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AIOU Islamabad Chapter Convocation 2025 , 800 Students Awarded Degrees and Medals

12Nov

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AIOU Islamabad Chapter Convocation 2025 , 800 Students Awarded Degrees and Medals

Islamabad, November 12 (Kamran Raja): The convocation of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Islamabad Chapter was held in a grand ceremony at Jinnah Convention Centre yesterday. A total of 800 male and female students were conferred degrees for successfully completing their academic programs while Gold, Silver and Bronze medals were awarded to those who demonstrated outstanding performance.The chief guest of the memorable ceremony was Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, while Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood hosted the event. The ceremony was attended by Secretary of Education / Acting Chairman Higher Education Commission Nadeem Mahbub, Vice Chancellors of various universities, faculty members and distinguished social and politi...

Courtesy Call on the PM by the High Commissioner of Canada

12Nov

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Courtesy Call on the PM by the High Commissioner of Canada

ISLAMABAD: 12 November 2025(Kamran Raja): Amb. Tarik Ali Khan, the newly appointed High Commissioner of Canada, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at the Prime Minister House this morning. SAPM Tariq Fatemi and Foreign Secretary were also present. The Prime Minister felicitated the High Commissioner on his appointment and expressed confidence that his tenure would further strengthen the long-standing and friendly relations between Pakistan and Canada. He conveyed his warm regards and greetings for the Canadian leadership and said that he looked forward to working with them to build stronger ties between the two countries.The Prime Minister highlighted mines and minerals as an important area of mutual interest, and said that Barrick Gold’s role in the Reko Diq project would be t...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Calls on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr

11Nov

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Calls on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr

Islamabad, November 11, 2025(News Desk): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. The overall security and political situation in the country came under discussion during the meeting.While strongly condemning the recent acts of terrorism, the President and the Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s resolve to continue operations against foreign-sponsored terrorists and their facilitators until terrorism is completely eradicated from the country.The two leaders also exchanged views on matters of national importance. Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, and federal ministers Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Azam Nazeer Tarar, Khalid Hussain Magsi, and Abdul Al...

Fourth Pakistan–China Think Tank Forum Hosted by ISSI

11Nov

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Fourth Pakistan–China Think Tank Forum Hosted by ISSI

Islamabad, 11 November 2025(Kamran Raja): The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted the Fourth Pakistan-China Think Tank Forum, in collaboration with the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR). The Forum’s thematic focus was on: “Strategic and Practical Cooperation in a Shifting International and Regional Landscape.” It brought together distinguished scholars, senior diplomats, and academics from China and Pakistan. The CICIR’s team of Chinese scholars was led by Dr. Hu Shisheng. The Forum provided a vital platform for structured dialogue on global developments, regional dynamics, and the deepening of China–Pakistan strategic and practical cooperation, including the second phase of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). In the inaugural ple...

Suicide attack near Islamabad District Judicial Complex

11Nov

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Suicide attack near Islamabad District Judicial Complex

Islamabad 11 November 2025(Kamran Raja): 10 people were killed and 21 injured in a suicide blast near the G-11 courthouse in Islamabad. According to sources, the head of the suicide bomber was also found at the site of the blast. According to sources, a car explosion occurred near the courthouse, the sound of which was heard far and wide.According to police sources, the explosion was a suicide attack and the suicide bomber's head has been found at the scene. Fitna al-Khawarij, an Indian-backed group and a proxy of the Afghan Taliban, was involved in the explosion outside the courthouse. Police say that there was heavy traffic in the courthouse area at the time of the explosion, which also injured the bystanders. The injured have been shifted to PIMS Hospital for immediate medical atten...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar Calls for Strengthened Multilateralism at 6th Margalla Dialogue

11Nov

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar Calls for Strengthened Multilateralism at 6th Margalla Dialogue

Islamabad, November 11, 2025(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar addressed the inaugural session of the 6th Margalla Dialogue today, commending the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) for organizing the event under the timely and thought-provoking theme, “The Future of Global Order: Cooperation or Confrontation.” In his address, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister underscored the crucial role of multilateralism in an era increasingly defined by unilateralism, polarization, and trade wars. He emphasized that multilateral institutions must be reinforced to effectively tackle global challenges such as climate change, polarization, terrorism, and the erosion of international law and norms.Senator Dar cautioned that these glo...

Pakistan and Iran as two brotherly Muslim Countries share steadfast commitment for global peace and unity of Muslim Ummah: Prime Minister

7Nov

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Pakistan and Iran as two brotherly Muslim Countries share steadfast commitment for global peace and unity of Muslim Ummah: Prime Minister

Islamabad: 7 November 2025(Kamran Raja): H.E Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iranian Parliament calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Speaker of the Parliament, the Islamic Consultative Assembly, of Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf along with delegation calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif warmly welcomed the delegation and recalled the cordial bilateral ties with the brotherly Muslim country of Iran. PM reiterated firm commitment of both countries for peaceful means of dialogue and diplomacy for resolution of all outstanding disputes around the world. PM extended utmost reverence to His Eminence, Supreme Leader of Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President...

ISSI Launches Book on Emerging Technologies and Strategic Stability: “A New Era of Uncertainty”

7Nov

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ISSI Launches Book on Emerging Technologies and Strategic Stability: “A New Era of Uncertainty”

Islamabad, 6 November 2025(Ghufran): The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized the launch of its latest book titled “A New Era of Uncertainty: Emerging Technologies and Strategic Stability.” The event brought together distinguished experts, scholars, and policymakers to discuss the implications of Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) for global and regional strategic stability. The launch featured contributions from Air Commodore (Retd) Khalid Banuri, Advisor, Air Headquarters (AHQ); Dr. Mehreen Afzal, Director, GRC; Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal; Major General (R) Ausaf Ali, Advisor, Strategic Plans Division (SPD); Ms. Tanzeela Khalil; and Mr. Zohaib Altaf. Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja, Executive Director, CISS-AJK, and Dr. ...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya; Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Pakistan–Türkiye Ties

7Nov

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya; Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Pakistan–Türkiye Ties

Islamabad, 6 November 2025(News Desk): H.E. Ali Yerlikaya, Interior Minister of the Republic of Türkiye, who is currently on an official visit to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad today. During the warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister welcomed Minister Yerlikaya and his accompanying delegation, noting that the visit underscored the deep-rooted and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Türkiye. The Prime Minister extended his warm regards and greetings to H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas including security, counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, police training, disaster manage...

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Visits Brunei Darussalam; Meets Sultan and Senior Defence Leadership: ISPR

6Nov

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Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Visits Brunei Darussalam; Meets Sultan and Senior Defence Leadership: ISPR

Rawalpindi – 06 November 2025(Kamran Raja): General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), is on an official visit to Brunei Darussalam. During the visit, the CJCSC had an audience with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. The CJCSC also held separate meetings with Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence-II, and Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.During his visit, General Sahir Shams...