Feb 4, 2024

Pakistan and Belarus are today celebrating thirty years of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

Fly Jinnah announces the launch of international operations

News Desk Feb 3, 2024

Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, announces the commencement of its international operations with the launch of its inaugural flight connecting Pakistan’s capital city Islamabad with the city of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates…

COMSTECH organizes training course in histopathology in Mogadishu

News Desk Feb 3, 2024

COMSTECH in collaboration with Benadir University in Mogadishu, Somalia organized 5-day extensive training course in histopathology. The course was inaugurated on Wednesday at Benadir University in Mogadishu.

Heavyweights join Raqami Islamic’s Shariah Board

News Desk Feb 3, 2024

Islamabad, 31 January,2024 (GNP): Raqami Islamic Digital Bank (RIDB) obtained a no objection certificate (“NOC”) and in-Principal Approval (IPA) from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to establish an Islamic digital retail bank in Pakistan…

Pakistani Women Scientist selected as the World Academy of Sciences Young Affiliation Network

News Desk Feb 3, 2024

Islamabad, 2 February, 2024 (GNP): Prof. Dr. Samar Yousaf, a distinguished Organic Chemistry Professor at the University of Karachi, has been appointed to The World Academy of Sciences Young Affiliation Network Executive Committee member…

Chinese ambassador calls on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed

News Desk Feb 3, 2024

Islamabad, 2 February, 2024 (GNP): Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China,  Mr Jiang Zaidong, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force. During the meeting matters pertaining…

چینی سفیر کی سربراہ پاک فضائیہ سے ملاقات

News Desk Feb 3, 2024

:اسلام آباد،2  فروری 2024 (جی این پی) ملاقات میں بین الاقوامی تزویراتی صورتحال اور علاقائی سلامتی سمیت مشترکہ اہمیت کے حامل امور پر تبادلہ خیال۔ ترجمان پاک فضائیہ معززین کی تمام تر شعبوں میں آپریشنل تربیت کے لیے موجودہ فریم ورک کی تشکیلِ…

Pakistan and Austria agrees to further deepen their relations

News Desk Feb 2, 2024

Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani met his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg, A schallenberg on the sidelines of the 3rd Indo Pacific Ministerial Forum in Belgium.

President of the Republic of Maldives calls caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar

News Desk Feb 2, 2024

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar held a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

COMSTECH organizes Kazakhstan alumni forum meeting

News Desk Feb 1, 2024

COMSTECH organized 4th meeting of Kazakhstan Alumni Forum on Thursday at COMSTECH Secretariat. Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General COMSTECH said that the Ambassador of Kazakhstan in Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin is one of the best…

اَ من کے لیے بُنائی’ کی تقریب میں عورتوں کے ہُنر کی نمائش

News Desk Jan 31, 2024

:ملتان،31  جنوری 2024 (جی این پی) ادارہ برائے امن و سفارتی علوم (آئی پی ڈی ایس) نے 30 دسمبر کو'' امن کے لیے بُنائی'' نامی منصوبے کی کامیاب تکمیل پر تقسیمِ اسناد کی تقریب کا اہتمام کیا۔ عورتوں اور لڑکیوں کی صلاحیتوں میں نکھار پیدا کر کے…

Women showcase skills at weave for peace ceremony

News Desk Jan 31, 2024

Multan, 31 January, 2024 (GNP):  Weave for Peace Project has been successfully culminated with the Certificate Distribution Ceremony organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS) on Saturday 30th December 2023. This…

North Cyprus responds to the UNSC resolution extending the mandate of UNFICYP

News Desk Jan 31, 2024

United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2723 (2024) extending the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) until 31 January 2025, for a period of one year, has been adopted on 30 January 2024.

Beyond carbon: Scientists design a new catalyst to generate green fuel from water

News Desk Jan 31, 2024

Globally, the transition to greener sources of energy requires the use of efficient catalysts for fuel generation reactions. Now, scientists at Dongguk University have synthesized an efficient catalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction — a…

Addressing the United Nations Environment Assembly 6

News Desk Jan 29, 2024

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is no stranger to the world of environmental stability and sustainability.

