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Big News for Pakistan: Alibaba Group Announces Direct Operations in the Country

14Apr

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Big News for Pakistan: Alibaba Group Announces Direct Operations in the Country

Islamabad,13 April 2026(Kamran Raja):In a major development for Pakistan’s digital economy, the globally renowned e-commerce and technology giant Alibaba Group has officially entered the Pakistani market. According to reports, the company has been granted a license to operate directly within Pakistan. This move marks a significant milestone in strengthening the country’s e-commerce sector and attracting foreign investment. With Alibaba Group’s direct presence, Pakistani consumers will benefit from improved access to a wide range of products, along with the facility to purchase items through easy installment plans. Experts believe that this initiative will not only enhance online shopping experiences but also create new opportunities for local businesses to connect with global markets....

NA Speaker visits the residence of MNA Mir Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani; offers condolences on demise of his father, former MNA Mir Ahmed Nawaz Khan

14Apr

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NA Speaker visits the residence of MNA Mir Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani; offers condolences on demise of his father, former MNA Mir Ahmed Nawaz Khan

Islamabad: 14 April 2026(Kamran Raja); The Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq visited the residence of the Chief Whip of the Pakistan Peoples Party in the National Assembly, MNA Mir Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani, in Jacobabad to offer condolences on the sad demise of his father, former Member National Assembly Mir Ahmed Nawaz Khan, popularly known as Mir Babul Khan Jakhrani.During the visit, the Speaker expressed profound sorrow and grief over the passing of the late Mir Babul Khan Jakhrani and paid rich tribute to his longstanding political and social services. He said that the deceased was a dignified and respected personality whose contributions to public service would be remembered for a long time to come.The Speaker remarked that parents are among the greatest blessings of A...

DPM Ishaq Dar Chairs Steering Committee Meeting on Fuel Subsidy and Austerity Measures

14Apr

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DPM Ishaq Dar Chairs Steering Committee Meeting on Fuel Subsidy and Austerity Measures

Islamabad, 14 April 2026(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Steering Committee overseeing fuel subsidy and austerity measures. The Petroleum Minister briefed the participants on the current fuel supply situation in relation to national consumption patterns. He also updated the committee on ongoing efforts to secure fuel supplies from alternative regions not affected by the ongoing conflict/war situation. The Deputy Prime Minister stressed the importance of implementing the Prime Minister’s austerity measures in true letter and spirit to ensure fiscal discipline and economic stability. The meeting was also briefed on the progress of the fuel subsidy programme. The DPM/FM directed that subsidy payments be carefully tr...

JOINT MARITIME INTELLIGENCE BASED OPERATION BY PN, PMSA, JMICC & ANF IN THE ARABIAN SEA

13Apr

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JOINT MARITIME INTELLIGENCE BASED OPERATION BY PN, PMSA, JMICC & ANF IN THE ARABIAN SEA

Karachi, Pakistan, 13 April 2026(Kamran Raja): A successful intelligence based Maritime Interdiction Operation was conducted in the Arabian Sea, resulting in the interception of a stateless vessel carrying a large quantity of illicit liquor concealed onboard and intended for unlawful distribution.The operation was carried out through a coordinated effort by the Pakistan Navy (PN), Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre (JMICC) and Anti Narcotics Force (ANF-Sindh) demonstrating effective inter-agency collaboration and operational synergy.The success of the operation was enabled by timely intelligence sharing, real-time coordination and seamless execution by the participating agencies. The seized contraband, with an estimated internat...

Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation today with Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi.

13Apr

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Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation today with Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi.

Islamabad, 13 April 2026(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation today with Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi.During the conversation, the two leaders exchanged views on the recently concluded Islamabad Talks and the ongoing direct negotiations between the United States and Iran. Both sides discussed regional developments and emphasized the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement.Foreign Minister Wang Yi appreciated Pakistan’s sincere and constructive efforts in promoting peace and stability across the region. He also reaffirmed China’s continued support for Pakistan’s positive and facilitative role in advancing dialogue.The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister reiterated Pakistan’s f...

