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20 July 2026(Nosheen): To commemorate Youm-e-Ilhaq-e-Pakistan, India Study centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Youth Forum for Kashmir (YFK) organised an event titled “Youm-e-Ilhaq-e-Pakistan: Revisiting History, Shaping the Future”. Mr. Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir graced the occasion as chief guest, whereas Ambassador Masood Khan, former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir was the guest of honour at the event. Other speakers included Ambassador Moin ul Haque, the newly appointed Director General ISSI, Mrs. Shamim Shawl, Kashmiri leader and human rights activist, Mr. Saud Sultan, young Kashmiri scholar and Dr. Khurram Abbas, Director ISC. In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Moin ul Haque s...

Islamabad, July 20, 2026(Ghufran): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Monday reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to building a transparent, competitive, and consumer-friendly petroleum market during a meeting with a delegation of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA), which expressed its support for the Government’s petroleum pricing reforms and deregulation agenda.The PPDA delegation, led by Chief Adviser Malik Khuda Baksh, met the Minister to discuss petroleum pricing reforms, deregulation, operational matters concerning petroleum dealers, and measures aimed at strengthening the country’s fuel supply system.The delegation appreciated the Government’s effective management of petroleum product supplies during the challenges arising from the Strait of...

Islamabad, July 20, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding and friendly relations with Canada, emphasizing enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, renewable energy, vaccine manufacturing, and the automobile industry during a meeting with Canada’s Foreign Minister, H.E. Ms. Anita Anand, who is on an official visit to Pakistan.The meeting, held at the Prime Minister House, was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain, Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr. Syed Tauqir Shah, and other senior government officials.Welcoming the Canadian Foreign Minister, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ...

Islamabad, July 17, 2026(Ghufran): Pakistan successfully hosted the Twelfth Meeting of the Heads of Border Services of the Competent Authorities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States in Islamabad on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing regional cooperation on border security, counterterrorism, and the management of emerging cross-border challenges.Chaired by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the meeting brought together heads and representatives of the border services from Belarus, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, as well as the Executive Committee of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS).The participants reviewed the prevailing security situation along the international borders of SCO...

Islamabad, July 17, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed the signing of nine agreements worth more than US$440 million between Pakistani and Chinese pharmaceutical companies, describing them as a major milestone that will accelerate the growth of Pakistan’s pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors through enhanced private-sector collaboration.Addressing the Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Business-to-Business (B2B) Conference in Islamabad, the Prime Minister said the agreements reflect the deepening economic partnership between the two countries and reaffirm China’s position as Pakistan’s most trusted and time-tested friend.The conference was attended by federal ministers, special assistants, senior government officials, the Chinese Ambassador ...

Shanghai, July 16, 2026(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Wang Yi, on the sidelines of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai.The Deputy Prime Minister was accompanied by Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja; Adviser to the Chief Minister of Punjab on Artificial Intelligence and Special Initiatives Mr. Ali Mustafa Dar; Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Mr. Bilal Bin Saqib; Additional Secretary (Asia Pacific), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Syed Asad Ali Gillani; and Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires in Beijing, Mr. Aizaz Khan.During the meeti...

Islamabad July 15, 2026(Ghufran): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Khalil Hashmi, to review progress on Pakistan-China economic cooperation, investment promotion, and initiatives aimed at further strengthening bilateral economic and financial relations.The Finance Minister appreciated Ambassador Hashmi’s efforts in advancing Pakistan’s economic diplomacy in China and acknowledged the Embassy’s proactive role in facilitating investment partnerships between Pakistani and Chinese businesses. He emphasized that attracting quality foreign investment, expanding exports, and promoting private sector collaboration remain key priorities of the Government’s economic agenda.Du...