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Government, Petroleum Dealers Agree on Market Reforms as Daily Fuel Pricing Mechanism Wins Support
20Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Government, Petroleum Dealers Agree on Market Reforms as Daily Fuel Pricing Mechanism Wins Support

Islamabad, July 20, 2026(Ghufran): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Monday reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to building a transparent, competitive, and consumer-friendly petroleum market during a meeting with a delegation of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA), which expressed its support for the Government’s petroleum pricing reforms and deregulation agenda.The PPDA delegation, led by Chief Adviser Malik Khuda Baksh, met the Minister to discuss petroleum pricing reforms, deregulation, operational matters concerning petroleum dealers, and measures aimed at strengthening the country’s fuel supply system.The delegation appreciated the Government’s effective management of petroleum product supplies during the challenges arising from the Strait of...
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Pakistan, Canada Agree to Deepen Trade, Investment Partnership; PM Witnesses Signing of Canola Import Protocol
20Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan, Canada Agree to Deepen Trade, Investment Partnership; PM Witnesses Signing of Canola Import Protocol

Islamabad, July 20, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding and friendly relations with Canada, emphasizing enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, renewable energy, vaccine manufacturing, and the automobile industry during a meeting with Canada’s Foreign Minister, H.E. Ms. Anita Anand, who is on an official visit to Pakistan.The meeting, held at the Prime Minister House, was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain, Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr. Syed Tauqir Shah, and other senior government officials.Welcoming the Canadian Foreign Minister, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ...
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19Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Federal Minister Dr. Musadik Malik Addresses 5th China Xizang Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation

Xizang, China, 19th July, 2026(Kamran Raja):Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, addressed the 5th China Xizang Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation during his visit to the Xizang Autonomous Region of China. The Forum brought together policymakers, experts, and stakeholders from across the region to discuss cooperation on sustainable development, ecological conservation, and the shared challenges facing mountain ecosystems.Addressing the Forum, Dr. Musadik Malik said that the gathering was not only a celebration of the shared cultural heritage, diversity, friendship, tourism, and civilizations of the region, but also a reaffirmation of the common responsibility to protect humanity and nature. He expressed gratitude to the ...
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Pakistan Hosts 12th SCO Border Services Chiefs Meeting, Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Border Security Cooperation
18Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Hosts 12th SCO Border Services Chiefs Meeting, Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Border Security Cooperation

Islamabad, July 17, 2026(Ghufran): Pakistan successfully hosted the Twelfth Meeting of the Heads of Border Services of the Competent Authorities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States in Islamabad on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing regional cooperation on border security, counterterrorism, and the management of emerging cross-border challenges.Chaired by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the meeting brought together heads and representatives of the border services from Belarus, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, as well as the Executive Committee of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS).The participants reviewed the prevailing security situation along the international borders of SCO...
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Ambassador Moin ul Haque assumes charge as Director-General ISSI
17Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ambassador Moin ul Haque assumes charge as Director-General ISSI

Islamabad 17 July 2026(Ghufran): Ambassador Moin ul Haque has assumed charge as Director-General of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI). He took over from Ambassador Sohail Mahmood upon completion of his term.Ambassador Moin ul Haque brings with him vast experience of diplomacy and high-level decision-making. He served in the Foreign Service of Pakistan for nearly 35 years on key assignments both at Headquarters and Missions abroad. His last assignment was Pakistan’s Ambassador to China (2020-2023). Prior to that, he also served as Ambassador to France (2016-2020) and Consul General in Vancouver (2007-2010). He has also served as Additional Secretary (Administration), Chief of Protocol, Director-General (Europe) and Director (Foreign Secretary’s Office). Earlier in his ...
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Prime Minister Welcomes Over US$440 Million in Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Agreements, Hails New Era of Bilateral Health Sector Cooperation
17Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Welcomes Over US$440 Million in Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Agreements, Hails New Era of Bilateral Health Sector Cooperation

Islamabad, July 17, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed the signing of nine agreements worth more than US$440 million between Pakistani and Chinese pharmaceutical companies, describing them as a major milestone that will accelerate the growth of Pakistan’s pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors through enhanced private-sector collaboration.Addressing the Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Business-to-Business (B2B) Conference in Islamabad, the Prime Minister said the agreements reflect the deepening economic partnership between the two countries and reaffirm China’s position as Pakistan’s most trusted and time-tested friend.The conference was attended by federal ministers, special assistants, senior government officials, the Chinese Ambassador ...
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Jam Kamal Calls for Stronger Pakistan-Egypt Trade and Investment Partnership
17Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Jam Kamal Calls for Stronger Pakistan-Egypt Trade and Investment Partnership

ISLAMABAD, 17 July 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has called for transforming Pakistan-Egypt relations into a stronger economic partnership based on trade, investment, joint production, technology cooperation and regional value chains.He was addressing a reception held in Islamabad to celebrate the National Day of the Arab Republic of Egypt, where he attended as chief guest. The event was attended by ambassadors, high commissioners, senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and other distinguished guests.Congratulating the Government and people of Egypt on their National Day, Jam Kamal Khan said Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Egypt, which remained a key partner in the Arab and Muslim world.He apprecia...
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Pakistan, China Reaffirm Strategic Partnership, Expand Cooperation in AI, Digital Economy and CPEC 2.0
16Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan, China Reaffirm Strategic Partnership, Expand Cooperation in AI, Digital Economy and CPEC 2.0

Shanghai, July 16, 2026(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Wang Yi, on the sidelines of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai.The Deputy Prime Minister was accompanied by Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja; Adviser to the Chief Minister of Punjab on Artificial Intelligence and Special Initiatives Mr. Ali Mustafa Dar; Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Mr. Bilal Bin Saqib; Additional Secretary (Asia Pacific), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Syed Asad Ali Gillani; and Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires in Beijing, Mr. Aizaz Khan.During the meeti...
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Prime Minister Reviews Regional Tensions’ Economic Impact, Directs Preparedness and Reinforces National Austerity Measures
16Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Reviews Regional Tensions’ Economic Impact, Directs Preparedness and Reinforces National Austerity Measures

Islamabad, July 16, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to review the potential impact of regional tensions on Pakistan’s economy and received a report on the implementation of the government’s austerity and conservation measures.The Prime Minister observed that uncertainty in the regional situation persists and directed all relevant authorities to remain fully prepared to respond to any potential challenge. He emphasized that, by the grace of Allah, Pakistan’s economy is currently stable, while instructing the concerned ministries to formulate a comprehensive contingency plan to ensure timely and effective action should the need arise.The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the people of Pakistan for their wholeheart...
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