4 h. ago Former Minister Durrani, Senator Irfan Siddiqui agree to carry on dialogue for resolving political issues

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senior leader and Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Irfan Siddiqui, was called on by former Federal Minister for Information, Muhammad Ali Durrani here in Islamabad on Thursday. The two leaders held an in-depth discussion on the prevailing political situation in the country. Senator Durrani referred to […]

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5 h. ago Pakistan, EU agree to bolster security, counterterrorism cooperation

At 10th Political Dialogue, Pakistan, EU affirm their commitment to implementation of SEP signed in 2019 Both sides reaffirm aspiration to convene 7th Strategic Dialogue in 2025 to strengthen bilateral cooperation BRUSSELS/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union (EU) on Thursday agreed on bolstering cooperation in security and counter-terrorism, among other sectors, during a bilateral dialogue. […]

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9 h. ago EU, Pakistan boost ties at 10th political dialogue in Brussels

The 10th Political Dialogue between the European Union and Pakistan was held on July 17 in Brussels, where both sides discussed strengthening their bilateral relationship and regional cooperation. The EU was represented by Olof Skoog, while Pakistan’s delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch. This high-level meeting focused on important political, security, and multilateral […]

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45 h. ago Indonesia expresses desire to boost defence ties with Pakistan

Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Indonesian Defense Minister, Lieutenant General (Retd) Syafrie Samsudin on Tuesday at the Prime Minister Office. While recalling his cordial meeting with the Indonesian President 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, […]

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60 h. ago ADB report highlights weak digital growth, calls for urgent reforms

ISLAMABAD – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released a report on Pakistan’s digital ecosystem, stressing the urgent need for investment and reforms to improve connectivity and boost economic output. According to the report, Pakistan’s digital sector contributes only 1.5% to the country’s GDP, highlighting the sector’s underdevelopment. Fixed broadband access remains low at just […]

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60 h. ago 11 Pakistan Rail trains handed to private sector for upgrades

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has taken a significant step toward modernization by deciding to privatize 11 passenger trains. This initiative aims to enhance travel comfort, improve service quality, and boost revenue generation, said a spokesperson for Pakistan Railways on Tuesday. Among the trains selected for privatization are some of the most frequently used and important routes, […]

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62 h. ago Pakistan, Indonesia vow to boost trade and defense collaboration

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with Indonesia, especially in trade, defense, investment, and strategic sectors. He made the remarks during a meeting with Indonesian Defense Minister Lieutenant General (R) Syafrie Samsudin, who called on him in Islamabad to discuss ways to enhance mutual cooperation. During the […]

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7 d. ago Dar meets Canadian, Australian and Russian FMs, vows to promote trade, education ties

In meeting with Canadian and Australian FMs, Pakistan’s FM agree to boost bilateral trade, promote academic partnerships KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday held meetings with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Australian Foreign Minister Senator Hon Penny Wong, Russian counterpart, and Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Hon. Vijitha […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan and Russia plan freight train launch in august to boost trade

MOSCOW – A high-level Pakistani delegation met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk in Moscow on Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and new cooperation projects. The delegation was led by Special Assistants to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi and Haroon Akhtar Khan. During the meeting, both sides reviewed political dialogue, trade, energy, regional […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan, China to strengthen media ties against misinformation spread

BEIJING – July 10, 2025: Pakistan and China have agreed to boost their cooperation in tackling the spread of fake news and misinformation through joint media initiatives. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting in Beijing between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Cao Shumin, Vice Minister of the Publicity […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan, China join hands to combat fake news, disinformation

BEIJING – Pakistan and China have agreed to boost cooperation between their national broadcasters to counter fake news and strengthen

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8 d. ago Pakistan receives record $38.3 billion in remittances in FY25, surging 27%

Pakistan’s economy received a major boost in FY25, as workers’ remittances soared to a historic $38.3 billion, marking a 27% year-on-year increase from $30.3 billion in FY24. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, this $8 billion jump reflects the resilience and growing support of overseas Pakistanis amid continued economic challenges. June 2025 alone brought […]

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8 d. ago Turkish defence leadership visits Pakistan to boost strategic partnership

In a move to deepen long-standing defence and strategic ties, Türkiye’s Minister of National Defence arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for an official visit. Upon arrival, he was warmly welcomed by Ambassador Syed Ali Asad Gillani, the Additional Secretary for West Asia at Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This visit underscores the growing defence partnership […]

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9 d. ago ‘Dialogue only with relevant stakeholders,’ Barrister Gohar briefs PTI founder on political landscape

PTI chairman terms launching a political movement a constitutional right, saying party has not shied away from dialogue either Notes while an alliance with Maulana Fazlur Rehman could not be materialised, relations between them have not deteriorated ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan Tuesday held a detailed meeting with the party’s jailed founder, […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Afghanistan begin key talks to boost trade and fight terror

Pakistan and Afghanistan held important talks in Islamabad on Monday to improve trade, transit, and regional security. These talks were the first under a new Additional Secretary-Level Mechanism. The initiative follows a visit by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister to Kabul in April. Both sides agreed to continue cooperation for peace and development. Ambassador Syed Ali […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Poland eye deeper partnership after key talks in Warsaw

Pakistan and Poland have agreed to strengthen their bilateral relationship through high-level visits, parliamentary exchanges, and continued diplomatic dialogue. This understanding was reached during the 9th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) held on July 4, 2025, in Warsaw. The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation across multiple sectors, marking a positive step in long-standing diplomatic […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to boost trade and investment cooperation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. During the meeting, the two leaders agreed to enhance their cooperation in the fields of trade and investment while expressing satisfaction over the progress made regarding the investment prospects. Both […]

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1 week ago Pakistan sets bold industrial revival plan to boost exports and cut imports

ISLAMABAD – The government has finalized a new industrial policy to revive Pakistan’s struggling industrial sector. The Prime Minister’s Committee on Industrial Policy approved key reforms in a recent meeting chaired by SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan. The policy focuses on increasing exports, reducing imports, and helping small businesses grow. Officials said the industry’s share in […]

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1 week ago India unveils $234 million drone push after border tensions with Pakistan

India is preparing to launch a massive $234 million incentive programme to boost its domestic drone industry following recent military clashes with Pakistan, sources revealed on Friday. The move is aimed at reducing dependency on imported drone parts and developing a strong local manufacturing base for both civil and military use. The planned programme, set […]

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1 week ago Hanif Abbasi urges PTI to end stubbornness, says court will decide Imran Khan’s fate

Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to adopt a more cooperative attitude towards government talks. Speaking on Thursday, he said the current leadership has repeatedly offered dialogue to PTI leaders, but their stubbornness has blocked progress. He emphasized that dialogue is the way forward to resolve political issues. Abbasi pointed out that PTI’s […]

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