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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit Concludes in Tianjin with Landmark Achievements

2Sep

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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit Concludes in Tianjin with Landmark Achievements

Tianjin, September 2, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit concluded in Tianjin today, marking a historic milestone in the Organization’s journey toward greater regional and global influence. At a joint press conference with SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming Yermekbayev, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, highlighted eight key outcomes of the summit: Strategic Roadmap for the Next Decade – Adoption of a development strategy defining the SCO’s vision and direction for the next 10 years. Defending the Victory of World War II – A strong reaffirmation of the SCO’s commitment to safeguarding historical truth and the outcomes of the victory. Support for Multilateral Trade – Firm b...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Regional Cooperation, Peace, and Connectivity at 25th SCO Heads of State Council Meeting

1Sep

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Regional Cooperation, Peace, and Connectivity at 25th SCO Heads of State Council Meeting

Islamabad, September 1, 2025(Kamran Raja):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday underscored the importance of regional cooperation, dialogue, and peace under the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). He urged the Organization’s leadership to initiate a comprehensive and structured dialogue to address longstanding disputes in South Asia. Highlighting Pakistan’s steadfast support for multilateralism, the Prime Minister said that the SCO remains a platform that best represents Pakistan’s abiding commitment to regional cooperation and integration. “Pakistan has always believed in the power of multilateralism, dialogue and diplomacy, and shunning unilateralism,” the Prime Minister said, expressing concern over disturbing regional developments in recent months....

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Tianjin, China

30Aug

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Tianjin, China

Tianjin, China 30 August 2025(kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin and the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War in Beijing and other official engagements during his visit.The Pakistani delegation accompanying the Prime Minister includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Planning and Development Dr. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and senior government officials.He will also chair a B2B investment conference to explore new avenues for strengthening trade and investment relations between Pakistan and China. The Prime Minister will also meet leaders of other countries attending the SCO ...

Curtain Raiser: Prime Minister’s Visit to Tianjin, China, August 31 to September 1, 2025

30Aug

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Curtain Raiser: Prime Minister’s Visit to Tianjin, China, August 31 to September 1, 2025

Tianjin, China 30 August 2025(Kamran Raja): At the invitation of His Excellency President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister of Pakistan, His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, will lead Pakistan’s delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State (CHS) Summit and the SCO CHS Plus meeting, scheduled to be held in Tianjin, China, from 31 August to 1 September 2025.The SCO CHS Summit will gather the Heads of State and Government of SCO member countries, including Pakistan, Belarus, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.The SCO CHS Plus Summit, convened in an expanded format, will also bring together leaders from Mongolia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Nepal, Türkiye, Egypt, the Mald...

30Aug

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وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا دورہ چین

اسلام آباد30 اگست 2025(کامران راجہ): وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف چین کے شہر تیانجن پہنچ گئے وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف اپنے اس دورے میں تیانجن میں شنگھائی تعاون تنظیم کے سربراہی اجلاس اور بیجنگ میں چینی عوامی جنگ کی فتح کی 80ویں سالگرہ اور دیگر سرکاری مصروفیات میں شرکت کریں گے۔ وزیراعظم کے ساتھ پاکستانی وفد میں نائب وزیراعظم و وزیر خارجہ محمد اسحاق ڈار، وفاقی وزیر منصوبہ بندی و ترقی ڈاکٹر احسن اقبال، وزیر اطلاعات و نشریات عطا اللہ تارڑ اور اعلیٰ سرکاری افسران شامل ہیں۔ چین کے جنرل ایڈمنسٹریشن آف کسٹمز کی سی پی سی کمیٹی کی منسٹر اور سیکریٹری سن میجناور تیانجن میونسپل پیپلز کانگریس کی سٹینڈنگ کمیٹی کے چیئرمین اور پارٹی سیکریٹری یو یونلن، پاکستان میں چین کے سفیر جیانگ ذائیڈونگ اور چین میں پاکستان کے سفیر خلیل ہاشمی نے تیانجن ائیرپورٹ پر وزیراعظم کا استقبال کیا۔ وزیر اعظم 31 اگست 2025 سے 01 ستمبر...

Federal Minister for Petroleum Meets JBIC Delegation to Enhance Cooperation in Mining and Energy Sectors

28Aug

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Federal Minister for Petroleum Meets JBIC Delegation to Enhance Cooperation in Mining and Energy Sectors

Islamabad, August 28, 2025(News Desk): Federal Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting today with a high-level delegation from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), led by Mr. Taro Kato, Director General of Mining and Metals Finance. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in Pakistan’s mining and energy sectors, with particular emphasis on the landmark Reqo Diq project.Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik expressed profound gratitude for Japan’s interest in Pakistan, noting that international confidence in the country’s economic potential continues to grow. “We are deeply grateful for the Japanese interest and confidence in investing in Pakistan’s economic potential. The mining sector has made great strides in progress and development,...

Prime Minister Receives Telephone Call from President of Türkiye

28Aug

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Prime Minister Receives Telephone Call from President of Türkiye

Islamabad, 28 August 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today received a telephone call from His Excellency President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye.President Erdogan conveyed his heartfelt condolences over the devastating floods that have affected various parts of Pakistan, resulting in tragic loss of lives and property. Expressing solidarity with the people of Pakistan, the Turkish President assured that Türkiye stood ready to extend every possible form of support, including assistance in rescue and relief operations.The Prime Minister deeply appreciated President Erdogan’s kind words and generous offer of assistance, terming the gesture a reflection of the strong and historic fraternal ties between Pakistan and Türkiye. He noted that both ...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Mr. Taro Kato, Director General, Mining and Metal Finance Department of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation

27Aug

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Mr. Taro Kato, Director General, Mining and Metal Finance Department of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation

Islamabad, August 27, 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Mr. Taro Kato, Director General, Mining and Metal Finance Department of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). The Prime Minister underscored that Pakistan values its diplomatic and economic cooperation with Japan. He highlighted that both countries have enjoyed strong collaboration in the fields of industry and trade in the past and reaffirmed their shared resolve to renew and strengthen economic cooperation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured that the Government of Pakistan will extend all possible facilitation to Japanese investors and banks seeking to invest in Pakistan. He noted that Pakistan can greatly benefit from Japanese innovation and professional expertise, particularly in ...

Pakistan Urges UN Security Council to Halt Genocide and Atrocities in Gaza

27Aug

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Pakistan Urges UN Security Council to Halt Genocide and Atrocities in Gaza

United Nations, August 27, 2025(kamran Raja): Pakistan has warned that the combined effect of mass killings, forced displacement, famine, illegal settlements, and destruction of habitable land in Gaza leaves no ambiguity that Israel is carrying out a campaign of ethnic cleansing in plain sight.Delivering a powerful national statement during the UN Security Council briefing on the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, urged the Council not to remain a bystander. “Every moment of inaction deepens the suffering, multiplies the grief, and tears apart the very fabric of international law,” he said.“The world is watching. History will not forgive delay. It will not forget inaction. The Council must...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Meets Begum Khaleda Zia

24Aug

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Meets Begum Khaleda Zia

Dhaka,24 August 2025(kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, called on Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Begum Khaleda Zia, at her residence today.Extending warm wishes on behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, Senator Ishaq Dar expressed his prayers for Begum Zia’s speedy recovery and continued well-being in view of her prolonged indisposition. He also conveyed special greetings from the Prime Minister of Pakistan.Acknowledging her contributions as a former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Senator Ishaq Dar lauded Begum Khaleda Zia’s services to her nation. The meeting also fondly recalled her historic visit to Pakistan in 2006, which had further strengthened the bonds of goodwill between the two...