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Prime Minister Witnesses Signing of Landmark MoUs with Leading U.S. Mining and Infrastructure Companies

8Sep

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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...

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

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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...

8Sep

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Pakistan and China Sign Nine MoUs to Strengthen Digital Cooperation at B2B Conference

8 September 2025(Ghufran): Pakistan and China have taken a major step toward deepening bilateral cooperation in the information technology sector with the signing of nine Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during the second Pakistan-China B2B Conference held in China. Among the most significant agreements were three landmark Government-to-Business (G2B) and Business-to-Business (B2B) partnerships with Huawei Technologies, focusing on accelerating Pakistan’s digital transformation: NTC–Huawei Partnership for Fiberization & Secure ConnectivityHuawei Technologies and NTC Pakistan signed an agreement to accelerate fiberization and strengthen secure government connectivity infrastructure. The initiative will modernize Pakistan’s digital ecosystem, ensuring robust, high-speed communi...

China-Pakistan Children’s Painting Competition Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Victory in World Anti-Fascist War

3Sep

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China-Pakistan Children’s Painting Competition Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Victory in World Anti-Fascist War

Islamabad, September 02, 2025(Kamran Raja):The China-Pakistan Children’s Painting Competition, themed “Join Hands to Commemorate and Paint Peace Together,” was held to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The event celebrated shared history, honored sacrifices, and reaffirmed the joint commitment of China and Pakistan to peace, justice, and friendship.Shi Yuanqiang, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan, stated on Tuesday that the China-Pakistan partnership serves as a model for peace and cooperation among nations, Speaking at the ceremony, dignitaries highlighted the immense suffering endured by the Chinese people during the war and the res...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing

2Sep

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing

Beijing, September 2, 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, met today with President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, on the sidelines of his visit to China. Recalling their last meeting in Astana in 2024, the two leaders expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of Pakistan–Russia relations and the significant momentum achieved over the past year. They acknowledged that the relationship is characterized by mutual trust, respect, and warmth.The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to deepening ties with Russia. He highlighted Pakistan’s readiness to enhance cooperation in diverse areas, including trade connectivity, energy, agriculture, investment, defence, artificial intelligence, education, culture, and people-to-p...

MI-17 helicopter crash landed near Hudor village approximately 12 kilometers away from Thakdas Cantonment: ISPR

1Sep

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MI-17 helicopter crash landed near Hudor village approximately 12 kilometers away from Thakdas Cantonment: ISPR

Islamabad, 01 September 2025(Kamran Raja): On 1 Sep 25, at around 1000 hours, an MI-17 helicopter crash landed near Hudor village approximately 12 kilometers away from Thakdas Cantonment. The helicopter was on routine training flying when it developed technical fault and crashed. As a result, all crew members on board embraced shahadat. Details of Shuhada are as under:- ▫Major Atif- Pilot in Command ▫Major Faisal - Co-pilot ▫N/Sub Maqbool - Flight Engineer ▫Hav Jahangir - Crew Chief ▫Naik Amir - Crew ChiefTraining missions are part of routine activities of Army Aviation to maintain operational readiness for performing tasks varying from operational support to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.Pakistan Army remains committed to ensuring readiness in all facets....

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Regional Cooperation, Peace, and Connectivity at 25th SCO Heads of State Council Meeting

1Sep

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Regional Cooperation, Peace, and Connectivity at 25th SCO Heads of State Council Meeting

Islamabad, September 1, 2025(Kamran Raja):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday underscored the importance of regional cooperation, dialogue, and peace under the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). He urged the Organization’s leadership to initiate a comprehensive and structured dialogue to address longstanding disputes in South Asia. Highlighting Pakistan’s steadfast support for multilateralism, the Prime Minister said that the SCO remains a platform that best represents Pakistan’s abiding commitment to regional cooperation and integration. “Pakistan has always believed in the power of multilateralism, dialogue and diplomacy, and shunning unilateralism,” the Prime Minister said, expressing concern over disturbing regional developments in recent months....

Federal Minister for Petroleum Meets JBIC Delegation to Enhance Cooperation in Mining and Energy Sectors

28Aug

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Federal Minister for Petroleum Meets JBIC Delegation to Enhance Cooperation in Mining and Energy Sectors

Islamabad, August 28, 2025(News Desk): Federal Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting today with a high-level delegation from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), led by Mr. Taro Kato, Director General of Mining and Metals Finance. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in Pakistan’s mining and energy sectors, with particular emphasis on the landmark Reqo Diq project.Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik expressed profound gratitude for Japan’s interest in Pakistan, noting that international confidence in the country’s economic potential continues to grow. “We are deeply grateful for the Japanese interest and confidence in investing in Pakistan’s economic potential. The mining sector has made great strides in progress and development,...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Mr. Taro Kato, Director General, Mining and Metal Finance Department of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation

27Aug

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Mr. Taro Kato, Director General, Mining and Metal Finance Department of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation

Islamabad, August 27, 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Mr. Taro Kato, Director General, Mining and Metal Finance Department of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). The Prime Minister underscored that Pakistan values its diplomatic and economic cooperation with Japan. He highlighted that both countries have enjoyed strong collaboration in the fields of industry and trade in the past and reaffirmed their shared resolve to renew and strengthen economic cooperation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured that the Government of Pakistan will extend all possible facilitation to Japanese investors and banks seeking to invest in Pakistan. He noted that Pakistan can greatly benefit from Japanese innovation and professional expertise, particularly in ...

پاکستان کا سلامتی کونسل سے مطالبہ: غزہ میں نسل کشی اور قتلِ عام روکنے کے لیے فوری اقدام کیا جائے

27Aug

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پاکستان کا سلامتی کونسل سے مطالبہ: غزہ میں نسل کشی اور قتلِ عام روکنے کے لیے فوری اقدام کیا جائے

اقوامِ متحدہ، 27 اگست 2025 (کامران راجہ): پاکستان نے اقوامِ متحدہ کی سلامتی کونسل پر زور دیا ہے کہ وہ غزہ میں جاری نسل کشی، قتلِ عام اور انسانی المیے کو روکنے کے لیے فوری اور فیصلہ کن اقدامات کرے، بصورتِ دیگر اس کے سنگین نتائج برآمد ہوں گے۔ مشرقِ وسطیٰ اور فلسطین کے مسئلے پر سلامتی کونسل کی بریفنگ میں پاکستان کے مستقل مندوب، سفیر عاصم افتخار احمد نے کہا کہ غزہ میں بڑے پیمانے پر قتل و غارت، جبری بے دخلی، قحط، غیر قانونی آباد کاری اور رہائش کے قابل زمین کی تباہی سب مل کر اس بات کا ناقابلِ تردید ثبوت ہیں کہ اسرائیل کھلے عام نسل کشی کر رہا ہے۔ انہوں نے خبردار کیا کہ سلامتی کونسل کی بے عملی دکھ اور غم میں اضافہ کر رہی ہے اور بین الاقوامی قانون کے بنیادی ڈھانچے کو مجروح کر رہی ہے۔ "دنیا دیکھ رہی ہے۔ تاریخ تاخیر کو معاف نہیں کرے گی، اور بے عملی کو فراموش نہیں کرے گی۔" سفیر عاصم نے اعداد و شما...