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Islamabad June 4, 2026(Ghufran): The United States Mission in Pakistan today commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, marking a historic milestone that celebrates the enduring ideals of freedom, dignity, and self-determination that have inspired people around the world for two and a half centuries. Speaking at the U.S. Independence Day reception, Chargé d'Affaires Natalie A. Baker reflected on the profound significance of the Declaration of Independence – and on the remarkable transformation of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship over the past two years. CDA Baker credited the bold and results-oriented leadership of President Donald Trump with elevating the U.S.-Pakistan relationship to a genuine strategic partnership – one grounded in mutual respect, aligned interests, an...

Islamabad : 4 June , 2026(Kamran Raja): A high-powered Saudi business delegation, led by His Highness Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, Chairman Saudi-Pak Joint Business Council, called on the Prime Minister at the Prime Minister House earlier today.The Prime Minister was assisted by Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Sen. Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain, Minister for Communications Mr. Aleem Khan, Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, Minister for IT Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kiyani, SAPM Tariq Fatemi, SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan, and other senior government officials were also present.The Prime Minister welcomed the Saudi delegati...

Islamabad, June 3, 2026(Kamran Raja): The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House today. The meeting was attended by the Prime Minister’s Adviser Dr. Syed Tauqir Shah, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi, and Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch. The Prime Minister conveyed his warm greetings and best wishes to President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, and recalled the highly productive, substantive, and outcome-oriented meetings held with the Chinese leadership during his recent visit to China.Reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to further strengthening the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, the Prime Mi...

Islamabad June 1,2026(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas today co-chaired the 8th Pakistan-European Union Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad. During the Dialogue, both sides held comprehensive discussions on the full spectrum of Pakistan-EU relations, including trade and investment, security cooperation, climate action, migration, and multilateral engagement. The talks reflected the growing depth and breadth of cooperation between Pakistan and the European Union across areas of mutual interest. The two leaders also exchanged views on key regional and global developments, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, diplomacy,...

Beijing, May 25, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a warm and highly productive meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing today, reaffirming the enduring strength of the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and charting a renewed course for future-oriented bilateral cooperation. The meeting coincided with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, along with senior federal ministers and officials, accompanied the Prime Minister during the meeting.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed profound gratitude to President Xi Jinping an...

Hangzhou, May 23, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Mr. Wang Hao, Party Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Zhejiang Provincial Committee, in Hangzhou today. Mr. Wang Hao warmly welcomed the Prime Minister to Zhejiang Province and reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and China.During the meeting, the Prime Minister lauded the remarkable development achievements of Zhejiang Province and paid tribute to the visionary leadership of President Xi Jinping during his tenure as Party Secretary of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee. In particular, he appreciated the guiding concept that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets,” describing it as a powerful model for sustainable and inclusive development.The Prime Mi...

ISLAMABAD: 20 May 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a highly level Chinese delegation, led by H.E. Mr. Cai Dafeng, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), that is visiting Pakistan to participate in the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Planning and Special Initiatives, Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Mr. Attaullah Tarar, SAPM Tariq Fatemi, and Foreign Secretary Amb. Amna Baloch attended the meeting While welcoming the Chinese dignitary to Pakistan on this auspicious occasion, the P...

Islamabad, May 20, 2026(Nosheen): The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized the launch of its book titled “Operation Bunyanum Marsoos: Deterrence, Doctrinal Shifts, and Strategic Stability in South Asia,” edited by Malik Qasim Mustafa, at ISSI. The book offers a comprehensive, multi-domain analysis of the May 2025 India-Pakistan crisis. The event featured contributing authors, including Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja, Executive Director, CISS AJK; Vice Admiral Dr. Ahmed Saeed (Retd.), former President, NIMA; and Maj. Gen. Ausaf Ali (Retd.), former Director General Policy, Doctrine and Strategy, SPD. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Mr. Attaullah Tarar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, while Gen. Zubair...