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Statement by Ambassador Usman Jadoon  Acting Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN During the UNSC Briefing on Israel’s recognition of “Somaliland” region of the Federal Republic of Somalia
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Statement by Ambassador Usman Jadoon Acting Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN During the UNSC Briefing on Israel’s recognition of “Somaliland” region of the Federal Republic of Somalia

United Nations 29 December 2025(Ghufran):Mr. President, We thank you for convening today’s meeting at this critical moment for Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa region. I thank ASG Khalid Khiari for the briefing.2. At the outset, let me express Pakistan’s unwavering and steadfast support to the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia.3. We strongly condemn the unilateral and unlawful recognition by Israel of the “Somaliland” region of the Federal Republic of Somalia. It is a direct assault on Somalia’s internationally recognized borders and constitutes a flagrant violation of international law. The “Somaliland” region remains an integral, inseparable, and inalienable part of Somalia. No external actor has either the legal standing or ...
Prime Minister ShehbPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Targeting of Russian President’s Residenceaz Sharif Condemns Targeting of Russian President’s Residence
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Prime Minister ShehbPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Targeting of Russian President’s Residenceaz Sharif Condemns Targeting of Russian President’s Residence

Islamabad, 30 December 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the reported targeting of the residence of His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation. The Prime Minister termed the incident a heinous act and a grave threat to international peace, security, and stability, particularly at a time when efforts toward peace are underway. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed Pakistan’s full solidarity with President Vladimir Putin, and with the Government and people of the Russian Federation. Reiterating Pakistan’s principled position, the Prime Minister underscored Pakistan’s firm rejection of all forms of violence and any acts aimed at undermining security or threatening peace. Pakistan remains committed to the promotion of pe...
Attempted suicide by jumping from the upper floor in  Masjid Al-Haram
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Attempted suicide by jumping from the upper floor in Masjid Al-Haram

Makkah, 27 December 2025(Kamran Raja): A tragic incident took place in the Grand Mosque where a man attempted to commit suicide by jumping from an upper floor. In a video viral on social media, it can be seen that the security guard present at the scene immediately intervened and tried to prevent the man from falling to the ground. The security guard himself was also injured during the incident. Immediately after the incident, both men were taken to the hospital for necessary medical attention. According to Saudi authorities, after the incident, both the man and the injured security officer were transferred to the hospital for medical treatment, while the necessary legal proceedings related to the incident were also completed. According to the statement, a security guard tried to stop him...
شیخوپورہ: کرسمس کے موقع پر ایک ہزار مسیحی خاندانوں میں راشن بیگز کی تقسیم
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شیخوپورہ: کرسمس کے موقع پر ایک ہزار مسیحی خاندانوں میں راشن بیگز کی تقسیم

شیخوپورہ ,فاروق آباد(غفران): کرسمس کے پرمسرت موقع پر حکومتی اداروں کے ساتھ ساتھ نجی تنظیمیں اور مخیر حضرات بھی مستحق مسیحی برادری کو خوشیوں میں شریک کرنے کے لیے سرگرم عمل ہیں۔ اسی سلسلے میں شیخوپورہ کے علاقہ فاروق آباد میں آل پاکستان پاسٹرز الائنس اور ہیلپنگ ہینڈ منسٹری کے زیرِ اہتمام دو تقریبات کا انعقاد کیا گیا، جن میں ایک ہزار مسیحی خاندانوں میں ایک ماہ کی ضروریات پر مشتمل خشک راشن کے بیگز تقسیم کیے گئے۔ تقریبات سے خطاب کرتے ہوئے آل پاکستان پاسٹرز الائنس کے چیئرمین ڈاکٹر قیصر شہزاد، مسیحی مذہبی رہنماؤں بشپ امانت مسیح، ناظم اشرف آٹھوال، پاسٹر اختر مسیح اور دیگر مقررین نے کہا کہ پاکستان دنیا کا واحد ملک ہے جہاں اقلیتوں کو اپنائیت اور تحفظ کا حقیقی احساس دیا گیا ہے۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ وطنِ عزیز میں تمام اقلیتیں مکمل مذہبی آزادی کے ساتھ اپنی عبادات انجام دیتی ہیں، جبکہ ان کی عبادت گاہوں اور گ...
Ration Bags Distributed Among 1,000 Christian Families on Christmas
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Ration Bags Distributed Among 1,000 Christian Families on Christmas

