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Finance Minister Highlights Urgent Need for Population Management and Human Capital Investment at World Population Day Event
10Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Finance Minister Highlights Urgent Need for Population Management and Human Capital Investment at World Population Day Event

Islamabad, 10th July 2025(Nosheen): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, addressed a high-level national event organized by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination in Islamabad today to mark World Population Day. The event was attended by Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, as well as prominent religious scholars, members of civil society, and senior government officials. In his address, the Finance Minister underscored that under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the government is pursuing a broad-based reform agenda covering key area...
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Federal Minister of Information Meeting with Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee
10Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Federal Minister of Information Meeting with Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee

Beijing10 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar met with Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and Minister Cao Shumin in Beijing. The meeting discussed in detail the expansion of bilateral media cooperation between Pakistan and China, including joint productions, combating fake news, training programs, and cultural exchanges. The two leaders described the ongoing partnership in the media sector as a manifestation of mutual trust and long-standing friendship. They also agreed on cooperation between the countries’ public broadcasters to combat fake news, including a common narrative against fake news, technical training and institutional collaboration. The Federal Minister for Information said that Pakistan c...
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10Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Meets Sheikha Asma Al Thani, First Qatari Woman to Summit Nanga Parbat

Islamabad, 10 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif welcomed Sheikha Asma Al Thani, the pioneering Qatari mountaineer, in Islamabad today and congratulated her on becoming the first woman in Gulf and Qatar to successfully summit Nanga Parbat, the formidable “Killer Mountain” of Pakistan. During the meeting, the Prime Minister lauded Sheikha Asma’s remarkable courage, resilience, and determination in achieving this significant milestone. He commended her for being a source of inspiration for women and young girls across the world, especially in promoting gender empowerment through adventure and high-altitude sports. In recognition of her achievement and commitment to showcasing Pakistan’s natural beauty, the Prime Minister formally appointed Sheikha Asma Al Thani as...
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Minister of State for Finance and Railways and Head of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit, Holds Meeting with H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs
10Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Minister of State for Finance and Railways and Head of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit, Holds Meeting with H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs

Dubai, July 9, 2025(Ghufran): As part of his ongoing visit to the United Arab Emirates, leading a high-level delegation under the UAE Government’s Experience Exchange Programme (EEP), Mr. Bilal Azhar Kayani, Minister of State for Finance and Railways and Head of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs, today. The meeting underscored the strong and longstanding economic partnership between Pakistan and the UAE and reiterated the importance of structured knowledge sharing to strengthen governance and policy design. Minister Kayani expressed Pakistan’s deep appreciation for the UAE’s continued financial support, which has played a vital role in maintaining the country’s economic stability....
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Meeting of the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan with the Foreign Minister and National Defence Minister of Türkiye
9Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Meeting of the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan with the Foreign Minister and National Defence Minister of Türkiye

Islamabad, 9 July 2025(Ghufran): On the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, co-chair of the Joint Commission under the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) framework, and the Minister of National Defence, Yasar Güler, co-chair of the Joint Ministerial Commission, are visiting Islamabad today. The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister welcomed the visiting dignitaries and underscored the close and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Türkiye. He appreciated the growing momentum in bilateral cooperation and stressed the importance of expanding collaboration in areas such as trade, investment, and energy. The Turkish Foreign Minister conveyed warm greetings f...
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Minister of Defence of the Republic of Turkiye, called on Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during a visit to Air Headquarters: ISPR
9Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Minister of Defence of the Republic of Turkiye, called on Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during a visit to Air Headquarters: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 9 July 2025(Kamran Raja): A high-level delegation led by Mr Yaşar Güler, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Turkiye, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during a visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad. The meeting encompassed discussions on evolving regional security dynamics, progress of ongoing defence cooperation and prospects for future collaboration in emerging domains of warfare.During the meeting, Chief of the Air Staff highlighted the enduring brotherly ties between Pakistan and Turkiye, emphasizing the common aspirations and strategic convergence that bind the two nations. He reaffirmed PAF's steadfast resolve to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the domains of advanced training and aerospace ...
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Major theft of foreigner’s house, suspects arrested, Rs. 1.25 crore recovered
9Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Major theft of foreigner’s house, suspects arrested, Rs. 1.25 crore recovered

Lahore, 7 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Drop scene of theft of Chinese residents' house, 3 suspects arrested, Rs. 1.25 crore recovered. The Operations Wing of Lahore Police has arrested the suspects who stole from a Chinese resident's house in Defense. ASP Defense City Bano Naqvi told a press conference along with Chinese citizens that 3 suspects have been arrested for stealing Rs. 18 million from a Chinese resident's house, from whose possession Rs. 1.25 crore has been recovered.According to the ASP, the arrested suspects used to work at the house of Chinese citizen Shi Depo. The suspects looted the cash 3 days ago and fled to their hometown Chishtian. The two suspects, security guards Shabbir and Imtiaz, committed the crime along with a third person, Ali Uzair.
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Chief of Staff of People’s Liberation Army Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, at Air Headquarters Islamabad: ISPR
8Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Chief of Staff of People’s Liberation Army Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, at Air Headquarters Islamabad: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 8 July 2025(Kamran Raja): A high level defence delegation led by Lieutenant General Wang Gang, Chief of Staff of People’s Liberation Army Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, at Air Headquarters Islamabad. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics and avenues of enhanced bilateral cooperation, particularly in the domain of airpower and operational synergy were discussed.The Air Chief extended a gracious welcome to the distinguished guests, reiterating that Pakistan and China enjoy historic and time-tested ties rooted in mutual trust, strategic convergence and shared aspirations for regional peace & stability. Lieutenant General Wang Gang was given a comprehensive bri...
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Finance Minister Chairs Meeting of Cabinet Committee on Rightsizing
8Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Finance Minister Chairs Meeting of Cabinet Committee on Rightsizing

Islamabad - 8th July 2025(Ghufran): A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Rightsizing of the Federal Government was held today at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The meeting was attended by Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and senior officials from the relevant Ministries and Divisions. The Committee was given a detailed presentation by the Power Division on the Power Planning and Monitoring Company, outlining its institutional background, strategic functions, key achievements, progress on high-impact functions, and future plans. The presentation focused on enhancing the role of PPMC as a technical backbone for planning and performance monitoring in the power sector, with particular empha...
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