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First Hajj flight under the Route to Makkah initiative departed from Lahore on Friday, carrying 345 pilgrims to Medina.
18Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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First Hajj flight under the Route to Makkah initiative departed from Lahore on Friday, carrying 345 pilgrims to Medina.

Lahore, April 18, 2026 (Kamran Raja):The first Hajj flight under the Route to Makkah initiative departed from Lahore on Friday, carrying 345 pilgrims to Medina.The Saudia flight SV5735 took off at 10:30 a.m., marking the beginning of this year’s pilgrimage operations from Lahore under the special facilitation program.Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, along with Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique and Provincial Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman, saw off the pilgrims at the airport. Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Federal Secretary Religious Affairs Abrar Ahmed Mirza, and Head of the Route to Makkah Project Major General Dr. Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba were also present on the occasion.Speaking at the ceremo...
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Ghulam Abbas, Huawei Technologies Pakistan Discuss Digital Transformation, Youth Empowerment in Gilgit-Baltistan
18Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ghulam Abbas, Huawei Technologies Pakistan Discuss Digital Transformation, Youth Empowerment in Gilgit-Baltistan

 Islamabad 18 April 2026(Kamran Raja):Federal Minister for IT and Information, Ghulam Abbas, held a meeting with a delegation from Huawei Technologies Pakistan to explore opportunities for advancing digital transformation in Gilgit-Baltistan.The meeting took place at Huawei’s office in Islamabad, where both sides discussed a wide range of initiatives aimed at strengthening the information and communication technology (ICT) landscape in the region.A key focus of the discussion was enhancing digital literacy among the youth of Gilgit-Baltistan. The Huawei delegation expressed strong interest in supporting capacity-building efforts through its ICT Certification Program, designed to equip young individuals with essential skills for emerging opportunities in the technology sect...
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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, Interior Minister Mr Mohsin Naqvi along with the delegation, concluded a three-day official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
18Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, Interior Minister Mr Mohsin Naqvi along with the delegation, concluded a three-day official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Rawalpindi, 18 April, 2026(Kamran Raja):During the visit, the Field Marshal called on the President of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and held separate meetings with Speaker of the National Assembly Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Commander of Khatam ul Anbiya Headquarters Major General Ali Abdollahi.The discussions were focused upon bringing sustainable peace to the region, with particular emphasis on the evolving regional security environment, ongoing diplomatic engagements, and collaborative measures aimed at promoting enduring peace and stability in the region. The Field Marshal underscored the need for dialogue, de-escalation, and peaceful resolution of outstanding issues through sustained diplomatic engagements.The Field Marshal expressed deep appr...
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PVARA and Huawei Technologies Explore Cooperation on Cybersecurity and Digital Exchange Infrastructure
18Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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PVARA and Huawei Technologies Explore Cooperation on Cybersecurity and Digital Exchange Infrastructure

Islamabad, April 18, 2026(Kamran Raja): A senior delegation from Huawei Technologies called on Mr. Bilal Bin Saqib, Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), to discuss potential collaboration in the areas of cybersecurity and digital exchange infrastructure.The meeting underscored a shared understanding that robust and resilient security architecture is essential for the sustainable growth and credibility of Pakistan’s emerging virtual asset ecosystem.Discussions focused on Pakistan’s cybersecurity requirements for digital asset platforms, Huawei’s global expertise in cybersecurity assurance, cryptographic technologies, and compliance frameworks aligned with international standards. Both sides also explored how advanced cloud compu...
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Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt held their third consultative meeting in Antalya on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum
18Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt held their third consultative meeting in Antalya on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Islamabad, April 18, 2026(Ghufran):The Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt held their third consultative meeting in Antalya on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, reaffirming their commitment to enhanced regional cooperation and diplomatic engagement.Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, joined his counterparts — Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud of Saudi Arabia and Hakan Fidan of Türkiye — along with Egypt’s Foreign Minister, in discussions focused on evolving regional dynamics and shared challenges.The meeting, held during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, provided a platform for the ministers to exchange views on key geopolitical developments. They emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in promoting peace...
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مکہ انیشی ایٹو کا پاکستان میں 30,000 عازمین حج کی آمدورفت کے لیے آغاز
18Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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مکہ انیشی ایٹو کا پاکستان میں 30,000 عازمین حج کی آمدورفت کے لیے آغاز

