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JEDDAH: 12 MARCH 2026(Kamran Raja): The Prime Minister of Pakistan held a restricted meeting with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in Jeddah today. Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir were also present.At the outset, the Prime Minister conveyed his respectful regards and best wishes to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and expressed profound appreciation for the Kingdom’s longstanding support to Pakistan.The Prime Minister expressed Pakistan’s full solidarity and support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in these challenging tim...

March 10, 2026(Kamran Raja): China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in collaboration with China Media Group (CMG) organised a seminar titled “China in Springtime: The 15th Five-Year Plan – The Global Significance and opportunities of Chinese Modernization” The event highlighted China’s recently concluded Two Sessions, which set the course for the country’s governance, economic growth, and global engagement.Chairman ISSI, Ambassador Khalid Mehmood, in his welcome remarks highlighted that China’s modernization under the 15th Five-Year Plan reflects a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and people-centered development. He noted that China’s evolving development trajectory carries important global implications and presents opportun...

Islamabad, 09 March 2026(Ghufran): Pakistan Navy has launched Operation “Muhafiz-ul-Bahr” in response to the evolving regional maritime security environment and potential threats to critical sea lanes. The operation aims to safeguard national shipping, ensure the uninterrupted flow of energy supplies, and protect the Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs). Under the operation, Pakistan Navy has initiated escort missions for merchant vessels in close coordination with the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC). The Navy is actively monitoring and regulating the movement of commercial shipping to ensure their safe and secure transit through vital maritime routes.As nearly 90 percent of Pakistan’s trade is conducted through sea routes, the initiative is designed to maintain the safety ...

Islamabad, 10 March 2026(News Desk): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced a 14-point austerity plan aimed at stabilizing Pakistan’s economy in light of the prevailing war-like situation in the region, including Iran, the Middle East and the Gulf. The measures focus on austerity, public relief, simplicity in governance and energy conservation while reducing government expenditures and limiting privileges of the elite. Addressing the nation on Monday, the Prime Minister briefed the public on the evolving regional situation and outlined key government decisions. Under the plan, fuel consumption for official vehicles will be reduced by 50 percent for two months, while 60 percent of government vehicles will remain unused during this period. Federal cabinet members, ministers, ad...

KSA, 7 March 2026(Kamran Raja): Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) where he met with His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Defence Minister of the Kingdom.During the meeting, both leaders discussed the gravity of the prevailing security situation in the region, particularly in light of the Iranian drone and missile attacks on the Kingdom. The two sides deliberated on joint measures required to counter such threats within the framework of the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement between the two brotherly countries.Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Both sides emphasized that such...

Rawalpindi, 4 March 2026(Kamran Raja): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Force (CDF), visited Wana in South Waziristan to review the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness along the Western border.During the visit, the Field Marshal laid a floral wreath at the Shuhada Monument and paid homage to the martyrs who rendered supreme sacrifices in defence of the motherland. He offered Fateha and reaffirmed that the sacrifices of Shuhada remain the cornerstone of Pakistan’s security and national resilience.The Field Marshal was given a comprehensive briefing on the prevailing security environment, ongoing intelligence-based operations, and measures undertaken for effective border management. He was briefed in det...

Islamabad, March 04 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting with H.E. Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation. The Federal Minister apprised the Ambassador about the current situation and the implications of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on global energy markets. He stated that Pakistan is closely monitoring the evolving situation on a daily basis, as the majority of Pakistan’s energy supplies transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The Minister emphasized that the Government of Pakistan is actively endeavoring to ensure continuity of the energy supply chain for its people. He noted that the support of brother...

Islamabad 3 February 2026(Kamran Raja): As part of its ongoing humanitarian initiatives during the holy month of Ramadhan, H.E. Salem Mohammed Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan, oversaw the distribution of 1,000 Iftar packets and 1,800 kilograms of dates among deserving families in Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). The initiative was carried out in close coordination with the local authorities to ensure that food assistance reached the most vulnerable segments of society during the blessed month. In his message on the occasion, Ambassador Al-Zaabi stated that the launch of the Iftar and dates distribution program is part of the Embassy’s broader initiatives and plans, undertaken in collaboration with charitable and humanitarian foundations during Rama...