Tag: The Pakistan Times

Islamabad, July 22, 2026(Nosheen): The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), organized a commemorative event to mark Egypt’s Revolution Day, highlighting the enduring friendship and growing strategic partnership between Pakistan and Egypt.The ceremony commenced with the national anthems of Pakistan and Egypt. The event featured remarks by Ambassador Moin ul Haque, Director General ISSI; Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman, Board of Governors, ISSI; Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, President PAIDAR; Ambassador Aamir Shoukat, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Egypt; and Dr. Amina Khan, Director, CAMEA. The Chief Guest was Dr. Ihab Abd...

Islamabad, July 22, 2026(News Desk): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the decision by S&P Global Ratings to upgrade Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating from “B-” to “B”, describing it as a significant milestone for the country’s economy.The Prime Minister said the upgrade reflects growing international confidence in the Government’s prudent economic policies, fiscal discipline, structural reforms, and sustained efforts to stabilize and strengthen the national economy.He noted that the improved sovereign rating is a testament to the Government’s successful measures aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, strengthening the tax system, reducing the fiscal deficit, and enhancing the country’s foreign exchange reserves.The Prime Minister emphasized that the...

Islamabad, July 22, 2026(Kamran Raja): The Government of Pakistan has unequivocally condemned the continued threats issued by the Houthi militia against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping in the Red Sea, describing such actions as a serious threat to regional security, freedom of navigation, and the rules-based maritime order.Pakistan stated that threats targeting commercial shipping and lawful trade with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are unacceptable and constitute a violation of established principles of international law. The Government expressed particular concern over reports of threats directed at vessels engaged in legitimate commercial trade with the Kingdom.Reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding national interests, Pakistan emphasized that any hostile ac...

Islamabad, July 21, 2026(Nosheen): The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), organized a commemorative event to mark South Africa’s National Day and Nelson Mandela International Day, highlighting the enduring friendship between Pakistan and South Africa and celebrating the universal values of freedom, justice, equality, and reconciliation.The ceremony commenced with the national anthems of Pakistan and South Africa. The event brought together distinguished diplomats, policymakers, and scholars, including Director General ISSI Ambassador Moin ul Haque, Chairman Board of Governors ISSI Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, PAIDAR Presi...

ISLAMABAD, July 21, 2026(Ghufran): The Government of Pakistan has announced the appointment of consortiums of leading international financial institutions for its Global Medium-Term Note (GMTN) Program and International Sukuk Program, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s access to international capital markets and diversifying its external financing sources.Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb made the announcement during a virtual meeting from Washington, D.C., with the senior leadership of the selected consortiums, formally launching the Government’s strategic partnership with the international banks.The appointments follow a competitive procurement process conducted in accordance with the Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensu...

ISLAMABAD, July 21, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to regional peace, stability and constructive dialogue during a meeting with the Interior Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Mr. Eskandar Momeni, who called on him at the Prime Minister House during his official visit to Pakistan.The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr. Syed Tauqir Shah, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, and other senior government officials.Welcoming the Iranian Interior Minister and his delegati...

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...