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Ministry of Water Resources, IHE Delft Delegation Sign MoU to Strengthen Pakistan–Netherlands Water Cooperation

16Feb

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Ministry of Water Resources, IHE Delft Delegation Sign MoU to Strengthen Pakistan–Netherlands Water Cooperation

Islamabad,16 February 2026( Kamran Raja): A high-level delegation from IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, one of the top-ranked international institutions in water sector education, called on the Federal Minister for Water Resources Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo during a 2–3 day official visit to Pakistan aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in water resources development and management.The delegation was led by Prof. Graham Jewitt, Vice Rector and Academic Director of IHE Delft, and Associate Professor Dr. Ilyas Masih, and was accompanied by Ambassador H.E. Mr. Robert-Jan Siegert and Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Hajo Provó Kluit of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The meeting was also attended by Federal Secretary for Water Resources Syed Ali Murtaza Shah at the...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Extends Greetings on Chinese New Year 2026 – Year of the Horse

16Feb

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Extends Greetings on Chinese New Year 2026 – Year of the Horse

16 February 2026(Kamran Raja):Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, extended warm greetings to the leadership and people of China on the occasion of Chinese New Year 2026, welcoming the Year of the Horse with a message of friendship and solidarity. In his message, the Prime Minister conveyed heartfelt wishes to President Xi Jinping, the brotherly people of China, and Chinese communities around the world. “Gong Xi Fa Cai!” the Prime Minister said, noting that the Year of the Horse symbolizes energy, resilience, and speed—values that resonate deeply with the shared journey of Pakistan and China. Highlighting the strength of bilateral ties, the Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan and China are iron brothers, bound by an All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and a shared vi...

Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Meets Sri Lankan Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Sunil Kumara Gamage

16Feb

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Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Meets Sri Lankan Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Sunil Kumara Gamage

16 February 2026(News Desk): Federal Minister for Interior and Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, held a meeting with Sri Lanka’s Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Sunil Kumara Gamage, to discuss matters of mutual interest, with a particular focus on enhancing cooperation in sports, especially cricket. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on promoting greater collaboration between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the field of sports. It was agreed to strengthen institutional linkages with the Sri Lankan Ministry of Sports and to expand bilateral cooperation for the development and promotion of cricket as well as other sports. The two leaders emphasized that sports diplomacy can play a vital role in further strengthening the longstanding and friendly relati...

Official Statement Issued by the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

14Feb

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Official Statement Issued by the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Friday, February 13, 2026(News Desk): His Excellency, the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Engineer Mazen Ghoneim, stated on the occasion of launching the public fundraising campaign through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center that this generous initiative is an extension of the longstanding humanitarian approach that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership, government, and people, have consistently adopted in providing official and popular support to the Palestinian people.His Excellency emphasized that this blessed campaign, launched under the generous directives of His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, embod...

پناہ کے وفد کی پارلیمانی سیکریٹری تجارت سے ملاقات، مؤثر پالیسی اقدامات پر زور

13Feb

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پناہ کے وفد کی پارلیمانی سیکریٹری تجارت سے ملاقات، مؤثر پالیسی اقدامات پر زور

اسلام آباد(غفران): پاکستان نیشنل ہارٹ ایسوسی ایشن کے وفد نے پارلیمانی سیکریٹری برائے تجارت ذولفقار علی بھٹی سے اُن کے دفتر میں ملاقات کی۔ وفد میں جنرل سیکریٹری پناہ ثناء اللہ گھمن، نائب صدر غلام عباس اور سابق کمشنر ایف بی آر عبدالحفیظ شامل تھے۔ ملاقات کے دوران وفد نے پاکستان میں غیر متعدی امراض (NCDs) جیسے دل کے امراض، ذیابیطس، کینسر اور سانس کی بیماریوں میں تشویشناک اضافے پر تفصیلی بریفنگ دی۔ وفد نے اس امر پر زور دیا کہ تمباکو نوشی اور غیر صحت بخش غذائیں ان بیماریوں کے پھیلاؤ کی بڑی وجوہات میں شامل ہیں۔ انہوں نے واضح کیا کہ یہ مسئلہ صرف صحت عامہ کا نہیں بلکہ قومی معیشت پر بھی ایک بھاری بوجھ بن چکا ہے، جس سے صحت کے اخراجات اور پیداواری صلاحیت میں کمی جیسے سنگین مسائل جنم لے رہے ہیں۔ وفد نے پارلیمانی سیکریٹری سے مطالبہ کیا کہ عوامی صحت کے تحفظ کے پیش نظر چینی اور گھی کو سبسڈی کے تحت لا...

