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Suicide attack near Islamabad District Judicial Complex
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Suicide attack near Islamabad District Judicial Complex

Islamabad 11 November 2025(Kamran Raja): 10 people were killed and 21 injured in a suicide blast near the G-11 courthouse in Islamabad. According to sources, the head of the suicide bomber was also found at the site of the blast. According to sources, a car explosion occurred near the courthouse, the sound of which was heard far and wide.According to police sources, the explosion was a suicide attack and the suicide bomber's head has been found at the scene. Fitna al-Khawarij, an Indian-backed group and a proxy of the Afghan Taliban, was involved in the explosion outside the courthouse. Police say that there was heavy traffic in the courthouse area at the time of the explosion, which also injured the bystanders. The injured have been shifted to PIMS Hospital for immediate medical atten...
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar Calls for Strengthened Multilateralism at 6th Margalla Dialogue
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar Calls for Strengthened Multilateralism at 6th Margalla Dialogue

Islamabad, November 11, 2025(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar addressed the inaugural session of the 6th Margalla Dialogue today, commending the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) for organizing the event under the timely and thought-provoking theme, “The Future of Global Order: Cooperation or Confrontation.” In his address, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister underscored the crucial role of multilateralism in an era increasingly defined by unilateralism, polarization, and trade wars. He emphasized that multilateral institutions must be reinforced to effectively tackle global challenges such as climate change, polarization, terrorism, and the erosion of international law and norms.Senator Dar cautioned that these glo...
Over One Million Saudis Trained in Artificial Intelligence Through SDAIA’s National SAMAI Initiative
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Over One Million Saudis Trained in Artificial Intelligence Through SDAIA’s National SAMAI Initiative

Riyadh, November 9, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) announced the remarkable success of the One Million Saudis in AI (SAMAI) initiative, which has trained more than one million Saudi citizens, both men and women, in artificial intelligence (AI) skills. Of these participants, 9% are working-age Saudis who have earned AI skills certificates, underscoring the program’s impact on the national workforce. Described as one of the largest AI training initiatives globally, SAMAI has distinguished itself by offering simplified Arabic-language content that surpasses many regional and international programs in accessibility and reach. The initiative’s free access and official certification from SDAIA provide significant academic and market value, setting...
Saudi Arabia Announces Fifth Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2025: “From Makkah to the World” to Showcase Innovation and Heritage
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Saudi Arabia Announces Fifth Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2025: “From Makkah to the World” to Showcase Innovation and Heritage

Jeddah, November 8, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in collaboration with the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), held a press briefing today to unveil details of the upcoming Fifth Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2025, set to take place in Jeddah from November 9 to 12 under the theme “From Makkah to the World.”Spanning an area of 60,000 square meters and encompassing 18 Hajj-related sectors, this year’s event is expected to welcome over 150,000 visitors, surpassing last year’s 120,000 attendees. The conference will feature 143 specialized sessions, 225 speakers, 270 exhibitors, and 2,400 trainees from around the world.Speaking at the briefing, Dr. Ghassan Alnwaimi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, emphasized that the confe...
Pakistan and Iran as two brotherly Muslim Countries share steadfast commitment for global peace and unity of Muslim Ummah: Prime Minister
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Pakistan and Iran as two brotherly Muslim Countries share steadfast commitment for global peace and unity of Muslim Ummah: Prime Minister

 Islamabad: 7 November 2025(Kamran Raja): H.E Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iranian Parliament calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Speaker of the Parliament, the Islamic Consultative Assembly, of Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf along with delegation calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif warmly welcomed the delegation and recalled the cordial bilateral ties with the brotherly Muslim country of Iran. PM reiterated firm commitment of both countries for peaceful means of dialogue and diplomacy for resolution of all outstanding disputes around the world. PM extended utmost reverence to His Eminence, Supreme Leader of Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President...
ISSI Launches Book on Emerging Technologies and Strategic Stability: “A New Era of Uncertainty”
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ISSI Launches Book on Emerging Technologies and Strategic Stability: “A New Era of Uncertainty”

Islamabad, 6 November 2025(Ghufran): The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized the launch of its latest book titled “A New Era of Uncertainty: Emerging Technologies and Strategic Stability.” The event brought together distinguished experts, scholars, and policymakers to discuss the implications of Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) for global and regional strategic stability. The launch featured contributions from Air Commodore (Retd) Khalid Banuri, Advisor, Air Headquarters (AHQ); Dr. Mehreen Afzal, Director, GRC; Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal; Major General (R) Ausaf Ali, Advisor, Strategic Plans Division (SPD); Ms. Tanzeela Khalil; and Mr. Zohaib Altaf. Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja, Executive Director, CISS-AJK, and Dr. ...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya; Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Pakistan–Türkiye Ties
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya; Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Pakistan–Türkiye Ties

Islamabad, 6 November 2025(News Desk): H.E. Ali Yerlikaya, Interior Minister of the Republic of Türkiye, who is currently on an official visit to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad today. During the warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister welcomed Minister Yerlikaya and his accompanying delegation, noting that the visit underscored the deep-rooted and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Türkiye. The Prime Minister extended his warm regards and greetings to H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas including security, counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, police training, disaster manage...
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Visits Brunei Darussalam; Meets Sultan and Senior Defence Leadership: ISPR
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Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Visits Brunei Darussalam; Meets Sultan and Senior Defence Leadership: ISPR

Rawalpindi – 06 November 2025(Kamran Raja): General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), is on an official visit to Brunei Darussalam. During the visit, the CJCSC had an audience with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. The CJCSC also held separate meetings with Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence-II, and Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.During his visit, General Sahir Shams...
At UNSC, Pakistan Denounces Unilateral Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty, Calls for Strengthening Environmental Security
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At UNSC, Pakistan Denounces Unilateral Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty, Calls for Strengthening Environmental Security

 United Nations, November 6, 2025(Kamran Raja): Pakistan sounded the alarm at the UN Security Council over the deliberate weaponization of shared natural resources, condemning India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty – a cornerstone of transboundary cooperation for more than six decades – as a violation of treaty obligations and fundamental principles of international legality. In a statement in the UN Security Council on the Environmental Impact of Armed Conflict and Climate-Driven Security Risks, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, decried India’s egregious dismantling of a mechanism that safeguarded equitable water distribution, exposing millions to heightened climate vulnerability. He said that disrupting the Treat...
ISSI hosts U.S. Cd’A Natalie Baker for Roundtable on Pakistan-U.S. Relations
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ISSI hosts U.S. Cd’A Natalie Baker for Roundtable on Pakistan-U.S. Relations

November 5, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a Roundtable discussion with Ms. Natalie A. Baker, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires of the United States of America to Pakistan, on “Recent Developments in the U.S.-Pakistan Relationship under the Trump Administration.” Other participants included former Ambassadors and senior diplomats, heads of think tanks, academics, practitioners, and area experts.In his remarks, Director General Ambassador Sohail Mahmood noted that Pakistan and the United States share a long, resilient relationship that has evolved through cooperation and divergence but remained vital for both sides. He added that, notwithstanding the constraints and challenges, the partnership has been ad...