7 h. ago Chinese defence delegation lauds Pakistan’s Air Warfare capabilities in high level meeting

ISLAMABAD – A senior military delegation from China led by Chief of Staff of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force

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25 h. ago Finance Minister reviews progress on Prime Minister’s Fan replacement program

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb here on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress on the readiness and forthcoming launch of the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program. The meeting was attended by the Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari; Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Chairman Pakistan Banks’ […]

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29 h. ago Rubio heads to Asia in first visit, ASEAN talks set to focus on trade

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to make his first official visit to Asia this week, where he will attend a high-level ASEAN meeting in Malaysia from July 8 to 12, the State Department announced Monday. The visit underscores Washington’s efforts to strengthen strategic and trade ties with Southeast Asia as part of […]

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30 h. ago Aurangzeb pushes for swift launch of PM’s fan replacement initiative

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has directed all departments to fast-track preparations for the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program, which aims to replace traditional electric fans with energy-efficient models across the country. The program is expected to launch its first phase by the end of this month. Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad, the Finance […]

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3 d. ago Govt finalizes bold industrial policy to revive struggling sector

The Pakistani government has finalized a new industrial policy to rescue the declining manufacturing sector, which has been shrinking for years. The policy was approved during a high-level meeting of the Industrial Policy Committee, chaired by Special Assistant to the PM, Haroon Akhtar Khan, in Islamabad. Officials in the meeting showed concern that industry’s share […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan, Russia to expand road, rail connectivity for warm waters access

In a significant development on regional connectivity, Pakistan and Russia have agreed to collaborate on establishing a robust rail and road network to link Pakistan with Central Asia and Russia, providing landlocked states direct access to warm waters through Pakistan. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem […]

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4 d. ago Govt accelerates EV transition with focus on infrastructure, retrofitting

Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) on Friday hosted a high-level consultative meeting with electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and senior government officials to identify strategies for scaling up EV adoption and reducing the country’s reliance on fossil fuels. The meeting, chaired by Secretary MoCC&EC Aisha Humera Moriani, focused on expanding EV charging infrastructure, […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan increases flights to Iran, Iraq for Muharram and Arbaeen pilgrimage

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to facilitate religious pilgrims, the government of Pakistan has increased the number of weekly flights to Iran and Iraq in preparation for the Muharram and Arbaeen religious events. This development was finalized in a high-level meeting of the special task force established to streamline pilgrimage travel. The meeting, chaired by […]

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4 d. ago Aurangzeb advances strategic partnerships during meetings on sidelines of FFD4

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a series of high-level bilateral meetings and strategic engagements on

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5 d. ago CJCSC, South Africa’s air force chief discuss defence ties, regional security situation

Both military leaders review practical measures to further expand level, scope of engagements SAAF chief lauds professionalism of Pakistan’s armed forces, their sacrifices in fight against terrorism RAWALPINDI: Chief of the South African Air Force (SAAF) Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo on Thursday discussed defence cooperation and regional security with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs […]

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5 d. ago South African air chief meets CJCSC, praises Pakistan army’s role in peace and security

RAWALPINDI – South African Air Force Chief, Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, met with Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza at the Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Thursday. During the meeting, both leaders discussed a wide range of topics, including military cooperation and mutual interests. They explored new opportunities […]

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5 d. ago South African air chief praises Pakistan armed forces’ professionalism, sacrifices

RAWALPINDI – South Africa’s Chief of the Air Force Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of

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6 d. ago SAAF chief visits Pakistan, discusses strengthening ties with PAF

South African Air Force (SAAF) Chief Lt General Wiseman Simo Mbambo paid an official visit to Pakistan, where he met with Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at Air Headquarters in Islamabad, according to the military’s media wing. Upon his arrival, the visiting […]

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6 d. ago Air Chiefs of Pakistan, South Africa discuss defence cooperation

ISLAMABAD – Chief of the South African Air Force (SAAF), Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, paid an official visit to Pakistan and held key talks with PAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at Air Headquarters. The visit focused on deepening defence cooperation, training collaboration, and technical partnerships between the two air forces. […]

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6 d. ago Ahsan Iqbal warns: Pakistan’s population headed for 386 million by 2050

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level meeting on population management, calling it a national emergency. He warned that Pakistan’s 2.55% population growth rate could push the population beyond 386 million by 2050. The Minister stressed that family size affects every aspect of life—health, education, and jobs—and urged national coordination to […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Sidhu Concludes Historic US Visit to Boost Military Ties

In a historic move aimed at enhancing Pakistan-US defence cooperation, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, recently concluded an official visit to the United States. This visit marks the first by a serving PAF chief in over a decade and is seen as a pivotal […]

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6 d. ago PAF Chief’s historic U.S. visit revives strategic defence ties

RAWALPINDI – In a major move to strengthen defence cooperation, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, has completed a historic visit to the United States — the first by a serving PAF Air Chief in over a decade. The visit, termed a strategic milestone, focused on enhancing bilateral military […]

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6 d. ago South African Air Force chief visits Pakistan to enhance defense ties with PAF

ISLAMABAD: South African Air Force (SAAF) Chief, Lt General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, arrived in Pakistan for an official visit and held discussions with Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, at Air Headquarters in Islamabad. Upon his arrival, Lt General Mbambo was greeted with a Guard of Honour by a contingent […]

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6 d. ago US warned Modi hours before Pakistan’s 9 may strikes, Indian FM reveals

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar revealed that on the night of May 9, 2025, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance personally warned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about a possible large-scale Pakistani military strike. The warning came amid rising tensions following earlier Indian air strikes inside Pakistani territory. Jaishankar, speaking to an American magazine, said he […]

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6 d. ago PM Shehbaz celebrates historic 42% tax revenue growth, pushes for digital reforms

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday lauded the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for achieving a record 42% rise in federal tax revenue during FY 2024–25 — the highest in a decade. While chairing a high-level meeting to review FBR’s digitization and reform progress, the prime minister was […]

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