PAKISTAN NEWS - The Pakistan Times

PVARA and Huawei Technologies Explore Cooperation on Cybersecurity and Digital Exchange Infrastructure

18Apr

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

PVARA and Huawei Technologies Explore Cooperation on Cybersecurity and Digital Exchange Infrastructure

Islamabad, April 18, 2026(Kamran Raja): A senior delegation from Huawei Technologies called on Mr. Bilal Bin Saqib, Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), to discuss potential collaboration in the areas of cybersecurity and digital exchange infrastructure.The meeting underscored a shared understanding that robust and resilient security architecture is essential for the sustainable growth and credibility of Pakistan’s emerging virtual asset ecosystem.Discussions focused on Pakistan’s cybersecurity requirements for digital asset platforms, Huawei’s global expertise in cybersecurity assurance, cryptographic technologies, and compliance frameworks aligned with international standards. Both sides also explored how advanced cloud compu...

Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt held their third consultative meeting in Antalya on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum

18Apr

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

Latest, PAKISTAN NEWS, WORLD

Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt held their third consultative meeting in Antalya on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Islamabad, April 18, 2026(Ghufran):The Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt held their third consultative meeting in Antalya on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, reaffirming their commitment to enhanced regional cooperation and diplomatic engagement.Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, joined his counterparts — Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud of Saudi Arabia and Hakan Fidan of Türkiye — along with Egypt’s Foreign Minister, in discussions focused on evolving regional dynamics and shared challenges.The meeting, held during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, provided a platform for the ministers to exchange views on key geopolitical developments. They emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in promoting peace...

مکہ انیشی ایٹو کا پاکستان میں 30,000 عازمین حج کی آمدورفت کے لیے آغاز

18Apr

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

Latest, PAKISTAN NEWS, WORLD

مکہ انیشی ایٹو کا پاکستان میں 30,000 عازمین حج کی آمدورفت کے لیے آغاز

: کامران راجہ اسلام آباد وزارت داخلہ کے ایک سرکاری ذریعے نے انکشاف کیا کہ وزارت، پاکستان میں مکہ روٹ انیشی ایٹو کے ذریعے اس سال 30,000 پاکستانی عازمین کو حج کے لیے منتقل کرنے کا ارادہ رکھتی ہے۔ پاکستان میں پہلی پروازیں اس اتوار کو کراچی سے روانہ ہوں گی، اس کے بعد لاہور اور اسلام آباد کے لیے پروازیں ہوں گی۔ ذرائع نے مزید کہا کہ یہ اقدام حجاج کی محفوظ اور آرام دہ آمدورفت کو یقینی بنانے کے لیے تمام ضروری سہولیات فراہم کرے گا جب تک کہ ان کی بحفاظت وطن واپسی نہ ہو۔ دریں اثنا، وزارت داخلہ نے سات ممالک: مراکش، انڈونیشیا، ملائیشیا، پاکستان، بنگلہ دیش، اور پہلی بار ترکی اور کوٹ ڈی آئیوری میں پانچویں سال کے لیے "مکہ روٹ" اقدام پر عمل درآمد جاری رکھا، جو مہمانوں کی خدمت کے پروگرام کا حصہ ہے، جو سعودی ویژن 2030 پروگراموں میں سے ایک ہے۔ "مکہ روٹ" اقدام کا مقصد عازمین حج کا استقبال کرنا اور ان کے آبا...

Makkah Initiative Launches in Pakistan to Transport 30,000 Pilgrims

18Apr

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

Latest, PAKISTAN NEWS, WORLD

Makkah Initiative Launches in Pakistan to Transport 30,000 Pilgrims

Islamabad, 17 April 2026(Kamran Raja): An official source from the Ministry of Interior revealed that the Ministry, through the Makkah Route Initiative in Pakistan, aims to transport 30,000 Pakistani pilgrims for Hajj this year. The first flights in Pakistan will depart this Sunday from Karachi, followed by flights to Lahore and Islamabad. The source added that the initiative will provide all necessary facilities to ensure the safe and comfortable transport of pilgrims until their safe return home.Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior continues to implement the "Makkah Route" initiative, part of the Guests of God Service Program, one of the Saudi Vision 2030 programs, for the fifth year in seven countries: Morocco, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and, for the first time, Türki...

Islamabad Hosts Exhibition Honoring Victims of Soviet Genocide During World War II

17Apr

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

Latest, PAKISTAN NEWS, WORLD

Islamabad Hosts Exhibition Honoring Victims of Soviet Genocide During World War II

Islamabad, 17 April 2026(Kamran Raja): The Embassy of Russia in Pakistan hosted an official opening ceremony for a photo exhibition commemorating the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Genocide of the Soviet People during the Great Patriotic War.Held at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts, the exhibition highlights atrocities committed by Nazi forces and their collaborators during World War II. The event was attended by ambassadors from CIS countries including Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, alongside diplomats from Cuba, Iran, Kenya, Rwanda, Syria, and Zimbabwe. Representatives of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as members of the academic community and Russian expatriates, were also present.Addres...

Algeria, Pakistan Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Ties, Discuss Regional Peace Efforts at Antalya Forum

17Apr

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

Latest, PAKISTAN NEWS, WORLD

Algeria, Pakistan Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Ties, Discuss Regional Peace Efforts at Antalya Forum

Antalya, Turkey, 17 April 2026(Kamran Raja): On the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Algeria and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and supporting peace initiatives in the Middle East.Algeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, held a bilateral meeting with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, in Antalya on Friday.During the meeting, both sides reviewed the longstanding and friendly relations between Algeria and Pakistan, emphasizing the need to enhance cooperation across various sectors. They agreed on intensifying joint efforts to elevate ties to a higher level.In a significant development, Ishaq Dar extended an official invitation to his Algerian counterpart to visit Pakista...

NA Speaker reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued role as a facilitator for peace and dialogue

17Apr

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

Latest, PAKISTAN NEWS

NA Speaker reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued role as a facilitator for peace and dialogue

Istanbul, Türkiye 16th April, 2026(Kamran Raja): The Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan addressed the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul. He expressed his sincere gratitude to the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye for its warm hospitality.Speaking on the theme “Nurturing hope, securing peace and ensuring justice for future generations,” the Speaker described it as a critical test of the collective role of parliamentarians in the contemporary global order. He noted that the international system, established through the collective will of humanity over eight decades ago, is currently facing a critical point of inflection amid unresolved conflicts, prolonged disputes, and emerging global crises. He said that ongoing wars across various regions con...

NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq reiterates Pakistan’s desire for global peace & resolution of disputes through dialogue

17Apr

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

Latest, PAKISTAN NEWS

NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq reiterates Pakistan’s desire for global peace & resolution of disputes through dialogue

Istanbul, 17 April 2026 (KamranRaja):Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has reiterated Pakistan’s sincere desire for global peace and resolution of disputes through sustained dialogue and engagement, stressing an end to wars and conflicts.He arrived here in Istanbul to lead Pakistan’s parliamentary delegation at the 152nd General Assembly meeting of the Inter Parliamentary Union. Out of the 183 Member national parliaments of the IPU, over 136 are present in the Turkish capital to deliberate on the Conference theme: *Nurturing hope, securing peace and ensuring justice for future generations.Pakistan’s ongoing peace efforts have drawn significant international attention, as a chain of Speakers from around the world made a beeline to meet and congadulate Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq...

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has welcomed Iran’s announcement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

17Apr

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

Latest, PAKISTAN NEWS, United Nation (UN), WORLD

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has welcomed Iran’s announcement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

New York, April 17, 2026(Ghufran):The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has welcomed Iran’s announcement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, calling it “a step in the right direction” amid ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.In a statement issued by his spokesperson, the Secretary General noted that the decision to keep the vital maritime route fully open for commercial vessels during the current ceasefire could help build confidence among parties involved in the conflict.He reiterated the United Nations’ firm position that international navigational rights and freedoms in the Strait of Hormuz must be fully restored and respected by all sides.The development comes at a critical time, as the waterway through which a sig...

Pakistan–EU Business Forum (April 28–29) to Strengthen Trade, Investment Ties; GSP+ Remains Key Pillar

17Apr

By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments

Latest, PAKISTAN NEWS

Pakistan–EU Business Forum (April 28–29) to Strengthen Trade, Investment Ties; GSP+ Remains Key Pillar

Islamabad, 17 April 2026(Kamran Raja):Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a detailed meeting with Raimundas Karoblis to discuss strengthening Pakistan–European Union economic relations, with a particular focus on the upcoming Pakistan–EU Business Forum—scheduled to be held on April 28–29, 2026, in Islamabad—and the continued importance of the GSP Plus scheme.The meeting underscored that the Pakistan–EU Business Forum will serve as a major platform to deepen trade and investment cooperation. Both sides highlighted that the forum is expected to bring together a large number of participants, including government representatives, business leaders, and institutional stakeholders from Pakistan and across the European Union.It was noted that the event will feature extensive ...