PAKISTAN NEWS

Changsha, China: 27 April 2026(Kamran Raja): President Asif Ali Zardari today conferred the Sitara-i-Pakistan upon Prof. Pan Xiangbin at a special investiture ceremony held here, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to cardiac care and his services to patients in Pakistan. Prof. Pan Xiangbin, an interventional cardiologist and cardiac surgeon, is Vice President of Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Director of the National Interventional Quality Control Center for Structural Heart Disease. An internationally recognised expert, he has led the development of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, with a number of world-first innovations and patented medical solutions to his credit, including ultrasound-guided interventional techniques that enable t...

Changsha, China: 27 April 2026(Kamran Raja): President Asif Ali Zardari witnessed the signing of three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between Pakistani and Chinese entities, covering desalination, agricultural technology, and tea sector cooperation, underscoring a shared commitment to strengthening practical collaboration in priority sectors. The first MoU was signed between the Local Government, Government of Sindh and Lucion Environmental Technology Group for the development of a seawater desalination project in Karachi aimed at enhancing the city’s water supply. The agreement was signed on behalf of the Government of Sindh by Sharjeel Inam Memon, while Yuhui signed on behalf of the Chinese side. The second MoU, also between the Local Government, Government of Sindh and Long Ping Hi...

Rawalpindi, 24 April 2026(Kamran Raja): On 21 April 2026, a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies in Khyber District on the reported presence of khwarij elements.During the conduct of the operation, following an intense exchange of fire and skillful engagement by own troops, twenty-two khwarij affiliated with the Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij were neutralized. In a reprehensible act driven by fear of capture, the terrorists resorted to indiscriminate firing, resulting in the martyrdom of a ten-year-old innocent child.Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the killed terrorists, who were actively involved in numerous acts of terrorism in the area.A sanitization operation is currently underway to eliminate a...

Islamabad, April 23, 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with U.S. Ambassador Natalie Baker for an important discussion on the latest regional developments. The meeting also focused on diplomatic efforts for holding the second round of Islamabad talks. ‎Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised President Donald Trump’s initiative to extend the ceasefire. The meeting emphasized the need for continuity in diplomatic channels for a lasting resolution of the conflict. ‎ ‎ ‎Mohsin Naqvi stated that the extension of the ceasefire by President Donald Trump is a welcome move and an important step toward reducing tensions. He also expressed hope for positive progress from Iran. ‎ ‎ ‎The Federal Interior Minister said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal...

ISLAMABAD: 23 April 2026(Kamran Raja): H.E. Amb. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today.The Prime Minister was assisted by Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ataullah Tarar, SAPM Syed Tariq Fatemi, and Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch.The Prime Minister conveyed his warm regards and best wishes for H.E. President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. Expressing satisfaction at the positive trajectory of Pakistan–China bilateral relations, the Prime Minister reaffirmed that Pakistan takes great pride in its All-Weather Cooperative Strategic Partnership with Ch...