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At UNSC, Pakistan Urges Global Action to Address Root Causes of Conflict & Sustainable Peace

20Jun

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At UNSC, Pakistan Urges Global Action to Address Root Causes of Conflict & Sustainable Peace

United Nations, June 19, 2025(Kamran Raja): Highlighting the correlation of development and sustainable peace with human rights, Pakistan has stated that poverty, exclusion, inequality, and the denial of fundamental rights are not just development concerns; rather they are among the deep-rooted structural causes of conflict. While delivering a national statement during UN Security Council Open Debate on Poverty, Under-development ad Conflict: Implications for the Maintenance of International Peace and Security, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, said that without addressing these underlying drivers, peace efforts will remain incomplete, fragile and short-lived.He said that the world today is witnessing growing insecurity, deepening inequalities,...

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a comprehensive and candid exchange with senior scholars, analysts, policy experts, and representatives of leading international media outlets in Washington D.C: ISPR

20Jun

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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a comprehensive and candid exchange with senior scholars, analysts, policy experts, and representatives of leading international media outlets in Washington D.C: ISPR

ISPR:Rawalpindi, 20 June 2025(Kamran Raja): During his official visit to the United States, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a comprehensive and candid exchange with senior scholars, analysts, policy experts, and representatives of leading international media outlets in Washington D.C. The interaction with prominent U.S. think tanks and representatives of the strategic affairs institutions, provided an opportunity to articulate Pakistan’s principled stance on key regional and global issues, and to deepen understanding of Pakistan’s strategic outlook. In his remarks, the Chief of Army Staff highlighted Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to regional peace and stability, and its constructive role in fostering a rules-based international order. The Field Marsha...

20Jun

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Message from the Prime Minister of Pakistan on World Refugee Day – 20 June 2025

20 June 2025(Kamran Raja): This year, the World Refugee Day is being commemorated in the backdrop of escalating challenges pushing millions in forced displacement across the globe. Conflict, being the primary driver of forcibly displaced and refugee situations, must be stopped, prevented and resolved with dialogue and diplomacy paving the way for international peace and security as enshrined in the UN Charter. Only by addressing the root causes through peaceful means can we hope to reverse the trend of protracted refugee situations. For over four decades, Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghan brethren fleeing conflict amid various phases of instability in Afghanistan, despite scarce international support. By opening our home and hearts, the people of Pakistan have demonstrated exemplary ...

Pakistan, China Deepen CPEC and Media Cooperation

19Jun

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Pakistan, China Deepen CPEC and Media Cooperation

Islamabad, 19June 2025(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal hosted a senior Chinese delegation in Islamabad for a luncheon meeting aimed at boosting cooperation under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The event, held at the CPEC Centre, also focused on preparations for the upcoming 14th Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting in July and exploring new avenues for collaboration in media, arts, and culture. The Chinese delegation was led by Mr. Hu Zhaoming, Spokesperson of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) and Director General of its Information and Communication Bureau. He was accompanied by senior officials including Mr. Hu Xiaodong, Mr. Fan Shilian, and Mr. Li Zis...

Pakistan Russia Energy Ministers Advance the Energy ties, Minister Ali Pervaiz invites Russian Company to invest in Minerals

19Jun

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Pakistan Russia Energy Ministers Advance the Energy ties, Minister Ali Pervaiz invites Russian Company to invest in Minerals

19 June 2025(Kamran Raja): The Federal Minister for Energy Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, is visiting Russia, leading a delegation to participate in International Economic Forum 2025 being held in St. Petersburg, Russia from 18-21 June 2025. On the sidelines of the forum, the Minister held meetings with his counterpart and Chair of Pakistan-Russia Inter Governmental Commission (IGC) and Minister of Energy Mr. Sergei Tsivilev. During the meeting both sides held detailed discussions on areas of cooperation between two countries including energy, connectivity, trade and investment, banking and insurance, mining and people to people contacts.The Russian side showed keen interest in enhancing cooperation in all areas bilateral interests and looked forward to the holding of cooperation in 10th sessi...

