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U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Calls on Minister for Railways; Discusses Bilateral Cooperation and Development Initiatives
22Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Calls on Minister for Railways; Discusses Bilateral Cooperation and Development Initiatives

Islamabad, September 22, 2025(Ghufran): U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker called on Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi at the Ministry of Railways today. The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere and focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and discussing the development initiatives of Pakistan Railways.During the meeting, Natalie A. Baker was briefed on Pakistan Railways’ strategic projects and its role in enhancing regional connectivity. The two sides also discussed partnership opportunities, investment prospects, and the creation of new employment avenues.Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi highlighted that the ongoing projects of Pakistan Railways would attract fresh investments and generate substantial employment opportunities. H...
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Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Calls for Reforms in Multilateral System; Urges Enforcement of UNSC Resolutions
16Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Calls for Reforms in Multilateral System; Urges Enforcement of UNSC Resolutions

ISLAMABAD, September 16(Ghufran): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has stressed the urgent need for serious reforms in the multilateral system, emphasizing that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) must evolve effective mechanisms to enforce its resolutions through concrete actions or interventions. In an interview with Al Jazeera, during his visit to Qatar for the preparatory foreign ministerial meeting ahead of the Emergency Arab–Islamic Summit, the Deputy Prime Minister underscored that the UNSC was created to maintain global peace and security, but its credibility was being undermined by the consistent non-implementation of its resolutions on Palestine, Gaza, and Jammu and Kashmir. “If this continues, then the multilateral system has already g...
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President Asif Ali Zardari Addresses Second Golden Panda Awards International Culture Forum in Chengdu; Reaffirms Pakistan-China Cultural and Civilisational Bonds
13Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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President Asif Ali Zardari Addresses Second Golden Panda Awards International Culture Forum in Chengdu; Reaffirms Pakistan-China Cultural and Civilisational Bonds

Chengdu, 13 September 2025(Kamran Raja): President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, today addressed the Second Golden Panda Awards International Culture Forum in Chengdu, China, where he highlighted the unifying power of art and culture in connecting civilisations and promoting peace through shared human values.The Forum was attended by senior Chinese leaders, cultural representatives, artists, and international delegates. President Zardari congratulated the award winners and lauded their creativity, noting that artistic endeavours transcend borders and bring people together. He expressed gratitude to the Government of Sichuan Province, the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and the organisers for successfully hosting the Forum.On this occasion, the President thanked H.E. ...
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Thirty-Five Indian-Sponsored Terrorists Eliminated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Twelve Soldiers Embrace Shahadat: ISPR
13Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Thirty-Five Indian-Sponsored Terrorists Eliminated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Twelve Soldiers Embrace Shahadat: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 13 September 2025(Kamran Raja): From 10–13 September, Security Forces conducted two successful engagements against Indian-sponsored terrorists of Fitna al-Khawarij in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, sending thirty-five militants to hell.On confirmed reports of terrorist presence, an intelligence-based operation was launched in Bajaur District. During the operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, and after an intense exchange of fire, twenty-two Khawarij were eliminated.In a separate encounter in South Waziristan District, Security Forces neutralized thirteen more terrorists. However, during the fierce fire exchange, twelve brave sons of soil, having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat.A cache of weapons and ammunition was also recovered from t...
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PAKISTAN CONDEMNS THE ISRAELI AGGRESSION AGAINST THE STATE OF QATAR
9Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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PAKISTAN CONDEMNS THE ISRAELI AGGRESSION AGAINST THE STATE OF QATAR

Islamabad, 9 September 2025(Ghufran): Pakistan condemns in the strongest possible terms the Israeli aggression against the brotherly country of Qatar. This highly provocative and reckless action constitutes a blatant violation of Qatar's sovereignty as well as international law, the UN Charter, and the established norms governing interstate relations.Pakistan expresses its complete solidarity with the brotherly State of Qatar against this unprovoked and unlawful aggression.This reckless action by Israel is yet another manifestation of its continued disregard for international peace and security, and its policy of destabilising the region. Pakistan has consistently maintained that such impunity must not be tolerated by the international community.We reaffirm our principled posit...
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اسلام آباد میں ایتھوپیا کے نئے سال (انکوتاتاش) 2018، گرینڈ ایتھوپین رینیسنس ڈیم کے افتتاح اور یونٹی ڈے پر عشائیے کا اہتمام
9Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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اسلام آباد میں ایتھوپیا کے نئے سال (انکوتاتاش) 2018، گرینڈ ایتھوپین رینیسنس ڈیم کے افتتاح اور یونٹی ڈے پر عشائیے کا اہتمام

