January 2026
SAPM Haroon meets industrialist SM Tanveer, discusses economic policies
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Friday held a meeting with prominent Pakistani industrialist and business leader SM Tanveer with his delegation and discussed the country’s economic policies and the prevailing economic situation. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on national […]
Advisor urges provinces to strengthen tax collection
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad on Friday called on provinces to strengthen tax collection, saying provincial revenues remained stuck at 0.85 percent of GDP, in Fiscal Year 2025, despite vast untapped potential in services, agriculture and property sectors. “Federal collections are already at 11.3% of GDP and moving toward benchmark […]
Country sees $3.5b surge in agri exports: Jam Kamal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Friday said agriculture remained a major component of Pakistan’s trade as country witnessed a significant surge in agricultural exports last year, with exports increasing by around $3 to $3.5 billion compared to the previous year.Responding to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Ms. […]
PM launches Health Card for Islamabad, AJK & Gilgit-Baltistan as govt reaffirms health as basic right
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday revived and extended the Prime Minister’s Health Card programme to Islamabad Capital Territory, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan reaffirming the federal government’s commitment to provide quality healthcare as a fundamental right to every citizen, regardless of social or economic status. Addressing the […]
500 officers appointed on contract in NADRA over last three years; NA told
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): The National Assembly was informed on Friday that a total of 500 officers had been appointed on a contractual basis in the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) during the last three years, including both fresh recruits and re-employed retired officials. Responding to a question by MNA Naeema Kishwar Khan, Minister […]
Govt to unveil “Vision Islamabad 2027”: Talal Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Friday reaffirmed that women’s safety remains a top priority of the government, stating that multiple security and policing mechanisms are already in place to address concerns of working women, particularly those residing in hostels across the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).Responding to a Calling […]
Unregulated social media use by minors a serious national concern: Tariq Fazal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday told the Senate that the growing and unregulated exposure of children under 18 to social media platforms was an extremely serious issue, requiring a coordinated and comprehensive response from all state institutions. Responding to a calling attention notice raised by Falak Naz […]
USF continues to expand telecom facilities in remote areas: Senate told
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday apprised the Senate that the Universal Service Fund (USF) continues to expand telecom facilities in remote regions of the country. Responding to various questions during Question Hour, the minister said that temporary internet and mobile service suspensions in some areas were imposed […]
DPM Dar chairs meetings on diplomatic engagements, e-commerce ecosystem
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired a session with Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and senior officials of the foreign ministry to discuss the upcoming diplomatic engagements and planned visits. The deputy prime minister directed the officials to ensure thorough preparation and coordinated follow-ups to advance Pakistan’s […]
2022 floods: Most int’l assistance pledged as soft loans, Senate told
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday informed the Senate that more than 80 percent of international pledges made during the 2022 floods were in the form of soft loans rather than grants. Replying to questions during the Question Hour, the minister said Pakistan ultimately received less than 50 […]