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High-Level Delegation of Beijing Police Calls on Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
16Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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High-Level Delegation of Beijing Police Calls on Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi

‎Islamabad, 16 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with a high-level delegation of the Beijing Police Department, led by Deputy Director General Gao Jianxin. During the meeting, enhancing collaboration between Islamabad and Beijing police, training in modern technology, and information sharing were discussed in details. ‎ ‎During the meeting, it was decided that officers of Islamabad Police will be sent to Beijing for training in modern policing and advanced technologies. These officers will participate in various training courses conducted by the Beijing Police Department. They will also receive special training in the use of artificial intelligence to further improve the policing system. ‎ ‎Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that modern training in Beijing will si...
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Meets Iranian President, Vows Deeper Bilateral Cooperation
15Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Meets Iranian President, Vows Deeper Bilateral Cooperation

‎Tehran:15 July 2025(Ghufran): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, Pakistan-Iran relations, and bilateral cooperation were discussed in detail. Mohsin Naqvi congratulated President Pezeshkian on Iran's great victory in the war. ‎Mohsin Naqvi stated that the Iranian Supreme Leader and the entire nation stood firmly against aggression. He added that the prudent leadership and excellent strategy of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei played a decisive role in the war, which is a source of pride for the Muslim Ummah. He said that Pakistan strongly condemned the attack on Iran at every forum, the Pakistani Parliament was the first to pass a resolution condemning the imposition of...
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Indonesian Defense Minister Lieutenant General (R) Syafrie Samsudin called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
15Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Indonesian Defense Minister Lieutenant General (R) Syafrie Samsudin called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif

Islamabad: July 15, 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Indonesian Defense Minister, Lieutenant General (R) Syafrie Samsudin, today at the Prime Minister Office. While recalling his cordial meeting with the Indonesian President H.E. Prabowo Subiantuo at the sidelines of G-8 summit at Cairo, Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes for him. The meeting underscored the deep-rooted historical, brotherly and friendly bilateral relations between Pakistan and Indonesia. Prime Minister said that Pakistan and Indonesia enjoy a longstanding friendship rooted in shared cultural, religious and historical bonds supporting to each other at international forums. The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan's commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation with Indonesia in all avenues inc...
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New UK E Visas for Pakistani students and workers
15Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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New UK E Visas for Pakistani students and workers

Islamabad, 15 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Most main applicants travelling to the UK on study or work-related visas will no longer need a physical sticker visa in passports from today (15 July). The UK Government is replacing physical immigration documents for most student and worker visas with a digital proof of immigration status, an eVisa. An eVisa is an online record of a person’s immigration permission in the UK, and any conditions which apply, which can be viewed by creating and accessing an online UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account. eVisas are part of an enhanced border and immigration system that will not only make the visa process easier, but is more secure, digital and streamlined. eVisas are tried and tested, with millions of people already using them on select immigration route...
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عربین سی میں پاک بحریہ، پاکستان میری ٹائم سیکیورٹی ایجنسی، جے ایم آئی سی سی اور نارکوٹکس کنٹرول وِنگ سندھ کا مشترکہ میری ٹائم اور انٹیلیجنس بیسڈ آپریشن
14Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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عربین سی میں پاک بحریہ، پاکستان میری ٹائم سیکیورٹی ایجنسی، جے ایم آئی سی سی اور نارکوٹکس کنٹرول وِنگ سندھ کا مشترکہ میری ٹائم اور انٹیلیجنس بیسڈ آپریشن

