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Field Marshal Asim Munir Meets Saudi Defence Minister; Conferred King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class

22Dec

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Field Marshal Asim Munir Meets Saudi Defence Minister; Conferred King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class

Rawalpindi, 22 December 2025(Kamran Raja): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), called on His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during his official visit to the Kingdom. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including regional security dynamics, defence and military cooperation, strategic collaboration, and evolving geopolitical challenges. The interaction reaffirmed the deep-rooted, historic, and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Under a Royal Decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class, the Kingdom o...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh

28Oct

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh

Riyadh, October 27, 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh today. The meeting was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, and senior members of the cabinets of both countries also attended the meeting. Matters of mutual interest were discussed, including ways to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, and various other sectors. A joint statement on the meeting is expected to be issued shortly.

ISSI hosts International Seminar on “Pakistan–China Relations: Regional Stability and Economic Prosperity”

7Oct

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ISSI hosts International Seminar on “Pakistan–China Relations: Regional Stability and Economic Prosperity”

Islamabad, 7 October 2025(Nosheen): The China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Pakistan Study Centre at Fudan University, hosted an International Seminar on “Pakistan–China Relations: Regional Stability and Economic Prosperity”. Director General ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, in his welcome remarks, reaffirmed that Pakistan–China relations remain the “cornerstone” of Pakistan’s foreign policy. He noted that the enduring mutual respect, strategic mutual trust, and mutual support on each other’s issues of core interest have enabled this partnership to thrive despite global and regional uncertainties. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood underscored that CPEC has transformed Pakistan’s development landscape and serves as a ca...

Instructions to implement foolproof security plan for Chinese citizens

3Dec

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Instructions to implement foolproof security plan for Chinese citizens

03 December 2024, Islamabad: An important meeting of the National Action Plan Coordination Committee was held under the chairmanship of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.The meeting decided to improve coordination between NACTA and the provinces. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that a National Fusion Center has been established for effective coordination. During the briefing, it was informed that 206 terrorists were killed in 7984 intelligence-based operations till October this year. The meeting decided to take comprehensive measures to prevent the activities of banned terrorist organizations on social media.In this regard, the accounts of terrorist groups will be blocked with the cooperation of PTA, while the provinces will take steps under a comprehensive strateg...

Pak Ambassador to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh today had a telephonic conversation with leading member of Congressional Pakistan Caucus Rep Tom Suozzi.

4Sep

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Pak Ambassador to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh today had a telephonic conversation with leading member of Congressional Pakistan Caucus Rep Tom Suozzi.

Pak Ambassador to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh today had a telephonic conversation with leading member of Congressional Pakistan Caucus Rep Tom Suozzi.Pak-US relations and further strengthening of bilateral cooperation was discussed during the conversation.Congressman Tom Suozzi congratulated the Ambassador on assumption of duties as the Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United StatesPak-US relations are of great importance to both the countries and the region: Pakistani AmbassadorThe positive trajectory of bilateral relations is encouraging. We are determined to fully utilize this spirit of goodwill and friendship for further strengthening of multifaceted relations, especially economic ties: Rizwan Saeed Sheikh.The Ambassador of Pakistan thanked Congressman Tom Suozzi for exp...

The First Unit of Suki Kinari Hydropower Station Successfully Start-up Wet Testing

16Jun

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The First Unit of Suki Kinari Hydropower Station Successfully Start-up Wet Testing

The first unit (Unit 4) of Pakistan Suki Kinari Hydropower Station, the largest hydropower power station invested and constructed by China Energy Construction Overseas Investment Co., Ltd, was successfully start-up and formally entering the wet testing phase. Personnel from China Energy Construction Overseas Investment Co., Ltd, SK Hydro Co Ltd and participating construction units jointly witnessed this exciting moment on site. Representatives of resident military and the owner's engineers also attended the startup ceremony. The Unit 4 of SK Hydropower Station successfully passed a series of tests after starting-up, with smoothly running state, and meets the design requirements.Subsequently, Unit 4 will conduct dozens of tests such as temperature stability test and overspeed test to e...

