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PVARA and Huawei Technologies Explore Cooperation on Cybersecurity and Digital Exchange Infrastructure
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has welcomed Iran’s announcement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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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...
Finance Minister Meets Baroness Jenny Chapman of Darlington on Macroeconomic Outlook and Development Cooperation
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Finance Minister Meets Baroness Jenny Chapman of Darlington on Macroeconomic Outlook and Development Cooperation

Washington, D.C. - April 17, 2026(Kamran Raja):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held an important meeting with Jenny Chapman, Baroness Chapman of Darlington, Minister for International Development and Africa, United Kingdom, on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.At the outset, the Finance Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s longstanding relationship with the United Kingdom. On the macroeconomic front, he highlighted that Pakistan has achieved a current account surplus for the first nine months of the fiscal year and reiterated the Government’s firm commitment to meeting all fiscal targets by the end of June. He also acknowledged the external support received from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The Finance Minister not...
وزیر خزانہ سینیٹر محمد اورنگزیب کا آئی ایم ایف کے میناپ اجلاس میں خطاب، عالمی معاشی جھٹکوں سے نمٹنے کے اقدامات پر روشنی
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وزیر خزانہ سینیٹر محمد اورنگزیب کا آئی ایم ایف کے میناپ اجلاس میں خطاب، عالمی معاشی جھٹکوں سے نمٹنے کے اقدامات پر روشنی

واشنگٹن ڈی سی - 15 اپریل 2026 (کامران راجہ):وفاقی وزیر خزانہ سینیٹر محمد اورنگزیب نے ورلڈ بینک اور آئی ایم ایف کے بہار اجلاس 2026 کے موقع پر آئی ایم ایف کی منیجنگ ڈائریکٹر کی زیر صدارت مشرق وسطیٰ، شمالی افریقہ، افغانستان اور پاکستان (MENAP) خطے کے وزرائے خزانہ، مرکزی بینک کے گورنرز اور علاقائی مالیاتی اداروں کے سربراہان کے اجلاس میں شرکت کی۔ اپنے خطاب میں وزیر خزانہ نے مشرق وسطیٰ میں جاری بحران کو حالیہ تاریخ کے بڑے سپلائی شاکس میں سے ایک قرار دیا۔ انہوں نے اس کے ابتدائی اثرات سے نمٹنے کے لیے حکومت کی جانب سے کیے گئے اقدامات کا ذکر کیا، جن میں درآمدی حکمت عملی، قیمتوں کے نظام اور لاجسٹکس میں ایڈجسٹمنٹ شامل ہیں۔ سینیٹر اورنگزیب نے اس عزم کا اعادہ کیا کہ حکومت وسیع پیمانے کی سبسڈیز کے بجائے ہدفی معاونت کی طرف بڑھ رہی ہے تاکہ معاشرے کے کمزور طبقات کو تحفظ فراہم کیا جا سکے۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ ح...
Finance Minister Highlights Policy Response to Global Shocks at IMF MENAP Meeting
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Finance Minister Highlights Policy Response to Global Shocks at IMF MENAP Meeting

    Washington, D.C. April 15, 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, participated in a meeting convened by the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors, and heads of regional financial institutions from the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) region, on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings 2026.In his intervention, the Finance Minister characterized the ongoing crisis in the Middle East as one of the most significant supply shocks in recent history. He outlined the immediate measures undertaken by the Government of Pakistan to address its first-order effects, including adjustments in procurement...