3 h. ago Wang Yi: Meeting of the SCO Foreign Ministers Council makes sound preparations for Tianjin summit

On July 15, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi chaired

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4 h. ago Minister vows to transform Gwadar into maritime, logistics hub

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has reiterated his dedication for developing Gwadar into a modern, integrated maritime and logistics center that supports national priorities and promotes the socio-economic development of the region. The minister shared his vision during a meeting with Gwadar Port Authority Chairman Noor ul Haque, who briefed him […]

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4 h. ago Pakistan, Kenya explore new avenues of trade, agriculture collaboration

Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening agricultural ties with Kenya, besides enhancing cooperation in other sector of the economy for promoting bilateral relations between both the countries. The minister held an important meeting with Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Peter Mbogo Njiru, High Commissioner of Kenya […]

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14 h. ago 189 Punjab cities will be beautified, developed on the model of Lahore: CM Maryam

Punjab CM reviews progress on Lahore Development Program (LDP) and Punjab Development Program LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz presided over a special meeting in which progress being made with regard to the Lahore Development Program (LDP) and Punjab Development Program (PDP) was reviewed. During the meeting, the Lahore Deputy Commissioner gave a detailed briefing […]

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18 h. ago Dar, Wang Yi reaffirm mutual support in security, agriculture on SCO sidelines

TIANJIN: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar of Pakistan met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday, where they reaffirmed mutual support in key sectors such as agriculture, mining, industry, and security. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin. Dar was in China […]

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18 h. ago China to train Islamabad police using artificial intelligence technology

China will provide modern training to Islamabad police officials, focusing on advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve law enforcement capabilities. This was agreed upon during a recent meeting in Islamabad. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with a delegation from Beijing Police Department, led by Deputy Director General Gao Jianzan, to discuss ways to […]

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30 h. ago Normalisation of arbitrary force unacceptable, Pakistan tells SCO

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful coexistence with its neighbours. However, he warned that Pakistan could not accept the “normalisation of arbitrary force”. Dar was addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin on Tuesday, where he reiterated Pakistan’s longstanding policy of pursuing […]

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30 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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39 h. ago Strike suspended: Govt, traders reach agreement on section 37A

Traders across Pakistan have agreed to defer their planned nationwide strike for 30 days following successful talks with the federal government. The breakthrough came after the government promised to form a high-level committee to address concerns regarding Section 37A of the Finance Act 2025. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the meeting in Islamabad, which […]

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42 h. ago Iranian president hails Pakistan’s strong support on Israel conflict

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday expressed his country’s deep appreciation for Pakistan’s consistent support during the conflict against Israel. During a meeting with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran, President Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of bilateral ties and stated that Iran would never forget Pakistan’s assistance during the war. The Iranian president […]

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43 h. ago President Xi Jinping highlights turnaround in China, Australia ties in recent years

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday highlighted a turnaround in China-Australia ties in recent years during a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing. With the joint efforts of both sides, China-Australia relations have emerged from their low point and achieved a turnaround in recent years, bringing tangible benefits to the people […]

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43 h. ago SCO FM’s Council all set to make political preparation for Tianjin summit

BEIJING: The meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organziation (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Council is all set to make political preparation for the Tianjin summit set to be held later this year. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a press briefing here on Tuesday that as the rotating president of the SCO for 2024-2025, China will […]

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46 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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48 h. ago Ishaq Dar represents Pakistan at key SCO meeting with Xi Jinping

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar represented Pakistan at a joint meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday. The meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where President Xi warmly welcomed the heads of delegation and stressed the importance of […]

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50 h. ago DPM Dar attends SCO Foreign Minister’s Group Meeting in Beijing

BEIJING – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reached the Great Hall, Beijing for the SCO Foreign Ministers’

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51 h. ago Pakistan, Iran and Iraq to form joint body to streamline pilgrim travel

Pakistan, Iran and Iraq have agreed to establish a joint working group to streamline travel arrangements for pilgrims, following a trilateral conference of the countries’ interior ministers held in Tehran on Monday. Naqvi, speaking at the meeting, thanked his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni for hosting the conference at Pakistan’s request, highlighting the growing need to […]

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61 h. ago Ishaq Dar arrives in Beijing for SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting

BEIJING: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing, China on Monday. He was warmly received at the airport by Ambassador Ms. Yu Hong from the Department of Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, along with Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil ur Rehman Hashmi, and senior officials from […]

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62 h. ago Pakistan, Iran & Iraq set up joint body to regulate pilgrim travel

Pakistan, Iran, and Iraq have agreed to create a joint working group to better manage pilgrim travel to holy sites. The announcement was made during a trilateral interior ministers’ meeting held in Tehran, where all three countries discussed shared challenges in facilitating religious journeys, especially during Arbaeen and other major events. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi […]

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64 h. ago China, India leaders vow to be partners as members of Global South

BEIJING: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Beijing. Han said, last October, Chinese President Xi Jinping had a successful meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kazan, leading China-India relations to a new starting point. Noting that China and India are both major developing […]

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2 d. ago China, India vow to boost cooperation and respect mutual concerns

China and India have agreed to enhance practical cooperation and maintain stable bilateral relations, as Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Beijing on Monday. The meeting highlighted a shared commitment to keeping diplomatic progress on a positive path. Vice President Han emphasized the importance of steady cooperation […]

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