Tag: The Pakistan Times

Islamabad, 31 October 2025(News Desk): Mr. Robert Louis Strayer II, President of the Critical Minerals Forum (USA), accompanied by H.E. Ms. Natalie Baker, Chargé d’Affaires of the United States, called on Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue at Ministry of Finance today. Senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and relevant departments also attended the meeting. During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues of cooperation in the minerals and mining sector, strengthening supply-chain security, and encouraging responsible and sustainable investment in Pakistan’s critical minerals landscape. Finance Minister welcomed the delegation and underscored Pakistan’s steady economic trajectory, noting improvements across macroeconomic fundamentals and governance reforms. “Our priority is...

October 30, 2025(Kamran Raja): A Chinese business delegation from the China-Pakistan Production Equipment Procurement Organization Committee visited the President’s Office of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and held a meeting with FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh and other senior officials of the Federation. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen economic and industrial cooperation between Pakistan and China and agreed to enhance collaboration in the procurement of Chinese production equipment and industrial development. Speaking on the occasion, FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh emphasized that the industrial sector plays a pivotal role in the economic growth of any country. He noted that Pakistan and China have immense potential ...

Rawalpindi – October 30, 2025(Kamran Raja): On the night of 29/30 October 2025, security forces detected the movement of a group of khwarij terrorists attempting to infiltrate Pakistan through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Bajaur District. Own troops swiftly engaged the infiltrators, effectively thwarting the infiltration attempt. As a result of precise and skillful engagement, four khwarij, including high-value terrorist leader Amjad @ Mazahim, were sent to hell. Killed Kharji Commander Amjad, who was deputy/second to Kharji Noor Wali and head of the Rehbari Shura of Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij, was a most-wanted terrorist with a PKR 5 million head money announced by the Government of Pakistan. He remained actively involved in orchestrating and executing numerous terrorist activiti...

Muscat, October 30, 2025(News Desk): Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi met Oman’s Royal Minister, General Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu’amani, in Muscat. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between Pakistan and Oman and measures to resolve visa-related issues faced by Pakistani nationals. Both sides also exchanged views on the overall regional situation and underlined the importance of improving bilateral engagement to further strengthen ties between the two brotherly countries. ‎ ‎Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that Pakistan and Oman share deep-rooted religious and cultural bonds. He noted that millions of Pakistanis are working in Oman and contributing to its economic development. He added that easing visa processes would enable more skilled Pakistani worke...

Rawalpindi, 30 October 2025(Kamran Raja): On 28 and 29 October 2025, Security Forces conducted two successful intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan, resulting in the elimination of eighteen terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan. In the first operation, conducted in the general area Chiltan Mountains, Quetta District, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location following credible intelligence of their presence. After an intense exchange of fire, fourteen Indian-sponsored terrorists were sent to hell. In the second operation, conducted in the general area Buleda, Kech District, a terrorist hideout was busted, leading to the neutralization of four more terrorists. A significant cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was recovered from the ki...

Riyadh, 28 October 2025(Kamran Raja): Based on the depth of the historic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which has spanned nearly eight decades, and based on the strong bonds of brotherhood and Islamic solidarity that unite the leadership of both nations, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, agreed during their meeting held in Riyadh on Monday 5 Jamada Al-Awwal 1447H, corresponding to October 27, 2025 to launch an Economic Cooperation Framework between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. This framework is based on th...

ISLAMABAD, 28 October 2025(Kamran Raja): The Pak-China Parliamentary Friendship Group met with a Pakistani delegation at the Parliament House. The Pakistani delegation was led by Senator Sherry Rehman.Pak-China relations, future of CPEC and sustainable development goals were discussed in detail during the meeting. Both sides agreed to promote economic cooperation, regional stability and mutual trust between the two countries. The Chinese delegation termed the role of CPEC in Pakistan's socio-economic development as a historic milestone.Pakistan and China agree to expedite implementation of MoU to combat climate change. Both countries commit to enhance cooperation in green energy, water management and climate adaptation. Both sides emphasize the need for joint investments in education, ...