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Riyadh, 28 October 2025(Kamran Raja): Based on the depth of the historic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which has spanned nearly eight decades, and based on the strong bonds of brotherhood and Islamic solidarity that unite the leadership of both nations, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, agreed during their meeting held in Riyadh on Monday 5 Jamada Al-Awwal 1447H, corresponding to October 27, 2025 to launch an Economic Cooperation Framework between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. This framework is based on th...

ISLAMABAD, 28 October 2025(Kamran Raja): The Pak-China Parliamentary Friendship Group met with a Pakistani delegation at the Parliament House. The Pakistani delegation was led by Senator Sherry Rehman.Pak-China relations, future of CPEC and sustainable development goals were discussed in detail during the meeting. Both sides agreed to promote economic cooperation, regional stability and mutual trust between the two countries. The Chinese delegation termed the role of CPEC in Pakistan's socio-economic development as a historic milestone.Pakistan and China agree to expedite implementation of MoU to combat climate change. Both countries commit to enhance cooperation in green energy, water management and climate adaptation. Both sides emphasize the need for joint investments in education, ...

Dhaka Bangladesh, October 27,2025 : The 9th Session of the Pakistan-Bangladesh Joint Economic Commission (JEC) was convened in Dhaka today, after a hiatus of 20 years, marking another important milestone in strengthening bilateral economic and development cooperation between the two countries.The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, Federal Minister for Petroleum, Government of Pakistan, and Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Advisor for Finance, Government of Bangladesh.At the conclusion of the session, both sides signed the Agreed Minutes of the 9th JEC, reflecting significant progress in multiple areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment and industries, agriculture, transport and communications, education, information technology, banking, health, tourism, energy, clim...

Rawalpindi, 27 October,2025(Kamran Raja): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), who is on an official visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, called on His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II was also present during the meeting.During the meeting, both dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interest, with particular focus on enhancing bilateral cooperation in defence and security, and exchanged views on regional developments.COAS conveyed warm regards from the people, Government, and Armed Forces of Pakistan to His Majesty the King and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthenin...

Islamabad, 24 October 2025(News Desk): H.E. Ms. Jane Marriott CMG OBE, British High Commissioner to Pakistan, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, at the Finance Division today. The Finance Minister welcomed the High Commissioner and expressed appreciation for the United Kingdom’s longstanding development partnership with Pakistan. He conveyed gratitude to the UK Government for its continued support, particularly in the areas of digitalization, public financial management, climate resilience, and technical assistance. Recalling his recent meeting with Baroness Jenny Chapman, UK Minister for International Development and Africa, in Washington D.C., the Finance Minister acknowledged the UK’s valuable contributions, including support for the Digital ...

Islamabad, 24 October 2025(Ghufran): The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a Distinguished Lecture by H.E. Radosław Sikorski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, on the theme “Poland’s Success Story: A Message for the Rising Countries.” The event was organized by the Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at ISSI, in collaboration with the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM). The lecture brought together diplomats, policymakers, academics, and representatives from think tanks, civil society, and the media to discuss Poland’s remarkable transformation and its relevance for developing and rising nations. Earlier in the day, ISSI and PISM signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Ministry of Foreign Affair...

Islamabad, 24 October 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry of the State of Qatar, who is visiting Pakistan to co-chair the 6th Session of the Pakistan–Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC). The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan–Qatar relations, anchored in shared faith, values, and mutual respect. He appreciated Qatar’s role as an important partner and an influential regional mediator. Underscoring the importance of enhancing bilateral trade and investment cooperation, the Prime Minister highlighted opportunities in energy, agriculture, food security, information technology, tourism, and infrastructure development. He also emphasi...