Pakistanis are angry about a sudden increase in their electricity bills. In daily protests that began in late August, people are demanding the government take back the new charges that have made electricity almost unaffordable for many. VOA’s Pakistan …
Briefing session for resident Diplomatic Missions held at Foreign Office, Islamabad
A briefing session for the resident Diplomatic Missions in Islamabad on the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) was convened by the Foreign Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Govern…
Soldier martyred in gun battle with terrorists in Khyber: ISPR
A soldier of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom in a fire exchange that took place between own troops and terrorists in general area Tirah, Khyber District last nightAccording to the ISPR, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, resulti…
New US Consul General assumes charge in Peshawar
Senior US Foreign Service Officer, Shante Moore has assumed responsibility as the Consul General at the United States Consulate General in Peshawar.Consul General Moore joined the State Department in year 2000 and besides other countries he has also s…
PM Kakar calls for enhancing cooperation with UK in diverse sectors
Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has stressed the need to enhance cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom in trade and investment, climate change and education.He said this while talking to British High Commissioner Ms. Jane Marriott, wh…