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New York, 24 September 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today met Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Prime Minister lauded the IMF’s longstanding and constructive partnership with Pakistan, which had further strengthened under Ms. Georgieva’s leadership. He acknowledged the IMF’s timely support through various instruments, including the USD 3 billion Stand-By Arrangement in FY 2024, followed by the USD 7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the USD 1.4 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The Prime Minister noted that with the implementation of deep-rooted structural reforms, Pakistan’s economy was showing positive s...

Islamabad, September 23(Kamran Raja): Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki, reaffirmed the enduring historical, religious, cultural, and brotherly ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, underscoring that the Kingdom has always stood by Pakistan and will continue to do so. The Ambassador was addressing a grand reception hosted at Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, to mark the 95th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event was attended by a large number of dignitaries, including governors, ministers, religious leaders, members of the diplomatic corps, and prominent figures from various walks of life. The ceremony commenced with the recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by the playing of the national anthems of both countries and t...

Islamabad, September 22, 2025(Ghufran): U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker called on Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi at the Ministry of Railways today. The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere and focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and discussing the development initiatives of Pakistan Railways.During the meeting, Natalie A. Baker was briefed on Pakistan Railways’ strategic projects and its role in enhancing regional connectivity. The two sides also discussed partnership opportunities, investment prospects, and the creation of new employment avenues.Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi highlighted that the ongoing projects of Pakistan Railways would attract fresh investments and generate substantial employment opportunities. H...