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The Canadian High Commissioner in Pakistan, Leslie Scanlon, met with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore today. During the meeting, they explored avenues to enhance mutual economic ties between Canada and Punjab. They also discussed the pos...

In Punjab, over one million families out of a total 6.47 million have been delivered Chief Minister's Ramadan Nigheban package hampers so far. The government has also completed verification of 4.87 million families out of a total 6.47 million familie...

China says it attaches high importance to its relations with Pakistan and stands ready to jointly work to carry forward cooperation between the two countries. This was stated by Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, at his regular brief...

The federal cabinet will take oath today. The oath taking ceremony will be held at Aiwan-e-Sadr. President Asif Ali Zardari will administer the oath to the cabinet members. Source: Radio Pakistan

Crescent of Ramazan 1445 Hijri has been sighted and tomorrow [Tuesday] will be the first of Ramazan ul Mubarak. This was announced by Chairman of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad while addressing a news conferenc...

President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon has congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on assuming the office of the President of Pakistan. In a felicitation message, the Tajik President said his country highly appreciates the current level of friendly relations...

Pakistan Army successfully rescued local skiing player Mudassir Hussain, who was stranded at Minimarg village in Astore district of Gilgit-Baltistan due to injury. According to the details, the 26 years old Mudassir Hussain was skiing near Barzil Pas...