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DG ISPR Warns Facilitators: Hand Over “Fitnaul Khwarij” or Face Strong Action
10Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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DG ISPR Warns Facilitators: Hand Over “Fitnaul Khwarij” or Face Strong Action

 Peshawar, October 10, 2025( Kamran Raja): Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, on Friday issued a stern warning to facilitators of “Fitnaul Khwarij” to immediately surrender these elements to the state or face robust and decisive military action. Addressing a press conference at Corps Headquarters Peshawar, Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated that facilitators have “no option but to cooperate with security forces in eliminating these terrorists or face forceful action.”He made it clear that facilitation of “Fitnaul Khwarij” is unacceptable, reaffirming that the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign will continue despite political distractions or negative propaganda.“The people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan have borne the br...
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اسلام آباد میں سعودی پاک جوائنٹ بزنس کونسل کے اجلاس میں اعلیٰ سطحی سعودی تجارتی وفد کی شرکت
9Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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اسلام آباد میں سعودی پاک جوائنٹ بزنس کونسل کے اجلاس میں اعلیٰ سطحی سعودی تجارتی وفد کی شرکت

اسلام آباد 8 اکتوبر 2025: کامران راجہ: سعودی عرب کے اعلیٰ سطحی تجارتی وفد نے شہزادہ منصور بن محمد آل سعود کی قیادت میں بدھ کو اسلام آباد کے ایک نجی ہوٹل میں سعودی پاکستان جوائنٹ بزنس کونسل کے اجلاس میں شرکت کی۔ یہ اجلاس سعودی پاکستان جوائنٹ بزنس کونسل کے تحت اسپیشل انویسٹمنٹ فیسیلیٹیشن کونسل اور وزارت تجارت کے تعاون سے منعقد کیا گیا۔ وفد میں معدنیات، توانائی، زراعت اور لائیو سٹاک، تعمیرات، انفراسٹرکچر، سیاحت اور رئیل اسٹیٹ سمیت اہم شعبوں کی نمائندگی کرنے والی سعودی کاروباری شخصیات شامل تھیں۔ پاکستان کے نجی شعبے اور کاروباری اداروں کے ممتاز نمائندوں نے بھی شرکت کی، دوطرفہ تجارت اور سرمایہ کاری کے تعاون کو وسعت دینے کے مشترکہ عزم پر زور دیا۔ عزت مآب شہزادہ منصور بن محمد آل سعود نے اپنے سرمایہ کاری کے ماحولیاتی نظام کو مضبوط بنانے کے لیے پاکستان کی جاری کوششوں کو سراہا اور سعودی ویژن 2030 ...
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TAQEEM Declares the Opening of an IVSC Office in Riyadh
9Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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), ...
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Saudi Delegation Explores New Investment Opportunities in Pakistan
9Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Parliamentary Friendship Group Meets Saudi Shura Council Delegation
7Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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 ...
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Joint Statement Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan
7Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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ISSI hosts International Seminar on “Pakistan–China Relations: Regional Stability and Economic Prosperity”
7Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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Pakistan Calls for Inclusion of Kashmiri and Palestinian Women in Global Peace and Security Agenda
7Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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Parliamentarians Launch Federal Working Group to Strengthen Minority Rights in Pakistan
7Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Holds Wide-Ranging Talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya
6Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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