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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visits Saudi Arabia

19Mar

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visits Saudi Arabia

March 19, 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif leaves for Saudi Arabia along with high-level delegation Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to Saudi Arabia from March 19 to 22, 2025. During the visit, the Prime Minister is also expected to meet with His Excellency Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. In the meeting, the two leaders will discuss ways to promote trade, enhance partnership in key sectors, and facilitate broader economic cooperation. Issues of mutual interest, including global and regional developments, particularly the evolving situation in Gaza and the Middle East, as well as issues related to the Muslim Ummah, will top the agenda during the two leaders' talks.The Prime Minister...

Commander of the National Guard of the Kingdom of Bahrain, called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff: ISPR

18Mar

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Commander of the National Guard of the Kingdom of Bahrain, called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff: ISPR

18 March 2025(Kamran Raja) ISPR: His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander of the National Guard of the Kingdom of Bahrain, called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters (GHQ).During the meeting, both leaders engaged in discussions on matters of mutual interest, the regional security landscape, and avenues for strengthening bilateral military cooperation. COAS underscored the significance of enhanced collaboration in addressing shared security challenges and fostering peace and stability in the region.The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and commended their unwavering efforts in combating terrorism.

High-level defence delegation from the Republic of South Africa called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force

17Mar

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High-level defence delegation from the Republic of South Africa called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force

17 March 2025(Kamran Raja): A high-level defence delegation from the Republic of South Africa, led by Dr Thobekile Gamede, Acting Secretary of Defence, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.During the meeting, Chief of the Air Staff reiterated PAF’s commitment to collaborating with the South African Air Force in military to military cooperation and the training domain.Dr Thobekile Gamede commended the professionalism and accomplishments of Pakistan Air Force, highlighting its success in the domains of indigenization and cutting-edge technological advancements. She expressed desire of cooperation from PAF for modernization and servicing of critical equipment. The dignitary also conveyed an ear...

Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi Meets UAE First Secretary, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation and Railway Development Projects

17Mar

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Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi Meets UAE First Secretary, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation and Railway Development Projects

17 March 2025, Islamabad(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi met with Ahmed Al-Tahiri, the First Secretary of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan, at the Ministry of Railways. During the meeting, the UAE First Secretary congratulated Hanif Abbasi on assuming his new role as Federal Minister for Railways and extended his best wishes for his success.Ahmed Al-Tahiri also expressed deep sorrow over the recent terrorist attack on the Jaffer Express near Paneer Railway Station in Kachhi Bolan, where terrorists attempted to hijack the train and took passengers hostage. He condemned the attack and extended his sympathies to the affected passengers and their families.During the meeting, both dignitaries discussed the strong bilateral relations betwee...

CEO of renowned American multinational IT company Afiniti, met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif

17Mar

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CEO of renowned American multinational IT company Afiniti, met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif

17 March 2025, Islamabad(Kamran Raja): A four-member delegation led by Jerome Kapelus, CEO of renowned American multinational IT company Afiniti, met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Prime Minister welcomes Afiniti's interest in further investing in Pakistan's IT sector. PM says Pakistan's talented IT workforce has the potential to compete in the global market. Prime Minister proposes Afiniti Pakistan to establish world-class call center in Pakistan for national and international customers.Shehbaz Sharif said I am personally overseeing a program to equip the country's talented youth with IT, AI and other advanced technological skills. All facilities are being provided to IT companies to achieve the target of $25 billion exports in the IT sector.The delegation praised t...

EU Ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka Calls on Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb

14Mar

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EU Ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka Calls on Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb

14th March 2025 (Kamran Raja): Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, today held a meeting with Dr. Riina Kionka, Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, who called on the Minister at the Finance Division. The meeting focused on a range of matters of mutual interest, particularly on strengthening business and investment ties between the European Union (EU) and Pakistan. During the meeting, Senator Aurangzeb and Ambassador Kionka discussed opportunities for European businesses in Pakistan, emphasizing the need to create an enabling investment climate to harness the growing appetite for expansion. Dr. Kionka shared that the EU had already mapped over 300 European companies operating in Pakistan, with the belief that many more are present.Dr. Kionka ex...

H.H. General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander Bahrain National Guard, called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee at Joint Staff Headquarters: ISPR

13Mar

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H.H. General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander Bahrain National Guard, called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee at Joint Staff Headquarters: ISPR

13 March, 2025(Kamran Raja): H.H. General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander Bahrain National Guard, called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. During the meeting, both military leaders discussed evolving regional environment and related security issues. Furthermore, they emphasized broadening the scope and depth of existing bilateral military engagements and cooperation between both countries. The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in fight against terrorism. Earlier, upon arrival at Joint Staff Headquarters, a smartly turned-out tri services contingent presented ‘Guard of Honour’ to the visiting dignitary....

Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson, Thursday, 13th March 2025

13Mar

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Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson, Thursday, 13th March 2025

12 March 2025, Islamabad(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar attended the Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) held on 7 March 2025 in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the session, DPM/FM reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause; urged immediate collective action to address the ongoing Israeli atrocities against the Palestinian people and safeguard their rights, including their right to return to their ancestral homeland; condemned the proposal of resettlement of Palestinians in other countries; underscored the imperative for the establishment of a sovereign and independent State of Palestine based on the pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital; and emphasized on ...

UAE condemns terrorist attack on train in southwest Pakistan

13Mar

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UAE condemns terrorist attack on train in southwest Pakistan

March 12, 2025 (Kamran Raja): The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack on a train in Balochistan province in southwest Pakistan, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of dozens of innocent people. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its steadfast rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism that aim to destabilize security and stability and contravene international law.The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the Pakistani government and the friendly Pakistani people, and to the families and relatives of the victims of this brutal terrorist crime, and its wishes for a speedy recovery for all those injured.

13Mar

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Uzbek Ambassador calls on the Prime Minister

Islamabad, 13 March 2025(Kamran Raja): Ambassador of Uzbekistan Mr. Alisher Tukhtaev, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at Prime Minister House today. The Prime Minister conveyed his warm greetings, through the Ambassador, to H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan and expressed his deepest gratitude for the warmth and hospitality extended to him and his delegation during their recent visit to Tashkent last month. The Prime Minister expressed his complete satisfaction at the excellent progress made between the two countries during his visit, which included the formation of a High Level Strategic Cooperation Council, as well as the signing of a number of important agreements and MOUs in various fields.The Prime Minister said that, upon his return from Tashkent, he had ...