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Islamabad, Tuesday, 19 May 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Petroleum Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik welcomed the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan H.E. Akamatsu Shuichi during his visit to the Geoscience Advance Research Laboratories (GARL) of the Geological Survey of Pakistan. The Minister highlighted the longstanding scientific cooperation between Pakistan and Japan in the field of geosciences and mineral research. During the visit, the Minister appreciated the valuable support extended by the Government of Japan and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in establishment and strengthening of GARL, describing it as a landmark scientific cooperation initiative between the two countries. Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik stated that Pakistan is actively upgrading its mineral sector and is com...

Islamabad, May 18,2026(Kamran Raja): Pakistan strongly condemns the drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates on 17 May 2026. Pakistan stands in full solidarity with the brotherly people and Government of the UAE. Any deliberate targeting of nuclear facilities constitutes a grave violation of international law, including international humanitarian law, the United Nations Charter, and the fundamental principles of nuclear safety and security enshrined in the Statute and resolutions of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Nuclear installations must never be targeted under any circumstances. Such reckless actions carry potentially catastrophic and irreversible consequences for human life, the environment, and regional as well as global peace and se...

Islamabad : 14 May, 2026(Ghufran): H.E. Mr. Farid Turab Oglu Ahmadov, Justice Minister of Azerbaijan, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at the Prime Minister House earlier today. The Prime Minister was assisted by Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights Azam Nazeer Tarar, Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan, Minister of State for Law & Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik, SAPM Tariq Fatemi and Foreign Secretary Amb. Amna Baloch. During their warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister welcomed the visiting Minister and said Pakistan and Azerbaijan were brotherly countries whose ties were growing stronger with every passing day. He conveyed his warmest greetings for H.E. Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, while fondly recalling their telephone conversation earlier this week....

Islamabad, May 13, 2026(Ghufran): The United States formally repatriated more than 450 cultural artifacts to Pakistan during a ceremony held at the Islamabad Museum, reaffirming the shared commitment of both countries to combat illicit trafficking of antiquities and protect cultural heritage. The repatriated collection includes historically significant objects that were illegally removed from Pakistan and later identified and recovered through close cooperation between U.S. law enforcement agencies and Pakistani authorities. The artifacts will now be preserved and displayed in Pakistan, allowing scholars and the public to reconnect with an important part of the country’s cultural legacy. Speaking at the ceremony, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S. Pa...

Islamabad, May 13, 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held an important meeting with Chinese Minister Counsellor Yang Guangyuan in Islamabad to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, industry, investment, and emerging technologies. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on enhancing collaboration in electric vehicles (EVs), battery manufacturing, and advanced industrial technologies. The discussions focused on introducing modern electric mobility solutions to Pakistan’s automotive sector and creating new industrial opportunities through technological innovation. The two sides also discussed increasing the export potential of value-added date products and explored opportunities in agri-processing and food exports. Minister Jam Kamal Khan highl...

Islamabad, May 12, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired an important meeting on the country’s food security and the current status of fertilizer reserves, directing authorities to ensure the timely and uninterrupted supply of fertilizer to farmers under all circumstances. The Prime Minister emphasized that in view of potential disruptions in fertilizer supply chains from Gulf countries, contingency planning should be prepared for alternative procurement from Central Asian states. He further instructed relevant authorities to ensure sufficient fertilizer stocks for both the Kharif and Rabi cropping seasons. Calling food security a top national priority, the Prime Minister directed accelerated work on proposals to establish new fertilizer plants in ord...

Islamabad, May 12, 2026(Nosheen): The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted the launch of The Third Dimension Policy Prism, authored by Ambassador G. R. Baluch. The book's discussants included General Khalid Naeem Lodhi, Former Defense Secretary, Pakistan; Ambassador Masood Khalid, Former Diplomat; Dr. Munawar Hussain, Associate Professor, QAU; Dr. Shazia Khalid Cheema, Associate Professor, QAU; and Farukh Pitafi, columnist and anchor. The event was attended by a wide range of diplomats, acdemics, scholars and media persons. In her introductory remarks, Dr. Neelum Nigar, Director, Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at ISSI, expressed sincere gratitude to Ambassador G. R. Baluch for choosing ISSI as the platform for the launch of his important work. She appreciated his...

Islamabad, May 12,2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Petroleum Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser Almutairi. The meeting focused on regional developments, energy cooperation, and agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations and expand collaboration in areas of common interest. The Federal Minister expressed sincere gratitude to the Government of Kuwait for its timely facilitation and support in ensuring the safe dispatch of vessel Khairpur, which reached Pakistan carrying diesel supplies during a challenging period. He highlighted that the vessel transported approximately 45,000 tons of diesel and 10,000 tons of jet fuel from Kuwait to Pakistan under special approvals, following disruption...

Islamabad, May 11, 2026(Ghufran): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik chaired a high-level meeting at the Petroleum Division with the Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors of the country’s major oil refineries to review progress on the implementation of the Brownfield Refinery Upgradation Policy and discuss measures to accelerate refinery modernization projects.Opening the meeting, the Federal Minister highlighted the strategic importance of Pakistan’s refining sector, describing local refineries as vital national assets that play a key role in ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply and strengthening the country’s energy security.The Minister observed that the evolving regional situation amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict has reinforced the need for Pakistan to re...