اسلام آباد09 ستمبر 2025 (کامران راجہ):عشائیے کا انتظام اسلام آباد میں ایتھوپیائی سفارتخانے نے کیا. عشائیے میں مختلف شعبہ ہائے زندگی سے تعلق رکھنے والے 500 سے زائد مہمانوں نے شرکت کی. مختلف سیاسی, سماجی اور سفارتی شخصیات کی ایک بڑی تعداد عشائیے میں شریک ہوئی عشائیے میں چیئرمین سینیٹ سید یوسف رضا گیلانی بطور مہمانِ خصوصی شریک. وفاقی وزیر دفاع خواجہ محمد آصف بھی بطور معزز مہمان شریک ہوئے۔ وفاقی وزیر برائے موسمیاتی تبدیلی اور ماحولیاتی رابطہ، مصدق مسعود ملک ، وفاقی وزیر برائے آئی ٹی اینڈ ٹیلی کمیونیکیشن، محترمہ شزہ فاطمہ خواجہ ، وفاقی وزیر ثقافت و ورثہ، اورنگزیب خان کھچی ، ایڈیشنل سیکرٹری (افریقہ) حامد اصغر خان کی بھی شرکت ایتھوپیا کے سفیر، ڈاکٹر جمال بکر عبداللہ نے عشائیے سے خطاب کیا. ایتھوپیا کا منفرد کیلنڈر 13 مہینوں پر مشتمل ہے. ایتھوپیا کا نیا سال انکوتاتاش امید اور خوشحالی کی علامت ہے....
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Embassy of Ethiopia Hosts Grand Reception in Islamabad to Mark Enkutatash 2018, GERD Inauguration, and Unity Day
9Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Embassy of Ethiopia Hosts Grand Reception in Islamabad to Mark Enkutatash 2018, GERD Inauguration, and Unity Day

Islamabad, 09 September 2025 (Kamran Raja): The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in Pakistan hosted a grand reception in the federal capital to celebrate the Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) 2018, the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), and Unity Day.The ceremony, attended by nearly 500 participants, reflected the growing depth of bilateral ties between Ethiopia and Pakistan.H.E. Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Chairman of the Senate, graced the occasion as Chief Guest, while H.E. Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Federal Minister for Defence and Aviation, was the Guest of Honour. Other distinguished attendees included H.E. Musadik Masood Malik, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination; H.E. Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Feder...
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Prime Minister Chairs Meeting on Measures Against Tax Evasion and Facilitation for Taxpayers
9Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Chairs Meeting on Measures Against Tax Evasion and Facilitation for Taxpayers

Islamabad, 9 September 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting today to review measures for the recognition of taxpayers, strengthening of the tax system, and actions against tax evasion. The Prime Minister directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to expedite completion of the Income Tax and Sales Taxpayers Directory in order to duly acknowledge the contribution of responsible citizens who pay their taxes regularly. He emphasized that regular taxpayers are the backbone of the national economy. The Prime Minister underscored that recognizing taxpayers while taking strict measures against tax evaders would help broaden the tax net. He instructed FBR to ensure a business-friendly environment and maximum facilitation for taxpayers. The Prime Minister fur...
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Prime Minister Witnesses Signing of Landmark MoUs with Leading U.S. Mining and Infrastructure Companies
8Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Witnesses Signing of Landmark MoUs with Leading U.S. Mining and Infrastructure Companies

Islamabad, September 8, 2025(Kamran Raja): A high-level U.S. delegation comprising senior executives from United States Strategic Metals (USSM) and Mota-Engil Group, two renowned global companies in the mining and infrastructure sectors, met today with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House.The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and senior members of the Federal Cabinet.The U.S. delegation is visiting Pakistan to explore opportunities for expanding mining operations, enhancing value addition in mineral resources, and developing supporting infrastructure. During the visit, the delegation held high-level meetings with the Prime Minister, the Chi...
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Action Plan to Foster an Even Closer China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (2025-2029)
8Sep By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Action Plan to Foster an Even Closer China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (2025-2029)

8 September 2025(Kamran Raja): At the invitation of H.E. Mr. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, visited China from August 30 to September 4, 2025 to attend the twenty-fifth meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-fascist War. During the visit, H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China met with Prime Minister Sharif. Prime Minister Sharif also held talks with Premier Li Qiang of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. They had in-depth exchange...
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