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Islamabad, October 7, 2025 (Kamran Raja): The Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG), chaired by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf Zaman, held a meeting with a visiting delegation of the Saudi Shura Council at the Parliament House, Islamabad.The Saudi delegation was led by Eng. Khaled Abdullah Al Buraik and included Mr. Ahmed Abdulrahman, Dr. Ebtisam Abdullah Al Jubair, and senior officials of the Shura Council. Members of the National Assembly Mr. Mujahid Ali, Syed Hafeezuddin, Ms. Zeb Jaffar, Ms. Sehar Kamran, Ms. Shagufta Jumani, and Mr. Muhammad Usman Badini attended the meeting.Welcoming the delegation, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf Zaman said the visit reflects the deep-rooted brotherhood and partnership between ...

Putrajaya, 6 October 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently on an official visit to Malaysia, met with the Prime Minister of Malaysia, His Excellency Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, at Perdana Putra in Putrajaya today. Upon arrival, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was accorded a warm official welcome, followed by a restricted meeting between the two leaders and subsequent delegation-level talks under their leadership. The Prime Minister thanked his Malaysian counterpart for the exceptionally warm welcome and gracious hospitality extended to him and his delegation. During their highly constructive and productive discussions, the two leaders expressed satisfaction over the steady progress in bilateral cooperation since Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Paki...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 5, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has announced that the ninth edition of its flagship conference, FII9, will bring together an unprecedented 600+ distinguished speakers and 20 heads of state, marking the most influential and expansive gathering since the Institute’s inception.Taking place from October 27 to 30, 2025, in Riyadh, under the theme “The Key to Prosperity,” FII9 will serve as the world’s foremost platform for advancing dialogue and action at the intersection of investment, innovation, and global progress.“Prosperity is the common aspiration of nations, economies, and individuals alike,” said Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of the FII Institute. “The presence of over 600...

Islamabad – October 3, 2025(News Desk): Pakistan’s Minister of State for Finance and Railways, Mr. Bilal Azhar Kayani, met with the United Arab Emirates Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, on the sidelines of the Global Rail Infrastructure Conference and Exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in infrastructure development and railway modernization. Mr. Kayani thanked H.E. Al Mazrouei and the Government of the UAE for their warm hospitality and for hosting a world-class Conference and Exhibition that provides a vital platform for knowledge exchange and international collaboration. He praised the UAE’s visionary infrastructure initiatives, particularly the landmark Etihad Rail project, which he described as a model ...

Rawalpindi, 03 October 2025(Kamran Raja): On 01 October 2025, Security Forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Sherani District of Balochistan on reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij. During the operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location. Following an intense fire exchange, seven Indian-sponsored terrorists were sent to hell. A cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was also recovered from the terrorists, who were actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area. A sanitization operation is currently underway to eliminate any remaining terrorists in the vicinity. Security Forces of Pakistan remain determined to eradicate the menace of Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country and reaffir...

Islamabad, October 1, 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, has extended heartfelt felicitations to the leadership and the brotherly people of the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of its 76th National Day. In his message, the Prime Minister said that this day is not only a reminder of China’s remarkable national journey, but also an acknowledgment of the role of a great nation in achieving progress, stability, and promoting peace at the global level. He said that under the visionary and exemplary leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has achieved milestones of development and prosperity that serve as a shining example for the world. The Prime Minister described Pakistan-China friendship as an everlastin...

United Nations, September 30, 2025(Kamran Raja): Calling the plight of Rohingya Muslims “one of the most urgent humanitarian and human rights challenges,” Pakistan has urged the international community to translate pledges of solidarity into concrete action to end the crisis. Speaking at the High-Level Conference on the Situation of Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities at the UN General Assembly, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, aligned with the statement delivered on behalf of the OIC and underscored the urgent need for action. He reminded delegates of the decades-long displacement, denial of rights, and the recent upsurge of violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, which have collectively worsened the plight of the Rohingya – forcin...

30 September 2025(Nosheen): The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized an In-House Round-table, titled “Pakistan-Bangladesh Relation and Regional Cooperation.” The Round-table featured Maj. Gen. (R) Fazle Elahi Akbar, Chairman Foundation for Strategic and Development Studies, Bangladesh, as the Distinguished Speaker. It was attended by former diplomats, practitioners, academics, and area specialists. The participants reviewed the recent upward trajectory in the bilateral ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, opportunities and challenges in geopolitical dynamics of South Asia, and the likely future shape of regional cooperation architecture. Commending the recent warmth in fraternal relations, participants emphasized the importance of purs...

Islamabad, September 29, 2025(News Desk): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with a high-level Finnish delegation comprising H.E. Mr. Hannu Ripatti, Ambassador of Finland to Pakistan; Ms. Piia Karhu, President, Minerals at Metso — a global leader in equipment and services for the minerals processing industry; and Mr. Willie Eerola, Honorary Consul General of Pakistan to Finland.The discussions centered on Pakistan’s transformative agenda for its mineral sector and the growing opportunities for international investment and collaboration.Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik outlined the government’s vision to modernize and responsibly develop the mining industry. He stated, “Pakistan is decisively shifting from primitive ways of mining to sophisticated, mechanized,...