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Islamabad, December 01, 2025(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting today with the Honorable Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to Pakistan, H.E. Irfan Neziroglu, to finalize preparations for the high-level Turkish delegation arriving tomorrow, led by the Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Mr. Alparslan Bayraktar. Secretary Petroleum Momin Agha and Managing Director OGDCL Ahmed Hayat Lak were also present during the meeting. During the discussion, Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said, “We are looking forward to welcoming the Turkish Minister and his team to Pakistan. Their visit will play a transformational role in advancing our bilateral cooperation in energy and mining sector.”The meeting reviewed the expanding collaboration between...

Islamabad 30 November 2025(Kamran Raja): Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Jiang Zaidong, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The DPM/FM conveyed his deepest condolences over the tragic killing of three Chinese nationals in Tajikistan, near the Afghan border. He also expressed heartfelt sympathies for the loss of lives and those affected by the recent devastating fires in the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. He reaffirmed that Pakistan stands in full solidarity with China during these difficult moments.During the meeting, both sides discussed Pakistan–China bilateral cooperation across a broad range of areas. They also exchanged views on recent r...

Islamabad, November 27, 2025(Ghufran): The Enterprise Business Group of Huawei Pakistan successfully hosted a high-profile partner event in Islamabad, bringing together more than 15 leading partners, including CXOs, service directors, and technical professionals. The gathering celebrated the collective business achievements of 2025 and reaffirmed Huawei’s strong commitment to partner enablement within Pakistan’s evolving ICT landscape.The event showcased Huawei’s comprehensive partner development initiatives, including the Golden Seed training program, mentor-led coaching sessions, hands-on scenario-based learning, continuous skill-building campaigns, and globally recognized HCIX career certifications. These programs are empowering partners with the advanced capabilities required to ad...

Islamabad November 28,2025(Nosheen): Pakistan expresses its deepest condolences and strong solidarity with the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China, as well as with the Government and people of Tajikistan, over the loss of precious lives of Chinese nationals in a heinous terrorist attack in Tajikistan near its border with Afghanistan. Pakistan unequivocally condemns this cowardly attack on Chinese nationals. The use of armed drones in the incident underlines the gravity of the threat emanating from Afghanistan and the brazenness of those behind it. As a neighbour that has repeatedly suffered terrorist attacks orchestrated from Afghan soil, the people of Pakistan fully understand and share the grief and anguish of our Chinese friends and Tajik partners. Pakistan has cons...

Islamabad, November 27,2025(Ghufran): Federal Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting today with the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Pakistan, H.E. Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser Almutairi, to discuss ongoing collaboration and future avenues of partnership between Pakistan and Kuwait, particularly in the petroleum sector. During the meeting, the Minister warmly welcomed the Ambassador and commended his positive and constructive role in strengthening Pakistan Kuwait ties, referring to him as “a true friend of Pakistan.” He highlighted that the relationship between both countries is rooted in mutual respect, trust, and decades-long cooperation, especially in energy and petroleum. Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further deepening bilateral ...

Islamabad, 27 November 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of precious lives and property caused by the devastating high-rise fire in Hong Kong. The Prime Minister extended heartfelt condolences to H.E. President Xi Jinping and the Chinese nation, particularly the people of Hong Kong, on this deeply unfortunate incident. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families, and we wish a speedy recovery to all those injured,” the Prime Minister said. He reaffirmed that Pakistan stands in full solidarity with the people and Government of China, especially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, during this difficult time.   “May the affected families find strength and healing. Pakistan and China...

Rawalpindi, 26 November, 2025(kamran Raja): Pakistan–Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Joint Military Exercise Al Battar-II was conducted from 18–26 November 2025 in the Counter Terrorism domain. Combat teams from the Pakistan Army’s Special Services Group (SSG) and the KSA Army participated in the exercise. Exercise closing ceremony was concluded on 26 November at Tabuk, KSA.The General Officer Commanding Special Services Group attended the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest from Pakistan, while senior military officials from the KSA were also present.Troops from both brotherly countries demonstrated exceptional standards of professionalism, operational skill, and interoperability throughout the exercise.Al Battar-II focused on enhancing joint proficiency in Counter Terrorism ope...

MANAMA: 26 November 2025(Kamran Raja): The Prime Minister of Pakistan met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Bahrain in Manama today. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was presented a guard of honor upon his arrival at the Al-Qudaibiya Palace in Manama. In the meeting of Prime Minister with HRH The Crown Prince, he thanked His Royal Highness for the warm hospitality and commended Bahrain’s leadership in strengthening bilateral ties. Prime Minister congratulated Bahrain on its success for the UN Security Council non permanent membership for a 2 year term 2026-2027 and expressed Pakistan’s readiness for close coordination during its tenure.Economic cooperation was a key focus. The Prime Minister highlighted the potential to increase bilateral trade, currently over USD 550 millio...