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Saudi Arabia Announces Fifth Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2025: “From Makkah to the World” to Showcase Innovation and Heritage
9Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Saudi Arabia Announces Fifth Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2025: “From Makkah to the World” to Showcase Innovation and Heritage

Jeddah, November 8, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in collaboration with the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), held a press briefing today to unveil details of the upcoming Fifth Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2025, set to take place in Jeddah from November 9 to 12 under the theme “From Makkah to the World.”Spanning an area of 60,000 square meters and encompassing 18 Hajj-related sectors, this year’s event is expected to welcome over 150,000 visitors, surpassing last year’s 120,000 attendees. The conference will feature 143 specialized sessions, 225 speakers, 270 exhibitors, and 2,400 trainees from around the world.Speaking at the briefing, Dr. Ghassan Alnwaimi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, emphasized that the confe...
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Pakistan and Iran as two brotherly Muslim Countries share steadfast commitment for global peace and unity of Muslim Ummah: Prime Minister
7Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan and Iran as two brotherly Muslim Countries share steadfast commitment for global peace and unity of Muslim Ummah: Prime Minister

 Islamabad: 7 November 2025(Kamran Raja): H.E Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iranian Parliament calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Speaker of the Parliament, the Islamic Consultative Assembly, of Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf along with delegation calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif warmly welcomed the delegation and recalled the cordial bilateral ties with the brotherly Muslim country of Iran. PM reiterated firm commitment of both countries for peaceful means of dialogue and diplomacy for resolution of all outstanding disputes around the world. PM extended utmost reverence to His Eminence, Supreme Leader of Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President...
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ISSI Launches Book on Emerging Technologies and Strategic Stability: “A New Era of Uncertainty”
7Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI Launches Book on Emerging Technologies and Strategic Stability: “A New Era of Uncertainty”

Islamabad, 6 November 2025(Ghufran): The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized the launch of its latest book titled “A New Era of Uncertainty: Emerging Technologies and Strategic Stability.” The event brought together distinguished experts, scholars, and policymakers to discuss the implications of Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) for global and regional strategic stability. The launch featured contributions from Air Commodore (Retd) Khalid Banuri, Advisor, Air Headquarters (AHQ); Dr. Mehreen Afzal, Director, GRC; Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal; Major General (R) Ausaf Ali, Advisor, Strategic Plans Division (SPD); Ms. Tanzeela Khalil; and Mr. Zohaib Altaf. Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja, Executive Director, CISS-AJK, and Dr. ...
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya; Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Pakistan–Türkiye Ties
7Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya; Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Pakistan–Türkiye Ties

Islamabad, 6 November 2025(News Desk): H.E. Ali Yerlikaya, Interior Minister of the Republic of Türkiye, who is currently on an official visit to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad today. During the warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister welcomed Minister Yerlikaya and his accompanying delegation, noting that the visit underscored the deep-rooted and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Türkiye. The Prime Minister extended his warm regards and greetings to H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas including security, counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, police training, disaster manage...
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Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Visits Brunei Darussalam; Meets Sultan and Senior Defence Leadership: ISPR
6Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Visits Brunei Darussalam; Meets Sultan and Senior Defence Leadership: ISPR

Rawalpindi – 06 November 2025(Kamran Raja): General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), is on an official visit to Brunei Darussalam. During the visit, the CJCSC had an audience with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. The CJCSC also held separate meetings with Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence-II, and Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.During his visit, General Sahir Shams...
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At UNSC, Pakistan Denounces Unilateral Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty, Calls for Strengthening Environmental Security
6Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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At UNSC, Pakistan Denounces Unilateral Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty, Calls for Strengthening Environmental Security

 United Nations, November 6, 2025(Kamran Raja): Pakistan sounded the alarm at the UN Security Council over the deliberate weaponization of shared natural resources, condemning India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty – a cornerstone of transboundary cooperation for more than six decades – as a violation of treaty obligations and fundamental principles of international legality. In a statement in the UN Security Council on the Environmental Impact of Armed Conflict and Climate-Driven Security Risks, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, decried India’s egregious dismantling of a mechanism that safeguarded equitable water distribution, exposing millions to heightened climate vulnerability. He said that disrupting the Treat...
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ISSI hosts U.S. Cd’A Natalie Baker for Roundtable on Pakistan-U.S. Relations
5Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI hosts U.S. Cd’A Natalie Baker for Roundtable on Pakistan-U.S. Relations

November 5, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a Roundtable discussion with Ms. Natalie A. Baker, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires of the United States of America to Pakistan, on “Recent Developments in the U.S.-Pakistan Relationship under the Trump Administration.” Other participants included former Ambassadors and senior diplomats, heads of think tanks, academics, practitioners, and area experts.In his remarks, Director General Ambassador Sohail Mahmood noted that Pakistan and the United States share a long, resilient relationship that has evolved through cooperation and divergence but remained vital for both sides. He added that, notwithstanding the constraints and challenges, the partnership has been ad...
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President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari meets the Amir of Qatar
5Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari meets the Amir of Qatar

Doha, 5 November 2025(Nosheen): President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari met with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar in Doha. The Amir welcomed the President and thanked him for his visit. He said Qatar was proud of Pakistan and its achievements, and deeply valued the contribution of the Pakistani community to Qatar’s development. His Highness expressed the desire to see their number increase significantly in the coming years. The President conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the Government and people of Pakistan, expressing deep admiration for Qatar’s remarkable progress and visionary leadership under His Highness the Amir. The two leaders reaffirmed the historic and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Qatar, rooted in faith, mutual trust ...
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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Calls for Shift Toward Forward-Looking, Reform-Driven Economic Policy
5Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Calls for Shift Toward Forward-Looking, Reform-Driven Economic Policy

Karachi, Pakistan, November 5, 2025(News Desk): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has urged a transition from reactive policymaking to a forward-looking, reform-driven approach aimed at stabilizing Pakistan’s economy, restoring investor confidence, and ensuring sustainable long-term growth. Addressing the inaugural session of The Future Summit – 9th Edition in Karachi, Senator Aurangzeb reaffirmed the government’s commitment to structural reforms, fiscal discipline, and strategic partnerships to redefine Pakistan’s economic direction and enhance its global competitiveness. Drawing on insights from recent engagements in Washington and Riyadh, the Minister noted that the global economy has shown greater resilience than expected, thanks to structural reform...
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