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KSrelief Distributes Food Baskets to Vulnerable Families in Taloqan, Afghanistan
3Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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KSrelief Distributes Food Baskets to Vulnerable Families in Taloqan, Afghanistan

Kabul, January 2, 2026(Kamran Raja): The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) on Wednesday distributed 178 food baskets in Taloqan, Afghanistan, benefiting 178 families comprising 1,068 individuals.The beneficiaries included returning Afghans, orphans, and other vulnerable people, assisted under the 2026 Food Security and Emergency Support Project in Afghanistan.This humanitarian assistance forms part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing relief efforts, implemented through KSrelief, aimed at supporting the brotherly Afghan people and alleviating their suffering amid challenging humanitarian conditions.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to Visit Beijing for 7th Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue
2Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to Visit Beijing for 7th Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue

Islamabad 2 January 2025(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, will visit Beijing on 4 January at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister and Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China, Wang Yi. During the visit, the Deputy Prime Minister will co-chair the 7th round of the Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue alongside his Chinese counterpart. The Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue is the highest-level consultative forum between Pakistan and China. It provides a structured platform for a comprehensive review of all aspects of bilateral cooperation, as well as an in-depth exchange of views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. On this occasion, the two Foreign Ministers ...
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New Year, New Projects: Mohsin Naqvi Greenlights State-of-the-Art Cricket Stadium, Smart Underpass, and More in Islamabad
1Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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New Year, New Projects: Mohsin Naqvi Greenlights State-of-the-Art Cricket Stadium, Smart Underpass, and More in Islamabad

‎Islamabad, 1st January 2025(News Desk): A special meeting was held at CDA Headquarters under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Interior, Mohsin Naqvi. During the extensive meeting, a detailed review of various public welfare projects was conducted. It was decided to initiate further projects for the convenience of citizens. During the meeting, it was decided that a state-of-the-art cricket stadium will be constructed in Islamabad. Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi has requested the final design of the stadium within 10 days. ‎A specific area has been allocated for the National Park. Additionally, it was decided to expand the scope of the modern Safe City Project in Islamabad. To improve traffic flow at Kashmir Chowk, a “Smart Underpass” will be constructed, with the final ...
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Prime Minister Meets Saudi Ambassador, Reaffirms Commitment to Deepening Pak–Saudi Relations
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Prime Minister Meets Saudi Ambassador, Reaffirms Commitment to Deepening Pak–Saudi Relations

Islamabad: Wednesday, 31 December 2025(Kamran Raja):  H.E. Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif earlier this evening at the Prime Minister’s House. During the warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed his respectful regards and best wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as well as for His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Expressing satisfaction over the excellent state of Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to further deepen the long-standing fraternal ties between the two...
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31Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI accords warm Farewell to Director General Ambassador Sohail Mahmood

Islamabad 31 December 2025(Nosheen): In a gracefully hosted event, the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) bid a warm and respectful farewell to Ambassador Sohail Mahmood upon the completion of his term as Director General of the Institute. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood took charge as the Director General of the ISSI on 1st January 2023, following his retirement from the Foreign Service of Pakistan. He served with distinction as the 30th Foreign Secretary of Pakistan. During his tenure at ISSI, the Institute underwent far-reaching reforms aimed at strengthening its research capacity, institutional efficiency, and national and international outreach. Several new initiatives including: establishment of dedicated ‘ASEAN Corner’, ‘China Corner’ and the ‘Kashmir Resource Centre’ were un...
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Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Undertakes Official Visit to China
31Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Undertakes Official Visit to China

Islamabad December 31,2025(Kamran Raja): At the invitation of Mr Wang Yi, Member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China, Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Foreign Affairs of China, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit China to co-chair the 7th round of the Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue, scheduled to be held in Beijing on 4 January 2026. The Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue is the highest consultative mechanism between Pakistan and China, providing a structured platform to review the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation, as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest.During the Dialogue, the two Foreign Ministers will also anno...
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Minister Ahsan Iqbal Chairs 7th Task Force Meeting on Pay Scale Reforms for Higher Education Faculty
31Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Minister Ahsan Iqbal Chairs 7th Task Force Meeting on Pay Scale Reforms for Higher Education Faculty

Islamabad, December 31(Kamran Raja): The seventh meeting of the Task Force constituted to review the pay scale system for recruitment in higher educational institutions was held today under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal. Addressing the meeting, Professor Ahsan Iqbal stated that salaries of teachers recruited under the Tenure Track System (TTS) would be made market-competitive to ensure the retention of competent and talented faculty in higher education institutions. He emphasized that attracting and retaining quality human capital is essential for improving academic standards across the country. The Minister noted that during the tenures of Pakistan Muslim League (N) governments, substantial financial resource...
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Prime Minister Meets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Rahim Yar Khan; Reaffirms Strategic Economic Partnership
31Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Meets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Rahim Yar Khan; Reaffirms Strategic Economic Partnership

Rahim Yar Khan, 30 December 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, at Sheikh Zayed Palace, Rahim Yar Khan, this afternoon. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, and other senior officials. During the warm and cordial meeting, the two leaders carried forward discussions held during their recent meeting in Islamabad on 26 December 2025, when His Highness paid his first official visit to Pakistan as President of the UAE. The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s firm resolve to elevate ...
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Statement by Ambassador Usman Jadoon Acting Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN During the UNSC Briefing on Israel’s recognition of “Somaliland” region of the Federal Republic of Somalia
30Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Statement by Ambassador Usman Jadoon Acting Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN During the UNSC Briefing on Israel’s recognition of “Somaliland” region of the Federal Republic of Somalia

United Nations 29 December 2025(Ghufran):Mr. President, We thank you for convening today’s meeting at this critical moment for Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa region. I thank ASG Khalid Khiari for the briefing.2. At the outset, let me express Pakistan’s unwavering and steadfast support to the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia.3. We strongly condemn the unilateral and unlawful recognition by Israel of the “Somaliland” region of the Federal Republic of Somalia. It is a direct assault on Somalia’s internationally recognized borders and constitutes a flagrant violation of international law. The “Somaliland” region remains an integral, inseparable, and inalienable part of Somalia. No external actor has either the legal standing or ...
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Prime Minister ShehbPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Targeting of Russian President’s Residenceaz Sharif Condemns Targeting of Russian President’s Residence
30Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister ShehbPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Targeting of Russian President’s Residenceaz Sharif Condemns Targeting of Russian President’s Residence

Islamabad, 30 December 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the reported targeting of the residence of His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation. The Prime Minister termed the incident a heinous act and a grave threat to international peace, security, and stability, particularly at a time when efforts toward peace are underway. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed Pakistan’s full solidarity with President Vladimir Putin, and with the Government and people of the Russian Federation. Reiterating Pakistan’s principled position, the Prime Minister underscored Pakistan’s firm rejection of all forms of violence and any acts aimed at undermining security or threatening peace. Pakistan remains committed to the promotion of pe...
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