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Finance Minister Highlights Urgent Need for Population Management and Human Capital Investment at World Population Day Event

10Jul

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Finance Minister Highlights Urgent Need for Population Management and Human Capital Investment at World Population Day Event

Islamabad, 10th July 2025(Nosheen): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, addressed a high-level national event organized by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination in Islamabad today to mark World Population Day. The event was attended by Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, as well as prominent religious scholars, members of civil society, and senior government officials. In his address, the Finance Minister underscored that under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the government is pursuing a broad-based reform agenda covering key area...

Federal Minister of Information Meeting with Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee

10Jul

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Federal Minister of Information Meeting with Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee

Beijing10 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar met with Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and Minister Cao Shumin in Beijing. The meeting discussed in detail the expansion of bilateral media cooperation between Pakistan and China, including joint productions, combating fake news, training programs, and cultural exchanges. The two leaders described the ongoing partnership in the media sector as a manifestation of mutual trust and long-standing friendship. They also agreed on cooperation between the countries’ public broadcasters to combat fake news, including a common narrative against fake news, technical training and institutional collaboration. The Federal Minister for Information said that Pakistan c...

10Jul

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Meets Sheikha Asma Al Thani, First Qatari Woman to Summit Nanga Parbat

Islamabad, 10 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif welcomed Sheikha Asma Al Thani, the pioneering Qatari mountaineer, in Islamabad today and congratulated her on becoming the first woman in Gulf and Qatar to successfully summit Nanga Parbat, the formidable “Killer Mountain” of Pakistan. During the meeting, the Prime Minister lauded Sheikha Asma’s remarkable courage, resilience, and determination in achieving this significant milestone. He commended her for being a source of inspiration for women and young girls across the world, especially in promoting gender empowerment through adventure and high-altitude sports. In recognition of her achievement and commitment to showcasing Pakistan’s natural beauty, the Prime Minister formally appointed Sheikha Asma Al Thani as...

Pakistan Warns against Efforts to Turn Water into a Source of Division

10Jul

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Pakistan Warns against Efforts to Turn Water into a Source of Division

United Nations, July 09, 2025(Kamran Raja): Describing water as as a unifying force, Pakistan has warned against any attempt to weaponise and turn it into a source of division. In a national statement during a meeting held in the General Assembly to promote the achievement of SDG 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that the 2026 Water Conference accelerates the achievement of SDG 6 and fosters an international law based approach to the governance and sustainable management of transboundary rivers and aquifers despite the recent attempts. Ambassador Jadoon said that the 2026 Water Conference must prioritize advancing pract...

Statement by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN At the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Yemen

10Jul

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Statement by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN At the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Yemen

United Nations 9th July 2025(Kamran Raja): We thank Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher for their comprehensive briefings. We also express our appreciation to Ms. Summer Nasser for her remarks on the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen.2. Pakistan remains deeply concerned over the protracted crisis in Yemen. Years of conflict have inflicted immense suffering on the Yemeni people. Political fragmentation, economic collapse, and environmental degradation have further exacerbated their plight. What began as an internal crisis has since assumed broader regional dimensions, with serious implications for international peace and security. As the special envoy said the situation is fragile, volatile and unpredictable and we agree with the key point that there...

Minister of State for Finance and Railways and Head of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit, Holds Meeting with H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs

10Jul

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Minister of State for Finance and Railways and Head of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit, Holds Meeting with H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs

Dubai, July 9, 2025(Ghufran): As part of his ongoing visit to the United Arab Emirates, leading a high-level delegation under the UAE Government’s Experience Exchange Programme (EEP), Mr. Bilal Azhar Kayani, Minister of State for Finance and Railways and Head of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs, today. The meeting underscored the strong and longstanding economic partnership between Pakistan and the UAE and reiterated the importance of structured knowledge sharing to strengthen governance and policy design. Minister Kayani expressed Pakistan’s deep appreciation for the UAE’s continued financial support, which has played a vital role in maintaining the country’s economic stability....

