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Prime Minister’s Visit to Qatar in Solidarity with the People of Qatar

11Sep

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Prime Minister’s Visit to Qatar in Solidarity with the People of Qatar

Islamabad 11 September 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today departed for a one-day visit to Doha to express solidarity with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, the Qatari royal family, and the brotherly people of Qatar in the wake of Israeli aggression against Qatar. The Prime Minister is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi. During his stay in Doha, the Prime Minister will hold a meeting with His Highness the Amir of Qatar. He will convey Pakistan’s strong condemnation of Israel’s unprovoked aggression and blatant v...

Security Forces Neutralize 19 Indian-Sponsored Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: ISPR

11Sep

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Security Forces Neutralize 19 Indian-Sponsored Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 11 September 2025(Kamran Raja): On 9–10 September, security forces successfully eliminated 19 terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy group Fitna al Khwarij during three separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. Based on credible intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists, security forces conducted an operation in the general area Guluno, Mohmand District. During the intense exchange of fire, 14 Indian-sponsored terrorists were sent to hell. In another intelligence-based operation in the general area Datta Khel, North Waziristan District, four more terrorists were neutralized by the security forces. Separately, in Bannu District, one terrorist was eliminated during an encounter with the security forces. A cache of weapons and ammunition was...

Prime Minister Meets Minister of National Defence of Türkiye

9Sep

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Prime Minister Meets Minister of National Defence of Türkiye

Islamabad, 9 September 2025(Kamran Raja): The Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr. Yasar Güler, who is currently visiting Pakistan as Co-Chair of the Pakistan-Türkiye Joint Ministerial Commission, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House this evening.Welcoming the Turkish Defence Minister and members of his delegation, the Prime Minister underscored the historic and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, deeply rooted in shared history, culture, and mutual respect. He expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of bilateral relations and reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to further strengthening cooperation with Türkiye in diverse fields, including trade, investment, technology, and defence.Recallin...

PAKISTAN CONDEMNS THE ISRAELI AGGRESSION AGAINST THE STATE OF QATAR

9Sep

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PAKISTAN CONDEMNS THE ISRAELI AGGRESSION AGAINST THE STATE OF QATAR

Islamabad, 9 September 2025(Ghufran): Pakistan condemns in the strongest possible terms the Israeli aggression against the brotherly country of Qatar. This highly provocative and reckless action constitutes a blatant violation of Qatar's sovereignty as well as international law, the UN Charter, and the established norms governing interstate relations.Pakistan expresses its complete solidarity with the brotherly State of Qatar against this unprovoked and unlawful aggression.This reckless action by Israel is yet another manifestation of its continued disregard for international peace and security, and its policy of destabilising the region. Pakistan has consistently maintained that such impunity must not be tolerated by the international community.We reaffirm our principled posit...

ISSI and SIIS Sign MoU to Deepen Academic and Research Collaboration

8Sep

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ISSI and SIIS Sign MoU to Deepen Academic and Research Collaboration

Islamabad, September 8, 2025(Kamran Raja): Further advancing its international partnerships, the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS), one of China’s premier think-tanks with a strong global reputation for policy-oriented research.The MoU was concluded on the sidelines of the “High-level Seminar on Development and Cooperation between China and South Asian Countries” held in Shanghai, which brought together scholars, experts, and policymakers to deliberate on contemporary global and regional challenges.The agreement was signed by Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI, and Professor Chen Dongxiao, President SIIS, in the presence of senior officials and sc...

Prime Minister Witnesses Signing of Landmark MoUs with Leading U.S. Mining and Infrastructure Companies

8Sep

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Prime Minister Witnesses Signing of Landmark MoUs with Leading U.S. Mining and Infrastructure Companies

Islamabad, September 8, 2025(Kamran Raja): A high-level U.S. delegation comprising senior executives from United States Strategic Metals (USSM) and Mota-Engil Group, two renowned global companies in the mining and infrastructure sectors, met today with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House.The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and senior members of the Federal Cabinet.The U.S. delegation is visiting Pakistan to explore opportunities for expanding mining operations, enhancing value addition in mineral resources, and developing supporting infrastructure. During the visit, the delegation held high-level meetings with the Prime Minister, the Chi...

Action Plan to Foster an Even Closer China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (2025-2029)

8Sep

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Action Plan to Foster an Even Closer China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (2025-2029)

8 September 2025(Kamran Raja): At the invitation of H.E. Mr. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, visited China from August 30 to September 4, 2025 to attend the twenty-fifth meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-fascist War. During the visit, H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China met with Prime Minister Sharif. Prime Minister Sharif also held talks with Premier Li Qiang of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. They had in-depth exchange...

8Sep

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Pakistan and China Sign Nine MoUs to Strengthen Digital Cooperation at B2B Conference

8 September 2025(Ghufran): Pakistan and China have taken a major step toward deepening bilateral cooperation in the information technology sector with the signing of nine Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during the second Pakistan-China B2B Conference held in China. Among the most significant agreements were three landmark Government-to-Business (G2B) and Business-to-Business (B2B) partnerships with Huawei Technologies, focusing on accelerating Pakistan’s digital transformation: NTC–Huawei Partnership for Fiberization & Secure ConnectivityHuawei Technologies and NTC Pakistan signed an agreement to accelerate fiberization and strengthen secure government connectivity infrastructure. The initiative will modernize Pakistan’s digital ecosystem, ensuring robust, high-speed communi...

Pakistan Consul General Meets Regional Director of Office of Foreign Missions

8Sep

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Pakistan Consul General Meets Regional Director of Office of Foreign Missions

New York, 8 September 2025(Ghufran): The Consul General of Pakistan in New York, Mr. Aamer Ahmed Atozai, received Ms. Kathy Eagen, Regional Director of the U.S. Office of Foreign Missions (OFM), at his office today.The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, including the facilitation and support extended by the OFM to the Consulate General of Pakistan. Mr. Atozai expressed his appreciation to Ms. Eagen and her team for their consistent cooperation in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Consulate’s diplomatic and community-related activities.Highlighting the importance of institutional collaboration, the Consul General noted that the strong working relationship between the OFM and the Consulate General contributes significantly to strengthening bilateral understanding and...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing

4Sep

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing

Beijing, September 4, 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Premier Li Qiang of the People’s Republic of China earlier today. The delegation-level talks were followed by a luncheon hosted in honor of the Prime Minister and his delegation. During their warm and cordial discussions, the two leaders expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of Pakistan-China relations. The Prime Minister conveyed his deep gratitude to the Chinese leadership and people for their steadfast support to Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and socio-economic development. Building on the important consensus reached during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s meeting with President Xi Jinping on September 2, 2025, both leaders reaffirmed their shared resolve to fu...