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Urgent Reforms Needed for Religious Minorities: RJNM Roundtable Concludes in Islamabad
24Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Urgent Reforms Needed for Religious Minorities: RJNM Roundtable Concludes in Islamabad

Islamabad November 24, 2025 (Kamran Raja):  Rights & Justice Network for Minorities (RJNM) convened a roundtable meeting today in Islamabad, bringing together 26 Network members from 11 selected districts of Punjab to advance collaborative efforts for the protection and promotion of minority rights in Pakistan. The meeting served as a platform to review current state of religious minorities, discuss key challenges, and identify opportunities for improving the socio-economic and protection of the rights of religious minorities. Members shared district-level insights on district level issues such as access to justice, implementation of the job quota, discriminatory practices, encroachment on church lands, limited awareness of government schemes for minorities, forced conversions, chal...
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CCoSOEs Approves Key Appointments and Board Reconstitutions Across SOEs
24Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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CCoSOEs Approves Key Appointments and Board Reconstitutions Across SOEs

  Islamabad, 24 November 2025(News Desk):  The Cabinet Committee on State Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) met today in Islamabad under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi, along with Secretaries and senior officials from the relevant ministries, divisions, and regulatory bodies. The Committee considered summaries submitted by the Finance Division, Maritime Affairs Division, Petroleum Division, and the Industries and Production Division, and approved the agenda items presented. These included the appointment of an independent director to the Board of Zarai Tar...
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemns the Khawarij terrorists’ attack on the Federal Constabulary Headquarters
24Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemns the Khawarij terrorists’ attack on the Federal Constabulary Headquarters

Islamabad, 24 November 2025(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi has strongly condemned the attack by the Khawarij terrorists on the Federal Constabulary Headquarters in Peshawar. ‎Mohsin Naqvi paid tribute to the FC personnel for foiling the attack by the Khawarij terrorists. He said that the brave personnel of the Federal Constabulary courageously repelled the attack. ‎“I salute the courage of the FC personnel for sending the attacking terrorists to hell,” he said. The Federal Constabulary personnel, through timely action, successfully thwarted the attack by the Khawarij terrorists. ‎ ‎Mohsin Naqvi also paid homage to the three FC personnel who embraced martyrdom. He expressed heartfelt condolences with the families of the martyrs. He directed that the best medical ...
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Health Wing Islamabad Region to Host Breast Cancer Awareness Stall at PFOWA Bazaar
24Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Health Wing Islamabad Region to Host Breast Cancer Awareness Stall at PFOWA Bazaar

  Islamabad 24 November 2025(Nosheen): The Health Wing Islamabad Region, under the leadership of Senator Seemi Ezdi, President Health Wing Islamabad Region, set up a dedicated Breast Cancer Awareness Stall at the PFOWA Bazaar. The initiative aims to highlight the critical importance of early detection of breast cancer, which continues to save countless lives through timely diagnosis and treatment. Visitors provided with essential information, educational material, and awareness guidance to encourage proactive health practices among women. A Variety Program followed by a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, where participants unite in support of spreading knowledge and encouraging screening. Senator Seemi Ezdi emphasized that awareness is the strongest tool in combating breast...
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KSrelief Distributes 489 Food Boxes in Baghlan Province, Afghanistan
20Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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KSrelief Distributes 489 Food Boxes in Baghlan Province, Afghanistan

Kabul, November 20, 2025(Kamran Raja): The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 489 food boxes in Baghlan Province, Afghanistan, benefiting 2,934 individuals, as part of the Food Security and Emergency Support Project in Afghanistan for 2025–2026 This comes as part of the Kingdom’s relief and humanitarian efforts carried out through KSrelief to assist vulnerable and affected groups around the world.
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HRH the Crown Prince Holds Expanded Meetings with U.S. House Leadership at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
19Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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HRH the Crown Prince Holds Expanded Meetings with U.S. House Leadership at the U.S. Capitol in Washington

Washington, November 19, 2025(Kamran Raja): His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held expanded meetings today at the U.S. Capitol in Washington with Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson, as well as leaders and members of the House across various committees. House leaders affirmed their support for the historic relationship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America. During the meetings, HRH the Crown Prince discussed a range of important issues, including developments in regional and international affairs, in addition to areas of cooperation between the two countries across various sectors. Attending the meetings were Minister of Energy and Chair of the Saudi Side of the Saudi...
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U.S. President Welcomes HRH the Crown Prince to White House, Both Leaders Chair Summit
19Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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U.S. President Welcomes HRH the Crown Prince to White House, Both Leaders Chair Summit

Washington, November 19, 2025(Kamran Raja): President Donald Trump of the United States of America received His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today at the White House in Washington, D.C. An official reception ceremony was held for HRH the Crown Prince, whose motorcade was escorted by cavalry upon arrival followed by a review of the honor guard while the military band performed, and 19 artillery rounds were fired in welcome. Commemorative photographs were taken at the entrance of the White House. HRH the Crown Prince, along with the U.S. president, witnessed an aerial military display in which a formation of fighter jets flew over Washington, D.C., in welcome of his arrival. Following the reception ceremony, the U.S. pre...
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Saudi Arabia, the US Issue Joint Statement on the Strategic Artificial Intelligence Partnership
19Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Saudi Arabia, the US Issue Joint Statement on the Strategic Artificial Intelligence Partnership

Washington, November 19, 2025(Kamran Raja): Following the signing of the Strategic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Partnership between Saudi Arabia and the US by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Prince Faisal and Rubio affirmed the partnership as a historic step that establishes a new milestone in the strategic relationship between the two countries. It reflects the firm commitment of both sides to advance innovation and technological progress, pursuing a long-term, comprehensive economic security partnership to deepen shared security commitments, foster economic prosperity, and utilize advanced and future technologies for the mutual benefit of our two great countries. The two sides noted that this strategic partnership ...
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Pakistan, China Reaffirm Strong Partnership; Explore Enhanced Cooperation in Energy and Mineral Sectors
19Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan, China Reaffirm Strong Partnership; Explore Enhanced Cooperation in Energy and Mineral Sectors

Islamabad, November 19, 2025(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, and H.E. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, reaffirmed the unwavering strength of the Pakistan-China partnership during a meeting held at the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad. The two sides discussed avenues to deepen cooperation in the energy and mineral sectors, emphasizing mutual support, economic collaboration, and a shared vision for regional stability and prosperity. Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik extended a formal invitation to China for participation in the Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum (PMIF) 2026. Highlighting the mining sector as a national priority, he noted that it offers significant opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation. Ambassa...
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