 : کامران راجہ اسلام آباد وزارت داخلہ کے ایک سرکاری ذریعے نے انکشاف کیا کہ وزارت، پاکستان میں مکہ روٹ انیشی ایٹو کے ذریعے اس سال 30,000 پاکستانی عازمین کو حج کے لیے منتقل کرنے کا ارادہ رکھتی ہے۔ پاکستان میں پہلی پروازیں اس اتوار کو کراچی سے روانہ ہوں گی، اس کے بعد لاہور اور اسلام آباد کے لیے پروازیں ہوں گی۔ ذرائع نے مزید کہا کہ یہ اقدام حجاج کی محفوظ اور آرام دہ آمدورفت کو یقینی بنانے کے لیے تمام ضروری سہولیات فراہم کرے گا جب تک کہ ان کی بحفاظت وطن واپسی نہ ہو۔ دریں اثنا، وزارت داخلہ نے سات ممالک: مراکش، انڈونیشیا، ملائیشیا، پاکستان، بنگلہ دیش، اور پہلی بار ترکی اور کوٹ ڈی آئیوری میں پانچویں سال کے لیے "مکہ روٹ" اقدام پر عمل درآمد جاری رکھا، جو مہمانوں کی خدمت کے پروگرام کا حصہ ہے، جو سعودی ویژن 2030 پروگراموں میں سے ایک ہے۔ "مکہ روٹ" اقدام کا مقصد عازمین حج کا استقبال کرنا اور ان کے آبا...
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Makkah Initiative Launches in Pakistan to Transport 30,000 Pilgrims
18Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Makkah Initiative Launches in Pakistan to Transport 30,000 Pilgrims

Islamabad, 17 April 2026(Kamran Raja): An official source from the Ministry of Interior revealed that the Ministry, through the Makkah Route Initiative in Pakistan, aims to transport 30,000 Pakistani pilgrims for Hajj this year. The first flights in Pakistan will depart this Sunday from Karachi, followed by flights to Lahore and Islamabad. The source added that the initiative will provide all necessary facilities to ensure the safe and comfortable transport of pilgrims until their safe return home.Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior continues to implement the "Makkah Route" initiative, part of the Guests of God Service Program, one of the Saudi Vision 2030 programs, for the fifth year in seven countries: Morocco, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and, for the first time, Türki...
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Islamabad Hosts Exhibition Honoring Victims of Soviet Genocide During World War II
17Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Islamabad Hosts Exhibition Honoring Victims of Soviet Genocide During World War II

 Islamabad, 17 April 2026(Kamran Raja): The Embassy of Russia in Pakistan hosted an official opening ceremony for a photo exhibition commemorating the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Genocide of the Soviet People during the Great Patriotic War.Held at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts, the exhibition highlights atrocities committed by Nazi forces and their collaborators during World War II. The event was attended by ambassadors from CIS countries including Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, alongside diplomats from Cuba, Iran, Kenya, Rwanda, Syria, and Zimbabwe. Representatives of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as members of the academic community and Russian expatriates, were also present.Addres...
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Algeria, Pakistan Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Ties, Discuss Regional Peace Efforts at Antalya Forum
17Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Algeria, Pakistan Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Ties, Discuss Regional Peace Efforts at Antalya Forum

Antalya, Turkey, 17 April 2026(Kamran Raja): On the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Algeria and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and supporting peace initiatives in the Middle East.Algeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, held a bilateral meeting with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, in Antalya on Friday.During the meeting, both sides reviewed the longstanding and friendly relations between Algeria and Pakistan, emphasizing the need to enhance cooperation across various sectors. They agreed on intensifying joint efforts to elevate ties to a higher level.In a significant development, Ishaq Dar extended an official invitation to his Algerian counterpart to visit Pakista...
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NA Speaker reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued role as a facilitator for peace and dialogue
17Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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NA Speaker reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued role as a facilitator for peace and dialogue

Istanbul, Türkiye 16th April, 2026(Kamran Raja): The Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan addressed the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul. He expressed his sincere gratitude to the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye for its warm hospitality.Speaking on the theme “Nurturing hope, securing peace and ensuring justice for future generations,” the Speaker described it as a critical test of the collective role of parliamentarians in the contemporary global order. He noted that the international system, established through the collective will of humanity over eight decades ago, is currently facing a critical point of inflection amid unresolved conflicts, prolonged disputes, and emerging global crises. He said that ongoing wars across various regions con...
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