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TAQEEM Declares the Opening of an IVSC Office in Riyadh

9Oct

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TAQEEM Declares the Opening of an IVSC Office in Riyadh

Riyadh, October 09, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Saudi Authority of Accredited Valuers (TAQEEM) announced the official opening of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) regional office in Riyadh, marking a major milestone in strengthening high-quality valuation standards across the Middle East and Africa.The establishment of the new office, supported by TAQEEM as the strategic partner and primary backer of the council, underscores Saudi Arabia’s leading role in advancing the valuation profession and promoting international best practices in the region.The Riyadh regional office will enhance the IVSC’s presence in the Middle East and Africa, serving as a platform to engage with local and regional stakeholders, support the adoption of International Valuation Standards (IVS), ...

Saudi Delegation Explores New Investment Opportunities in Pakistan

9Oct

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Saudi Delegation Explores New Investment Opportunities in Pakistan

Islamabad, October 8 (Kamran Raja): A high-level Saudi trade delegation led by Prince Mansour bin Mohammed Al Saud attended the Saudi–Pakistan Joint Business Council meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday.The session focused on increasing trade and investment between the two countries, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 and Pakistan’s investment-led growth strategy.The meeting was organized with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and the Ministry of Commerce (Pakistan). The Saudi delegation included senior business leaders from key sectors such as energy, minerals, agriculture, livestock, construction, infrastructure, tourism, and real estate. Pakistani business leaders and private companies also participated.Pakistani ministers and officials briefed the d...

Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Parliamentary Friendship Group Meets Saudi Shura Council Delegation

7Oct

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Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Parliamentary Friendship Group Meets Saudi Shura Council Delegation

Islamabad, October 7, 2025 (Kamran Raja): The Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG), chaired by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf Zaman, held a meeting with a visiting delegation of the Saudi Shura Council at the Parliament House, Islamabad.The Saudi delegation was led by Eng. Khaled Abdullah Al Buraik and included Mr. Ahmed Abdulrahman, Dr. Ebtisam Abdullah Al Jubair, and senior officials of the Shura Council. Members of the National Assembly Mr. Mujahid Ali, Syed Hafeezuddin, Ms. Zeb Jaffar, Ms. Sehar Kamran, Ms. Shagufta Jumani, and Mr. Muhammad Usman Badini attended the meeting.Welcoming the delegation, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf Zaman said the visit reflects the deep-rooted brotherhood and partnership between ...

Joint Statement Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan

7Oct

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Joint Statement Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan

Moscow, October 7, 2025(Kamran Raja):The seventh meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan was held in Moscow on October 7, 2025. The meeting brought together special representatives and senior officials from Afghanistan, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. A delegation from Belarus attended the meeting as a guest.For the first time, the Afghan delegation participated as a full member, led by Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mottaqi.The participating countries reaffirmed their strong support for a stable, independent, united, and peaceful Afghanistan. They highlighted the importance of expanding economic and trade relations and encouraging investment cooperation between Afghanistan, regional countries, and the internat...

ISSI hosts International Seminar on “Pakistan–China Relations: Regional Stability and Economic Prosperity”

7Oct

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ISSI hosts International Seminar on “Pakistan–China Relations: Regional Stability and Economic Prosperity”

Islamabad, 7 October 2025(Nosheen): The China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Pakistan Study Centre at Fudan University, hosted an International Seminar on “Pakistan–China Relations: Regional Stability and Economic Prosperity”. Director General ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, in his welcome remarks, reaffirmed that Pakistan–China relations remain the “cornerstone” of Pakistan’s foreign policy. He noted that the enduring mutual respect, strategic mutual trust, and mutual support on each other’s issues of core interest have enabled this partnership to thrive despite global and regional uncertainties. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood underscored that CPEC has transformed Pakistan’s development landscape and serves as a ca...

Pakistan Calls for Inclusion of Kashmiri and Palestinian Women in Global Peace and Security Agenda

7Oct

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Pakistan Calls for Inclusion of Kashmiri and Palestinian Women in Global Peace and Security Agenda

United Nations, October 6, 2025(Kamran Raja): As the world marks twenty-five years since the adoption of the landmark UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, Pakistan today urged the United Nations Security Council to address the plight of women living under foreign occupation, particularly in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and Palestine. Speaking at the UN Security Council’s open debate on Women, Peace and Security, Counsellor Saima Saleem of Pakistan’s Mission to the United Nations drew attention to the grave suffering of these women, “from Gaza’s bombed maternity wards to Kashmir’s silenced villages,” emphasizing that “impunity and occupation are diminishing these women in global discourse.” Counsellor Saleem regretted that the latest repor...

Parliamentarians Launch Federal Working Group to Strengthen Minority Rights in Pakistan

7Oct

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Parliamentarians Launch Federal Working Group to Strengthen Minority Rights in Pakistan

Islamabad, October 7, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR), under its European Union-funded initiative “Together for Tolerance: Strengthening Minority Rights & Inclusion,” has officially launched the Federal Parliamentary Working Group on Minority Rights during an inaugural meeting held at the Marriott Hotel, Islamabad.The newly formed Working Group will serve as a collaborative platform for Members of Parliament to address challenges faced by religious minorities and to advance inclusive legislative and policy reforms that uphold equality, tolerance, and social cohesion.The event was attended by Members of the National Assembly and Senate, senior journalists, civil society representatives, and human rights advocates. Together...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Holds Wide-Ranging Talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya

6Oct

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Holds Wide-Ranging Talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya

Putrajaya, 6 October 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently on an official visit to Malaysia, met with the Prime Minister of Malaysia, His Excellency Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, at Perdana Putra in Putrajaya today. Upon arrival, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was accorded a warm official welcome, followed by a restricted meeting between the two leaders and subsequent delegation-level talks under their leadership. The Prime Minister thanked his Malaysian counterpart for the exceptionally warm welcome and gracious hospitality extended to him and his delegation. During their highly constructive and productive discussions, the two leaders expressed satisfaction over the steady progress in bilateral cooperation since Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Paki...

FII Institute Announces Record-Breaking Ninth Edition of Future Investment Initiative: “The Key to Prosperity”

5Oct

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FII Institute Announces Record-Breaking Ninth Edition of Future Investment Initiative: “The Key to Prosperity”

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 5, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has announced that the ninth edition of its flagship conference, FII9, will bring together an unprecedented 600+ distinguished speakers and 20 heads of state, marking the most influential and expansive gathering since the Institute’s inception.Taking place from October 27 to 30, 2025, in Riyadh, under the theme “The Key to Prosperity,” FII9 will serve as the world’s foremost platform for advancing dialogue and action at the intersection of investment, innovation, and global progress.“Prosperity is the common aspiration of nations, economies, and individuals alike,” said Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of the FII Institute. “The presence of over 600...

Pakistan and UAE Explore Enhanced Cooperation in Railways and Infrastructure Development

3Oct

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Pakistan and UAE Explore Enhanced Cooperation in Railways and Infrastructure Development

Islamabad – October 3, 2025(News Desk): Pakistan’s Minister of State for Finance and Railways, Mr. Bilal Azhar Kayani, met with the United Arab Emirates Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, on the sidelines of the Global Rail Infrastructure Conference and Exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in infrastructure development and railway modernization. Mr. Kayani thanked H.E. Al Mazrouei and the Government of the UAE for their warm hospitality and for hosting a world-class Conference and Exhibition that provides a vital platform for knowledge exchange and international collaboration. He praised the UAE’s visionary infrastructure initiatives, particularly the landmark Etihad Rail project, which he described as a model ...