KOICA positions its stance on development in Nigeria and Kyrgyzstan

News Desk Jan 29, 2024

The Korea International Cooperation Agency stands to ensure it considers global development issues through utilizing the tool of global harmony along with encouraging sustainable socio-economic development of their partner countries.

فیصل بینک اور اوپے کے مابین سروسز کو فروغ دینے کیلئے معاہدہ

News Desk Jan 29, 2024

:اسلام آباد،29  جنوری 2024 (جی این پی) معروف اسلامی مالیاتی ادارے فیصل بینک نے شریعت کے مطابق جدید ترین ڈیجیٹل ادائیگی کی سہولت فراہم کرنے کے لیے معروف بین الاقوامی فن ٹیک کمپنی اوپے  کے ساتھ اسٹریٹجک تعاون کا اعلان کیا ہے۔ اس شراکت کا…

Faysal Bank and OPay expands collaboration for digital merchant acceptance

News Desk Jan 29, 2024

Islamabad, 29 January, 2024 (GNP): Faysal Bank Limited, a leading Islamic financial institution known for its commitment to technological innovation with Sharia compliance, announced a strategic collaboration with OPay, a global fintech…

Ministry of Energy plans to host “Petroleum Conference 2024” in Islamabad

News Desk Jan 28, 2024

Petroleum Conference 2024 is scheduled to take place at a local hotel. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders, experts, and government stakeholders to highlight the industry challenges and discuss the latest trends, and…

NAYAB film premier held in Karachi

News Desk Jan 28, 2024

Prepare to be captivated by the moving tale of ‘Nayab’ – a cinematic experience that revolves around the lives of Nayab and Akber, a brother-sister duo faced with societal restraints while pursuing their dreams.

COMSTECH organizes OIC SESAME users meeting

News Desk Jan 28, 2024

COMSTECH inaugurated OIC SESAME Users 2-day Meeting on Friday. Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General COMSTECH welcomed the participants of the meeting.

یوکرین میں تنازعہ کی صورتحال پر پاکستان میں روسی سفارت خانے کی پریس ریلیز

News Desk Jan 28, 2024

:اسلام آباد،27 جنوری 2024 (جی این پی) یوکرین کی مسلح افواج کی 2023 کے موسم گرما اور خزاں میں نام نہاد "جارحیت" شروع کرنے کی تمام تر  کوششوں کو ناکام بنانے کے بعد، روسی فوج سردیوں کے سخت ترین حالات میں پوری  فرنٹ لائن پر کامیاب فوجی آپریشن…

China and United States pledge to forge path of mutual respect and cooperation

News Desk Jan 27, 2024

 In a landmark diplomatic meeting held in Bangkok, China’s senior diplomat Wang Yi and United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan engaged in profound discussions aimed at fostering a relationship founded on equality, mutual…

Communal tensions rise in India amidst Ayodhya temple inauguration

News Desk Jan 27, 2024

The inauguration of the grand temple dedicated to the Hindu god Ram in Ayodhya has sparked reactions from OIC, and fueling communal tensions in India. 

ICJ issues emergency orders to Israel regarding Gaza conflict

News Desk Jan 27, 2024

In a significant development, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued six emergency orders to Israel concerning its actions in the Gaza conflict.

Father shoots son in Peshawar for refusing to remove PTI flag

ousama Jan 25, 2024

Father in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa shot his son dead because the young boy refused to remove PTI’s flag from their home.

Sharing session on Indonesian model of religious moderation and democracy

News Desk Jan 25, 2024

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad, in collaboration with the International Research Council for Religious Affairs (IRCRA), organized a significant experience-sharing session on 23 January 2024, titled "Memories from…

COMSTECH organizes international seminar on pharmaceutical manufacturing in OIC states

News Desk Jan 25, 2024

COMSTECH organized an International Seminar on Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in OIC Member States: Status and Future on Wednesday.

China’s progress in human rights applauded at UN event in Geneva

News Desk Jan 25, 2024

At a UN event on Monday, representatives and experts commended China's significant strides in protecting human rights.

UN Women and Japan celebrate women’s socio-economic resilience project

News Desk Jan 25, 2024

UN Women, in collaboration with the Government of Japan, hosted a showcase event in Karachi to highlight the success of Women’s Socio-Economic Resilience Project.