Chinese Ambassador, appreciated Pakistan’s constructive and facilitative role in promoting Peace dialogue

13Apr

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Chinese Ambassador, appreciated Pakistan’s constructive and facilitative role in promoting Peace dialogue

Islamabad, April 13, 2026(Kamran Raja):The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met today with the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. According to official sources from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting focused on recent regional developments following the Islamabad talks, with both sides exchanging views on evolving diplomatic engagements in the region. During the discussion, DPM/FM Mohammad Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued commitment to supporting dialogue and diplomacy as the preferred means of resolving international disputes. The Chinese Ambassador, Jiang Zaidong, appreciated Pakistan’s constructive and facilitative role in promoting direct dialogue between the United...

Prime Minister Receives Telephone Call from the Prime Minister of Japan

13Apr

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Prime Minister Receives Telephone Call from the Prime Minister of Japan

ISLAMABAD: 13 April 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from H.E. Ms. Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan today. During their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders discussed the recently held Islamabad Talks between the United States and Iran, hosted by Pakistan. Prime Minister Takaichi appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic role in facilitating the ceasefire and talks. She expressed Japan’s full support for the peace process and its importance for regional stability and global energy security.While thanking the Japanese Prime Minister for her good wishes, the Prime Minister said that he was grateful to both the U.S. and Iranian delegations for their extensive discussions in Islamabad and said that Pakistan would continue with its...

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq expresses condolences on the death of Naveed Anjum’s mother

13Apr

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Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq expresses condolences on the death of Naveed Anjum’s mother

Islamabad, April 13, 2026(Kamran Raja): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has expressed deep sorrow and grief on the death of the mother of Assistant Director (IT) of the National Assembly Secretariat Naveed Anjum.In his condolence message, the Speaker National Assembly expressed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Naveed Anjum and said that there is no substitute for the love of parents, especially a mother, in the world. He said that the death of a mother is an irreparable loss and a deep shock.The Speaker National Assembly further said that he equally shares the grief of Naveed Anjum and his family in this hour of grief. He prayed to Allah Almighty to elevate the status of the deceased and grant patience to the bereaved family.

اسپیکر قومی اسمبلی سردار ایاز صادق کا نوید انجم کی والدہ کے انتقال پر اظہارِ تعزیت

13Apr

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اسپیکر قومی اسمبلی سردار ایاز صادق کا نوید انجم کی والدہ کے انتقال پر اظہارِ تعزیت

اسلام آباد، 13 اپریل 2026 (کامران راجہ):اسپیکر قومی اسمبلی سردار ایاز صادق نے قومی اسمبلی سیکرٹریٹ کے اسسٹنٹ ڈائریکٹر (آئی ٹی) نوید انجم کی والدہ کے انتقال پر گہرے دکھ اور افسوس کا اظہار کیا ہے۔ اپنے تعزیتی پیغام میں اسپیکر قومی اسمبلی نے نوید انجم سے دلی ہمدردی اور تعزیت کا اظہار کرتے ہوئے کہا کہ والدین، خصوصاً والدہ کی شفقت کا دنیا میں کوئی نعم البدل نہیں۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ والدہ کا انتقال ایک ناقابلِ تلافی نقصان اور گہرا صدمہ ہے۔ اسپیکر قومی اسمبلی نے مزید کہا کہ وہ اس دکھ کی گھڑی میں نوید انجم اور ان کے اہلِ خانہ کے غم میں برابر کے شریک ہیں۔انہوں نے اللہ تعالیٰ سے مرحومہ کے درجات کی بلندی اور سوگوار خاندان کے لیے صبرِ جمیل عطا فرمانے کی دعا کی۔...

Islamabad Marks the 65th Anniversary of the First Human Spaceflight

12Apr

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Islamabad Marks the 65th Anniversary of the First Human Spaceflight

Islamabad, April 12, 2026(Kamran Raja):The Embassy of the Russia in Pakistan commemorated the 65th anniversary of the historic first human spaceflight with a wreath-laying ceremony held at the monument of Yuri Gagarin in Fatima Jinnah Park.The ceremony was attended by Ambassador Albert P. Khorev, Additional Foreign Secretary of Pakistan Ayesha Ali, and ambassadors from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Also present were Russian Defense Attaché Colonel Vadim Fenchenko, Russian Trade Representative Denis Nevzorov, along with officials from the Capital Development Authority and SUPARCO.Members of the diplomatic corps, the Russian community in Pakistan, and representatives from Pakistani academia also attended the event.In his remarks, Ambas...