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Pakistan, Canada Agree to Deepen Trade, Investment Partnership; PM Witnesses Signing of Canola Import Protocol
20Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan, Canada Agree to Deepen Trade, Investment Partnership; PM Witnesses Signing of Canola Import Protocol

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 ...
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Pakistan Hosts 12th SCO Border Services Chiefs Meeting, Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Border Security Cooperation
18Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Hosts 12th SCO Border Services Chiefs Meeting, Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Border Security Cooperation

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...
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Ambassador Moin ul Haque assumes charge as Director-General ISSI
17Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ambassador Moin ul Haque assumes charge as Director-General ISSI

Islamabad 17 July 2026(Ghufran): Ambassador Moin ul Haque has assumed charge as Director-General of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI). He took over from Ambassador Sohail Mahmood upon completion of his term.Ambassador Moin ul Haque brings with him vast experience of diplomacy and high-level decision-making. He served in the Foreign Service of Pakistan for nearly 35 years on key assignments both at Headquarters and Missions abroad. His last assignment was Pakistan’s Ambassador to China (2020-2023). Prior to that, he also served as Ambassador to France (2016-2020) and Consul General in Vancouver (2007-2010). He has also served as Additional Secretary (Administration), Chief of Protocol, Director-General (Europe) and Director (Foreign Secretary’s Office). Earlier in his ...
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Prime Minister Welcomes Over US$440 Million in Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Agreements, Hails New Era of Bilateral Health Sector Cooperation
17Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Welcomes Over US$440 Million in Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Agreements, Hails New Era of Bilateral Health Sector Cooperation

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 ...
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Pakistan, China Reaffirm Strategic Partnership, Expand Cooperation in AI, Digital Economy and CPEC 2.0
16Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan, China Reaffirm Strategic Partnership, Expand Cooperation in AI, Digital Economy and CPEC 2.0

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...
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Prime Minister Reviews Regional Tensions’ Economic Impact, Directs Preparedness and Reinforces National Austerity Measures
16Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Reviews Regional Tensions’ Economic Impact, Directs Preparedness and Reinforces National Austerity Measures

Islamabad, July 16, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to review the potential impact of regional tensions on Pakistan’s economy and received a report on the implementation of the government’s austerity and conservation measures.The Prime Minister observed that uncertainty in the regional situation persists and directed all relevant authorities to remain fully prepared to respond to any potential challenge. He emphasized that, by the grace of Allah, Pakistan’s economy is currently stable, while instructing the concerned ministries to formulate a comprehensive contingency plan to ensure timely and effective action should the need arise.The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the people of Pakistan for their wholeheart...
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Finance Minister, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Review Progress on Bilateral Investment, Economic Cooperation
15Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Finance Minister, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Review Progress on Bilateral Investment, Economic Cooperation

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...
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PM Reaffirms Pakistan’s Commitment to Global Humanitarian Cooperation in Meeting with UN Relief Chief
15Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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PM Reaffirms Pakistan’s Commitment to Global Humanitarian Cooperation in Meeting with UN Relief Chief

Islamabad, 15 July 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening global humanitarian cooperation, disaster preparedness, and relief efforts during a meeting with the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Tom Fletcher, at the Prime Minister House.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr. Syed Tauqir Shah, Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, and other senior officials attended the meeting.Welcoming Mr. Fletcher, the Prime Minister appreciated the invaluable humanitarian work of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Hu...
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ISSI hosts International Conference on ‘Pakistan in a Transforming Geopolitical Environment’
15Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI hosts International Conference on ‘Pakistan in a Transforming Geopolitical Environment’

July 15th, 2026(Nosheen): The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), Pakistan office, hosted a one-day International Conference, titled ‘Pakistan in a Transforming Geopolitical Environment.’Mr. Murtaza Solangi, Spokesperson for the President of Pakistan, was the Chief Guest at the inaugural session. Speakers included Dr. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA; Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman, BOG ISSI; Mr. Felix Kolbitz, Country Director, FES Pakistan; and Mr. Arno Kirchhof, Charge d’Affaires, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Islamabad.Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, while giving his welcome remarks, stated that Pakistan finds itself in a regional and glob...
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