United States announces $320,000 grant for Mehrgarh museum in Balochistan

ousama Jan 24, 2024

On Tuesday, US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome committed a grant exceeding $320,000 to Balochistan’s Mehrgarh Museum through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. This funding aims to improve the museum facilities and…

Uzbekistan-China: the centuries-old foundations of modern successful cooperation

News Desk Jan 24, 2024

The modern stage of Uzbek-Chinese cooperation began on 2 January 1992, when after gaining independence Uzbekistan established diplomatic relations with China as a full member of the international community.

امریکہ اور لمز کی طرف سے مشترکہ الیکٹرک وہیکل آر اینڈ ڈی سنٹر کا اففتاح کردیا گیا

News Desk Jan 24, 2024

:اسلام آباد،24 جنوری 2024 (جی این پی) امریکی انتظامیہ کے حکام اور لاہور یونیورسٹی آف مینجمنٹ سائنسز (لمز) کی شراکت سے لمز کے لاہور کیمپس میں واقع سید بابر علی سکول آف سائنس ائیڈ انجینئرنگ میں قائم کیے جانے والے نئے ای موبلٹی ریسرچ اینڈ…

USAID investment and climate summit: U.S. Support for Pakistan’s economy

News Desk Jan 24, 2024

The Investment and Climate Summit orchestrated by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Investment Promotion Activity stood as a momentous occasion, underscoring the U.S. Government’s commitment to fostering foreign…

Pakistan and Iran envoys set to return to their posts by January 26

ousama Jan 23, 2024

In a significant development, Islamabad and Tehran have reached an agreement for the return of ambassadors to their respective posts by January 26, 2024.

Pakistan wins fifth T20 against New Zealand, but loses series

News Desk Jan 23, 2024

In a spirited display, Pakistan's spinners secured a consolation 42-run victory over New Zealand in the fifth and final Twenty20 international, preventing a clean sweep in the series.

Pakistan faces escalating challenge with 26 Million out-of-school children

ousama Jan 23, 2024

Pakistan is contending with a crisis of out-of-school children, experiencing a concerning increase from 22.02 million to 26.21 million, as reported by the Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE) in its recent analysis.

Chinese vice foreign minister meets COAS Asim Munir

News Desk Jan 23, 2024

Sun Weidong, Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at GHQ.

Widespread fog disrupts daily life and transportation in Rawalpindi and Islamabad

ousama Jan 23, 2024

The dense fog in Rawalpindi and Islamabad has not only brought daily life in the twin cities to a standstill but has also led to significant disturbances in bus, train, and flight timetables.

COMSTECH organizes public lecture on game changing technologies

News Desk Jan 23, 2024

COMSTECH organized a public lecture on game changing technologies on January 18 at COMSTECH. Prof. Dr. Javaid Leghari, former Chairman Higher Education Commission, Senator, former Acting Coordinator General COMSTECH and President of the…

K-Electric signs agreement with SAP to enhance productivity

News Desk Jan 23, 2024

Islamabad, 22 January, 2024 (GNP): K-Electric has decided to upgrade its SAP platform to S/4HANA Rise which is a Cloud Computing SAP software. The purpose of this data migration on cloud is to enhance the overall productivity of the…

U.S. and LUMS launch e-mobility R&D center for electric vehicles in Pakistan

News Desk Jan 23, 2024

Officials from the United States government and the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) inaugurated their new, jointly funded e-Mobility Research and Development Center at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering at…

Foreign minister meets Chinese Vice Foreign Minister

News Desk Jan 23, 2024

Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani received Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Sun Weidong in foreign Office.

PM reaffirms unwavering commitment to CPEC success

News Desk Jan 23, 2024

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong paid a courtesy call on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar earlier.

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong visits the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

News Desk Jan 21, 2024

Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, who is currently on a visit to Islamabad, today inaugurated the CPEC Corner at the library of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

4th meeting of CPEC joint working group on international cooperation and coordination

News Desk Jan 21, 2024

The 4th meeting of CPEC Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination (JWG-ICC) was held today in Islamabad.