China is the largest Developing Member of the WTO

27Feb

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China is the largest Developing Member of the WTO

China strongly objected to a US report denying China contributions to the multilateral trading system and the global economy after joining the World Trade Organization more than two decades ago.The Ministry of Commerce said in a statement that China, as the largest developing member of the WTO, has always firmly supported the multilateral trading system, truly practices multilateralism and Sincerely implement commitments within the WTO framework.Our country constantly perfects the market economic institutions and legal system in accordance with the country's conditions, expands and opens high-level institutions, fully and deeply participates in the WTO reform process, actively help other developing members, especially the least developed countries. Countries are integrating into t...

برطانوی ہائی کمشنر کی جانب سے شیوننگ اور کامن ویلتھ سکالرز کااستقبال

27Feb

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برطانوی ہائی کمشنر کی جانب سے شیوننگ اور کامن ویلتھ سکالرز کااستقبال

برطانوی ہائی کمشنر کی جانب سے شیوننگ اور کامن ویلتھ سکالرز کااستقبال اسلام آباد- پاکستان میں برطانوی ہائی کمشنر جین میریٹ نے واپس آنے والے شیوننگ اور کامن ویلتھ سکالرز کا خیرمقدم کیا ہے۔UK پوسٹ گریجویٹ تعلیم مکمل کرنے کے بعد، شیونگ کے47 اور کامن ویلتھ46 اسکالرز پر مشتمل 2022-23 کے کوہورٹ کو تعلقات کو فروغ دینے کا موقع ملا جو زندگی بھر ان کے ساتھ رہیں گے۔2022-23 کے گروپس پورے پاکستان سے آئے تھے، جن میں تمام صوبوں کی نمائندگی شامل تھی۔تمام اسکالرز نے آکسفورڈ یونیورسٹی اور لندن سکول آف اکنامکس جیسی معروف یونیورسٹیوں میں ترقی، صحت عامہ، موسمیاتی تبدیلی اور کاروبار سمیت متعدد مضامین کا مطالعہ کرنے کے لیے مکمل فنڈڈ وظائف سے فائدہ اٹھایا۔اب وہ متنوع شعبوں سے تعلق رکھنے والے ہائی پروفائل سابق طلباء کے ایک گروپ میں شامل ہوں گے۔ اس میں گلگت بلتستان ہائی کورٹ کی پہلی خاتون جج آمنہ ضمیر شاہ، ممتاز م...

Pakistan dispatches its 5th tranche of humanitarian assistance for Gaza

4Feb

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Pakistan dispatches its 5th tranche of humanitarian assistance for Gaza

Pakistan dispatches its 5th tranche of humanitarian assistance for Gaza consisting of winterized tents, tarpaulins and blankets via PAF C-130. The flight will land in Al-Arish, Egypt, where the Pakistani Ambassador will receive the aid for onward delivery. This ongoing support underscores Pakistan's continued commitment to addressing urgent humanitarian needs of the people of Gaza

Minister for Energy inaugurates Oil, Gas and Minerals Career Expo

31Jan

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Minister for Energy inaugurates Oil, Gas and Minerals Career Expo

Federal Minister for Energy, Mr. Muhammad Ali inaugurated the first-ever national level ‘Fuelling Futures Career Expo 2024’ on January 31 at Pakistan China Friendship Centre, Islamabad. The two-day Career Expo has been organised by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) in collaboration with Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL).The event witnessed an overwhelming attendance of students, faculty and company representatives. MD and CEO PPL Mr. Imran Abbasy welcomed the large number of students from across the country and thanked the participating companies and universities for making the two-day Career Expo a success.The platform provides an opportunity for students to interact with the leaders of the energy and minerals industry and to learn from their experiences with the view to...