کراچی، پاکستان 14 جولائی2025 (کامران راجہ): پاکستان نیوی، پاکستان میری ٹائم سیکیورٹی ایجنسی، جوائنٹ میری ٹائم انفارمیشن کوآرڈینیشن سینٹر اور محکمہ ایکسائز، ٹیکسیشن و نارکوٹکس کنٹرول (نارکوٹکس کنٹرول وِنگ، سندھ) نے ایک اہم مشترکہ میری ٹائم اور انٹیلیجنس بیسڈ آپریشن عربین سی میں کامیابی سے مکمل کیا۔ نگرانی اور مربوط میری ٹائم گشت کے دوران ایک غیر ریاستی کشتی کو روکا گیا اور اس کی تلاشی لی گئی، جس میں 500 کلوگرام سے زائد چرس اور کرسٹل آئس (میٹھ ایمفیٹامین) برآمد ہوئی۔ ایک اور کارروائی کے دوران ایک انٹیلیجنس بیسڈ آپریشن کے نتیجے میں غیر قانونی شراب بھی برآمد کی گئی جو کہ غیر قانونی ترسیل کے لیے چھپائی گئی تھی۔ اس کامیاب آپریشن کا سہرا بروقت انٹیلیجنس شیئرنگ، حقیقی وقت میں کوآرڈینیشن اور اداروں کے درمیان مکمل ہم آہنگی کو جاتا ہے۔ برآمد شدہ منشیات کی مجموعی مالیت ایک ارب پاکستانی روپے سے زائد ...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister’s participation in the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
13Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister’s participation in the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

Islamabad: July 13, 2025(Nosheen): At the invitation of Foreign Minister of China H. E. Mr. Wang Yi, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan H. E. Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will lead Pakistan delegation to the meeting of SCO Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) being held on 14-16 July 2025 in Tianjin (China). Foreign Ministers of all SCO member States, including Pakistan, China, Belarus, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan will participate in the CFM meeting. Foreign Minister of Belarus will attend the CFM for the first time as member of SCO.The CFM is the third highest forum in the SCO format. It focuses on the issues of international relations, as well as foreign and security policies of SCO. The forum approves the documents, incl...
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Former Chairman CJCSC General Zubair Mahmood Hayat Shares Strategic Perspective on Peace and Stability in South Asia at ISSI
11Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Former Chairman CJCSC General Zubair Mahmood Hayat Shares Strategic Perspective on Peace and Stability in South Asia at ISSI

July 11, 2025(Kamran Raja): In its latest edition of the Thought Leaders Forum (TLF), the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, NI(M), HI(M), Former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), as the Distinguished Speaker. The session focused on the theme “Peace and Stability in South Asia and Beyond.” Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, in his welcome remarks, highlighted the rapid transformation of the global order, marked by intensified great power competition, militarisation, erosion of multilateralism, and the rise of non-traditional security threats. Focusing on the recent crisis in South Asia, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood drew attention to India's baseless allegations against Pakistan following a terrorist incident in Indian Illegally Occupi...
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Pakistan, Russia Sign Protocol to Revive Steel Mills
11Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan, Russia Sign Protocol to Revive Steel Mills

Moscow, 11 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Pakistan and Russia have signed a Protocol to restore and modernize Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi, reaffirming their long-standing industrial partnership. The agreement was signed at the Pakistan Embassy in Moscow by Mr. Saif Anjum, Secretary of Industries and Production of Pakistan, and Mr. Vadim Velichko, General Director of Industrial Engineering LLC from the Russian side, in the presence of SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan and Pakistan's Ambassador to the Russian Federation Muhammad Khalid Jamali.The project aims to restart and expand steel production, marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation. "Reviving PSM with Russia's support reflects our shared history and commitment to a stronger industrial future," said Mr. Khan. Originally built with S...
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First Time in History, Rs. 1,046 Billion Spent on Development Projects in a Single Fiscal Year 2024-2025
10Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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First Time in History, Rs. 1,046 Billion Spent on Development Projects in a Single Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Islamabad, July 10, 2025(Memoona): Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, while addressing the media at the launch of the Monthly Development Update for July 2025, said that the fiscal year 2024–25 concluded with encouraging macroeconomic indicators.The Minister noted first time ever Rs. 1,046 billion (96%) of the PSDP for FY2024–25 had been utilized, reflecting strong implementation. This utilization is driving inclusive growth through targeted investments in exports, innovation, and human development. The PSDP, which was limited to Rs. 754 billion last year, is now back on the path of growth, said Ahsan IqbalHe noted that GDP growth is on an upward trajectory, inflation has eased, and both fiscal and external sector stability have been ...
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