Pakistan and China Reaffirm Vitality of ‘All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership’ at 6th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum

19Jun

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Pakistan and China Reaffirm Vitality of ‘All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership’ at 6th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum

Kunming, 19 June 2025(Ghufran): Today, Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, Additional Secretary (Asia-Pacific) met with Mr. Sun Weidong, Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, in Kunming on the margins of the 6th China- South Asia Cooperation Forum. The Additional Secretary and Vice Foreign Minister undertook in-depth exchange of views on the fast-evolving regional and global landscape while reaffirming the enduring strength of the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. They agreed on the importance of maintaining strategic communication and coordination in navigating emerging challenges and harnessing shared opportunities for regional stability and prosperity.The two sides reaffirmed commitment to the high-quality development of the China-Pakistan...

19Jun

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ایئرپورٹس سیکورٹی فورس کی فیصل آباد ایئرپورٹ پر کارروائی

بتاریخ 19 جون 2025 (کامران راجہ) اے ایس ایف کے عملے نے بروقت کارروائی کرتے ہوئے فیصل آباد سے دبئی جانے والی پرواز کے ایک مسافر سے 998 گرام براؤن ہیروئن برآمد کر لی۔ تفصیلات کے مطابق اے ایس ایف کے مشین آپریٹر نے مسافر محسن ذوالفقار کے ٹرالی بیگ کو مشکوک قرار دیا۔ بعد ازاں، دستی تلاشی کے دوران اسٹاف نے ٹرالی بیگ کے نچلے حصے، اطراف اور راڈز میں مہارت سے چھپائی گئی 998 گرام براؤن ہیروئن برآمد کی۔ یوں اے ایس ایف کے تربیت یافتہ عملے نے بروقت کارروائی کرتے ہوئے منشیات کی اسمگلنگ کی کوشش کو ناکام بنا دیا۔ ملزم کو ابتدائی تفتیش کے بعد برآمد شدہ منشیات سمیت اے این ایف حکام کے حوالے کر دیا گیا تاکہ مزید تحقیقات اور قانونی کارروائی عمل میں لائی جا سکے۔ ترجمان اے ایس ایف...

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met with President of the United States, Donald J. Trump: ISPR

19Jun

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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met with President of the United States, Donald J. Trump: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 19 June 2025(Kamran Raja): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met with President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, at the White House. The high-level engagement was scheduled at the Cabinet Room over Luncheon followed by a visit to the Oval Office. President Trump was accompanied by Secretary of State Senator Marco Rubio, and Mr. Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Special Representative for Middle Eastern Affairs. Field Marshal Asim Munir was joined in by Pakistan’s National Security Advisor. During the meeting, the Chief of Army Staff conveyed the deep appreciation of the Government and people of Pakistan for President Trump’s constructive and result-oriented role in facilitating a ceasefire between Pakistan and India in the recent regional crisis...

Statement by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, At the UN Security Council Briefing on the Political and Humanitarian Situation in Syria

18Jun

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Statement by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, At the UN Security Council Briefing on the Political and Humanitarian Situation in Syria

UN: 17 June 2025(Kamran Raja):1. We thank Deputy Special Envoy Ms. Najat Rochdi and Assistant Secretary-General Joyce Msuya for their comprehensive briefings.Madam President,2. Pakistan values its historic ties with the brotherly people of Syria, who have endured immense hardship due to internal divisions and external interventions. From the shadows of protracted conflict and war, glimmers of hope and stability are beginning to emerge in Syria. We truly hope that the progress we are witnessing culminates into a Syrian-owned and Syrian-led transition, based on the principles of the Security Council resolution 2254.3. Earlier this month, a Pakistan delegation led by the Additional Foreign Secretary visited Damascus and called on Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani. The...

Trump to host Field Marshal of Pakistan at White House

18Jun

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Trump to host Field Marshal of Pakistan at White House

18 June 2025(News Desk): In a significant and unanticipated diplomatic development, President Donald Trump is scheduled to host Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for lunch at the White House on Wednesday. The meeting, listed on the president’s official schedule, will be held in the Cabinet Room and closed to the press. The lunch is being seen in Islamabad as a major diplomatic win particularly because earlier this month, an Indian delegation met US Vice President JD Vance , and Indian media depicted it as a diplomatic success. Munir’s invitation to the White House is now being seen as a diplomatic achievement. This development also marks a notable success for Pakistan in the ongoing diplomatic contest that followed last month’s air combat with India a co...