Month: June 2025

Makkah, Saudi Arabia – June 30, 2025(Nosheen): A high-level delegation from the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah visited the Pakistan Hajj Mission in Makkah and extended heartfelt thanks and congratulations on the successful completion of Hajj 2025. The delegation commended the exceptional arrangements and services provided to Pakistani pilgrims. The visiting delegation included Dr. Abdul Fattah bin Sulaiman Mashat, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Eyad bin Ahmed Rahbini, Assistant Deputy Minister for Hajj Operations ,and Dr. Badr Muhammad Al-Solami, Director General of Hajj Affairs. The delegation was warmly received by Abdul Wahab Soomro, Director General Hajj Jeddah from Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs; Mirza Ali Mehmood, Senior Joint Secretary; Zulfiqar Khan, Chief Finance a...

Islamabad, 30 June 2025(Kamran Raja): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State Tallal Chaudhry visited the central Imambargah Asna Ashari in G-6 and reviewed the security and other arrangements. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with the administrators of Imambargah and inquired about the arrangements, to which the organizers expressed satisfaction. Mohsin Naqvi stated that a comprehensive security plan has been put in place for Muharram, miscreants are being monitored strictly, and surveillance has been further improved. He made it clear that security has been placed on high alert to thwart the nefarious designs of cowardly enemies.Mohsin Naqvi stated that approval has also been granted for the deployment of the Army in Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and all prov...

30 June 2025(Kamran Raja):Foreign Secretary,Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BoG, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General, Excellencies,Distinguished guests,Ladies and gentlemen,AssalamuAlaikum and Good Morning!It is a distinct privilege for me to join you all in commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the establishment of the Institute of Strategic Studies. Since its founding in 1973, ISSI has evolved into one of Pakistan’s foremost strategic think-tanks. It is rightfully known for generating quality research, promoting thought leadership, and fostering inclusive dialogue among diverse stakeholders. The Foreign Office values the ISSI’s pivotal role in bridging the gap that usually exists between academic research and policy formulation. As Patron of the I...

Islamabad: June 30, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Prime Minister said that Pakistan’s tourism sector has unlimited potential to earn foreign exchange. God Almighty has blessed Pakistan with natural resources and timeless beauty. Thanks to the snow-capped mountains, forests, rivers, even plains and desert areas in the northern regions and other such natural resources, our country is no less than any other country in the world in terms of tourism. Pakistan should be introduced abroad as a tourism brand. Steps should be taken to promote tourism throughout the country with the cooperation of the provinces. Under the vision of national development, Pakistan will be included in the list of the world's leading tourism centers. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Pakistan Tourism Dev...