PAKISTAN NEWS

Islamabad, July 3, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif departed from Islamabad on a one-day visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran to attend the funeral ceremony of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei. Accompanying the Prime Minister are Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Secretary General of the Pakistan Peoples Party Nayyar Hussain Bukhari, and Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah.During his visit to Tehran, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will participate in the funeral and final rites of the late Iranian Supreme Leader. On behal...

Jeddah, July 3, 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, the Acting Governor of the Makkah Region, in Jeddah to discuss matters of mutual interest and growing cooperation between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meeting was attended by the Governor of Jeddah, Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, the Governor of Taif, Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud, and distinguished members of the Saudi Royal Family. During the meeting, the Acting Governor warmly welcomed the recently signed agreement between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation, describing it as an important milestone in strengthening sporting ties between the two brotherly countries.Prince Saud bin Mishal also appreciated ...

Islamabad, July 2, 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with Mr. Hou Jianxin, Chairman of Shandong Xinxu Group Corporation of China, to explore new avenues of investment and long-term cooperation aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s energy sector. During the meeting, Mr. Hou Jianxin expressed Shandong Xinxu Group’s strong interest in investing across Pakistan’s energy value chain and proposed a strategic partnership focused on enhancing the country’s energy infrastructure and hydrocarbon production. He highlighted the company’s advanced expertise in upstream oil and gas operations, including field optimization, drilling services, and production enhancement, and conveyed its readiness to collaborate in increasing Pakistan’s oil and gas output. Th...

Islamabad, July 2, 2026(Kamran Raja): The China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with China Media Group (CMG), organized a commemorative seminar titled “CPC 105 Years: Achievements, Experiences, and the China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future.” The event brought together senior government officials, diplomats, scholars, academics, media professionals, and students to reflect on the Communist Party of China’s (CPC) 105-year journey and its significance for Pakistan-China relations. In his welcome address, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman of the ISSI Board of Governors, described the CPC’s 105-year journey as a remarkable example of visionary leadership, institutional resilience, and long-term strategic planning. ...

Islamabad, July 2, 2026(News Desk): The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the development of an international-standard cricket stadium in Jeddah.On this occasion Dr. Saif Nasser the Saudi Media Attache to Pakistan has said in public statement shared on the social media platform X , this landmark agreement as a significant step toward strengthening cricket cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.Under the MoU, the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation and the Pakistan Cricket Board will collaborate to promote the sport of cricket and advance cricket infrastructure in the Kingdom. The agreement includes the construction of a state-of-the-art international cricket stadium i...

Islamabad, July 01, 2026(Ghufran): The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), organized an event to commemorate Somalia’s Independence Day. The proceedings, began with the national anthems of Pakistan and Somalia. Speakers included Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman, BoG, ISSI; Ambassador Sheikhnur Mohamed Hassan, Ambassador of Somalia to Pakistan; Ambassador Aqsa Nawaz, Ambassador of Pakistan to Djibouti, accredited to Somalia, and Dr. Amina Khan Director CAMEA. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, President PAIDAR. Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, highlighted the longstanding and friendly relations betwe...

Rawalpindi, 1 July 2026(Kamran Raja): The Pakistan Armed Forces have successfully intercepted and neutralized four rudimentary drones launched by the Afghan Taliban regime across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border into Balochistan on 30 June 2026. The hostile aerial platforms, launched from territories under the control of the Afghan Taliban regime, were detected immediately by Pakistan's robust and integrated air defence network. Demonstrating exceptional operational readiness and professionalism, Pakistan's security forces employed sophisticated countermeasures to successfully neutralize all four incoming drones before they could pose any threat. Owing to the swift and effective response, the malicious attempt was completely thwarted. These provocative actions by the Afghan Taliban regime r...

Islamabad, June 30, 2026(Nosheen): The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP), at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a public talk by H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations and UN Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia UNAOC). Dr. Neelum Nigar, in her introductory remarks, noted that the work of UNAOC remains highly relevant, as its emphasis on dialogue among cultures and religions reflects Pakistan's enduring commitment to peaceful coexistence, interfaith harmony, constructive international engagement, and respect for all religions and civilizations.In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood observed that the world is witnessing an alarming rise in identity-based polarization, religious intole...