Tag: The Pakistan Times

Islamabad, 28 April 2026(Kamran Raja): A high-level delegation of senior officials from the European Union and representatives of leading European companies called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House today. The delegation was led by Mr. Peteris Ustubs, Director (Asia Pacific) at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships. It included Ms. Thourya Triki of the European Investment Bank, along with senior executives from prominent European firms, including Adidas, Andritz, and IKEA. The Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, H.E. Raimundas Karoblis, also attended the meeting. The delegation is currently visiting Pakistan to participate in the EU-Pakistan Business Forum, aimed at enhancing bilateral trade and investmen...

April 27, 2026(Nosheen): The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), organized an event to commemorate Zimbabwe’s National Day. The proceedings, which began with the national anthems of Pakistan and Zimbabwe were moderated by Dr. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA. Speakers included Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman, BoG, ISSI; H.E. T.M.J Abu-Basutu, (RTD) Air Marshal, Ambassador of Zimbabwe to Pakistan; Mr. Muhammad Amjad Aziz Qazi, Ambassador of Pakistan to Zimbabwe. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, President PAIDAR. Ambassador Khalid Mahmood highlighted the significance of Zimbabwe’s National Day, mar...

MAKKAH 27-04-2026(News Desk): The first convoy of Pakistani intending Hajj pilgrims, comprising 651 individuals, arrived in Makkah al-Mukarramah on Sunday after being transferred from Madinah, marking the formal transition of Pakistan’s Hajj operation into its next phase. Upon arrival, the pilgrims were received by Director-General Hajj Abdul Wahab Soomro, along with Chief Coordinator Makkah Dr. Mirza Ali Mahsood, Coordinator for Residential, Food and Transport Zulfiqar Khan, Director Hajj Makkah Arif Aslam Rao, Deputy Director Hajj Azizullah Khan, and other senior officials of the Hajj mission.Madinah Stay DG Hajj Abdul Wahab Soomro said all pilgrims had been accommodated in the Markaziyah area of Madinah, the central district surrounding Masjid al-Nabawi ﷺ, allowing easy walking acc...

Changsha, China: 27 April 2026(Kamran Raja): President Asif Ali Zardari today conferred the Sitara-i-Pakistan upon Prof. Pan Xiangbin at a special investiture ceremony held here, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to cardiac care and his services to patients in Pakistan. Prof. Pan Xiangbin, an interventional cardiologist and cardiac surgeon, is Vice President of Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Director of the National Interventional Quality Control Center for Structural Heart Disease. An internationally recognised expert, he has led the development of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, with a number of world-first innovations and patented medical solutions to his credit, including ultrasound-guided interventional techniques that enable t...

Changsha, China: 27 April 2026(Kamran Raja): President Asif Ali Zardari witnessed the signing of three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between Pakistani and Chinese entities, covering desalination, agricultural technology, and tea sector cooperation, underscoring a shared commitment to strengthening practical collaboration in priority sectors. The first MoU was signed between the Local Government, Government of Sindh and Lucion Environmental Technology Group for the development of a seawater desalination project in Karachi aimed at enhancing the city’s water supply. The agreement was signed on behalf of the Government of Sindh by Sharjeel Inam Memon, while Yuhui signed on behalf of the Chinese side. The second MoU, also between the Local Government, Government of Sindh and Long Ping Hi...

Rawalpindi, 24 April 2026(Kamran Raja): On 21 April 2026, a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies in Khyber District on the reported presence of khwarij elements.During the conduct of the operation, following an intense exchange of fire and skillful engagement by own troops, twenty-two khwarij affiliated with the Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij were neutralized. In a reprehensible act driven by fear of capture, the terrorists resorted to indiscriminate firing, resulting in the martyrdom of a ten-year-old innocent child.Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the killed terrorists, who were actively involved in numerous acts of terrorism in the area.A sanitization operation is currently underway to eliminate a...

Islamabad, April 23, 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with U.S. Ambassador Natalie Baker for an important discussion on the latest regional developments. The meeting also focused on diplomatic efforts for holding the second round of Islamabad talks. ‎Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised President Donald Trump’s initiative to extend the ceasefire. The meeting emphasized the need for continuity in diplomatic channels for a lasting resolution of the conflict. ‎ ‎ ‎Mohsin Naqvi stated that the extension of the ceasefire by President Donald Trump is a welcome move and an important step toward reducing tensions. He also expressed hope for positive progress from Iran. ‎ ‎ ‎The Federal Interior Minister said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal...