PAKISTAN NEWS

Islamabad, May 10, 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with Chairman Barrick, Mr. John L. Thornton, to review progress and discuss future steps regarding the Reko Diq Copper-Gold Project. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on the development of the project and discussed ongoing efforts aimed at advancing work on Reko Diq, which is among the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold projects.Federal Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik highlighted the strategic significance of the project for Pakistan’s economic growth and mineral sector development. He stated that Reko Diq is a flagship national project that will play a key role in attracting investment, generating employment opportunities, and accelerating socio-economic development in B...

‎Islamabad, May 7, 2026(Kamran Raja): ‎Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a surprise visit to Islamabad Airport. During the visit, he reviewed the immigration process for Hajj pilgrims and other passengers. The Interior Minister inspected the counters established for Saudi immigration of Pakistani passengers under the “Road to Makkah” initiative and interacted with the staff. ‎Under the Road to Makkah initiative, Hajj pilgrims are being provided fast-track Saudi immigration facilities at Pakistani airports before departure. Hajj pilgrims expressed satisfaction over the excellent arrangements for Saudi immigration facilities at Islamabad Airport under the program and thanked Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. ‎‎Speaking to the Interior Minister, the pilgrims stated that the process w...