Pakistan and Dubai signs $3 billion investment agreement in Davos

ousama Jan 20, 2024

Pakistan and Dubai have signed a investment agreement exceeding $3 billion, encompassing collaboration in railways, economic zones, and infrastructure development.

Houthis conducted drone strikes on US vessel

ousama Jan 20, 2024

Houthis asserted responsibility for targeting a US ship with a drone near Yemen, a claim confirmed by the United Kingdom’s security agency. This incident follows the recent reclassification of the group as a “terrorist” entity by the United…

GIFT University Gujranwala annual workshop sparks dialogue on regional challenges and solutions

News Desk Jan 20, 2024

GIFT University Gujranwala recently hosted its Annual Workshop, providing a platform for an in-depth discussion on the challenges faced by the Gujranwala Division, known for its significant contributions to the national economy as the…

Secretary general OIC lauds COMSTECH’s significant contributions to OIC member states

News Desk Jan 20, 2024

Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General of COMSTECH, held a detailed meeting with Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), at the OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah.

سکریٹری جنرل او آئی سی کی جانب سے اسلامی ممالک کے لیے کیے گئے اقدامات پر کامسٹیک کی تعریف

News Desk Jan 20, 2024

:اسلام آباد،20 جنوری 2024 (جی این پی) اسلامی ممالک کی تنظیم ، او آئ سی کے سیکریٹری جنرل حسین ابراہیم طحہ نے پاکستان میں اسلامی ممالک کی تنظیم کی قائمہ کمیٹی برائے سائنس و ٹییکنالوجی (کامسٹیک) کے اقدامات کی تعریف کی ہے۔ جدہ میں قائم اسلامی…

پاکستان میں تعینات چینی سفیر جیانگ زیڈونگ کی چیئرمین سینیٹ محمد صادق سنجرانی سے پارلیمنٹ ہاؤس میں…

News Desk Jan 20, 2024

:اسلام آباد،20 جنوری 2024 (جی این پی) ملاقات میں دو طرفہ تعلقات اور باہمی دلچسپی کے امور پر تبادلہ خیال کیا گیا۔ چین پاکستان اقتصادی راہداری (CPEC) اور گوادر پورٹ سمیت اہم منصوبوں پر پیشرفت کا تفصیلی جائزہ لیا گیا۔ پاک چین تعلقات مضبوط،…

بنگلہ دیش میں ”موسمِ بہار کے سنہرے خوابوں کی صدائیں” 2024 سرحد پار شامِ بہاراں جشن کا…

News Desk Jan 20, 2024

:ڈھاکہ،20 جنوری 2024 (جی این پی) ''موسمِ بہار کے سنہرے خوابوں کی صدائیں'' 2024 چین- بنگلہ دیش جشنِ بہاراں پر اپنے فن کا مظاہرہ کرنے والے فنکار 17 جنوری کو نیشنل تھیٹر بنگلہ دیش آرٹ اکیڈمی ڈھاکہ پہنچے۔ اُس رات اُنہوں نے مقامی فنکاروں کے…

Iran strikes Iraq, raising diplomatic tensions

News Desk Jan 17, 2024

In a significant turn of events, an Iranian missile strike on targets in northern Iraq has triggered a diplomatic dispute between Tehran and Baghdad.

Sheikh Rashid arrested by Rawalpindi police in connection with the 9 May

ousama Jan 17, 2024

Sheikh Rashid, the former interior minister and Awami Muslim League (AML) chief, was apprehended outside a courtroom by Rawalpindi police after a local court denied his bail in connection with a case linked to the May 9 riots, according to…

Foreign minister Jilani stresses Pakistan’s right to respond in call with Iranian counterpart

News Desk Jan 17, 2024

In response to the recent and unprovoked violation of Pakistani airspace, Pakistan's Caretaker Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani, conveyed Pakistan's unequivocal condemnation in a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart.

Pakistan issues strong warning to Iran over airspace violation

ousama Jan 17, 2024

The breach of Pakistan’s airspace by Iran prompted strong condemnation from Islamabad, with the Foreign Office cautioning Tehran about the grave repercussions of its actions.

