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New UK E Visas for Pakistani students and workers

15Jul

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New UK E Visas for Pakistani students and workers

Islamabad, 15 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Most main applicants travelling to the UK on study or work-related visas will no longer need a physical sticker visa in passports from today (15 July). The UK Government is replacing physical immigration documents for most student and worker visas with a digital proof of immigration status, an eVisa. An eVisa is an online record of a person’s immigration permission in the UK, and any conditions which apply, which can be viewed by creating and accessing an online UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account. eVisas are part of an enhanced border and immigration system that will not only make the visa process easier, but is more secure, digital and streamlined. eVisas are tried and tested, with millions of people already using them on select immigration route...

Pakistan, Russia Sign Protocol to Revive Steel Mills

11Jul

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Pakistan, Russia Sign Protocol to Revive Steel Mills

Moscow, 11 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Pakistan and Russia have signed a Protocol to restore and modernize Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi, reaffirming their long-standing industrial partnership. The agreement was signed at the Pakistan Embassy in Moscow by Mr. Saif Anjum, Secretary of Industries and Production of Pakistan, and Mr. Vadim Velichko, General Director of Industrial Engineering LLC from the Russian side, in the presence of SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan and Pakistan's Ambassador to the Russian Federation Muhammad Khalid Jamali.The project aims to restart and expand steel production, marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation. "Reviving PSM with Russia's support reflects our shared history and commitment to a stronger industrial future," said Mr. Khan. Originally built with S...

China hosts Iranian, Russian defence ministers against backdrop of ‘momentous change’

26Jun

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China hosts Iranian, Russian defence ministers against backdrop of ‘momentous change’

26 June 2025(News Desk): China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending. Beijing has long sought to present the 10-member Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a counterweight to Western-led power blocs and has pushed to strengthen collaboration between its member countries in politics, security, trade and science. The Qingdao meeting of the organisation's top defence officials comes as a fledgling ceasefire between Iran and Israel holds after 12 days of fighting between the arch-foes.It is also being held the day after a summit of NATO leaders in The...

Pakistan and China Reaffirm Vitality of ‘All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership’ at 6th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum

19Jun

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Pakistan and China Reaffirm Vitality of ‘All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership’ at 6th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum

Kunming, 19 June 2025(Ghufran): Today, Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, Additional Secretary (Asia-Pacific) met with Mr. Sun Weidong, Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, in Kunming on the margins of the 6th China- South Asia Cooperation Forum. The Additional Secretary and Vice Foreign Minister undertook in-depth exchange of views on the fast-evolving regional and global landscape while reaffirming the enduring strength of the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. They agreed on the importance of maintaining strategic communication and coordination in navigating emerging challenges and harnessing shared opportunities for regional stability and prosperity.The two sides reaffirmed commitment to the high-quality development of the China-Pakistan...

2Jun

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Minister for Law and Justice of Pakistan participated in the IV International Legal Forum “Tashkent Law Spring.”

May 31, 2025,TASHKENT(Kamran Raja): Pakistan took part in the IV International Legal Forum “Tashkent Law Spring,” held in Uzbekistan, which commenced on May 29, 2025. The high-profile global gathering brought together over 1,500 participants, including ministers of justice, senior judges, legal scholars, and international experts from across the globe. The Pakistani delegation was led by Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, Federal Minister for Law and also included Barrister Syed Shahroz Bakhtiyar, Consultant at the Ministry of Law and Justice. This year’s forum, themed “The Digital Age: A Legal Look into the Future,” explored cutting-edge issues at the intersection of law and technology—from AI in arbitration to blockchain, digital governance, and legal tech transformation. The Minister for Law ...

Saudi authorities have denied recent reports about alcohol in the kingdom

27May

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Saudi authorities have denied recent reports about alcohol in the kingdom

27 May 2025(Kamran Raja): Saudi authorities have denied reports circulating about plans to allow the sale of alcohol in Saudi Arabia. In which there was a claim that the Islamic capital is going to lift its 73-year ban on alcohol. It should be noted that alcohol is forbidden for Muslims under Islamic law.A report was published by some international media, which claimed that Saudi authorities plan to allow limited sales of alcohol in preparation for hosting the 2034 football World Cup. However, the report did not mention any reliable source. The news became the subject of intense online debate in Saudi Arabia, where the country's king, who himself holds the title of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, is also the custodian of Islam's holiest sites, Mecca and Medina.It should be noted...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

25May

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkiye: 25 May 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who arrived on an official two-days visit to Turkiye, held a warm and most cordial meeting with the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, during his offici visit to Turkiye today. The engagement reaffirmed the deep-rooted, historic, and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, anchored in shared values, mutual respect, and a common vision for progress and prosperity. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who was accompanied by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Government and people of Türkiye for their unwavering support to Pakistan during the recent developments in South Asia, underscoring the strength of the fraternal bonds betwe...

Right of Reply by Counsellor, Ms. Saima Saleem in Response to the Statement by India During the Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

23May

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Right of Reply by Counsellor, Ms. Saima Saleem in Response to the Statement by India During the Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

New York 23 May 2025(Ghufran): Mr. President, My delegation has been compelled to take the floor to respond to the remarks by the Indian delegation.India has yet again relied on disinformation, deflection and denial. Let me remind the Indian representative, this is an Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict. No amount of obfuscation can hide the facts: India brazenly kills and maims civilians in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir; carried out blatant aggression against Pakistan targeting civilians; and sponsors terrorism and assassinations in my country and across the globe. India has even stooped to a new low of impeding the flow of rivers that serve as a lifeline for the 240 million people of Pakistan. Water is life and not a weapon of war.Mr. President, Pakistan to...

Whispers from Gandhara” – A Showcase of Pakistan’s Ancient Buddhist Heritage in New York

23May

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Whispers from Gandhara” – A Showcase of Pakistan’s Ancient Buddhist Heritage in New York

New York 23 May 2025(Ghufran): The Consulate General of Pakistan in New York and the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations, in collaboration with the Office of the Manhattan District Attorney, successfully hosted a landmark cultural exhibition titled “Whispers from Gandhara – Showcase of Gandhara Civilization and Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan” on May 22, 2025.The event drew a distinguished gathering of Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, Consuls General, senior U.S. officials including representatives from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Office of the Mayor New York, U.S. businessmen and members of the Pakistani community.The exhibition featured 39 rare artifacts from the Gandhara and Indus Valley civilizations—recovered and repatriated to Pakis...

Consul General of Pakistan Welcomes Vehari Chamber of Commerce Delegation to New York

22May

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Consul General of Pakistan Welcomes Vehari Chamber of Commerce Delegation to New York

New York 22 May 2025(Ghufran): The Consul General of Pakistan, Mr. Aamer Ahmed Atozai, received a trade and business delegation from the Vehari Chamber of Commerce at the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York.The delegation is currently visiting the United States to explore business collaborations with American partners in key sectors such as petroleum, animal and poultry feed, infrastructure, and construction.During the meeting, Consul General Atozai commended the delegation for pursuing trade opportunities in non-traditional sectors and assured them of the Consulate’s full support in facilitating their engagements and objectives.He highlighted that the United States remains Pakistan’s largest and long-term trading partner, and initiatives like this visit are instrumental ...