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At UNSC, Pakistan Denounces Unilateral Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty, Calls for Strengthening Environmental Security
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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...
ISSI hosts U.S. Cd’A Natalie Baker for Roundtable on Pakistan-U.S. Relations
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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...
President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari meets the Amir of Qatar
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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 ...
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Calls for Shift Toward Forward-Looking, Reform-Driven Economic Policy
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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...
President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari meets Vice President of China
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President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari meets Vice President of China

Doha, 05 November, 2025(Kamran Raja): President Asif Ali Zardari held a bilateral meeting with the Vice President of China, Han Zheng, on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development here today. Recalling his recent visit to China, the President said that Pakistan and China are iron brothers and all-weather strategic cooperative partners. He thanked China for its consistent and unwavering support to Pakistan through all challenges, reaffirming that friendship with China remains the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy. The President commended China’s continued partnership in the successful implementation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which has now entered its second phase of high-quality development. Vice President Han Zheng conveyed warm greetings ...
ISSI Hosts Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan and South Asia: Towards Progress, Partnership & Peace”
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ISSI Hosts Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan and South Asia: Towards Progress, Partnership & Peace”

November 4, 2025:Ghufran): The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a Roundtable Discussion on “Pakistan and South Asia: Towards Progress, Partnership & Peace” with a visiting U.S. delegation headed by Mr. Imran Shaukat, Founder and Chairman, JOBS Group. Other distinguished members included: Skip Waskin, Chief Executive Officer, International Solutions; Anthony Renzulli, Associate Partner, Albright Stonebridge Group; Jon Danilowicz, Editor, South Asia Perspectives; Maureen Shauket, Chief Operating Officer, URC; Elizabeth Threlkeld, Senior Fellow and Director, South Asia Program, Stimson Center; and Michael Kugelman, former Director, South Asia Institute, Wilson Center. The RT brought together former diplomats, practitioners, and South Asia experts from both the U.S...
PBS Engages Media Stakeholders Ahead of DataFest 2025 to Advance Data-Driven Dialogue
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PBS Engages Media Stakeholders Ahead of DataFest 2025 to Advance Data-Driven Dialogue

Islamabad, November 4, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) organized a comprehensive media briefing today to outline strategic communication goals and media engagement plans for the upcoming DataFest 2025 a national event themed “Empowering Decisions with Data” and “Unlocking Tomorrow with AI.” The session underscored the vital role of data in addressing Pakistan’s key challenges in governance, development, and public service delivery, while promoting a culture of data literacy, transparency, and evidence-based policymaking. Chief Statistician Dr. Naeem uz Zafar (SI) opened the session, highlighting the media’s pivotal role as a bridge between data producers and users. He emphasized that DataFest 2025 is not merely a celebration of statistics, but a national moveme...
2025 International (Wuhan) Intelligent Building Industry Expo Opens in Hubei, China
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2025 International (Wuhan) Intelligent Building Industry Expo Opens in Hubei, China

Wuhan, China November 02 , 2025(Kamran Raja): The 2025 International (Wuhan) Intelligent Building Industry Expo happened at the China Optics Valley Convention and Exhibition Center in Wuhan, Hubei Province. Covering an exhibition area of about 20,000 square meters, the event brings together exhibitors and industry leaders from more than 10 countries and regions.https://youtu.be/miov1m8QEjY?si=WcCq0Xar4uCfEpo4The expo showcases the latest innovations in intelligent building technologies, smart city solutions, energy-efficient systems, and green architecture. It serves as a key platform for international exchange and cooperation in promoting sustainable urban development and digital transformation in the construction sector.