Japan announces $3.62 million grant to support Pakistan’s Polio Programme

News Desk Jan 17, 2024

The Government of Japan has announced a new US$ 3.62 million grant to procure essential oral polio vaccines as part of its continued support to polio eradication efforts in Pakistan. Pakistan Polio Programme will use these funds to procure…

Pakistan dispatches fourth consignment of aid for Gaza

ousama Jan 17, 2024

As the Israeli aggression on Gaza reaches its 100th day, a dedicated flight transporting the fourth relief consignment from Pakistan for the residents of the besieged enclave landed in Jordan this Sunday.

2024 cross-border spring festival gala: Chinese new year celebrations in Nepal

News Desk Jan 17, 2024

On the evening of January 14, the 2024 “Voices of Spring Golden Dreams” Cross-border Spring Festival Evening Gala "Chinese New Year Reception & the Inauguration Ceremony of the First Chinese New Year Celebrations in Nepal were held in…

Petrol price reduced by Rs8 per litre

ousama Jan 16, 2024

In a notable development, the caretaker government has announced a sigh of relief for consumers by implementing a reduction in the petrol price for the upcoming fortnight. The new price is set at Rs259.34 per litre, reflecting a substantial…

China asserts One-China principle amidst Taiwan elections

News Desk Jan 15, 2024

China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, reaffirmed the longstanding "One-China" principle, asserting that Taiwan's election outcome, regardless of the results, will not alter the fact that there is only one China, and Taiwan is an integral part…

Islamabad launches first anti-rape crisis cell at PIMS

News Desk Jan 15, 2024

In a significant stride towards addressing sexual violence and fortifying justice for survivors, the first Anti-Rape Crisis Cell (ARCC) was inaugurated at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) on Monday.

Gallup world poll 2022: Analysis of the results of surveys of Uzbekistan residents

News Desk Jan 15, 2024

The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) analyzed the annual Gallup World Poll, which is being prepared based on the study of public opinion.

Officers, including SHO, suspended over raid at barrister Gohar’s residence

ousama Jan 15, 2024

Five officers, including the SHO of Margalla Police Station, have been suspended. This action comes a day after a special force of the Islamabad Police carried out a raid at the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader…

Drug regulatory authority seizes contaminated Dow Chemical Propylene Glycol

News Desk Jan 11, 2024

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) has taken swift action to seize a batch of contaminated propylene glycol solvent, labeled as manufactured by Dow Chemical, Thailand.

Earthquake hits Hindu Kush region: 6.0 magnitude tremor jolts Pakistan

News Desk Jan 11, 2024

A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan, today at 2:20 pm, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

Aga Khan University hospital detects JN.1 variant of COVID-19 in Karachi

News Desk Jan 11, 2024

In a recent development, the Aga Khan University Hospital's (AKUH) lab announced the identification of the JN.1 variant of COVID-19 in six out of 15 samples obtained from Karachi.

PSL broadcasting rights surge in value for 2024-2025 seasons

ousama Jan 11, 2024

In a recent announcement by Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Managing Committee, it was revealed that the broadcasting rights for the 2024 and 2025 editions of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) have seen a substantial…

Historic moment: First non-Muslim Indian delegation visits Madinah

ousama Jan 10, 2024

Indian government delegation, led by its minister, makes a rare diplomatic visit to the holy city of Madina Munawara, as reported by the media.

iVerify fact-checking tool launched ahead of Pakistan’s general elections

News Desk Jan 10, 2024

In preparation for the forthcoming general elections on February 8, an independent and non-partisan fact-checking tool, iVerify, was officially launched at a ceremony held in Islamabad.

Harbin’s ice-snow world: Winter tourism hub fuels local economy

News Desk Jan 10, 2024

Amidst winter landscape adorned by radiant moonlight, Harbin Ice-Snow World has become a magnet for tourists, illuminating the "ice city" and elevating it as a vibrant hotspot amid China's winter travel rush.

Chinese President Xi Jinping commemorates 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Tunisia

News Desk Jan 10, 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed felicitations to Tunisian President Kais Saied on the milestone occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Tunisia.

