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Saudi Ambassador Reaffirms Strong, Historic Bonds Between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan at 95th National Day Reception

24Sep

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Saudi Ambassador Reaffirms Strong, Historic Bonds Between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan at 95th National Day Reception

Islamabad, September 23(Kamran Raja): Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki, reaffirmed the enduring historical, religious, cultural, and brotherly ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, underscoring that the Kingdom has always stood by Pakistan and will continue to do so. The Ambassador was addressing a grand reception hosted at Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, to mark the 95th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event was attended by a large number of dignitaries, including governors, ministers, religious leaders, members of the diplomatic corps, and prominent figures from various walks of life. The ceremony commenced with the recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by the playing of the national anthems of both countries and t...

Pakistan Calls for Urgent Action to End Humanitarian Catastrophe in Palestine at High-Level UN Meeting

23Sep

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Pakistan Calls for Urgent Action to End Humanitarian Catastrophe in Palestine at High-Level UN Meeting

New York, 23 September 2025(Kamran Raja): Speaking at a high-level meeting convened at the United Nations, Pakistan called for urgent international action to address the unprecedented humanitarian crisis in Palestine, particularly Gaza, where tens of thousands of civilians have lost their lives and famine has gripped the population. The statement delivered on behalf of Pakistan expressed deep gratitude to UN Secretary-General António Guterres for his continued advocacy for peace and compassion for the Palestinian people. Highlighting the catastrophic conditions in Gaza, Pakistan stressed that over 64,000 lives have been lost and entire neighborhoods, hospitals, schools, and essential infrastructure have been destroyed. The statement underlined that famine is already a reality in Gaza Cit...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in New York

23Sep

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in New York

New York, September 22, 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in New York, leading the Pakistan delegation to participate in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) during the High-Level Week.The Prime Minister, accompanied by the Pakistani delegation, will represent Pakistan at the 80th Session of the UNGA. In his address to the General Assembly, he will highlight Pakistan’s position on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and the question of Palestine, as well as present Pakistan’s perspective on key global issues.During the UNGA session, the Prime Minister will also attend several high-level events, including an important meeting of the UN Security Council, the High-Level Meeting on the Global Development Initiative (GDI), and a special high-le...

U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Calls on Minister for Railways; Discusses Bilateral Cooperation and Development Initiatives

22Sep

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U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Calls on Minister for Railways; Discusses Bilateral Cooperation and Development Initiatives

Islamabad, September 22, 2025(Ghufran): U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker called on Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi at the Ministry of Railways today. The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere and focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and discussing the development initiatives of Pakistan Railways.During the meeting, Natalie A. Baker was briefed on Pakistan Railways’ strategic projects and its role in enhancing regional connectivity. The two sides also discussed partnership opportunities, investment prospects, and the creation of new employment avenues.Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi highlighted that the ongoing projects of Pakistan Railways would attract fresh investments and generate substantial employment opportunities. H...

Minister OPHRD Chaudhry Salik Hussain Undertakes Bilateral Visit to Italy, Presides Over “Achievement Awards 2025”

18Sep

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Minister OPHRD Chaudhry Salik Hussain Undertakes Bilateral Visit to Italy, Presides Over “Achievement Awards 2025”

Rome, 18 September 2025 (Ghufran Majeed): Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OPHRD), Chaudhry Salik Hussain, is undertaking an official bilateral visit to Italy from 16–19 September 2025.During his visit, the Minister presided over a Town Hall Meeting with the Pakistani community, inspected Consular Services at the Embassy, and welcomed the re-initiation of NADRA services in Italy after a gap of five years. He also graced as Chief Guest the “Achievement Awards 2025”, an initiative launched by Ambassador Ali Javed to honor the extraordinary achievements of the Pakistani community in Italy and to recognize Italian citizens for their selfless contributions towards Pak-Italy friendship.The Awards for Extraordinary Services were conferred in the fields of e...

Pakistan Calls for Sustained Engagement, Counter-Terrorism Measures, and International Support for Afghanistan at UN Security Council

18Sep

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Pakistan Calls for Sustained Engagement, Counter-Terrorism Measures, and International Support for Afghanistan at UN Security Council

United Nations, 17 September 2025(Kamran Raja): Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, addressed the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan today. In his statement, Ambassador Ahmed expressed condolences over the recent earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, reaffirming Pakistan’s solidarity with the Afghan people. He noted that Pakistan had provided 105 tons of humanitarian assistance to the affected families. Highlighting the humanitarian and economic challenges in Afghanistan, the Ambassador stressed that sanctions, a collapsed banking system, inadequate aid, poverty, narcotics, terrorism, and human rights concerns continue to define the Afghan landscape. He urged the international community to close the fundin...

Joint Statement on the State Visit of H.E. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

17Sep

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Joint Statement on the State Visit of H.E. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, 17 September 2025(Kamran Raja): At the gracious invitation of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Excellency Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, paid a state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 25/3/1447H, corresponding to 17 September 2025.His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received the Prime Minister of Pakistan at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh. Both sides held an official session of talks in the presense of both counrties' delegations. At the outset of the session، His Excellency the Prime Minister of Pakistan conveyed his greetings and warm wishes to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King ...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visits Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

17Sep

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visits Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, 17 November 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Riyadh on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.Upon arrival at King Khalid Airport, Riyadh, the Prime Minister and the Pakistani delegation were warmly welcomed by the Deputy Governor of Riyadh, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki, Pakistani Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Farooq and senior diplomatic officials. The green crescent flag was hoisted throughout the city upon the Prime Minister's arrival in Riyadh.On this occasion, the Prime Minister was given a 21-gun salute and a parade of Saudi Arabian forces.Later, the Prime Minister will visit the Royal Diwan,...

Punjab Government Launches First-Ever E-Taxi Scheme

17Sep

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Punjab Government Launches First-Ever E-Taxi Scheme

Lahore, 17 Sep 2025(News Desk): The Punjab government has formally launched the province’s first-ever E-Taxi Scheme under its flagship Transport Vision 2030, marking a major step towards modernizing urban transport and promoting eco-friendly mobility solutions. In the first phase, 1,100 electric taxis will be distributed among citizens. Interested applicants can submit their applications online through the official E-Taxi Punjab website until October 5, 2025. Officials said the initiative will significantly reduce air pollution and fuel costs, while providing citizens with a cost-effective and environmentally friendly transport option. The scheme will also strengthen the urban transport system across Punjab’s major cities and generate new employment opportunities.To Apply: https://e-ta...

Defence Minister Visits Naval Headquarters, Receives Briefing on Maritime Security and Pakistan Navy’s Preparedness

16Sep

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Defence Minister Visits Naval Headquarters, Receives Briefing on Maritime Security and Pakistan Navy’s Preparedness

Islamabad, 16 September 2025(News Desk): Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, visited Naval Headquarters, Islamabad, today and called on Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf. During the meeting, discussions were held on the regional maritime security environment and the operational readiness of Pakistan Navy.The Naval Chief briefed the Defence Minister on prevailing maritime challenges and Pakistan Navy’s comprehensive preparedness to effectively respond to them. He also shared an overview of ongoing and future initiatives aimed at enhancing and modernizing PN capabilities.The Defence Minister expressed keen interest in the recent inductions of advanced platforms and cutting-edge equipment, terming them a vital addition to strengthening Pakistan’s maritime defenc...