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Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a telephonic conversation from Beijing with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a telephonic conversation from Beijing with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

 Beijing 03 January 2026(Ghufran): During the conversation, both leaders exchanged views on the current regional situation and expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory and improvement in the region.The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister appreciated that dialogue and diplomacy have led to tangible and constructive outcomes on the ground, contributing to regional stability and peace.Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued coordination and engagement on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
KSrelief Distributes Food Baskets to Vulnerable Families in Taloqan, Afghanistan
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KSrelief Distributes Food Baskets to Vulnerable Families in Taloqan, Afghanistan

Kabul, January 2, 2026(Kamran Raja): The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) on Wednesday distributed 178 food baskets in Taloqan, Afghanistan, benefiting 178 families comprising 1,068 individuals.The beneficiaries included returning Afghans, orphans, and other vulnerable people, assisted under the 2026 Food Security and Emergency Support Project in Afghanistan.This humanitarian assistance forms part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing relief efforts, implemented through KSrelief, aimed at supporting the brotherly Afghan people and alleviating their suffering amid challenging humanitarian conditions.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to Visit Beijing for 7th Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to Visit Beijing for 7th Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue

Islamabad 2 January 2025(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, will visit Beijing on 4 January at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister and Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China, Wang Yi. During the visit, the Deputy Prime Minister will co-chair the 7th round of the Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue alongside his Chinese counterpart. The Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue is the highest-level consultative forum between Pakistan and China. It provides a structured platform for a comprehensive review of all aspects of bilateral cooperation, as well as an in-depth exchange of views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. On this occasion, the two Foreign Ministers ...
Prime Minister Meets Saudi Ambassador, Reaffirms Commitment to Deepening Pak–Saudi Relations
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Prime Minister Meets Saudi Ambassador, Reaffirms Commitment to Deepening Pak–Saudi Relations

Islamabad: Wednesday, 31 December 2025(Kamran Raja):  H.E. Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif earlier this evening at the Prime Minister’s House. During the warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed his respectful regards and best wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as well as for His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Expressing satisfaction over the excellent state of Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to further deepen the long-standing fraternal ties between the two...
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ISSI accords warm Farewell to Director General Ambassador Sohail Mahmood

Islamabad 31 December 2025(Nosheen): In a gracefully hosted event, the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) bid a warm and respectful farewell to Ambassador Sohail Mahmood upon the completion of his term as Director General of the Institute. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood took charge as the Director General of the ISSI on 1st January 2023, following his retirement from the Foreign Service of Pakistan. He served with distinction as the 30th Foreign Secretary of Pakistan. During his tenure at ISSI, the Institute underwent far-reaching reforms aimed at strengthening its research capacity, institutional efficiency, and national and international outreach. Several new initiatives including: establishment of dedicated ‘ASEAN Corner’, ‘China Corner’ and the ‘Kashmir Resource Centre’ were un...
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Undertakes Official Visit to China
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Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Undertakes Official Visit to China

Islamabad December 31,2025(Kamran Raja): At the invitation of Mr Wang Yi, Member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China, Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Foreign Affairs of China, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit China to co-chair the 7th round of the Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue, scheduled to be held in Beijing on 4 January 2026. The Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue is the highest consultative mechanism between Pakistan and China, providing a structured platform to review the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation, as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest.During the Dialogue, the two Foreign Ministers will also anno...
Prime Minister Meets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Rahim Yar Khan; Reaffirms Strategic Economic Partnership
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Prime Minister Meets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Rahim Yar Khan; Reaffirms Strategic Economic Partnership

Rahim Yar Khan, 30 December 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, at Sheikh Zayed Palace, Rahim Yar Khan, this afternoon. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, and other senior officials. During the warm and cordial meeting, the two leaders carried forward discussions held during their recent meeting in Islamabad on 26 December 2025, when His Highness paid his first official visit to Pakistan as President of the UAE. The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s firm resolve to elevate ...
Prime Minister ShehbPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Targeting of Russian President’s Residenceaz Sharif Condemns Targeting of Russian President’s Residence
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Prime Minister ShehbPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Targeting of Russian President’s Residenceaz Sharif Condemns Targeting of Russian President’s Residence

Islamabad, 30 December 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the reported targeting of the residence of His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation. The Prime Minister termed the incident a heinous act and a grave threat to international peace, security, and stability, particularly at a time when efforts toward peace are underway. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed Pakistan’s full solidarity with President Vladimir Putin, and with the Government and people of the Russian Federation. Reiterating Pakistan’s principled position, the Prime Minister underscored Pakistan’s firm rejection of all forms of violence and any acts aimed at undermining security or threatening peace. Pakistan remains committed to the promotion of pe...
Attempted suicide by jumping from the upper floor in  Masjid Al-Haram
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Attempted suicide by jumping from the upper floor in Masjid Al-Haram

Makkah, 27 December 2025(Kamran Raja): A tragic incident took place in the Grand Mosque where a man attempted to commit suicide by jumping from an upper floor. In a video viral on social media, it can be seen that the security guard present at the scene immediately intervened and tried to prevent the man from falling to the ground. The security guard himself was also injured during the incident. Immediately after the incident, both men were taken to the hospital for necessary medical attention. According to Saudi authorities, after the incident, both the man and the injured security officer were transferred to the hospital for medical treatment, while the necessary legal proceedings related to the incident were also completed. According to the statement, a security guard tried to stop him...
Saudi Arabia Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Seasonal Seed Storage Collection
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Saudi Arabia Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Seasonal Seed Storage Collection

Riyadh, December 23, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a new global environmental milestone by earning a Guinness World Records title for the largest seasonal seed storage collection in the world, underscoring its strong commitment to environmental protection and sustainability.The landmark achievement crowns a year of intensive efforts led by the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification. Throughout the year, trained and specialized field teams traveled across the Kingdom to collect extensive quantities of native plant seeds in support of land rehabilitation projects and long-term environmental sustainability initiatives.As part of this nationwide effort, field teams successfully collected seeds from 31 species of loca...