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November 5, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a Roundtable discussion with Ms. Natalie A. Baker, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires of the United States of America to Pakistan, on “Recent Developments in the U.S.-Pakistan Relationship under the Trump Administration.” Other participants included former Ambassadors and senior diplomats, heads of think tanks, academics, practitioners, and area experts.In his remarks, Director General Ambassador Sohail Mahmood noted that Pakistan and the United States share a long, resilient relationship that has evolved through cooperation and divergence but remained vital for both sides. He added that, notwithstanding the constraints and challenges, the partnership has been ad...

Doha, 5 November 2025(Nosheen): President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari met with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar in Doha. The Amir welcomed the President and thanked him for his visit. He said Qatar was proud of Pakistan and its achievements, and deeply valued the contribution of the Pakistani community to Qatar’s development. His Highness expressed the desire to see their number increase significantly in the coming years. The President conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the Government and people of Pakistan, expressing deep admiration for Qatar’s remarkable progress and visionary leadership under His Highness the Amir. The two leaders reaffirmed the historic and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Qatar, rooted in faith, mutual trust ...

Doha, 05 November, 2025(Kamran Raja): President Asif Ali Zardari held a bilateral meeting with the Vice President of China, Han Zheng, on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development here today. Recalling his recent visit to China, the President said that Pakistan and China are iron brothers and all-weather strategic cooperative partners. He thanked China for its consistent and unwavering support to Pakistan through all challenges, reaffirming that friendship with China remains the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy. The President commended China’s continued partnership in the successful implementation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which has now entered its second phase of high-quality development. Vice President Han Zheng conveyed warm greetings ...

Islamabad, 31 October 2025(News Desk): Mr. Robert Louis Strayer II, President of the Critical Minerals Forum (USA), accompanied by H.E. Ms. Natalie Baker, Chargé d’Affaires of the United States, called on Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue at Ministry of Finance today. Senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and relevant departments also attended the meeting. During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues of cooperation in the minerals and mining sector, strengthening supply-chain security, and encouraging responsible and sustainable investment in Pakistan’s critical minerals landscape. Finance Minister welcomed the delegation and underscored Pakistan’s steady economic trajectory, noting improvements across macroeconomic fundamentals and governance reforms. “Our priority is...

October 30, 2025(Kamran Raja): A Chinese business delegation from the China-Pakistan Production Equipment Procurement Organization Committee visited the President’s Office of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and held a meeting with FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh and other senior officials of the Federation. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen economic and industrial cooperation between Pakistan and China and agreed to enhance collaboration in the procurement of Chinese production equipment and industrial development. Speaking on the occasion, FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh emphasized that the industrial sector plays a pivotal role in the economic growth of any country. He noted that Pakistan and China have immense potential ...

Rawalpindi – October 30, 2025(Kamran Raja): On the night of 29/30 October 2025, security forces detected the movement of a group of khwarij terrorists attempting to infiltrate Pakistan through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Bajaur District. Own troops swiftly engaged the infiltrators, effectively thwarting the infiltration attempt. As a result of precise and skillful engagement, four khwarij, including high-value terrorist leader Amjad @ Mazahim, were sent to hell. Killed Kharji Commander Amjad, who was deputy/second to Kharji Noor Wali and head of the Rehbari Shura of Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij, was a most-wanted terrorist with a PKR 5 million head money announced by the Government of Pakistan. He remained actively involved in orchestrating and executing numerous terrorist activiti...

Muscat, October 30, 2025(News Desk): Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi met Oman’s Royal Minister, General Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu’amani, in Muscat. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between Pakistan and Oman and measures to resolve visa-related issues faced by Pakistani nationals. Both sides also exchanged views on the overall regional situation and underlined the importance of improving bilateral engagement to further strengthen ties between the two brotherly countries. ‎ ‎Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that Pakistan and Oman share deep-rooted religious and cultural bonds. He noted that millions of Pakistanis are working in Oman and contributing to its economic development. He added that easing visa processes would enable more skilled Pakistani worke...

Rawalpindi, 30 October 2025(Kamran Raja): On 28 and 29 October 2025, Security Forces conducted two successful intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan, resulting in the elimination of eighteen terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan. In the first operation, conducted in the general area Chiltan Mountains, Quetta District, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location following credible intelligence of their presence. After an intense exchange of fire, fourteen Indian-sponsored terrorists were sent to hell. In the second operation, conducted in the general area Buleda, Kech District, a terrorist hideout was busted, leading to the neutralization of four more terrorists. A significant cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was recovered from the ki...