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NA Speaker reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued role as a facilitator for peace and dialogue
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NA Speaker reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued role as a facilitator for peace and dialogue

Istanbul, Türkiye 16th April, 2026(Kamran Raja): The Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan addressed the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul. He expressed his sincere gratitude to the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye for its warm hospitality.Speaking on the theme “Nurturing hope, securing peace and ensuring justice for future generations,” the Speaker described it as a critical test of the collective role of parliamentarians in the contemporary global order. He noted that the international system, established through the collective will of humanity over eight decades ago, is currently facing a critical point of inflection amid unresolved conflicts, prolonged disputes, and emerging global crises. He said that ongoing wars across various regions con...
NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq reiterates Pakistan’s desire for global peace & resolution of disputes through dialogue
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NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq reiterates Pakistan’s desire for global peace & resolution of disputes through dialogue

Istanbul, 17 April 2026 (KamranRaja):Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has reiterated Pakistan’s sincere desire for global peace and resolution of disputes through sustained dialogue and engagement, stressing an end to wars and conflicts.He arrived here in Istanbul to lead Pakistan’s parliamentary delegation at the 152nd General Assembly meeting of the Inter Parliamentary Union. Out of the 183 Member national parliaments of the IPU, over 136 are present in the Turkish capital to deliberate on the Conference theme: *Nurturing hope, securing peace and ensuring justice for future generations.Pakistan’s ongoing peace efforts have drawn significant international attention, as a chain of Speakers from around the world made a beeline to meet and congadulate Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq...
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has welcomed Iran’s announcement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has welcomed Iran’s announcement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

New York, April 17, 2026(Ghufran):The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has welcomed Iran’s announcement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, calling it “a step in the right direction” amid ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.In a statement issued by his spokesperson, the Secretary General noted that the decision to keep the vital maritime route fully open for commercial vessels during the current ceasefire could help build confidence among parties involved in the conflict.He reiterated the United Nations’ firm position that international navigational rights and freedoms in the Strait of Hormuz must be fully restored and respected by all sides.The development comes at a critical time, as the waterway through which a sig...
Pakistan–EU Business Forum (April 28–29) to Strengthen Trade, Investment Ties; GSP+ Remains Key Pillar
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Pakistan–EU Business Forum (April 28–29) to Strengthen Trade, Investment Ties; GSP+ Remains Key Pillar

Islamabad, 17 April 2026(Kamran Raja):Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a detailed meeting with Raimundas Karoblis to discuss strengthening Pakistan–European Union economic relations, with a particular focus on the upcoming Pakistan–EU Business Forum—scheduled to be held on April 28–29, 2026, in Islamabad—and the continued importance of the GSP Plus scheme.The meeting underscored that the Pakistan–EU Business Forum will serve as a major platform to deepen trade and investment cooperation. Both sides highlighted that the forum is expected to bring together a large number of participants, including government representatives, business leaders, and institutional stakeholders from Pakistan and across the European Union.It was noted that the event will feature extensive ...
Finance Minister Meets Shohei Hara, Senior Vice President JICA, on Development Cooperation
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Finance Minister Meets Shohei Hara, Senior Vice President JICA, on Development Cooperation

Washington, D.C. - April 17, 2026(Kamran Raja):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a productive meeting with Mr. Shohei Hara, Senior Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.The Finance Minister welcomed JICA’s resumption of its lending portfolio with Pakistan after a prolonged pause and appreciated the identification of a water supply scheme in Faisalabad, Punjab, as the first project under the resumed Yen loan portfolio. He noted that the grants programme is progressing well, with previously long-standing bottlenecks having been largely resolved in coordination with the Pakistani side.The Finance Minister expressed concern that Pakistan’s ne...
Finance Minister Meets Baroness Jenny Chapman of Darlington on Macroeconomic Outlook and Development Cooperation
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Finance Minister Meets Baroness Jenny Chapman of Darlington on Macroeconomic Outlook and Development Cooperation

Washington, D.C. - April 17, 2026(Kamran Raja):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held an important meeting with Jenny Chapman, Baroness Chapman of Darlington, Minister for International Development and Africa, United Kingdom, on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.At the outset, the Finance Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s longstanding relationship with the United Kingdom. On the macroeconomic front, he highlighted that Pakistan has achieved a current account surplus for the first nine months of the fiscal year and reiterated the Government’s firm commitment to meeting all fiscal targets by the end of June. He also acknowledged the external support received from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The Finance Minister not...
پنجاب میں ریلوے ٹرانسپورٹ کے نئے دور کا آغاز
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پنجاب میں ریلوے ٹرانسپورٹ کے نئے دور کا آغاز

