24 h. ago Evolving global landscape warrants regional cooperation to confront challenges: PM

PM Shehbaz addresses ECO Summit, saying, ‘forces of instability and chaos continue to destabilise our region for geo-political agendas Condemns recent Indian aggression and New Delhi’s attempts to weaponise water by holding IWT in abeyance Reiterates India couldn’t be allowed to ‘pursue this dangerous path that will be regarded as an act of aggression by […]

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29 h. ago Pakistan, Russia to enhance road and rail links for regional trade

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia have agreed to strengthen road and rail connectivity between their countries via Central Asia to promote regional trade and economic cooperation. This agreement was made during a bilateral meeting between Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Russian Deputy Minister of Transport Andrey Sergeyevich Nikitin, held on the final day […]

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30 h. ago Shehbaz, Erdogan seal closer defence, trade alliance at ECO summit

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday at the sidelines of the ECO Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. They conducted a comprehensive review of Pakistan–Türkiye relations and discussed shared interests in the region. They reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in trade, defence, energy, regional connectivity, and investment. […]

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50 h. 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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3 d. ago PM Shehbaz Sharif to lead Pakistan at ECO summit in Azerbaijan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for a two-day official visit to Azerbaijan on July 3 to participate in the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit. The summit will be held in Baku from July 3 to 4, bringing together leaders from member countries to discuss regional development and cooperation. ECO is a regional intergovernmental organization […]

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9 d. ago Khawaja Asif commends China’s efforts to reduce regional tensions at SCO Meeting

BEIJING: Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif lauded China’s efforts in preventing the escalation of regional tensions during his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province. In a meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, Asif praised China’s proactive stance in addressing rising instability and conflict in […]

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1 week ago No meeting scheduled between Kh Asif, Indian counterpart at SCO event: FO

Defense Minister reaches China to attend SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting SCO meeting is set to deliberate on regional and global security, counter-terrorism cooperation, and military ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday clarified that no meeting is scheduled between Defense Minister Khawaja Asif and his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh during Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence […]

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1 week ago India’s defence minister to attend China SCO summit amid easing tensions

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will travel to Qingdao, China, this week for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. He is expected to meet with defence ministers from China, Russia, and other regional countries. The summit begins Wednesday and focuses on regional security and cooperation. The defence ministry said Singh will present India’s vision for […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Turkiye reaffirm support for Iran sovereignty, its right to self

DPM Dar, President Erdogan strongly condemn continued Israeli attacks in blatant violation of int’l law Urge international community to play its part in restoring peace and stability in the region Agree to further ‘deepen and diversify’ the longstanding ‘brotherly cooperation’ between two countries There is no Palestinian, Lebanese, Syrian, Yemeni or Iranian problem, but there […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan joins China & Bangladesh in new strategic dialogue platform

KUNMING, CHINA – In a landmark diplomatic development, Pakistan, China, and Bangladesh have agreed to launch a trilateral cooperation initiative aimed at deepening regional integration and promoting mutual development. The announcement came during the inaugural Vice Foreign Minister/Foreign Secretary-level meeting held on Thursday in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. The three nations committed to pursuing joint […]

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2 w. ago China issues warning to Philippines after military patrols in South China sea

BEIJING – China’s military conducted joint air and sea patrols in the South China Sea, warning the Philippines against increasing tensions by cooperating with countries outside the region. According to a statement on Sunday from Tian Junli, spokesperson for the People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theater Command, the patrols were meant to protect China’s sovereignty and […]

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3 w. ago South Korea’s president Lee and Japan’s PM Ishiba vow to strengthen ties in first official call

SEOUL – South Korea’s newly elected President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held their first official phone call on Monday, agreeing to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance regional cooperation. The 25-minute conversation marked an important step toward rebuilding trust and stability in Northeast Asia. During the call, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment […]

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4 w. ago Over 44% Pakistanis now below poverty line under new WB threshold

A sizeable 44.7% of Pakistan’s population is now considered to be living below the World Bank’s newly updated international poverty line, set at $4.20 per person per day. This figure comes as the World Bank carries out a routine global revision of its poverty thresholds to account for evolving price levels and fresh data. As […]

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