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Month: June 2025

High-level UAE delegation meeting with Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan
16Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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High-level UAE delegation meeting with Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan

Islamabad, 16 June 2025(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, today received a high-level UAE delegation led by Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange, Abdullah Nasser Lootah.Appreciating the positive trajectory of Pakistan-UAE fraternal relations, they exchanged views on further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the areas of governance, institutional development, and public sector innovation. 
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Pakistan Strongly Condemns Unjustified and Illegitimate Aggression by Israel Against the Islamic Republic of Iran
13Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Strongly Condemns Unjustified and Illegitimate Aggression by Israel Against the Islamic Republic of Iran

Islamabad, 13 June 2025(News Desk): Pakistan strongly condemns unjustified and illegitimate aggression by Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Israeli military strikes violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran and clearly contravene the UN Charter and fundamental principles of international law. Iran has the right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.Pakistan stands in resolute solidarity with the people of Iran and unequivocally denounces these blatant provocations, which constitute a grave danger and a serious threat to the peace, security, and stability of the entire region and beyond, with serious implications. The international community and the United Nations bear responsibility to uphold international law, stop th...
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ISSI hosts Roundtable Discussion with EU Special Envoy for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
12Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI hosts Roundtable Discussion with EU Special Envoy for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament

June 12, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a wide-ranging Roundtable Discussion with EU Special Envoy for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Ambassador Stephan Klement. The session at the ISSI was aimed at exchanging views on a range of subjects, including arms control, non-proliferation, and disarmament. Participants from the ISSI included Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BoG; Ambassador Zamir Akram, Member BoG; and members of the ACDC team. Malik Qasim Mustafa, Director ACDC, moderated the session.The discussion was attended by eminent Pakistani diplomats, practitioners, academics, area experts, and members of think-tanks focusing on strategic issues, including Ambassador Tahir Hussain And...
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Airports Security Force operation at Islamabad International Airport
12Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Airports Security Force operation at Islamabad International Airport

12 June 2025(Kamran Raja): ASF staff recovered 888 grams of ice drugs from a passenger on a flight to Bahrain.According to the details, the passenger, Shoaib Ali son of Ali Bakhsh, who was leaving on a flight to Bahrain, had skillfully hidden the drugs in his trolley bag. However, the ASF staff declared the luggage suspicious during scanning and later, during a detailed search, recovered the carefully hidden drugs and foiled the smuggling attempt.After initial investigation, the accused was handed over to ANF authorities along with the recovered ice drugs.*ASF Spokesperson*
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ائرپورٹس سیکورٹی فورس کی اسلام آباد انٹرنیشنل ائیرپورٹ پر کارروائی
12Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ائرپورٹس سیکورٹی فورس کی اسلام آباد انٹرنیشنل ائیرپورٹ پر کارروائی

بتاریخ 12 جون 2025 (کامران راجہ ): اے ایس ایف کے عملے نے بحرین جانے والی پرواز پر ایک مسافر سے 888 گرام آئس منشیات برآمد کر لی۔ تفصیلات کے مطابق بحرین کی پرواز پر روانہ ہونے والے مسافر شعیب علی ولد علی بخش، نے منشیات نہایت مہارت سے اپنے ٹرالی بیگ میں چھپا رکھی تھی۔ تاہم اے ایس ایف کے عملے نے اسکیننگ کے دوران سامان کو مشتبہ قرار دیا اور بعد ازاں تفصیلی تلاشی کے دوران باریک بینی سے چھپائی گئی منشیات برآمد کر کے اسمگلنگ کی کوشش ناکام بنا دی۔ ملزم کو ابتدائی تفتیش کے بعد برآمد شدہ آئس منشیات کے ساتھ اے این ایف حکام کے حوالے کر دیا گیا۔ *ترجمان اے ایس ایف*...
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s one-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates
12Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s one-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates

12 June 2025(News Desk):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Abu Dhabi on a one-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. At Al Bateen Airport in Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, brother of the President of the UAE and National Security Advisor, warmly welcomed the Prime Minister and accompanied the Prime Minister to the Presidential Palace in a car. The Prime Minister was received at the airport by His Excellency Ali Ahmed Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the Supreme National Security Council of the UAE, His Excellency Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ambassador of Pakistan to the UAE, and Pakistani diplomatic staff.The Pri...
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Civil society raised alarm on anti public health budget
11Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Civil society raised alarm on anti public health budget

Islamabad, 11June 2025(Ghufran): In light of the federal budget announcement for 2025-26, which failed to increase taxes on harmful ultra-processed products (UPPs) and instead imposed a levy on fuel—a vital commodity—leading health organizations and experts have termed this as an anti public health budget. They urged the government to prioritize public health over corporate interest and enact at least 20 percent federal excise duty on UPPs during the ongoing budget approval process.With one Pakistani suffering a heart attack every minute and the daily death toll from diabetes and its complications exceeding 1,100, this is a national health emergency demanding bold, evidence-based policy action from the government.According to health experts, ultra-processed foods are a significant ...
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Prime Minister’s visit to the United Arab Emirates
11Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister’s visit to the United Arab Emirates

Islamabad, 11 June 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, will undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on 12 June 2025. The visit reflects the deep-rooted fraternal ties between Pakistan and the UAE, which are marked by mutual trust, shared values, and close cooperation across multiple sectors. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Ministers, and other senior officers. Prime Minister Sharif will hold high-level meetings with the UAE leadership, including a bilateral meeting with the President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. A wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest an...
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Important meeting in the Ministry of Interior chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
11Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Important meeting in the Ministry of Interior chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi

11 June 2025(News Desk): Important meeting in the Ministry of Interior chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi۔ Participation of heads of all sub-institutions of the Ministry of Interior۔ Decision to increase mutual cooperation between all sub-institutions of the Ministry of Interior۔ Mohsin Naqvi said that mutual cooperation between all the subordinate institutions is very important. All institutions should take full advantage of each other's capabilities and create convenience in the lives of the people. Timely exchange of information and data is very important.Officers posted in foreign embassies of various institutions can also provide support to other institutions of the ministry. The manpower of all institutions will have to be utilized to the fullest. Improved mutual ...
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At UNSC, Pakistan Reaffirms Support for Iraq’s Stability, Democratic Progress and Humanitarian Efforts
11Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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At UNSC, Pakistan Reaffirms Support for Iraq’s Stability, Democratic Progress and Humanitarian Efforts

United Nations, June 10, 2025(Kamran Raja): Pakistan has expressed its appreciation to Iraq for its efforts to consolidate democratic institutions, stabilize the security environment, and advance national development, despite complex internal and regional challenges. Delivering a national statement during the UN Security Council briefing on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI), Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, noted that sustained reforms and public service delivery initiatives, implementation of the federal budget, successful provincial council elections, and the focus on regional development reflect positive momentum. Ambassador said that Pakistan encourages all political stakeholders in Iraq to maintain dialogue and inclusiv...
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