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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...

Islamabad, May 11, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting today to review and discuss a comprehensive strategy aimed at increasing Pakistan’s exports and strengthening the country’s export-oriented industries.Addressing the meeting, the Prime Minister stated that export-led industrial growth is indispensable for achieving the country’s economic development goals. He emphasized that the government remains fully focused on increasing exports and facilitating industries to improve productivity and competitiveness.The Prime Minister directed the relevant authorities to formulate a practical framework for providing government support and incentives to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), recognizing their vital role in boosting expor...

Islamabad, May 10, 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with Chairman Barrick, Mr. John L. Thornton, to review progress and discuss future steps regarding the Reko Diq Copper-Gold Project. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on the development of the project and discussed ongoing efforts aimed at advancing work on Reko Diq, which is among the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold projects.Federal Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik highlighted the strategic significance of the project for Pakistan’s economic growth and mineral sector development. He stated that Reko Diq is a flagship national project that will play a key role in attracting investment, generating employment opportunities, and accelerating socio-economic development in B...

‎Islamabad, May 7, 2026(Kamran Raja): ‎Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a surprise visit to Islamabad Airport. During the visit, he reviewed the immigration process for Hajj pilgrims and other passengers. The Interior Minister inspected the counters established for Saudi immigration of Pakistani passengers under the “Road to Makkah” initiative and interacted with the staff. ‎Under the Road to Makkah initiative, Hajj pilgrims are being provided fast-track Saudi immigration facilities at Pakistani airports before departure. Hajj pilgrims expressed satisfaction over the excellent arrangements for Saudi immigration facilities at Islamabad Airport under the program and thanked Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. ‎‎Speaking to the Interior Minister, the pilgrims stated that the process w...

Islamabad, 5 May 2026(Kamran Raja): The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, has conveyed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan over the tragic loss of lives and widespread damage caused by severe floods and extreme weather disturbances in Türkiye. In a message addressed to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the brotherly people of Türkiye, the Prime Minister expressed deep sorrow over the devastation in the provinces of Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Adıyaman, and surrounding regions, which has resulted in the loss of precious lives and property. The Prime Minister reaffirmed that Pakistan stands in full solidarity with its Turkish brothers and sisters in this hour of grief. He extended sincere thoughts and prayers to the families of the victims and all th...