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Finance Minister, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Review Progress on Bilateral Investment, Economic Cooperation

15Jul

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Finance Minister, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Review Progress on Bilateral Investment, Economic Cooperation

Islamabad July 15, 2026(Ghufran): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Khalil Hashmi, to review progress on Pakistan-China economic cooperation, investment promotion, and initiatives aimed at further strengthening bilateral economic and financial relations.The Finance Minister appreciated Ambassador Hashmi’s efforts in advancing Pakistan’s economic diplomacy in China and acknowledged the Embassy’s proactive role in facilitating investment partnerships between Pakistani and Chinese businesses. He emphasized that attracting quality foreign investment, expanding exports, and promoting private sector collaboration remain key priorities of the Government’s economic agenda.Du...

PM Reaffirms Pakistan’s Commitment to Global Humanitarian Cooperation in Meeting with UN Relief Chief

15Jul

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PM Reaffirms Pakistan’s Commitment to Global Humanitarian Cooperation in Meeting with UN Relief Chief

Islamabad, 15 July 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening global humanitarian cooperation, disaster preparedness, and relief efforts during a meeting with the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Tom Fletcher, at the Prime Minister House.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr. Syed Tauqir Shah, Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, and other senior officials attended the meeting.Welcoming Mr. Fletcher, the Prime Minister appreciated the invaluable humanitarian work of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Hu...

ISSI hosts International Conference on ‘Pakistan in a Transforming Geopolitical Environment’

15Jul

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ISSI hosts International Conference on ‘Pakistan in a Transforming Geopolitical Environment’

July 15th, 2026(Nosheen): The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), Pakistan office, hosted a one-day International Conference, titled ‘Pakistan in a Transforming Geopolitical Environment.’Mr. Murtaza Solangi, Spokesperson for the President of Pakistan, was the Chief Guest at the inaugural session. Speakers included Dr. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA; Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman, BOG ISSI; Mr. Felix Kolbitz, Country Director, FES Pakistan; and Mr. Arno Kirchhof, Charge d’Affaires, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Islamabad.Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, while giving his welcome remarks, stated that Pakistan finds itself in a regional and glob...

Select Technologies Limited (“Select”) Successfully Completes Initial Public Offering, Raising PKR 3.02 Billion

13Jul

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Select Technologies Limited (“Select”) Successfully Completes Initial Public Offering, Raising PKR 3.02 Billion

Karachi, July 13, 2026(Nosheen): Select Technologies Limited ("SELECT"), a leading Pakistani technology company engaged in the manufacturing and assembly of smartphones and consumer appliances, has successfully completed its Initial Public Offering ("IPO"), receiving a strong response from investors during both the Book Building and General Public Subscription phases.The IPO raised PKR 3.02 billion, making it one of the most notable equity offerings in Pakistan's technology sector. The offering comprised 88.9 million ordinary shares, representing 10% of SELECT's post-issue paid-up capital.The IPO floor price was set at PKR 28.00 per share. Following healthy demand during the Book Building process, the strike price was discovered at PKR 34.00 per share, representing a 21% premium ov...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, MWL Secretary General Dr. Al-Issa Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Religious, Educational and Humanitarian Cooperation

13Jul

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, MWL Secretary General Dr. Al-Issa Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Religious, Educational and Humanitarian Cooperation

Islamabad, July 13, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday received the Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL), Sheikh Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the MWL in the fields of religious dialogue, education, humanitarian initiatives, and the promotion of peace and tolerance.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Members of the National Assembly Ms. Farah Naz Akbar and Ms. Zeb Jaffar, and Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch were also present during the meeting. Dr. Al-Issa was accompanied by the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, H.E. Nawaf Saeed Al Malky.Welcoming Dr. A...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s Visit to Qatar

13Jul

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s Visit to Qatar

Doha: 13 July 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by former Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, arrived in Doha on a one-day visit to the State of Qatar.Upon arrival at Doha Airport, the Prime Minister, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and the Pakistani delegation were received by Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence, Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani.The Prime Minister will proceed to Lusail Palace, where he will meet His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. During the meeting, the Prime Minister will convey his heartfelt condolences to the Amir of Qatar, the Qatari Royal Family, and the people of Qatar on the demise of the former Amir of Qatar, the late S...

Chairman Senate Meets Secretary General of Muslim World League

10Jul

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Chairman Senate Meets Secretary General of Muslim World League

Islamabad, 10 July 2026(Kamran Raja):Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, met with the Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL), H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, who called on him at Parliament House, Islamabad, leading a high-level delegation. The meeting focused on Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations, unity of the Muslim Ummah, global peace, interfaith harmony, parliamentary diplomacy, trade, investment, and the evolving regional situation. Welcoming the delegation, Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that Pakistan attaches the highest importance to its historic, fraternal, religious and cultural ties with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He noted that Saudi Arabia has always stood by Pakistan during difficult times and that the relationship between ...

Mohsin Naqvi Holds High-Level Security Talks with Russia, China and Sri Lanka at UN, Agrees to Expand Counter-Terrorism and Law Enforcement Cooperation

8Jul

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Mohsin Naqvi Holds High-Level Security Talks with Russia, China and Sri Lanka at UN, Agrees to Expand Counter-Terrorism and Law Enforcement Cooperation

New York, July 8, 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Interior Minister and Minister for Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi held separate high-level meetings with Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Alexandrovich Kolokoltsev, Chinese Minister of State for Public Security and Head of the Special Service Bureau Ling Zhifeng, and Sri Lankan Interior Minister Ananda Wijepala on the sidelines of meetings at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.During the Pakistan-Russia meeting, both Interior Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and reviewed progress on decisions taken during their previous meeting. The two sides held detailed discussions on the prevailing regional security situation and explored avenues for enhancing cooperation in counter-narcotics, ...

ISSI, PAIDAR Commemorate Rwanda’s Liberation Day, Highlight Growing Pakistan–Rwanda Partnership

8Jul

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ISSI, PAIDAR Commemorate Rwanda’s Liberation Day, Highlight Growing Pakistan–Rwanda Partnership

Islamabad, July 7, 2026(Ghufran): The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), organized a commemorative event to mark Rwanda’s Liberation Day, celebrating the country’s remarkable journey of peace, reconciliation, and socio-economic transformation while reaffirming the growing partnership between Pakistan and Rwanda.The ceremony commenced with the national anthems of Pakistan and Rwanda and was attended by prominent diplomats, policymakers, scholars, and members of the diplomatic community. Speakers included Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman, Board of Governors, ISSI; High Commissioner Harerimana Fatou, High Commissioner o...

PAF Honours Group Captain Asim Tariq Shaheed with Full Military Honours: ISPR

7Jul

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PAF Honours Group Captain Asim Tariq Shaheed with Full Military Honours: ISPR

Rawalpindi, July 7, 2026(Kamran Raja): Funeral prayers for Group Captain Asim Tariq Shaheed, who embraced martyrdom while courageously intervening to rescue a woman in distress in Islamabad, were offered today. The martyred officer was laid to rest with full military honours in recognition of his exceptional courage, selfless devotion, and unwavering sense of duty. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff, attended the funeral prayers alongside senior Pakistan Air Force officers, airmen, and a large gathering of members of the civil community to pay their final respects to the valiant officer and honour his supreme sacrifice. Paying rich tribute to Group Captain Asim Tariq Shaheed, the Chief of the Air Staff stated that the martyr’s sacrifice epitomi...