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Doha: 13 July 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by former Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, arrived in Doha on a one-day visit to the State of Qatar.Upon arrival at Doha Airport, the Prime Minister, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and the Pakistani delegation were received by Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence, Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani.The Prime Minister will proceed to Lusail Palace, where he will meet His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. During the meeting, the Prime Minister will convey his heartfelt condolences to the Amir of Qatar, the Qatari Royal Family, and the people of Qatar on the demise of the former Amir of Qatar, the late S...

Islamabad, July 7, 2026(Ghufran): The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), organized a commemorative event to mark Rwanda’s Liberation Day, celebrating the country’s remarkable journey of peace, reconciliation, and socio-economic transformation while reaffirming the growing partnership between Pakistan and Rwanda.The ceremony commenced with the national anthems of Pakistan and Rwanda and was attended by prominent diplomats, policymakers, scholars, and members of the diplomatic community. Speakers included Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman, Board of Governors, ISSI; High Commissioner Harerimana Fatou, High Commissioner o...

Rawalpindi, July 7, 2026(Kamran Raja): Funeral prayers for Group Captain Asim Tariq Shaheed, who embraced martyrdom while courageously intervening to rescue a woman in distress in Islamabad, were offered today. The martyred officer was laid to rest with full military honours in recognition of his exceptional courage, selfless devotion, and unwavering sense of duty. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff, attended the funeral prayers alongside senior Pakistan Air Force officers, airmen, and a large gathering of members of the civil community to pay their final respects to the valiant officer and honour his supreme sacrifice. Paying rich tribute to Group Captain Asim Tariq Shaheed, the Chief of the Air Staff stated that the martyr’s sacrifice epitomi...

Islamabad, July 3, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif departed from Islamabad on a one-day visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran to attend the funeral ceremony of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei. Accompanying the Prime Minister are Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Secretary General of the Pakistan Peoples Party Nayyar Hussain Bukhari, and Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah.During his visit to Tehran, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will participate in the funeral and final rites of the late Iranian Supreme Leader. On behal...

Jeddah, July 3, 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, the Acting Governor of the Makkah Region, in Jeddah to discuss matters of mutual interest and growing cooperation between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meeting was attended by the Governor of Jeddah, Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, the Governor of Taif, Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud, and distinguished members of the Saudi Royal Family. During the meeting, the Acting Governor warmly welcomed the recently signed agreement between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation, describing it as an important milestone in strengthening sporting ties between the two brotherly countries.Prince Saud bin Mishal also appreciated ...

Islamabad, July 2, 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with Mr. Hou Jianxin, Chairman of Shandong Xinxu Group Corporation of China, to explore new avenues of investment and long-term cooperation aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s energy sector. During the meeting, Mr. Hou Jianxin expressed Shandong Xinxu Group’s strong interest in investing across Pakistan’s energy value chain and proposed a strategic partnership focused on enhancing the country’s energy infrastructure and hydrocarbon production. He highlighted the company’s advanced expertise in upstream oil and gas operations, including field optimization, drilling services, and production enhancement, and conveyed its readiness to collaborate in increasing Pakistan’s oil and gas output. Th...

Islamabad, July 2, 2026(Kamran Raja): The China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with China Media Group (CMG), organized a commemorative seminar titled “CPC 105 Years: Achievements, Experiences, and the China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future.” The event brought together senior government officials, diplomats, scholars, academics, media professionals, and students to reflect on the Communist Party of China’s (CPC) 105-year journey and its significance for Pakistan-China relations. In his welcome address, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman of the ISSI Board of Governors, described the CPC’s 105-year journey as a remarkable example of visionary leadership, institutional resilience, and long-term strategic planning. ...

Islamabad, July 2, 2026(News Desk): The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the development of an international-standard cricket stadium in Jeddah.On this occasion Dr. Saif Nasser the Saudi Media Attache to Pakistan has said in public statement shared on the social media platform X , this landmark agreement as a significant step toward strengthening cricket cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.Under the MoU, the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation and the Pakistan Cricket Board will collaborate to promote the sport of cricket and advance cricket infrastructure in the Kingdom. The agreement includes the construction of a state-of-the-art international cricket stadium i...

Islamabad, July 01, 2026(Ghufran): The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), organized an event to commemorate Somalia’s Independence Day. The proceedings, began with the national anthems of Pakistan and Somalia. Speakers included Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman, BoG, ISSI; Ambassador Sheikhnur Mohamed Hassan, Ambassador of Somalia to Pakistan; Ambassador Aqsa Nawaz, Ambassador of Pakistan to Djibouti, accredited to Somalia, and Dr. Amina Khan Director CAMEA. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, President PAIDAR. Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, highlighted the longstanding and friendly relations betwe...