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ISSI and SIIS Sign MoU to Deepen Academic and Research Collaboration

8Sep

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ISSI and SIIS Sign MoU to Deepen Academic and Research Collaboration

Islamabad, September 8, 2025(Kamran Raja): Further advancing its international partnerships, the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS), one of China’s premier think-tanks with a strong global reputation for policy-oriented research.The MoU was concluded on the sidelines of the “High-level Seminar on Development and Cooperation between China and South Asian Countries” held in Shanghai, which brought together scholars, experts, and policymakers to deliberate on contemporary global and regional challenges.The agreement was signed by Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI, and Professor Chen Dongxiao, President SIIS, in the presence of senior officials and sc...

Prime Minister Witnesses Signing of Landmark MoUs with Leading U.S. Mining and Infrastructure Companies

8Sep

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Prime Minister Witnesses Signing of Landmark MoUs with Leading U.S. Mining and Infrastructure Companies

Islamabad, September 8, 2025(Kamran Raja): A high-level U.S. delegation comprising senior executives from United States Strategic Metals (USSM) and Mota-Engil Group, two renowned global companies in the mining and infrastructure sectors, met today with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House.The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and senior members of the Federal Cabinet.The U.S. delegation is visiting Pakistan to explore opportunities for expanding mining operations, enhancing value addition in mineral resources, and developing supporting infrastructure. During the visit, the delegation held high-level meetings with the Prime Minister, the Chi...

Action Plan to Foster an Even Closer China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (2025-2029)

8Sep

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Action Plan to Foster an Even Closer China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (2025-2029)

8 September 2025(Kamran Raja): At the invitation of H.E. Mr. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, visited China from August 30 to September 4, 2025 to attend the twenty-fifth meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-fascist War. During the visit, H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China met with Prime Minister Sharif. Prime Minister Sharif also held talks with Premier Li Qiang of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. They had in-depth exchange...

8Sep

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Pakistan and China Sign Nine MoUs to Strengthen Digital Cooperation at B2B Conference

8 September 2025(Ghufran): Pakistan and China have taken a major step toward deepening bilateral cooperation in the information technology sector with the signing of nine Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during the second Pakistan-China B2B Conference held in China. Among the most significant agreements were three landmark Government-to-Business (G2B) and Business-to-Business (B2B) partnerships with Huawei Technologies, focusing on accelerating Pakistan’s digital transformation: NTC–Huawei Partnership for Fiberization & Secure ConnectivityHuawei Technologies and NTC Pakistan signed an agreement to accelerate fiberization and strengthen secure government connectivity infrastructure. The initiative will modernize Pakistan’s digital ecosystem, ensuring robust, high-speed communi...

Pakistan Consul General Meets Regional Director of Office of Foreign Missions

8Sep

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Pakistan Consul General Meets Regional Director of Office of Foreign Missions

New York, 8 September 2025(Ghufran): The Consul General of Pakistan in New York, Mr. Aamer Ahmed Atozai, received Ms. Kathy Eagen, Regional Director of the U.S. Office of Foreign Missions (OFM), at his office today.The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, including the facilitation and support extended by the OFM to the Consulate General of Pakistan. Mr. Atozai expressed his appreciation to Ms. Eagen and her team for their consistent cooperation in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Consulate’s diplomatic and community-related activities.Highlighting the importance of institutional collaboration, the Consul General noted that the strong working relationship between the OFM and the Consulate General contributes significantly to strengthening bilateral understanding and...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing

4Sep

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing

Beijing, September 4, 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Premier Li Qiang of the People’s Republic of China earlier today. The delegation-level talks were followed by a luncheon hosted in honor of the Prime Minister and his delegation. During their warm and cordial discussions, the two leaders expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of Pakistan-China relations. The Prime Minister conveyed his deep gratitude to the Chinese leadership and people for their steadfast support to Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and socio-economic development. Building on the important consensus reached during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s meeting with President Xi Jinping on September 2, 2025, both leaders reaffirmed their shared resolve to fu...

Saudi Strengthens Commitment to Pakistan with New MICE and Destination Experiences

4Sep

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Saudi Strengthens Commitment to Pakistan with New MICE and Destination Experiences

Islamabad, September 2025 (Kamran Raja):The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Pakistan market with the successful completion of a four-day B2B roadshow in Karachi and Islamabad. The initiative introduced new MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) opportunities and destination experiences, further deepening collaboration between the two countries’ travel and business sectors. The roadshow connected Saudi stakeholders including leading hotels, destination management companies (DMCs), destination marketing organizations (DMOs), airlines, and transport providers—with Pakistani trade partners. Through one-on-one meetings, matchmaking sessions, and MICE-focused networking, the program opened new avenues for partnership while showcasing Saud...

China-Pakistan Children’s Painting Competition Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Victory in World Anti-Fascist War

3Sep

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China-Pakistan Children’s Painting Competition Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Victory in World Anti-Fascist War

Islamabad, September 02, 2025(Kamran Raja):The China-Pakistan Children’s Painting Competition, themed “Join Hands to Commemorate and Paint Peace Together,” was held to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The event celebrated shared history, honored sacrifices, and reaffirmed the joint commitment of China and Pakistan to peace, justice, and friendship.Shi Yuanqiang, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan, stated on Tuesday that the China-Pakistan partnership serves as a model for peace and cooperation among nations, Speaking at the ceremony, dignitaries highlighted the immense suffering endured by the Chinese people during the war and the res...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing

2Sep

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing

Beijing, September 2, 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, met today with President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, on the sidelines of his visit to China. Recalling their last meeting in Astana in 2024, the two leaders expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of Pakistan–Russia relations and the significant momentum achieved over the past year. They acknowledged that the relationship is characterized by mutual trust, respect, and warmth.The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to deepening ties with Russia. He highlighted Pakistan’s readiness to enhance cooperation in diverse areas, including trade connectivity, energy, agriculture, investment, defence, artificial intelligence, education, culture, and people-to-p...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing

2Sep

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Beijing, 2 September 2025( Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently on an official visit to China, met with His Excellency President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing today. During their warm and cordial meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthen the iron-clad, all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between Pakistan and China. The Prime Minister congratulated President Xi Jinping on the successful conclusion of the SCO Council of Heads of State Summit in Tianjin and extended felicitations on the 80th anniversary of the World’s Anti-Fascist War. Lauding President Xi’s visionary and transformational leadership that continues to inspire China’s journey towards mode...