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Pakistan Successfully Conducts Training Launch of Indigenous Fatah-4 Ground Launched Cruise Missile
14May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Successfully Conducts Training Launch of Indigenous Fatah-4 Ground Launched Cruise Missile

Rawalpindi, May 14, 2026(Kamran Raja): Pakistan successfully conducted a training launch of the indigenously developed Fatah-4 Ground Launched Cruise Missile (GLCM) on Wednesday under the supervision of the Pakistan Army Rocket Force Command. According to official sources, the missile system is equipped with advanced avionics and state-of-the-art navigational technologies, enabling it to engage long-range targets with high precision and enhanced operational effectiveness. The training launch was carried out to enhance the operational readiness of troops and validate the technical parameters of various upgraded sub-systems incorporated into the weapon system for improved accuracy and survivability in modern battlefield conditions. Senior officers of the Pakistan Army Rocket Force Command w...
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Saudi Health Minister Confirms Full Preparedness for Hajj 1447 Healthcare Operations
14May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Saudi Health Minister Confirms Full Preparedness for Hajj 1447 Healthcare Operations

Riyadh, May 14, 2026(Kamran Raja): Saudi Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel has affirmed the Kingdom’s full healthcare readiness and comprehensive preparedness plans for the upcoming Hajj 1447 season, emphasizing that preparations began immediately after the conclusion of last year’s pilgrimage season. Speaking during the government press conference in Riyadh, the minister stated that Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system is operating under a proactive and integrated strategy aimed at ensuring continuous medical care for pilgrims from their home countries until their safe return after completing Hajj rituals. Minister AlJalajel said the Kingdom’s service to pilgrims stems from a historic legacy established by the late King Abdulaziz Al Saud and carried forward by successive Saudi leaderships. H...
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Chairs Review Meeting on Reforms in Housing Sector
14May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Chairs Review Meeting on Reforms in Housing Sector

Islamabad, May 14, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level review meeting on reforms in Pakistan’s housing sector, emphasizing that reforms in the sector have become an urgent necessity in view of the country’s rapidly growing population. The Prime Minister stated that providing housing facilities for low-income groups, promoting affordable housing schemes, encouraging private sector participation, and improving public amenities remain among the government’s top priorities. He observed that increasing population growth and unplanned urban expansion are putting immense pressure on agricultural land, underscoring the need for a comprehensive and effective strategy to address the issue. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif further said that all matters related to the h...
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U.S. Repatriates More Than 450 Cultural Artifacts to Pakistan
13May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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U.S. Repatriates More Than 450 Cultural Artifacts to Pakistan

Islamabad, May 13, 2026(Ghufran): The United States formally repatriated more than 450 cultural artifacts to Pakistan during a ceremony held at the Islamabad Museum, reaffirming the shared commitment of both countries to combat illicit trafficking of antiquities and protect cultural heritage. The repatriated collection includes historically significant objects that were illegally removed from Pakistan and later identified and recovered through close cooperation between U.S. law enforcement agencies and Pakistani authorities. The artifacts will now be preserved and displayed in Pakistan, allowing scholars and the public to reconnect with an important part of the country’s cultural legacy. Speaking at the ceremony, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S. Pa...
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Health Experts, Consumer Rights advocates calls for Front of Pack Nutrition Labelling
13May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Health Experts, Consumer Rights advocates calls for Front of Pack Nutrition Labelling

Islamabad May 13, 2026(Ghufran): PANAH, together with public health experts, civil society organizations, consumer rights advocates, and academicians has called on the Government of Pakistan to expedite enactment of mandatory Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL) on ultra-processed food and beverage products to reduce their consumption, protect consumers, and help promote healthier food choices.“Informed consumers and healthier food environments is essential to reduce Pakistan’s growing burden of non-communicable diseases,” said by Sana Ullah Ghumman, General Secretary at Pakistan National Heart Association.Pakistan faces a rapidly growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which inflict huge public health and economic costs on both the government and the public. A significa...
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Pakistan, China Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Electric Vehicles, Advanced Industry and Regional Connectivity
13May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan, China Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Electric Vehicles, Advanced Industry and Regional Connectivity

