Deputy PM slams PTI for ‘malicious lies’ over protest violence allegations
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has strongly rejected the allegations made by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) regarding gunshots and state brutality during its recent protest in Islamabad. Ishaq Dar, in a statement issued on Saturday, dismissed PTI claims as malicious fabrications. He said that the so-called protesters came heavily
Belarusian President Lukashenko completes Pakistan visit, leaves for Belarus
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has completed his three-day visit to Pakistan, during which several important agreements and memorandums of understanding were signed, aimed at boosting economic ties between the two nations.
Ishaq Dar criticises Bushra Bibi’s remarks on Saudi Arabia
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday denounced remarks by Bushra Bibi, spouse of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, regarding Saudi Arabia as “regrettable” and indicative of a “desperate mindset.” Dar stressed that implicating Saudi Arabia in domestic political point-scoring was inappropriate and warned against
PM to depart for Saudi Arabia today to attend Arab Islamic Summit
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif will depart for Saudi Arabia today, to attend the Arab Islamic Summit in Riyadh on Monday.
Blue world city offers Rs10 billion to buy PIA
The real-estate development company Blue World city has made a bid of Rs10 billion to buy Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was completed on Thursday.
Deputy PM announces nearly 100 amendments to Criminal Procedure Code
Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the House in the Senate, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, announced on Sunday that close to 100 amendments would be introduced to the nearly 150-year-old Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The goal is to ensure affordable and swift justice for the general public. Speaking after the
India’s S Jaishankar takes a walk, plants tree in Islamabad
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spent his Wednesday morning taking a walk and planting a tree ahead of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Islamabad.
What will S Jaishankar do during his 24-hour stay in Pakistan?
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday (tomorrow) for a short visit in order to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.
Govt to add fuel price adjustments to gas bills
A committee addressing petroleum sector challenges has proposed a new fuel price adjustment mechanism for gas bills, similar to the system used for electricity. This proposal emerged from a meeting led by Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, where the committee reviewed the challenges faced by exploration and production (E&P)
Ishaq Dar will raise issues of Gaza and Kashmir at OIC summit
Ishaq Dar, the recently appointed Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan, is poised to head the country’s delegation at the upcoming summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). During this summit, he plans to address critical issues concerning Gaza and the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The Foreign
