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No CommentsAmbassador Moin ul Haque assumes charge as Director-General ISSI
Islamabad 17 July 2026(Ghufran): Ambassador Moin ul Haque has assumed charge as Director-General of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI). He took over from Ambassador Sohail Mahmood upon completion of his term.Ambassador Moin ul Haque brings with him vast experience of diplomacy and high-level decision-making. He served in the Foreign Service of Pakistan for nearly 35 years on key assignments both at Headquarters and Missions abroad. His last assignment was Pakistan’s Ambassador to China (2020-2023). Prior to that, he also served as Ambassador to France (2016-2020) and Consul General in Vancouver (2007-2010). He has also served as Additional Secretary (Administration), Chief of Protocol, Director-General (Europe) and Director (Foreign Secretary’s Office). Earlier in his ...
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No CommentsFederal Minister Ahsan Iqbal Holds Meetings with Technology Leader and Oxford Professor to Advance Pakistan’s Digital and Development Agendas
New York, 17 July 2026 (Nosheen): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, held separate meetings in New York with Syed Shamim Abbas Naqvi, Chief Executive Officer of SafeLiShare, and Professor Sabina Alkire, Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) at the University of Oxford, to discuss cooperation in technology, innovation, and sustainable development. During his meeting with Syed Shamim Abbas Naqvi, the Minister exchanged views on Pakistan's digital transformation agenda, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and opportunities for enhanced collaboration in emerging technologies. The discussions also focused on promoting innovation ecosystems, technology transfer, and strengthening Pakistan's...
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No CommentsPrime Minister Welcomes Over US$440 Million in Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Agreements, Hails New Era of Bilateral Health Sector Cooperation
Islamabad, July 17, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed the signing of nine agreements worth more than US$440 million between Pakistani and Chinese pharmaceutical companies, describing them as a major milestone that will accelerate the growth of Pakistan’s pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors through enhanced private-sector collaboration.Addressing the Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Business-to-Business (B2B) Conference in Islamabad, the Prime Minister said the agreements reflect the deepening economic partnership between the two countries and reaffirm China’s position as Pakistan’s most trusted and time-tested friend.The conference was attended by federal ministers, special assistants, senior government officials, the Chinese Ambassador ...
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No Commentsوفاقی وزیر احسن اقبال کی پاکستانی نژاد امریکی برادری سے پاکستان کی معاشی ترقی میں شراکت کی اپیل
نیویارک، 17 جولائی 2026 (غفران): وفاقی وزیر برائے منصوبہ بندی، ترقی و خصوصی اقدامات، پروفیسر احسن اقبال نے نیویارک میں پاکستان کے قونصل خانے کی جانب سے پاکستانی نژاد امریکی برادری کے اعزاز میں منعقدہ استقبالیہ تقریب سے خطاب کرتے ہوئے بیرونِ ملک مقیم پاکستانیوں سے پاکستان کی معاشی ترقی میں فعال کردار ادا کرنے کی اپیل کی اور حکومت کے اس عزم کا اعادہ کیا کہ اوورسیز پاکستانیوں کے ساتھ روابط کو مزید مضبوط بنایا جائے گا۔ تقریب میں امریکہ میں پاکستان کے سفیر رضوان سعید شیخ، سابق وفاقی وزیر خرم دستگیر خان اور پاکستانی نژاد امریکی برادری کی بڑی تعداد نے شرکت کی۔ اپنے استقبالیہ خطاب میں سفیر رضوان سعید شیخ نے پاکستان اور امریکہ کے درمیان تعلقات میں مثبت پیش رفت کو اجاگر کرتے ہوئے کہا کہ پاکستانی نژاد امریکی برادری دونوں ممالک کے درمیان دوطرفہ تعاون کو مزید مستحکم بنانے میں اہم کردار ادا کر رہی ہے۔ ا...
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No CommentsFederal Minister Ahsan Iqbal Urges Pakistani-Americans to Partner in Pakistan’s Economic Transformation
New York, 17 July 2026 (Ghufran): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, engaged with the Pakistani-American community during a reception hosted by the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York, reaffirming the Government of Pakistan's commitment to strengthening ties with overseas Pakistanis and encouraging their active participation in the country's economic development. The event was attended by Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, former Federal Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan, and a large number of distinguished members of the Pakistani-American community. In his welcome address, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh highlighted the positive momentum in Pakistan–United S...
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No CommentsJam Kamal Calls for Stronger Pakistan-Egypt Trade and Investment Partnership
ISLAMABAD, 17 July 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has called for transforming Pakistan-Egypt relations into a stronger economic partnership based on trade, investment, joint production, technology cooperation and regional value chains.He was addressing a reception held in Islamabad to celebrate the National Day of the Arab Republic of Egypt, where he attended as chief guest. The event was attended by ambassadors, high commissioners, senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and other distinguished guests.Congratulating the Government and people of Egypt on their National Day, Jam Kamal Khan said Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Egypt, which remained a key partner in the Arab and Muslim world.He apprecia...
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No CommentsPakistan, China Reaffirm Strategic Partnership, Expand Cooperation in AI, Digital Economy and CPEC 2.0
Shanghai, July 16, 2026(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Wang Yi, on the sidelines of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai.The Deputy Prime Minister was accompanied by Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja; Adviser to the Chief Minister of Punjab on Artificial Intelligence and Special Initiatives Mr. Ali Mustafa Dar; Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Mr. Bilal Bin Saqib; Additional Secretary (Asia Pacific), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Syed Asad Ali Gillani; and Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires in Beijing, Mr. Aizaz Khan.During the meeti...
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No CommentsPrime Minister Reviews Regional Tensions’ Economic Impact, Directs Preparedness and Reinforces National Austerity Measures
Islamabad, July 16, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to review the potential impact of regional tensions on Pakistan’s economy and received a report on the implementation of the government’s austerity and conservation measures.The Prime Minister observed that uncertainty in the regional situation persists and directed all relevant authorities to remain fully prepared to respond to any potential challenge. He emphasized that, by the grace of Allah, Pakistan’s economy is currently stable, while instructing the concerned ministries to formulate a comprehensive contingency plan to ensure timely and effective action should the need arise.The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the people of Pakistan for their wholeheart...
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No CommentsFinance 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...