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ISSI forges collaborative partnership with Arab Thought Forum based in Jordan
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ISSI forges collaborative partnership with Arab Thought Forum based in Jordan

October 20, 2025(Ghufran): Further expanding its international outreach, the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) has concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arab Thought Forum (ATF) — a Middle Eastern think-tank based in Jordan. The MoU was signed by Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General, ISSI; and Dr. Al-Sadig M. Al-faqih, Secretary General of ATF. The on-line event was also attended by Ms. Amina Khan, Director, Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East, and Africa (CAMEA), ISSI; and Dr. Shakaib Rafiq, Pakistan’s Deputy Head of Mission in Amman, among others.DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, in his remarks, expressed special appreciation for the visionary approach of His Royal Highness Prince al-Hassan bin Talal, Founder and Chairman of the ATF, who establi...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Inaugurates Upgraded Geoscience Advanced Research Laboratories of Geological Survey of Pakistan
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Inaugurates Upgraded Geoscience Advanced Research Laboratories of Geological Survey of Pakistan

Islamabad, 17 October 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated the upgraded Geoscience Advanced Research Laboratories (GARL) of the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP), marking a major milestone in strengthening Pakistan’s mineral research and exploration capabilities.The ceremony was attended by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), along with Federal Ministers and distinguished foreign dignitaries, underscoring the government’s commitment to developing the country’s mineral sector as a driver of sustainable economic growth.Originally established in 1991, the GARL facility in Chak Shehzad, Islamabad, has undergone comprehensive modernization and upgradation to meet international standards. The revitalized comp...
18 October Day of Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
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18 October Day of Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Islamabad, 18 October 2025(Kamran Raja): Today marks the 34th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan. On this historic day in 1991, Azerbaijan regained its independence following the collapse of the former Soviet Union, reaffirming its national sovereignty and statehood.On 18 October 1991, the Supreme Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan adopted the Constitutional Act “On the State Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan”. This landmark document was based on the Declaration on the Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated 28 May 1918 and the Declaration on the Restoration of State Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated 30 August 1991. Through this act, the Republic of Azerbaijan legally and historically restored its status as t...
Global Entertainment Companies Share Future Vision at the Joy Forum 2025 Exhibition
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Global Entertainment Companies Share Future Vision at the Joy Forum 2025 Exhibition

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 17 October 2025(Kamran Raja): The exhibition accompanying Joy Forum 2025, held over two days (16–17 October) in Riyadh, serves as a global platform bringing together the largest and most influential international companies and institutions in entertainment, gaming, sports, media, technology, film and music production, and the development of entertainment destinations. The exhibition, which is attracting strong interest from sector professionals, offers a live reflection of the Kingdom’s global standing that has made it a meeting point for leading companies shaping the future of the industry. The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) is participating in the exhibition as the sector’s enabler and regulator in the Kingdom, and as a key driver in developing the enterta...
Turki Alalshikh Welcomes Guests of “Joy Forum 2025” in the “Entertainment Capital of the World” & Announces Agreements Exceeding 4 Billion SAR
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Turki Alalshikh Welcomes Guests of “Joy Forum 2025” in the “Entertainment Capital of the World” & Announces Agreements Exceeding 4 Billion SAR

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 16 October 2025(Kamran Raja): “Joy Forum 2025,” one of the largest global forums specializing in the entertainment sector, kicked off today (Thursday) in Boulevard City, Riyadh, and will run for two days. The event was attended by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), who welcomed the guests to the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” In his opening speech, Alalshikh announced the signing of several agreements on the sidelines of the forum worth 4 billion SAR for next year, including many events and surprises. He pointed out that the journey that began with the blessed Saudi Vision 2030 in 2016 was short in time but full of qualitative achievements, turning the Kingdom into a prime destination for major global events...
Participating voices from across the entertainment sector shared their success stories
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Participating voices from across the entertainment sector shared their success stories

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17 October 2025(Kamran Raja): As part of Joy Forum 2025, Riyadh hosted a series of discussion panels featuring leading figures in the global entertainment, media, and sports industries, in the largest event of its kind in the region. Speakers explored content transformations, the future of entertainment cities, the global rise of Bollywood, and the increasing impact of technology and artificial intelligence on creative industries. Global Platforms and the Sports Industry In a session titled “Global Platforms in the New Age,” four top global executives gathered to discuss the future of sports and entertainment: Mike Sneesby, CEO of NBC, Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN Group, Gabe Spitzer, VP at Netflix, and Phil Marshall, Executive Director of Sky Sports. The session was mod...
Pakistan’s IT Minister Visits Huawei Booth at GITEX Global 2025, Strengthening Strategic Tech Partnership
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Pakistan’s IT Minister Visits Huawei Booth at GITEX Global 2025, Strengthening Strategic Tech Partnership

UAE, October 15, 2025(Ghufran): On the third day of GITEX Global 2025, one of the world’s largest and most influential technology exhibitions, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, visited the Huawei booth, reaffirming the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Huawei in driving digital transformation. Huawei’s booth, themed “All Intelligence,” showcased its latest innovations in AI-powered infrastructure, cloud platforms, smart city technologies, and cybersecurity solutions tailored for public sector modernization. The Minister was welcomed by senior Huawei executives and given a comprehensive tour of the booth. During the visit, Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja praised Huawei’s contributions to Pakistan’s ICT ecosystem,...
Pak Army’s Powerful Response to Afghan Aggression; Multiple Posts and TTP Hideouts Destroyed in Zhob and Chaman Sectors
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Pak Army’s Powerful Response to Afghan Aggression; Multiple Posts and TTP Hideouts Destroyed in Zhob and Chaman Sectors

Rawalpindi, October 15, 2025(News Desk): The Pakistan Army has launched comprehensive counter-operations in response to unprovoked aggression from across the Afghan border. The operations, conducted in the Zhob and Chaman sectors, have resulted in the destruction of multiple Afghan Taliban posts and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts.Heavy artillery strikes have been employed with precision, inflicting substantial human and material losses on the Afghan Taliban. Several militants have been reported killed or injured as a result of the retaliatory actions.The targeted areas have witnessed intense mortar fire, turning the vicinity into a cloud of smoke as explosions continued to echo across the border region.The Pakistan Army remains fully prepared and capable of respondin...
Farewell Call on the PM by the Outgoing High Commissioner of Australia
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Farewell Call on the PM by the Outgoing High Commissioner of Australia

ISLAMABAD: 15 October 2025(Nosheen): Amb. Neil Hawkins, the outgoing High Commissioner of Australia to Pakistan, paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, this morning. The Prime Minister congratulated the High Commissioner on the successful completion of his tenure in Pakistan and thanked him for his positive contribution towards the strengthening of Pakistan-Australia relations. The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan desired stronger ties with Australia, particularly in the field of agriculture, livestock and the export of high-quality meat. In this regard, he requested the High Commissioner’s assistance in providing Australian expertise to Pakistan. On economic reform, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at the progress made during the last eighteen months i...