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Saudi business delegation calls on the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
4Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Saudi business delegation calls on the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Islamabad : 4 June , 2026(Kamran Raja): A high-powered Saudi business delegation, led by His Highness Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, Chairman Saudi-Pak Joint Business Council, called on the Prime Minister at the Prime Minister House earlier today.The Prime Minister was assisted by Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Sen. Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain, Minister for Communications Mr. Aleem Khan, Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, Minister for IT Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kiyani, SAPM Tariq Fatemi, SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan, and other senior government officials were also present.The Prime Minister welcomed the Saudi delegati...
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong
3Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong

Islamabad, June 3, 2026(Kamran Raja): The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House today. The meeting was attended by the Prime Minister’s Adviser Dr. Syed Tauqir Shah, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi, and Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch. The Prime Minister conveyed his warm greetings and best wishes to President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, and recalled the highly productive, substantive, and outcome-oriented meetings held with the Chinese leadership during his recent visit to China.Reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to further strengthening the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, the Prime Mi...
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Pakistan must continue smartly reform and increase taxes on all sweet drinks to curb deadly NCDs. General Kiani
1Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan must continue smartly reform and increase taxes on all sweet drinks to curb deadly NCDs. General Kiani

Islamabad, 1st June 2026(Ghufran): Protecting children from diseases risks associated with consumption of juices and sweetened beverages must remain a national fiscal priority. General Masud-ur-Rehman Kiani, a renowned cardiac surgeon, former commandant Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology and President of the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH), has reaffirmed the urgent need to maintain and strengthen fiscal measures on all sweetened beverages, including juices and related products, as a critical public health intervention during finance bill 2026-27. “Pakistan is facing a national health emergency that requires strong and sustained action,” he said. “Increasing taxes on all sweetened beverages including juices by 40% in the Finance Bill 2026–27 should be a cornerstone of the co...
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Pakistan, European Union Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Strategic Partnership at 8th Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue
1Jun By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan, European Union Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Strategic Partnership at 8th Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue

Islamabad June 1,2026(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas today co-chaired the 8th Pakistan-European Union Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad. During the Dialogue, both sides held comprehensive discussions on the full spectrum of Pakistan-EU relations, including trade and investment, security cooperation, climate action, migration, and multilateral engagement. The talks reflected the growing depth and breadth of cooperation between Pakistan and the European Union across areas of mutual interest. The two leaders also exchanged views on key regional and global developments, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, diplomacy,...
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Pakistan, China Enter New Phase of Strategic Partnership as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing
26May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan, China Enter New Phase of Strategic Partnership as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Beijing, May 25, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a warm and highly productive meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing today, reaffirming the enduring strength of the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and charting a renewed course for future-oriented bilateral cooperation. The meeting coincided with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, along with senior federal ministers and officials, accompanied the Prime Minister during the meeting.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed profound gratitude to President Xi Jinping an...
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Enhanced Pakistan–Zhejiang Cooperation in Technology, Green Development and Industrial Growth
23May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Enhanced Pakistan–Zhejiang Cooperation in Technology, Green Development and Industrial Growth

Hangzhou, May 23, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Mr. Wang Hao, Party Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Zhejiang Provincial Committee, in Hangzhou today. Mr. Wang Hao warmly welcomed the Prime Minister to Zhejiang Province and reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and China.During the meeting, the Prime Minister lauded the remarkable development achievements of Zhejiang Province and paid tribute to the visionary leadership of President Xi Jinping during his tenure as Party Secretary of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee. In particular, he appreciated the guiding concept that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets,” describing it as a powerful model for sustainable and inclusive development.The Prime Mi...
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FIA Lahore Zone Continues Crackdown Against Hawala/Hundi Network
22May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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FIA Lahore Zone Continues Crackdown Against Hawala/Hundi Network

 Lahore, 22 May 2026(kamran Raja):FIA Lahore Zone has intensified its crackdown against individuals involved in illegal Hawala/Hundi and unauthorized currency exchange activities. During a raid conducted in Shah Alam Market, FIA officials arrested two suspects allegedly involved in Hawala/Hundi operations and illegal currency exchange. According to the spokesperson, more than PKR 1 million in cash was recovered from the accused. Mobile phones and other evidence related to Hawala/Hundi and illegal currency exchange activities were also seized during the operation. The accused have been taken into custody and further investigation has been initiated.
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Major Counterterrorism Operations in KP: 23 Militants Killed, Terror Infrastructure Destroyed
22May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Major Counterterrorism Operations in KP: 23 Militants Killed, Terror Infrastructure Destroyed

22 May 2026(Kamran Raja):Pakistan Army has intensified its counterterrorism operations across several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in the killing of 23 militants linked to Fitna-al-Khwarij during the past 48 hours. The intelligence-based operations were conducted in the areas of Datta Khel, Spinwam, and Bannu, where troops engaged multiple militant hideouts after receiving credible intelligence reports. Among those killed was Jan Meer alias Toor Saqib, described by officials as a key militant commander wanted in several attacks against security forces and civilians. Authorities had reportedly announced a head money reward for his capture. During the operations, security personnel recovered weapons, ammunition, explosives, and improvised explosive devices. Forces also uncov...
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Closing Ceremony of Executive Development Programme for Bangladesh Civil Servants Held at CSA
21May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Closing Ceremony of Executive Development Programme for Bangladesh Civil Servants Held at CSA

Islamabad, 21 May 2026(Kamran Raja): The closing ceremony of the Executive Development Programme for officers of the Bangladesh Civil Service was held at the Civil Services Academy (CSA), Islamabad, marking the successful conclusion of a three-week institutional exchange and capacity-building initiative organized by Civil Services Academy (CSA) at the National School of Public Policy (NSPP), Islamabad. The training programme comprised three major components: Executive Leadership in Pakistan, Governance in Pakistan, and Policy Innovation. Director Capacity Building CSA, Shabbir Akbar Zaidi briefed the audience on the design, activities, and outcomes of the programme.Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Yousaf Raza Gilani attended the ceremony as Chief Guest, alongside His Excellency Md. Iqbal H...
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