The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet has approved a summary submitted by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination for Supplementary Technical Grant (TSG) amounting to Rs2.8 billion to the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI). The committee was informed that the FDI remained a key national program aimed at immunizing […]
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC) to address the impact of the war in the Middle East on the country’s economy and internal security, in a move that will also ensure faster decision-making in times of uncertainty. The council was created
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People gather after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: All bets were off. The world and the region were preparing for the worst. At one point, it seemed that all of Pakistan’s efforts to end hostilities were going to fail. However, the
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Shehbaz says the country has changed forever. Calls on all parties to respect the ceasefire and salutes civil-military unity Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the federal cabinet on February 4, 2026. ISLAMABAD: Islamabad stood on the cusp of an extraordinary diplomatic moment on Wednesday as Pakistan moved from crisis mediator to host of high-stakes negotiations,
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Party spokesperson said new date of rally would be announced in due course after mutual consultation RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday announced the postponement of its public rally scheduled for April 9 due to the upcoming negotiations between the United States and Iran in the federal capital. The decision was taken at a
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As per the notification, April 9 and 10 have been declared local holidays within the ICT revenue limits. A view of the city of Islamabad. PHOTO: FILE The Islamabad administration on Wednesday announced a two-day public holiday in light of the upcoming US-Iran talks in the federal capital. According to a notification issued by the
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The charges include attempted murder, resisting police and creating a disturbance during the Adiala Road disturbance. Screenshot of PTI founder Imran Khan’s sisters Aleema Khan and Naureen Khan at a press conference outside Adiala jail on Monday. RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi police on Wednesday registered a case under anti-terrorism provisions against Imran Khan’s sisters, several members of
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry says the two sides also agree not to take measures that could escalate and complicate the situation. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning gestures during a news conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing, May 24, 2023. PHOTO: CHINESE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS China’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday
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EU Foreign Policy Chief, Qatar Minister of State also appreciate Pakistan’s efforts during their call with DPM FM Dar received the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Jiang Zaidong. Photo: MOFA Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting peace and security in the Middle East and the Gulf region,
Leaders discuss start of formal negotiations under Pakistan-facilitated framework and reopening of Strait of Hormuz Prime Minister Shehbaz (right) speaks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (left) on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for the ceasefire between Iran and the United States during a telephone conversation, the
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