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Islamabad: 14 January, 2026(Kamran Raja): A delegation of World Liberty Financial USA led by Zachary Witkoff, Chief Executive Officer called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Minister for Finance Muhamamd Aurangzeb, SAPM Syed Tariq Fatemi and Chairman Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Bilal Bin Saqib also attended the meeting. Welcoming the delegation, the Prime Minister shared his vision for digital Pakistan aimed at increased connectivity, access, transparency and openness for the citizens. He said the rapidly growing pace of digital payments and financial innovation are essential parts of Pakistan’s rapidly expanding digital ...

Islamabad 13 January 2026(Kamran Raja): A delegation from the United Arab Emirates led by Director General Customs and Port Security Ahmed bin Lahij Al Falasi called on Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi. Detailed discussions were held on Pakistan UAE relations, mutual cooperation, and simplifying immigration processes for travelers. ‎During the meeting , both sides agreed that a formal pact on “Pre-Immigration Clearance” between Pakistan and the UAE would be signed. The system will initially be launched on a pilot basis, with Karachi selected as the first location. ‎Speaking on the occasion, Federal Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that under the pre-immigration clearance system, immigration and relevant clearance will take place in Pakistan itself. After its implementation, passengers ...

Press Release : January 13,2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik is in Riyadh leading Pakistani delegation at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2026, hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. On the sidelines of the Forum, Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with H.E. Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the mining and minerals sector, exploring joint investment opportunities, and enhancing collaboration across the mineral value chain. The Saudi Minister appreciated Pakistan’s participation in the Forum, noting that global focus has increasingly shifted toward mining and critical minerals. He highlighted the vast pote...

Islamabad 13 January 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi held an important meeting with Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed (Retd.) to discuss measures for strengthening the railway system for efficient cargo transportation from Karachi Port. The meeting focused on reducing congestion at the port and surrounding road networks by shifting a larger share of cargo transportation from roads to rail. Both sides agreed that rail-based freight transport is a cost-effective and sustainable solution to improve logistics efficiency and support trade activities. Federal Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi announced major reform initiatives in the cargo transportation sector, stating that Pakistan Railways’ overall freight-handling capacity will be...

London, UK, 12 January 2026(Kamran Raja): At the UK Forum on Cultural Diplomacy held at the House of Lords, Senator Sherry Rehman—Vice President of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change—delivered a powerful keynote address on “Women in Politics,” urging global political systems to move beyond symbolic celebration toward meaningful structural reform.Senator Rehman framed women’s political participation around three interconnected imperatives: assessing current realities, understanding what women need from politics, and shaping collective agendas capable of transforming societies.Citing global statistics, she highlighted the stark underrepresentation of women in leadership, noting that women hold only 27.2 percent of parli...

Rawalpindi, 12 January, 2026(Kamran Raja): Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Retd), Minister of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi.During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, evolving regional and global security dynamics, and explored avenues for enhancing bilateral defence cooperation. Emphasis was placed on strengthening institutional linkages, expanding training collaboration, and promoting defence industrial cooperation between Pakistan and Indonesia.The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in the fight against ter...