China-Maldives fortifies ties, comprehensive strategic partnership announced

News Desk Jan 10, 2024

In a significant diplomatic development, Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the Republic of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, held crucial talks in Beijing on Wednesday, culminating in the announcement of an upgrade in bilateral ties to…

China’s commerce minister highlights strategies for trade development in 2024

News Desk Jan 9, 2024

Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao highlighted China's concerted efforts to transition into a quality-focused global trader, affirming the nation's resilience and strategic outlook during an economic climate seminar held in Beijing.

Chinese foreign minister outlines China’s diplomatic priorities for 2024

News Desk Jan 9, 2024

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi revealed China's diplomatic agenda for 2024, affirming China's commitment to confidence, self-reliance, and responsible global participation as a major country.

BISP implements transparent mechanism for deserving identification, Dr. Tahir Noor

News Desk Jan 9, 2024

Dr. Tahir Noor conducts Live E-Katcheri session; listens concerns of participants & directs the concerned officials to address the grievances of individuals in need.

Five police officers on polio duty killed in Bajaur explosion

ousama Jan 9, 2024

A bomb blast, directed at a police vehicle, resulted in the martyrdom of at least five police personnel and left 24 others injured in Mamund tehsil of Bajaur district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday, as reported by the media.

Pakistan Navy deploys warships to safeguard trade routes in Arabian Sea

ousama Jan 9, 2024

In response to recent maritime security incidents, the Pakistan Navy has deployed warships in the Arabian Sea. A spokesperson stated on Sunday that continuous patrols are being conducted to safeguard the security of the country’s trade…

Pakistan rejects US designation as “country of particular concern” for religious freedom

News Desk Jan 9, 2024

Pakistan has vehemently denounced its recent designation as a "Country of Particular Concern (CPC)" by the US State Department under the International Religious Freedom Act.

Pakistani shooter Kishmala Talat secures spot in Paris 2024 Olympics

News Desk Jan 8, 2024

Pakistani shooting sensation Kishmala Talat has officially earned her ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympics following a stellar performance at the Asian Shooting Championship, where she claimed a silver medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol…

UK and US diplomats urge fair elections in Pakistan

News Desk Jan 8, 2024

igh-level representatives from the United Kingdom and the United States, in separate meetings with political leaders Nawaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, emphasized the critical importance of holding fair and inclusive elections slated…

Supreme court verdict nullifies lifetime disqualification for lawmakers

News Desk Jan 8, 2024

n a landmark decision, the Supreme Court, with a 6-1 majority verdict, overturned the lifetime disqualification for lawmakers under Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution.

COAS General Asim Munir visits Bahrain

News Desk Jan 8, 2024

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, currently on a two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, held crucial discussions with Bahraini leadership, reinforcing military and security cooperation between the two nations.

Pakistan’s exports to China surge by 39.44% in five months

ousama Jan 8, 2024

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a notable rise of 39.44 percent in Pakistan’s export of goods and services to China within the initial five months of the current fiscal year (2023-24) in comparison to the corresponding period in…

FBR plans to impose taxes on retailers in five major cities

ousama Jan 7, 2024

As reported by a news channel on Thursday, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made the decision to levy taxes on retailers in five prominent cities of the country, namely Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, and Quetta.

Japan Embassy announces MEXT Teachers Training Scholarship 2024

News Desk Jan 7, 2024

The Embassy of Japan in Pakistan has announced MEXT Teachers Training Scholarship 2024 for Pakistani teachers who have teaching experience of 5 years in primary or secondary school, public or private

Military operation in KPK eliminates high-value target and terrorists

News Desk Jan 5, 2024

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced the success of an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Tank district, resulting in the elimination of two terrorists, including the high-value target (HVT) Gul…

Date and venue for Pakistan-India match at T20 World Cup 2024 announced

News Desk Jan 5, 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the schedule for the highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024, with the tournament set to run from June 1 to June 29.

Senate passes resolution to delay February elections amid security concerns

News Desk Jan 5, 2024

The upper house of Pakistan's Parliament, on Friday, witnessed the passage of a resolution advocating for the postponement of the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8.

