WORLD

Islamabad : Friday, 27 February, 2026(Kamran Raja): H.E. Jiang Zaidong Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad today.During the meeting, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the enduring all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between Pakistan and China, characterized by deep mutual trust, ironclad friendship, and shared commitment to mutual support on core interests.The Prime Minister conveyed his warm greetings and best wishes to President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and the Chinese leadership and people, particularly on the joyous occasion of the Chinese New Year.He expressed appreciation for China’s consistent and steadfast support to Pakistan on econom...

Rawalpindi, February 27, 2026: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) today, where he was given a comprehensive briefing by the military leadership on the prevailing situation between Pakistan and Afghanistan.During the visit, the Prime Minister was apprised of security developments along the border and the measures being undertaken to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan will adopt a policy of zero tolerance towards the nexus between Fitna Al-Khawarij and the Afghan Taliban regime, as well as their subversive activities. He stated that hostile actions against Pakistan by the Afghan Taliban regime and Fitna Al-Khawarij are unacceptable.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirme...

‎Rome, 26 February 2026(Kamran Raja): ‎Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi held important meetings in Rome with the Interior Ministers of Italy and Spain and the Migration Minister of Greece. The four ministers participated in a 4-nation conference aimed at curbing illegal migration. ‎Italy, Spain, and Greece highly appreciated Pakistan’s efforts and paid tribute to the 47% reduction in illegal migration. The three European countries agreed with the Pakistani Interior Minister’s proposal to curb illegal migration through legal pathways and decided to extend full support to Pakistan for capacity building through the European Union. ‎Pakistan, Italy, Spain, and Greece agreed to adopt a coordinated strategy at all levels to combat illegal migration. A joint policy framework was finaliz...

ISLAMABAD, 25 February 2026(Kamran Raja): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday visited the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and held a meeting with the UAE Ambassador to Pakistan, Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters relating to bilateral relations, investment opportunities, and the promotion of mutual cooperation in areas of shared interest. On the occasion, the UAE Ambassador presented dates as a gift on behalf of his country for distribution among deserving people of the province, reflecting the spirit of goodwill and brotherhood between the two nations. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the longstanding, brotherly, and friendly relations between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirate...

Islamabad – 25 February 2026(News Desk): The Country Director of the World Bank for Pakistan, Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar, called on the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, at the Finance Division today. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation under the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework (CPF) and advancing key reform priorities of the Government of Pakistan. Discussions covered a broad range of areas including population and human capital development, climate resilience, agriculture sector reforms, energy sector sustainability, and overall portfolio performance. The Finance Minister emphasized the importance of effectively operationalizing the CPF, particularly in priority areas such as population management and climate change. He underscored...

Rome, February 25, 2026(Kamran Raja): ‎‎Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with his Italian counterpart, Matteo Piantedosi, in Rome. During the meeting, both sides reviewed internal security cooperation between Pakistan and Italy, as well as measures to curb illegal immigration. The Italian Interior Minister stated that, in order to promote legal migration, Italy will issue 10,500 work visas for Pakistan’s skilled labor force. At the request of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, holders of Pakistani diplomatic passports will be granted visa exemption for Italy. The Italian Interior Minister recalled that this matter had been raised in a previous meeting regarding visa exemption for diplomatic passport holders. ‎ ‎The two ministers also discussed enhancing cooperation in combating na...

Islamabad, 24 February 2026(Kamran Raja): The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Islamabad hosted an Iftar and dinner in connection with the holy month of Ramadan. On the occasion, the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia His Excellency Nawaf bin Saeed al-Maliki personally received and welcomed the guests upon their arrival. The event was attended by distinguished guests, including government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, community leaders, and representatives from various walks of life. The gathering reflected the strong fraternal ties between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and provided an opportunity to further strengthen mutual goodwill and cooperation. The participants appreciated the warm hospitality extended by the Saudi Embassy and underscored the enduring brot...

Doha : Tuesday, 24 February, 2026(Kamran Raja): His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the State of Qatar and Chairman of the Pak-Qatar Joint Business Taskforce, called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, during his official visit to Doha this morning. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral trade and economic cooperation and expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in Pakistan–Qatar relations. The Prime Minister underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral trade volumes and diversifying Pakistan’s exports to Qatar, particularly in agricultural produce, food items, and value-added goods. He emphasized the need to fully capitalize on the existing potential for expanding economic engagement between the ...

Islamabad, February 21, 2026(Kamran Raja): The 14th UAE Ambassador’s Cup Ramadan Football Tournament 2026 commenced in Islamabad with an impressive opening ceremony attended by a large gathering of diplomats, government officials, and football enthusiasts.The ceremony was graced by the Ambassador of Kuwait, the Ambassador of Lebanon, the Ambassador of Zimbabwe, and the Deputy Head of Mission of the United States, along with senior Pakistani government officials, members of the diplomatic community, and representatives of the media.Organized annually by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, the tournament serves as a platform to promote sportsmanship, cultural exchange, and community engagement during the holy month of Ramadan. Over the years, the event has become a symbol of uni...