PAHAN delegation meets Parliamentary Secretary Commerce, stresses effective policy measures

13Feb

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PAHAN delegation meets Parliamentary Secretary Commerce, stresses effective policy measures

February 13, 2026, Islamabad(Ghufran): A delegation of the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) meet with Parliamentary Secretary for Commerce Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti in his office. The delegation included General Secretary PAHAN Sanaullah Ghumman, Vice President Ghulam Abbas and former Commissioner FBR Abdul Hafeez. During the meeting, the delegation gave a detailed briefing on the alarming rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart diseases, diabetes, cancer and respiratory diseases in Pakistan. The delegation emphasized that smoking and unhealthy diets are among the major reasons for the spread of these diseases. Delegation clarified that these diseases has become heavy burden not only on public health but also on the national economy, leading to serious problems such as...

Current Situation in Afghanistan: Implications for Pakistan and the Region

13Feb

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Current Situation in Afghanistan: Implications for Pakistan and the Region

February 13, 2026(Nosheen): The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised a Roundtable Discussion on the “Current Situation in Afghanistan: Implications for Pakistan and the Region” on February 13, 2026. Former diplomats, leading academics and prominent practitioners joined the discussion, which focused on the current situation in Afghanistan, its implications for Pakistan and the region.Participants observed that while Afghanistan continues to face complex challenges with regional implications, there remains a shared interest in stability and cooperation. They emphasized the importance of sustained dialogue and constructive engagement between Pakistan and Afghanistan to address concerns and manage difference...

CDWP Clears Rs160.2bn Development Portfolio, Forwards Major Sindh and Balochistan Projects to ECNEC: Ahsan Iqbal

13Feb

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CDWP Clears Rs160.2bn Development Portfolio, Forwards Major Sindh and Balochistan Projects to ECNEC: Ahsan Iqbal

Islamabad,13 February 2026(News Desk): The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Wednesday considered and approved a portfolio of development projects worth Rs160.2 billion at a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof Ahsan Iqbal in Islamabad. The forum reviewed proposals relating to the health, physical planning and housing, and transport and communications sectors, approving two projects with a cumulative cost of Rs8.5bn and recommending four major projects amounting to Rs151.7bn for consideration by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC). Presiding over the meeting, Prof Ahsan Iqbal underscored the importance of aligning development interventions with national priorities, stating that public investment mu...

ISSI, Kazakhstan Embassy Hold Conference on Strategic Partnership and Regional Connectivity

13Feb

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ISSI, Kazakhstan Embassy Hold Conference on Strategic Partnership and Regional Connectivity

Islamabad | 12 February 2026(Ghufran): The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Pakistan, hosted a conference titled “Pakistan–Kazakhstan Relations: Post-Visit Reflections and Pathways for Strategic Cooperation” at the Movenpick Hotel, Islamabad. The conference followed the historic state visit of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Pakistan and reflected on the elevation of bilateral ties to a strategic partnership. Diplomats, scholars, and policymakers from both countries discussed avenues for enhanced cooperation in trade, connectivity, energy, education, emerging technologies, and regional security. In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood underscored shared history and growing convergence on regional issues,...

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Meets U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs

12Feb

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Meets U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs

Islamabad, 12 February 2026(News Desk): Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry held an important meeting with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Mr. John Mark Pomerleau. U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Ms. Natalie Baker, was also present on the occasion. The Federal Secretary Interior and other senior officials attended the meeting as well. During the meeting, the U.S. Assistant Secretary strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad and Quetta and expressed condolences to the victims and their families. Both sides exchanged views on Pakistan–U.S. bilateral relations and the evolving regional situation. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in counterterrorism, particularly in the a...