PAKISTAN NEWS

27 October, 2025(Ghufran): India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad, organised an event “Youth Policy Dialogue on Kashmir 2025” in collaboration with Youth Forum for Kashmir. More than 150 students from across Pakistan took part in the dialogue. They were divided into four committees to discuss and analyse various aspects of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, including Climatic Cost of Kashmir Conflict, Women and Children Rights in Kashmir, Solutions to Resolve Kashmir Conflict, and Arbitrary Detentions. The event was graced by Charge dAffairs Mr. Samir Ahmedli, of the Embassy of Azerbaijan as chief guest, whereas other speakers included Mr. Shah Ghulam Qadir, President PML-N AJK; Ambassador Abdul Basit; Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khan, Department of International Relations,...

Islamabad, 24 October 2025(Nosheen): The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) convened a high-level roundtable discussion titled “Pakistan’s Climate Negotiation Strategy and Preparations for COP-30.” The session brought together senior policymakers, diplomats, and climate experts, including Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI); Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman Board of Governors ISSI; Mr. Jamil Ahmad, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs at UNEP-Washington; Ms. Nadia Rehman, Member Climate Change, Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives; Ms. Sadia Munawar, Deputy Director, Ministry of Climate Change; and Ms. Kashmala Kakakhel, climate finance expert.Openi...

Islamabad, October 23,2025(News Desk): Pakistan strongly condemns Israel’s attempt to extend its so-called “sovereignty” over parts of the Occupied West Bank, including illegal Israeli settlements, through a draft law introduced in the legislature of the occupying power. These actions constitute a flagrant violation of international law, relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, and the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people. Such provocative and unlawful measures undermine ongoing efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region. Pakistan calls upon the international community to take urgent and decisive action to halt these illegal steps and to hold the Israeli occupying forces accountable for their continued violations of international law.Pakistan reiterates i...

Islamabad, 22 October 2025(Ghufran): The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted the launch of Saud Sultan’s book, Jammu and Kashmir – The Forgotten Narrative: From Distorted Origins to Denied Freedom. The event featured General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, former Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, as Chief Guest; and Ambassador Sardar Masood Khan, former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, as Guest of Honour. Other speakers included Mr. Farooq Rehmani, senior Kashmiri leader and former Convener All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) AJK Chapter, and Barrister Daniyal Chaudhry, Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting. In his remarks, Director General ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood described Saud Sultan’s book as a substan...