Tag: The Pakistan Times

AlUla, February 08, 2026(Kamran Raja): The second edition of the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies 2026 commenced today in AlUla Governorate, organized through a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The high-level event brings together Minister of Finance Mohammed Aljadaan, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, alongside economic decision-makers, finance ministers, central bank governors, leaders of international financial institutions, and selected experts from across the globe.Held over two days under the theme “Policies Amid a Reset of the International Trade and Financial Systems,” the conference addresses the rapid transformations reshaping the global economy and examines the challenges and opportunitie...

Dammam, February 06, 2026(Kamran Raja): The major joint air exercise “Spears of Victory 2026” concluded today at the Air Warfare Center in the Eastern Region, with the participation of the Saudi Armed Forces, the Ministry of National Guard, the Presidency of State Security, and the GCC Unified Military Command, alongside air forces from several brotherly and friendly nations.The exercise featured complex and advanced simulations of joint tactical operations, including electronic and cyber warfare scenarios, aimed at evaluating modern military tactics within a multidimensional operational environment. These scenarios were designed to enhance interoperability, test command and control systems, and assess the effectiveness of coordinated air operations.Through the execution of high-pr...

Islamabad, 6 February 2026(Ghufran): The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a State visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on 5-6 February 2026, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.2. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held comprehensive and in-depth discussions covering the full spectrum of bilateral relations between the two countries. The talks focused on reviewing the current state of bilateral relations and exploring avenues to further consolidate the strategic partnership between the two countries.3. The two sides reaffirmed their strong resolve to comprehensively develop and strengthen cooperation in order to suppo...

Islamabad, 4 February 2026(Nosheen): To commemorate the ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ the India Study Center (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISS) organized a seminar “Kashmir Solidarity Day: Renewing Commitment to the Right of Self-determination”. The event was graced by Mushaal Hussein Mullick, Former Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Human Rights and Women, as the Chief Guest, and Ambassador Tahir Andarabi, Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad as the Guest of Honour. Other distinguished guests included Dr. Maria Saifuddin Effendi, HoD, Peace and Conflict Studies, NDU, Islamabad, and Mrs. Shamin Shawl, Leader All Party Hurriyat Conference. The event underscored the plight of Kashmiris under Indian illegal occupation and reaffirmed Pakist...

Islamabad: 4th February, 2026(Kamran Raja): His Excellency Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, was warmly received by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House today. An official welcome ceremony was held in honor of the visiting dignitary, during which he also inspected the Guard of Honor. The two leaders had a one-on-one meeting, in which Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, COAS and CDF, were also present. This was followed by delegation level talks, in which key cabinet ministers from both sides participated. During the delegation level talks, the Prime Minister hailed President Tokayev’s visit as a historic milestone in Pakistan-Kazakhstan bilateral relations, as it was the first visit b...

Islamabad, 4 February 2026(Ghufran): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar today called on the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who is on a two-day official visit to Pakistan. Welcoming President Tokayev to Pakistan, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister conveyed warm greetings from the President, the Prime Minister, the Government, and the people of Pakistan. He underscored Pakistan’s appreciation for the growing momentum of high-level political exchanges between the two countries. Senator Dar reaffirmed the shared commitment of Pakistan and Kazakhstan to further expand bilateral cooperation across political, economic, and people-to-people domains. He emphasized the importance of working closely together...

Islamabad 3rd February 2026(News Desk): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb along with his team at the Finance Division held a meeting today with a delegation of Citibank led by Mr. Habib Yousuf, Citi Country Officer, Citibank, accompanied by Mr. Ali Sana Rizvi, Corporate Banking Head, and Mr. Usama Paracha, Vice President, Corporate Banking. The meeting provided an opportunity to engage on sovereign financing solutions and review potential avenues for cooperation between the Government and Citibank. The Finance Minister’s core team at the Finance Division, overseeing debt management, capital markets and other relevant policy areas under discussion, was also present. During the meeting, the Finance Ministry team shared a high-level assessment of prevailing m...

Rawalpindi, 02 February, 2026(Kamran Raja): Commander Azerbaijan Naval Forces (ANF), Rear Admiral Shahin Mammadov called on Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff, at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. Upon arrival, Commander Azerbaijan Naval Forces was received by Chief of the Naval Staff. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Navy presented Guard of Honour. Thereafter, the dignitary laid floral wreath at the Shuhada's Monument.During the meeting, both leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, regional maritime security situation, and avenues for enhanced cooperation in training and Defence. Both leaders pledged to further strengthen and diversify the scope of existing bilateral defence relationship. Later, a briefing was also given to the visiting dig...