Pakistan procures Pfizer vaccines amid JN.1 Omicron concerns

News Desk Jan 5, 2024

In response to the potential resurgence of the new Covid-19 variant, JN.1 Omicron, Pakistan's Health Minister, Dr. Nadeem Jan, affirmed that the country has not yet detected any cases of this variant but underscored a state of heightened…

Bangladesh deploys troops ahead of Sunday’s election

News Desk Jan 4, 2024

Amid mounting tensions and concerns of potential violence preceding the upcoming national election in Bangladesh, the deployment of troops across the country has been initiated as a measure to ensure peace and security.

Disparity in punishments: Chief Justice Isa questions lawmakers’ disqualification

News Desk Jan 4, 2024

The Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, presiding over a case concerning the disqualification of lawmakers, raised critical questions regarding the disparity in punishments stipulated for identical offenses under Article 62(1)(f) and Article…

Pakistan’s test match triumph: Resilient recovery to 313 against Australia

News Desk Jan 4, 2024

Pakistan displayed remarkable resilience on the opening day of the third Test against Australia, salvaging their innings from a precarious position to reach a commendable 313, courtesy of valiant performances by Mohammad Rizwan, Agha…

BRICS expands: Saudi Arabia officially joins the bloc

News Desk Jan 4, 2024

Saudi Arabia has officially joined the BRICS bloc of countries, as announced by Saudi state TV on Tuesday.

Export surge marks 18-month high in Pakistan

News Desk Jan 3, 2024

The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics released promising data indicating a significant surge in merchandise exports, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth and achieving an 18-month high in December.

Foreign Minister discusses bilateral issues with Senior Afghan Taliban Official

News Desk Jan 3, 2024

In a significant diplomatic engagement, interim Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani held talks with senior Afghan Taliban official Mullah Shirin Akhund on Wednesday, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to continued engagement and mutually…

Interim foreign minister holds talks with the US ambassador Donald Blome

News Desk Jan 3, 2024

Islamabad, 2 January, 2024 (GNP): In a significant diplomatic exchange, interim Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani held discussions with US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Tuesday, emphasizing the need to consolidate recent…

Security forces neutralize terrorists in North Waziristan, ISPR

News Desk Jan 3, 2024

North Waziristan, 2 January, 2024 (GNP): In a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted by Pakistan's security forces, significant strides have been made in combating terrorism across various regions of the country. The Inter…

Former finance minister Sartaj Aziz passed away in Islamabad

News Desk Jan 3, 2024

Former Finance Minister Sartaj Aziz passed away in Islamabad on Tuesday, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication to Pakistan, as confirmed by government and PML-N officials.

Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman called on Chairman Senate

News Desk Jan 3, 2024

The focal points of the meeting included a thorough discussion on the current situation in Palestine and Gaza and addressing matters of shared concern.

Pakistan sends 20 tons of relief supplies to Gaza

ousama Jan 3, 2024

In a demonstration of unwavering support for Palestinians facing Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip, Pakistan has dispatched its third consignment of relief goods. On Monday, Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani supervised the departure of…

India and Pakistan exchange prisoner lists as per consular agreement

ousama Jan 3, 2024

On Monday, Pakistan provided a list to the Indian High Commission, containing details of 231 Indian prisoners, comprising 184 fishermen and 47 civilians, currently held in Pakistani jails.

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark to abdicate throne on January 14

News Desk Jan 1, 2024

Queen Margrethe II, Europe's longest-reigning monarch and the only active ruling queen in Europe following the passing of Britain's Elizabeth II, announced her abdication during her traditional New Year's Eve speech broadcast on Danish…

Assault on JUI-F leader Maulana Fazal ur Rehman’s convoy

ousama Jan 1, 2024

In a concerning turn of events, the leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), Maulana Fazal ur Rehman, faced an attack on Sunday as his convoy was targeted near the Yarik interchange in Dera Ismail Khan. The assault, confirmed by the…

7.5 earthquake strikes central Japan, triggering tsunami warnings

News Desk Jan 1, 2024

n Monday, a formidable 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocked central Japan, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), prompting immediate tsunami warnings and urgent calls for residents in the affected area to seek higher ground.

Five militants eliminated in North Waziristan by security forces

ousama Jan 1, 2024

In a decisive intelligence-based operation (IBO) executed on December 29 in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan district, security forces successfully eliminated five terrorists, among them a notorious commander, Rahzaib, alias Khuray. The…