Sheikhupura 24 December 2025(Ghufran): On the joyous occasion of Christmas, government institutions, private organizations, and philanthropists stepped forward to share happiness with the Christian community. In this regard, two special events were organized in the Farooqabad area of Sheikhupura by the All Pakistan Pastors Alliance and Helping Hand Ministry, during which ration bags were distributed among 1,000 deserving Christian families.Addressing the gatherings, Chairman All Pakistan Pastors Alliance Dr. Qaiser Shahzad, along with Christian religious leaders Bishop Amanat Masih Nazim Ashraf Athwal, Pastor Akhtar Masih, and other speakers, highlighted that Pakistan is a country where minorities enjoy a strong sense of belonging and religious freedom. They stated that minorities in P...
Saudi Arabia Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Seasonal Seed Storage Collection
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Saudi Arabia Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Seasonal Seed Storage Collection

Riyadh, December 23, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a new global environmental milestone by earning a Guinness World Records title for the largest seasonal seed storage collection in the world, underscoring its strong commitment to environmental protection and sustainability.The landmark achievement crowns a year of intensive efforts led by the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification. Throughout the year, trained and specialized field teams traveled across the Kingdom to collect extensive quantities of native plant seeds in support of land rehabilitation projects and long-term environmental sustainability initiatives.As part of this nationwide effort, field teams successfully collected seeds from 31 species of loca...
ISSI Hosted a High-Level Roundtable Meeting on Rapid Population Growth in Collaboration with Population Council, Pakstan
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ISSI Hosted a High-Level Roundtable Meeting on Rapid Population Growth in Collaboration with Population Council, Pakstan

Islamabad 23 December 2025(Nosheen): The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Population Council Pakistan, convened a High-Level Roundtable Meeting with Security and Policy Experts on “Rapid Population Growth and its Security Implications.” The meeting brought together senior policymakers, security and public policy experts, academics, and development practitioners to examine population dynamics as a critical non-traditional security challenge for Pakistan. Opening the session, Dr. Ali Muhammad Mir, Senior Director, Programs and Research, Population Council Pakistan, welcomed the participants and underscored that population dynamics are no longer peripheral to national security thinking but central to it. He highlighted that Pakistan’s population has ...
COMMANDER ROYAL BAHRAIN NAVAL FORCE MEETS CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF AT NAVAL HEADQUARTERS
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COMMANDER ROYAL BAHRAIN NAVAL FORCE MEETS CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF AT NAVAL HEADQUARTERS

Islamabad, 23 Dec 2025(Kamran Raja): Commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force, Rear Admiral Ahmed Mohamed Ebrahim Al Bin Ali, visited Naval Headquarters, Islamabad and called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf. Upon arrival, the dignitary was received by the CNS.A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Navy presented Guard of Honour to Commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force. Later, the dignitary laid floral wreath at Shuhada Monument to pay homage to the martyrs of Pakistan Navy. He was then introduced to the Principal Staff Officers at NHQ.During the meeting with Chief of the Naval Staff, matters of mutual interest, regional maritime security and avenues for bilateral naval cooperation were discussed. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further enhanc...
H.E. Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
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H.E. Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif

Islamabad: 23 December 2025(Kamran Raja): H.E. Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House today. The Prime Minister was assisted by SAPM Tariq Fatemi and Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch. During the meeting, the Prime Minister extended a warm welcome to Amb. Al Zaabi and congratulated him on his recent appointment. The Prime Minister expressed Pakistan's deep appreciation for the longstanding and brotherly relations between Pakistan and the UAE, highlighting the strong bonds of friendship, mutual respect, and close cooperation that have defined Pakistan-UAE bilateral ties for the past many decades.While conveying his warm regards and best wishes...
Field Marshal Asim Munir Meets Saudi Defence Minister; Conferred King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class
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Field Marshal Asim Munir Meets Saudi Defence Minister; Conferred King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class

Rawalpindi, 22 December 2025(Kamran Raja): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), called on His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during his official visit to the Kingdom. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including regional security dynamics, defence and military cooperation, strategic collaboration, and evolving geopolitical challenges. The interaction reaffirmed the deep-rooted, historic, and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Under a Royal Decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class, the Kingdom o...