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Finance Minister Briefs Moody’s on Pakistan’s Stabilizing Economy, Reform Drive, and Global Market Re-Engagement

15Jul

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Finance Minister Briefs Moody’s on Pakistan’s Stabilizing Economy, Reform Drive, and Global Market Re-Engagement

Islamabad – 15th July 2025(Nosheen): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, accompanied by Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, Governor State Bank of Pakistan, and senior officials from the Finance Division, Revenue Division, and other relevant Ministries, held a virtual engagement with Moody’s Rating Agency today at the Finance Division to provide an in-depth briefing on Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook, reform agenda, and financial stability. During the session, the Finance Minister apprised the Moody’s team of the significant strides Pakistan has made in stabilizing its economy and laying the foundations for sustainable and inclusive growth. He underlined the successful completion of the final IMF review under the Stand-By Arrangement, includi...

New UK E Visas for Pakistani students and workers

15Jul

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New UK E Visas for Pakistani students and workers

Islamabad, 15 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Most main applicants travelling to the UK on study or work-related visas will no longer need a physical sticker visa in passports from today (15 July). The UK Government is replacing physical immigration documents for most student and worker visas with a digital proof of immigration status, an eVisa. An eVisa is an online record of a person’s immigration permission in the UK, and any conditions which apply, which can be viewed by creating and accessing an online UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account. eVisas are part of an enhanced border and immigration system that will not only make the visa process easier, but is more secure, digital and streamlined. eVisas are tried and tested, with millions of people already using them on select immigration route...

JOINT MARITIME AND INTELLIGENCE BASED OPERATION BY PN, PMSA, JMICC AND NARCOTICS CONTROL WING SINDH IN THE ARABIAN SEA

14Jul

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JOINT MARITIME AND INTELLIGENCE BASED OPERATION BY PN, PMSA, JMICC AND NARCOTICS CONTROL WING SINDH IN THE ARABIAN SEA

Karachi,Pakistan 14 July, 2025(Kamran Raja): In a significant inter-agency effort, the Pakistan Navy (PN), Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre (JMICC) and the Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department (Narcotics Control Wing, Sindh), successfully conducted a Joint Maritime Operation and Intelligence Based Operation (IB0) in the Arabian Sea.During surveillance and coordinated maritime patrols, a stateless vessel was intercepted and boarded. A detailed search revealed over 500 kilograms of Hashish and Crystal Ice (Methamphetamine). In another event, an IBO led to the confiscation of illicit liquor concealed onboard, all destined for unlawful distribution.The success of the operation was enabled by timely intelligence shar...

Japan Funded FAO Project Helps Restore Farming and Livestock Livelihoods in Flood Hit Pakistan

14Jul

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Japan Funded FAO Project Helps Restore Farming and Livestock Livelihoods in Flood Hit Pakistan

Islamabad 14 July 2025(Kamran Raja): The Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nations (FAO) has concluded a critical emergency project that provided support to flood-affected farming and herding communities in Pakistan Balochistan and Sindh provinces, made possible through generous funding from the Government of Japan. The FAO-led intervention, backed by a contribution of USD 6.48 million, focused on restoring food production, improving household nutrition, and building longer-term resilience in areas devastated by the unprecedented 2022 floods. Over 74,000 households equivalent to more than 520,000 people benefited from the initiative, which combined agricultural support with livestock protection and targeted assistance for female-headed families. A project completion event ...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister’s participation in the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

13Jul

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister’s participation in the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

Islamabad: July 13, 2025(Nosheen): At the invitation of Foreign Minister of China H. E. Mr. Wang Yi, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan H. E. Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will lead Pakistan delegation to the meeting of SCO Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) being held on 14-16 July 2025 in Tianjin (China). Foreign Ministers of all SCO member States, including Pakistan, China, Belarus, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan will participate in the CFM meeting. Foreign Minister of Belarus will attend the CFM for the first time as member of SCO.The CFM is the third highest forum in the SCO format. It focuses on the issues of international relations, as well as foreign and security policies of SCO. The forum approves the documents, incl...