لاہور 16 اپریل2026(کامران راجہ):پنجاب میں ریلوے ٹرانسپورٹ کے شعبے میں ایک بڑے انقلاب کا آغاز ہو گیا ہے، جہاں حکومت پنجاب اور پاکستان ریلوے کے درمیان ایک تاریخی مفاہمت کی یادداشت (ایم او یو) پر دستخط کر دیے گئے۔ وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز شریف اور وفاقی وزیر ریلوے حنیف عباسی نے معاہدے پر دستخط کیے۔ اس منصوبے کے تحت لاہور سے راولپنڈی کے درمیان پاکستان کی پہلی فاسٹ ٹرین چلائی جائے گی، جو تقریباً 280 کلومیٹر کا فاصلہ سوا دو گھنٹے میں طے کرے گی۔ اس کے علاوہ پنجاب کے 20 ریجنز میں 8 لوکل روٹس پر مجموعی طور پر 1415 کلومیٹر طویل نیٹ ورک قائم کیا جائے گا۔ منصوبے میں جدید ترین ٹرینیں، ڈی ایم یو سروسز اور نئے ریلوے انجن شامل ہوں گے۔ مختلف روٹس میں شاہدرہ تا نارووال، نارووال تا سیالکوٹ، رائیونڈ تا لودھراں، شیخوپورہ تا شورکوٹ، لالہ موسیٰ تا سرگودھا، فیصل آباد تا شاہین آباد اور کوٹ ادو تا کشمور بین الصو...
Senate Sub-Committee Reviews Governance Framework, Petroleum Supply Situation
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Senate Sub-Committee Reviews Governance Framework, Petroleum Supply Situation

Islamabad , 16 April 2026(Kamran Raja):A meeting of the Sub-Committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum was held at Parliament Lodges under the convenership of Senator Manzoor Ahmad Kakar. The meeting was attended by Committee Member Senator Rana Mahmood ul Hassan, senior officials from the Ministry of Energy, and other relevant stakeholders.The Sub-Committee conducted a comprehensive review of the legal and regulatory framework governing board appointments in public and semi-public entities. These included major organizations such as Pakistan Petroleum Limited, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited, Pakistan State Oil Company Limited, Sui Southern Gas Company Limited, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited, and Pak-Arab Refinery Limited, among others.During the briefing,...
وزیر مملکت برائے خزانہ و ریلوے کی انجمن تاجران سیالکوٹ اور گوجرانوالہ کے صدور سے ملاقات
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وزیر مملکت برائے خزانہ و ریلوے کی انجمن تاجران سیالکوٹ اور گوجرانوالہ کے صدور سے ملاقات

   اسلام آباد – 16 اپریل 2026 (کامران راجہ):وزیر مملکت برائے خزانہ و ریلوے، بلال اظہر کیانی نے آئندہ وفاقی بجٹ اور ٹیکس اصلاحات سے متعلق امور پر تبادلہ خیال کے لیے کاروباری برادری کے نمائندگان سے ملاقات کی، جس کی قیادت حاجی مہر غلام مجتبیٰ، صدر مرکزی انجمن تاجران سیالکوٹ، اور شیخ فضل الرحمان بابر کھرن، صدر انجمن تاجران گوجرانوالہ نے کی۔ یہ ملاقات فنانس ڈویژن میں منعقد ہوئی۔ یہ اجلاس وزارت خزانہ، ٹیکس پالیسی آفس اور ایف بی آر کی جانب سے تاجروں تک رسائی کے ایک وسیع تر سلسلے کا حصہ ہے۔ شرکاء کا خیرمقدم کرتے ہوئے وزیر مملکت نے پاکستان کی برآمدی معیشت اور صنعتی پیداوار میں سیالکوٹ اور گوجرانوالہ کے کلیدی کردار کو سراہا، اور اس بات پر زور دیا کہ اس مشاورت کا بنیادی مقصد تاجر برادری سے عملی اور تعمیری تجاویز حاصل کرنا ہے تاکہ ایک مؤثر، منصفانہ اور کاروبار دوست ٹیکس نظام تشکیل دیا ...
Minister of State for Finance and Railways Meets Presidents of Anjuman-e-Tajiran Sialkot and Gujranwala
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Minister of State for Finance and Railways Meets Presidents of Anjuman-e-Tajiran Sialkot and Gujranwala

Islamabad 16 April 2026(Kamran Raja):Minister of State for Finance and Railways, Bilal Azhar Kayani, held a meeting with representatives of the business community, led by Haji Mehr Ghulam Mujtaba, President Central Anjuman-e-Tajiran Sialkot, and Sheikh Fazal ur Rehman Babar Khuran, President Anjuman-e-Tajiran Gujranwala, at the Finance Division to discuss matters related to the forthcoming federal budget and taxation reforms. This meeting is part of larger reach out exercise to traders being conducted by Ministry of Finance, Tax Policy Office and FBR.Welcoming the participants, the Minister acknowledged the pivotal role of Sialkot and Gujranwala in Pakistan’s export economy and industrial output, and underscored that the primary objective of the engagement was to obtain practical and c...