PAKISTAN NEWS

Jeddah, August 6, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah on Thursday on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin  Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.Upon his arrival at Jeddah, the Prime Minister was warmly received by Deputy Governor of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mashal bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Engineer Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Mohsen Al Fadhli, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Farooq, and senior diplomatic officials. During his visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will hold a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to discuss ways to further stre...

راولپنڈی، 6 اگست 2026 (غفران): وفاقی جمہوریہ صومالیہ کے وزیر دفاع عزت مآب سفیر احمد معلم فقی کی قیادت میں ایک اعلیٰ سطحی وفد نے جنرل ہیڈکوارٹرز (جی ایچ کیو) راولپنڈی میں فیلڈ مارشل سید عاصم منیر، نشانِ امتیاز (ملٹری)، ہلالِ جرات، چیف آف آرمی اسٹاف و چیف آف ڈیفنس فورسز سے ملاقات کی۔ ملاقات کے دوران باہمی دلچسپی کے امور، علاقائی سلامتی کی بدلتی ہوئی صورتحال اور پاکستان و صومالیہ کے درمیان دفاعی و سیکیورٹی تعاون کو مزید فروغ دینے کے اقدامات پر تفصیلی تبادلہ خیال کیا گیا۔ دونوں فریقین نے مشترکہ سیکیورٹی چیلنجز سے مؤثر انداز میں نمٹنے کے لیے عسکری روابط مضبوط بنانے، استعدادِ کار میں اضافے اور تربیتی تعاون کو مزید وسعت دینے کی اہمیت پر زور دیا۔ صومالیہ کے وزیر دفاع نے صومالیہ کی مسلسل حمایت اور خطے میں امن و استحکام کے فروغ کے لیے پاکستان کی مسلح افواج کے پیشہ ورانہ کردار کو سراہا۔ اس موقع پر فی...

Rawalpindi, 06 August , 2026 (Ghufran): A high-level delegation from the Federal Republic of Somalia, led by Defence Minister H.E. Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, evolving regional security dynamics, and measures to further strengthen bilateral defence and security cooperation. They emphasized the importance of enhancing military-to-military relations, expanding capacity-building initiatives, and working together to address shared security challenges.The Somali Defence Minister appreciated Pakistan’s unwavering support for Somalia and commended the professionalism of the...

Islamabad, 06 August 2026 (Kamran Raja): Security Forces conducted two high-tempo intelligence-based operations in Washuk and Mastung districts of Balochistan on August 5 and 6, 2026, as part of the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign under “Operation Rad-ul-Fitna-3” aimed at eliminating Indian-sponsored proxies and dismantling terrorist networks. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations resulted in the elimination of 12 terrorists belonging to Fitna Al Hindustan.On August 5, 2026, Security Forces detected the movement of six terrorists in Washuk District, Balochistan. The troops effectively engaged the terrorists through a precise and skillful operation, resulting in the killing of all six terrorists associated with the Indian proxy group, Fitna Al Hindus...

Islamabad, 06 August , 2026 (Kamran Raja): The U.S. Mission in Pakistan has highlighted significant opportunities for expanding cooperation between the United States and Pakistan in the field of agricultural technology, with a focus on innovation, investment, and modernization of Pakistan’s agriculture sector. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker emphasized the potential for increased collaboration during a Direct Line webinar organized this week with American businesses and investors, Pakistani government officials, and agricultural product producers. The webinar was arranged by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Government of Pakistan. Addressing the participants, Charg...

Lahore, 06 August, 2026 (Nosheen): The Punjab Provincial Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, approved a series of important decisions aimed at strengthening local governance, improving public services, enhancing development initiatives, and ensuring administrative reforms across the province. During the meeting, the cabinet approved an allocation of Rs12.52 billion for the conduct of local government elections in Punjab. The cabinet also approved the procurement of one million metric tonnes of wheat from PASSCO at a rate of Rs4,150 per 40 kilograms. The provincial cabinet gave approval for the provision of 5,000 laptops for the government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and sanctioned an equity injection of Rs3 billion into the Bank of Punjab to further strengthen its financi...

Islamabad, 6 August, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, Mr. Jiang Zaidong, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday and delivered a letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping. The letter conveyed President Xi Jinping’s appreciation for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s message sent on the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in Pakistan-China relations and reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to further strengthening the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership with China. The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of enhancing people-to-people contacts ...

Islamabad, 06 August, 2026 (Kamra Raja)The Minister of Defence of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, called on the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. Upon his arrival, the Somali Defence Minister was warmly received by the Chief of the Naval Staff. During the meeting, both dignitaries held comprehensive discussions on matters of mutual professional interest, regional maritime security, and opportunities to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to enhancing its longstanding diplomatic and military relations with Somalia. He emphasized Pakistan's desire to build a sustainable, long-term, and multifaceted partnership with Somalia, part...

Islamabad, 06 August , 2026 (Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, held a meeting with the Chargéd'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy, Natalie A. Baker, at the Ministry of Law, Justice and Human Rights to discuss Pakistan–United States bilateral relations, matters of mutual interest, and the evolving regional situation.During the meeting, Ms. Baker acknowledged Pakistan's constructive diplomatic role during the recent Gulf conflict and praised the country's efforts to promote regional peace and stability. She also appreciated the leadership and contributions of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in supporting diplomatic initiatives aimed at reducing regional tensions.Senator Tarar reaffirmed Pakistan's commit...

Lahore, August 6, 2026 (Kamran Raja): The 36th meeting of the Punjab Provincial Cabinet was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, where a wide range of decisions were taken to strengthen governance, improve public services, enhance security, and accelerate development across the province. The cabinet congratulated the leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) on its victory in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed gratitude to the people of AJK for placing their trust in the leadership of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, stating that the election results reflected public confidence in the party's vision of development and good governance. Highlighting improvements in law and order, the Chief Minister announced that kidnappi...