Former Chairman CJCSC General Zubair Mahmood Hayat Shares Strategic Perspective on Peace and Stability in South Asia at ISSI

11Jul

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Former Chairman CJCSC General Zubair Mahmood Hayat Shares Strategic Perspective on Peace and Stability in South Asia at ISSI

July 11, 2025(Kamran Raja): In its latest edition of the Thought Leaders Forum (TLF), the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, NI(M), HI(M), Former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), as the Distinguished Speaker. The session focused on the theme “Peace and Stability in South Asia and Beyond.” Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, in his welcome remarks, highlighted the rapid transformation of the global order, marked by intensified great power competition, militarisation, erosion of multilateralism, and the rise of non-traditional security threats. Focusing on the recent crisis in South Asia, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood drew attention to India's baseless allegations against Pakistan following a terrorist incident in Indian Illegally Occupi...

NDMA warns of potential flooding in several regions

11Jul

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NDMA warns of potential flooding in several regions

ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (Ghufran): The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC), under the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), has issued an advisory urging the public to take precautionary measures in anticipation of moderate to heavy monsoon rains expected to affect multiple regions of the country between Sunday to Tuesday, (July 13 and 17, 2025). The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has issued a hydrological outlook and an impact-based weather alert for a three-day period commencing Sunday, July 13, 2025. The forecast indicates moderate to heavy monsoon rainfall across various regions of Pakistan, attributed to intensified moisture inflow from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, coupled with an active westerly wave system. As a consequence, substantial rises in r...

Federal Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik Advances Strategic Energy Dialogue with Uzbekistan

11Jul

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Federal Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik Advances Strategic Energy Dialogue with Uzbekistan

Islamabad, July 11,2025(Nosheen): Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to deepening energy collaboration with Uzbekistan during a meeting with His Excellency Mr. Alisher Tukhtaev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, held today. The discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties, with a particular focus on expanding cooperation in the oil and gas sector. Ambassador Tukhtaev lauded Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s recent successful visit to Uzbekistan, which has paved the way for stronger economic and energy partnerships. He reaffirmed Uzbekistan’s commitment to elevating bilateral trade to $2 billion in the coming years and identified the energy sector as a key area for mutual growth. He noted significant opportunities for joint explorat...

First Time in History, Rs. 1,046 Billion Spent on Development Projects in a Single Fiscal Year 2024-2025

10Jul

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First Time in History, Rs. 1,046 Billion Spent on Development Projects in a Single Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Islamabad, July 10, 2025(Memoona): Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, while addressing the media at the launch of the Monthly Development Update for July 2025, said that the fiscal year 2024–25 concluded with encouraging macroeconomic indicators.The Minister noted first time ever Rs. 1,046 billion (96%) of the PSDP for FY2024–25 had been utilized, reflecting strong implementation. This utilization is driving inclusive growth through targeted investments in exports, innovation, and human development. The PSDP, which was limited to Rs. 754 billion last year, is now back on the path of growth, said Ahsan IqbalHe noted that GDP growth is on an upward trajectory, inflation has eased, and both fiscal and external sector stability have been ...

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), chaired the 271st Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at GHQ: ISPR

10Jul

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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), chaired the 271st Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at GHQ: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 10 July, 2025(Kamran Raja): Forum offered Fateha for the martyrs of recent terrorist attacks by Indian sponsored proxies. Taking stock of recent successes against terrorist proxies, Forum resolved that blood of our Shuhada will not go waste and the safety and security of people of Pakistan remain top most priority for the Armed Forces of Pakistan. Forum strongly asserted that it is imperative to take decisive and holistic actions at all levels against the Indian backed and sponsored proxies. Following its manifest defeat in direct aggression against Pakistan, post Pahalgam incident, India is now doubling down to further its nefarious agenda through its proxies of Fitna Al Khawarij and Fitna Al Hindustan.The COAS shared details of Pakistan’s proactive and successful diplomat...