Islamabad, May 13, 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held an important meeting with Chinese Minister Counsellor Yang Guangyuan in Islamabad to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, industry, investment, and emerging technologies. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on enhancing collaboration in electric vehicles (EVs), battery manufacturing, and advanced industrial technologies. The discussions focused on introducing modern electric mobility solutions to Pakistan’s automotive sector and creating new industrial opportunities through technological innovation. The two sides also discussed increasing the export potential of value-added date products and explored opportunities in agri-processing and food exports. Minister Jam Kamal Khan highl...
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Health Experts, Consumer Rights advocates calls for Front of Pack Nutrition Labelling
13May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Health Experts, Consumer Rights advocates calls for Front of Pack Nutrition Labelling

Islamabad ,13 May 2026(Kamran Raj): PANAH, together with public health experts, civil society organizations, consumer rights advocates, and academicians has called on the Government of Pakistan to expedite enactment of mandatory Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL) on ultra-processed food and beverage products to reduce their consumption, protect consumers, and help promote healthier food choices.“Informed consumers and healthier food environments is essential to reduce Pakistan’s growing burden of non-communicable diseases,” said by Sana Ullah Ghumman, General Secretary at Pakistan National Heart Association.Pakistan faces a rapidly growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which inflict huge public health and economic costs on both the government and the public. A signif...
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Chairs High-Level Meeting on Food Security and Fertilizer Stock Situation
12May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Chairs High-Level Meeting on Food Security and Fertilizer Stock Situation

Islamabad, May 12, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired an important meeting on the country’s food security and the current status of fertilizer reserves, directing authorities to ensure the timely and uninterrupted supply of fertilizer to farmers under all circumstances. The Prime Minister emphasized that in view of potential disruptions in fertilizer supply chains from Gulf countries, contingency planning should be prepared for alternative procurement from Central Asian states. He further instructed relevant authorities to ensure sufficient fertilizer stocks for both the Kharif and Rabi cropping seasons. Calling food security a top national priority, the Prime Minister directed accelerated work on proposals to establish new fertilizer plants in ord...
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ISSI Hosts Launch of The Third Dimension Policy Prism Authored by Ambassador G. R. Baluch
12May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI Hosts Launch of The Third Dimension Policy Prism Authored by Ambassador G. R. Baluch

Islamabad, May 12, 2026(Nosheen): The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted the launch of The Third Dimension Policy Prism, authored by Ambassador G. R. Baluch. The book's discussants included General Khalid Naeem Lodhi, Former Defense Secretary, Pakistan; Ambassador Masood Khalid, Former Diplomat; Dr. Munawar Hussain, Associate Professor, QAU; Dr. Shazia Khalid Cheema, Associate Professor, QAU; and Farukh Pitafi, columnist and anchor. The event was attended by a wide range of diplomats, acdemics, scholars and media persons. In her introductory remarks, Dr. Neelum Nigar, Director, Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at ISSI, expressed sincere gratitude to Ambassador G. R. Baluch for choosing ISSI as the platform for the launch of his important work. She appreciated his...
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Ali Pervaiz Malik Thanks Kuwait for Facilitating Ship Khairpur Carrying Diesel Supplies
12May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ali Pervaiz Malik Thanks Kuwait for Facilitating Ship Khairpur Carrying Diesel Supplies

Islamabad, May 12,2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Petroleum Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser Almutairi. The meeting focused on regional developments, energy cooperation, and agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations and expand collaboration in areas of common interest. The Federal Minister expressed sincere gratitude to the Government of Kuwait for its timely facilitation and support in ensuring the safe dispatch of vessel Khairpur, which reached Pakistan carrying diesel supplies during a challenging period. He highlighted that the vessel transported approximately 45,000 tons of diesel and 10,000 tons of jet fuel from Kuwait to Pakistan under special approvals, following disruption...
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