Meeting of the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan with the Foreign Minister and National Defence Minister of Türkiye

9Jul

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Meeting of the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan with the Foreign Minister and National Defence Minister of Türkiye

Islamabad, 9 July 2025(Ghufran): On the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, co-chair of the Joint Commission under the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) framework, and the Minister of National Defence, Yasar Güler, co-chair of the Joint Ministerial Commission, are visiting Islamabad today. The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister welcomed the visiting dignitaries and underscored the close and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Türkiye. He appreciated the growing momentum in bilateral cooperation and stressed the importance of expanding collaboration in areas such as trade, investment, and energy. The Turkish Foreign Minister conveyed warm greetings f...

Minister of Defence of the Republic of Turkiye, called on Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during a visit to Air Headquarters: ISPR

9Jul

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Minister of Defence of the Republic of Turkiye, called on Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during a visit to Air Headquarters: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 9 July 2025(Kamran Raja): A high-level delegation led by Mr Yaşar Güler, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Turkiye, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during a visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad. The meeting encompassed discussions on evolving regional security dynamics, progress of ongoing defence cooperation and prospects for future collaboration in emerging domains of warfare.During the meeting, Chief of the Air Staff highlighted the enduring brotherly ties between Pakistan and Turkiye, emphasizing the common aspirations and strategic convergence that bind the two nations. He reaffirmed PAF's steadfast resolve to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the domains of advanced training and aerospace ...

Major theft of foreigner’s house, suspects arrested, Rs. 1.25 crore recovered

9Jul

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Major theft of foreigner’s house, suspects arrested, Rs. 1.25 crore recovered

Lahore, 7 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Drop scene of theft of Chinese residents' house, 3 suspects arrested, Rs. 1.25 crore recovered. The Operations Wing of Lahore Police has arrested the suspects who stole from a Chinese resident's house in Defense. ASP Defense City Bano Naqvi told a press conference along with Chinese citizens that 3 suspects have been arrested for stealing Rs. 18 million from a Chinese resident's house, from whose possession Rs. 1.25 crore has been recovered.According to the ASP, the arrested suspects used to work at the house of Chinese citizen Shi Depo. The suspects looted the cash 3 days ago and fled to their hometown Chishtian. The two suspects, security guards Shabbir and Imtiaz, committed the crime along with a third person, Ali Uzair.

پی ٹی اے اور میٹا کا ’’ڈیجیٹل دور میں انسداد دہشت گردی‘‘ پر ورکشاپ

8Jul

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پی ٹی اے اور میٹا کا ’’ڈیجیٹل دور میں انسداد دہشت گردی‘‘ پر ورکشاپ

اسلام آباد(کامران راجہ) 8 جولائی 2025: پاکستان ٹیلی کمیونیکیشن اتھارٹی (پی ٹی اے) اور میٹا نے مشترکہ طور پر ’’ڈیجیٹل دور میں انسداد دہشت گردی‘‘ کے عنوان سے ایک اعلیٰ سطحی ورکشاپ کا انعقاد پی ٹی اے ہیڈکوارٹرز میں کیا۔ ورکشاپ میں فیس بک، انسٹاگرام اور واٹس ایپ کے ماہرین کے ساتھ ساتھ اہم سرکاری اداروں اور قانون نافذ کرنے والے اداروں کے نمائندگان نے شرکت کی۔ ورکشاپ میں میٹا کی جانب سے دہشت گردی سے متعلق مواد کے تدارک پر مبنی پالیسیوں، اور ڈیجیٹل پلیٹ فارمز، قانون نافذ کرنے والے اداروں اور ریگولیٹرز کے مابین تعاون کے فروغ پر تبادلہ خیال کیا گیا۔ اس دوران شکایات کے ازالے اور مواد کے فوری جائزے سے متعلق طریقہ کار پر بھی گفت و شنید کی گئی۔ ورکشاپ کے اختتام پر سوال و جواب کا خصوصی سیشن رکھا گیا، جس میں شرکاء کو میٹا کے پالیسی ماہرین سے براہِ راست بات چیت کا موقع میسر آیا۔ چیئرمین پی ٹی اے، میجر ...