PAKISTAN NEWS

Press Release : January 13,2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik is in Riyadh leading Pakistani delegation at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2026, hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. On the sidelines of the Forum, Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with H.E. Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the mining and minerals sector, exploring joint investment opportunities, and enhancing collaboration across the mineral value chain. The Saudi Minister appreciated Pakistan’s participation in the Forum, noting that global focus has increasingly shifted toward mining and critical minerals. He highlighted the vast pote...

Islamabad 13 January 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi held an important meeting with Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed (Retd.) to discuss measures for strengthening the railway system for efficient cargo transportation from Karachi Port. The meeting focused on reducing congestion at the port and surrounding road networks by shifting a larger share of cargo transportation from roads to rail. Both sides agreed that rail-based freight transport is a cost-effective and sustainable solution to improve logistics efficiency and support trade activities. Federal Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi announced major reform initiatives in the cargo transportation sector, stating that Pakistan Railways’ overall freight-handling capacity will be...

London, UK, 12 January 2026(Kamran Raja): At the UK Forum on Cultural Diplomacy held at the House of Lords, Senator Sherry Rehman—Vice President of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change—delivered a powerful keynote address on “Women in Politics,” urging global political systems to move beyond symbolic celebration toward meaningful structural reform.Senator Rehman framed women’s political participation around three interconnected imperatives: assessing current realities, understanding what women need from politics, and shaping collective agendas capable of transforming societies.Citing global statistics, she highlighted the stark underrepresentation of women in leadership, noting that women hold only 27.2 percent of parli...

Rawalpindi, 12 January, 2026(Kamran Raja): Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Retd), Minister of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi.During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, evolving regional and global security dynamics, and explored avenues for enhancing bilateral defence cooperation. Emphasis was placed on strengthening institutional linkages, expanding training collaboration, and promoting defence industrial cooperation between Pakistan and Indonesia.The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in the fight against ter...

Islamabad: 9 January 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met a delegation of the renowned UAE-based Sajwani Group in Islamabad today. The meeting underscored the steady progression of long-standing fraternal relations between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates towards deeper economic cooperation and increased investment. The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan and the UAE share deep-rooted, enduring, and brotherly relations founded on mutual trust and respect. He noted that the recent visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Pakistan further strengthened bilateral partnership and created a conducive environment for expanding cooperation. Expressing satisfaction over recent high-level engagements and exchanges, the Prime Minister said these intera...

Beijing, 7 January 2026(Kamran Raja):- Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting today in Beijing with Chinese Interior Minister Wang Xiaohong. Upon arrival at the Ministry of Public Security Headquarters, Minister Wang Xiaohong welcomed Minister Naqvi and his delegation. ‎During the three-and-a-half-hour long meeting, both sides discussed bilateral relations and joint counter-terrorism initiatives. They held in-depth discussions on counter-terrorism cooperation, police training exchange programmes and expanding collaboration in mutual areas of interest. ‎Both sides agreed that the Joint Working Group will meet every three months, while the Interior Ministers will meet once a year. The two Interior Ministers emphasised the need for improved coordination to enhanc...

January 5, 2026(Ghufran): To commemorate and highlight the importance of United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP) resolution of 5th January 1949, the India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) organised a round table event titled “5 January: The Call for Self-Determination in Jammu and Kashmir” in collaboration with Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR) and All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC).Speaking at the occasion, Chairman Board of Governance, ISSI, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood said that the 5 January 1949 resolution established the principle that the fate of Jammu and Kashmir would be decided by the people of Jammu and Kashmir through a free and impartial plebiscite under the auspices of the United Nations (UN). India u...