Islamabad: A special flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad today to mark Independence Day. Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gillani served as the chief guest, paying tribute to the leaders who participated in the Pakistan Mo...

Islamabad: Independence Day celebrations are continuing across the country. On the occasion, Corps Commander Lahore visited the mausoleum of Allama Muhammad Iqbal in Lahore. He laid a floral wreath at the mausoleum and offered Fateha. According to R...

Islamabad: The Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Lahore Station commemorated Independence Day with a special flag-hoisting ceremony, reaffirming the spirit of national pride and patriotism. According to Radio Pakistan, Station Director Dr. Ahmer So...

Islamabad: The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet has approved a revision in dealers' margins on petroleum products. According to Radio Pakistan, the ECC accorded the approval during its meeting today, which was chaired virtually by Fina...

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved several summaries sent by the Prime Minister. These included military awards for 1,172 personnel of the Armed Forces and Civil Armed Forces, national awards for citizens from various civilian fields, ...

Islamabad: Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gillani has called for renewing the pledge to build a strong and prosperous Pakistan. Addressing the Azadi Cultural Show at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad today, he stressed the need to place national ...

Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has extended warmest greetings and best wishes to the people of Pakistan and fellow citizens abroad on the joyous occasion of Pakistan's Independence Day. In his message, he said...

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Sanaullah Khan, son of Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly Captain (retired) Abdul Khaliq Khan Achakzai. In his condolence message, the President said the deat...

Islamabad: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong met with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad, where they discussed regional developments and matters of mutual interest. The Deputy Prime Minister expressed his condolences over the deat...