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Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Undertakes Official Visit to China
31Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Undertakes Official Visit to China

Islamabad December 31,2025(Kamran Raja): At the invitation of Mr Wang Yi, Member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China, Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Foreign Affairs of China, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit China to co-chair the 7th round of the Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue, scheduled to be held in Beijing on 4 January 2026. The Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue is the highest consultative mechanism between Pakistan and China, providing a structured platform to review the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation, as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest.During the Dialogue, the two Foreign Ministers will also anno...
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Minister Ahsan Iqbal Chairs 7th Task Force Meeting on Pay Scale Reforms for Higher Education Faculty
31Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Minister Ahsan Iqbal Chairs 7th Task Force Meeting on Pay Scale Reforms for Higher Education Faculty

Islamabad, December 31(Kamran Raja): The seventh meeting of the Task Force constituted to review the pay scale system for recruitment in higher educational institutions was held today under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal. Addressing the meeting, Professor Ahsan Iqbal stated that salaries of teachers recruited under the Tenure Track System (TTS) would be made market-competitive to ensure the retention of competent and talented faculty in higher education institutions. He emphasized that attracting and retaining quality human capital is essential for improving academic standards across the country. The Minister noted that during the tenures of Pakistan Muslim League (N) governments, substantial financial resource...
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Prime Minister Meets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Rahim Yar Khan; Reaffirms Strategic Economic Partnership
31Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Meets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Rahim Yar Khan; Reaffirms Strategic Economic Partnership

Rahim Yar Khan, 30 December 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, at Sheikh Zayed Palace, Rahim Yar Khan, this afternoon. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, and other senior officials. During the warm and cordial meeting, the two leaders carried forward discussions held during their recent meeting in Islamabad on 26 December 2025, when His Highness paid his first official visit to Pakistan as President of the UAE. The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s firm resolve to elevate ...
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Statement by Ambassador Usman Jadoon Acting Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN During the UNSC Briefing on Israel’s recognition of “Somaliland” region of the Federal Republic of Somalia
30Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Statement by Ambassador Usman Jadoon Acting Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN During the UNSC Briefing on Israel’s recognition of “Somaliland” region of the Federal Republic of Somalia

United Nations 29 December 2025(Ghufran):Mr. President, We thank you for convening today’s meeting at this critical moment for Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa region. I thank ASG Khalid Khiari for the briefing.2. At the outset, let me express Pakistan’s unwavering and steadfast support to the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia.3. We strongly condemn the unilateral and unlawful recognition by Israel of the “Somaliland” region of the Federal Republic of Somalia. It is a direct assault on Somalia’s internationally recognized borders and constitutes a flagrant violation of international law. The “Somaliland” region remains an integral, inseparable, and inalienable part of Somalia. No external actor has either the legal standing or ...
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Prime Minister ShehbPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Targeting of Russian President’s Residenceaz Sharif Condemns Targeting of Russian President’s Residence
30Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister ShehbPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Targeting of Russian President’s Residenceaz Sharif Condemns Targeting of Russian President’s Residence

Islamabad, 30 December 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the reported targeting of the residence of His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation. The Prime Minister termed the incident a heinous act and a grave threat to international peace, security, and stability, particularly at a time when efforts toward peace are underway. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed Pakistan’s full solidarity with President Vladimir Putin, and with the Government and people of the Russian Federation. Reiterating Pakistan’s principled position, the Prime Minister underscored Pakistan’s firm rejection of all forms of violence and any acts aimed at undermining security or threatening peace. Pakistan remains committed to the promotion of pe...
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Ration Bags Distributed Among 1,000 Christian Families on Christmas
24Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ration Bags Distributed Among 1,000 Christian Families on Christmas

Sheikhupura 24 December 2025(Ghufran): On the joyous occasion of Christmas, government institutions, private organizations, and philanthropists stepped forward to share happiness with the Christian community. In this regard, two special events were organized in the Farooqabad area of Sheikhupura by the All Pakistan Pastors Alliance and Helping Hand Ministry, during which ration bags were distributed among 1,000 deserving Christian families.Addressing the gatherings, Chairman All Pakistan Pastors Alliance Dr. Qaiser Shahzad, along with Christian religious leaders Bishop Amanat Masih Nazim Ashraf Athwal, Pastor Akhtar Masih, and other speakers, highlighted that Pakistan is a country where minorities enjoy a strong sense of belonging and religious freedom. They stated that minorities in P...
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ISSI Hosted a High-Level Roundtable Meeting on Rapid Population Growth in Collaboration with Population Council, Pakstan
23Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI Hosted a High-Level Roundtable Meeting on Rapid Population Growth in Collaboration with Population Council, Pakstan

Islamabad 23 December 2025(Nosheen): The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Population Council Pakistan, convened a High-Level Roundtable Meeting with Security and Policy Experts on “Rapid Population Growth and its Security Implications.” The meeting brought together senior policymakers, security and public policy experts, academics, and development practitioners to examine population dynamics as a critical non-traditional security challenge for Pakistan. Opening the session, Dr. Ali Muhammad Mir, Senior Director, Programs and Research, Population Council Pakistan, welcomed the participants and underscored that population dynamics are no longer peripheral to national security thinking but central to it. He highlighted that Pakistan’s population has ...
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COMMANDER ROYAL BAHRAIN NAVAL FORCE MEETS CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF AT NAVAL HEADQUARTERS
23Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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COMMANDER ROYAL BAHRAIN NAVAL FORCE MEETS CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF AT NAVAL HEADQUARTERS

Islamabad, 23 Dec 2025(Kamran Raja): Commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force, Rear Admiral Ahmed Mohamed Ebrahim Al Bin Ali, visited Naval Headquarters, Islamabad and called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf. Upon arrival, the dignitary was received by the CNS.A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Navy presented Guard of Honour to Commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force. Later, the dignitary laid floral wreath at Shuhada Monument to pay homage to the martyrs of Pakistan Navy. He was then introduced to the Principal Staff Officers at NHQ.During the meeting with Chief of the Naval Staff, matters of mutual interest, regional maritime security and avenues for bilateral naval cooperation were discussed. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further enhanc...
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H.E. Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
23Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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H.E. Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif

Islamabad: 23 December 2025(Kamran Raja): H.E. Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House today. The Prime Minister was assisted by SAPM Tariq Fatemi and Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch. During the meeting, the Prime Minister extended a warm welcome to Amb. Al Zaabi and congratulated him on his recent appointment. The Prime Minister expressed Pakistan's deep appreciation for the longstanding and brotherly relations between Pakistan and the UAE, highlighting the strong bonds of friendship, mutual respect, and close cooperation that have defined Pakistan-UAE bilateral ties for the past many decades.While conveying his warm regards and best wishes...
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Field Marshal Asim Munir Meets Saudi Defence Minister; Conferred King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class
22Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Field Marshal Asim Munir Meets Saudi Defence Minister; Conferred King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class

Rawalpindi, 22 December 2025(Kamran Raja): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), called on His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during his official visit to the Kingdom. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including regional security dynamics, defence and military cooperation, strategic collaboration, and evolving geopolitical challenges. The interaction reaffirmed the deep-rooted, historic, and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Under a Royal Decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class, the Kingdom o...
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