7 h. ago President urges intensified efforts to safeguard minority rights

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday urged intensified efforts to safeguard minority rights, promote religious tolerance, and ensure the restoration of worship places unlawfully occupied, reaffirming that minorities are an integral part of Pakistan’s social and national fabric. He made these remarks during a meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr with Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith […]

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7 h. ago Finmin Aurangzeb chairs committee to strategize engagement with WEF

A meeting of the Committee for Pakistan’s Engagement with the World Economic Forum (WEF) was held Tuesday at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr. […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan, Romania explore joint ventures for EU, Gulf markets

Pakistan and Romania are exploring cooperation in science, technology, and innovation, with proposed joint ventures in software development for the EU and Gulf markets. A statement on Saturday read that the development came during a meeting between Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi and the Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan, Dan Stoenescu, […]

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3 d. ago Kazakhstan ready to investment in construction of new trade corridors via China to CASs: Envoy

Yerzhan Kistafin meets Pakistan’s Communications Minister, says Kazakh President to visit Pakistan in November ISLAMABAD: Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Yerzhan Kistafin on Saturday expressed his country’s readiness to provide full investment for the construction of new trade corridors through China to Central Asian States (CASs), according to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). The […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan, Poland discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in energy sector

Pakistan and Poland discussed on Friday enhancing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, particularly in oil and gas exploration and mineral resources. Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, during a meeting with Maciej Pisarski, Ambassador of Poland to Pakistan, also discussed strengthening collaboration between Pakistan and Poland in energy exploration, technology transfer, and investment […]

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4 d. ago Modi avoids meeting Trump over potential encounter with COAS Munir: Bloomberg

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declined a meeting with US President Donald Trump in June, fearing a possible encounter with Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. According to Bloomberg, Modi was concerned that Trump might arrange a meeting between him and Munir if they were both at the White House simultaneously. This decision followed […]

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4 d. ago Govt tells timber traders: Import less, grow more forests locally

The government has called on timber traders to support local forest development to reduce Pakistan’s heavy reliance on imported wood. Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan made this appeal during a meeting with the All Pakistan Timber Traders Association (APTTA) on Friday. He promised government support in solving key issues affecting the timber trade. During […]

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4 d. ago Modi snubs Donald Trump over White House invite to Pakistan’s Army Chief: Bloomberg

NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON – Another dramatic twist in US-India relations, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi deliberately sidestepped an in-person meeting with

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5 d. ago PM Shehbaz calls for national policy to address rapid population growth

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday termed Pakistan’s annual population growth rate of 2.55 per cent, an alarming trend requiring immediate and coordinated policy action at the national level to address the issue. The prime minister chaired a high-level meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office to review the challenges posed by Pakistan’s rising population […]

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5 d. ago Sindh launches special azaadi train to celebrate independence day

The Sindh government has announced the launch of a special ‘Azaadi Train’ to mark the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. The train will travel from Karachi to Zero Point Tharparkar, offering a unique way to honor the nation’s freedom. This decision was made during a meeting chaired by the Provincial Minister for Culture and Tourism, Syed […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan, Iraq sign deal to launch ferry service for pilgrims

In a major development to boost religious tourism and trade, Pakistan and Iraq have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start a ferry service between Gwadar Port and Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port. The agreement was signed during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, and a three-member Iraqi […]

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8 d. ago Planning minister, Chinese officials discuss CPEC 2.0 ahead of JCC meeting

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal held important meetings with Chinese officials in Beijing to discuss agenda for Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s upcoming visit to China and next phase of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) ahead of the 14th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) likely to take place shortly. Ahsan Iqbal, currently […]

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8 d. ago PM felicitates Lt Gen (r) Saeed on appointment as WAPDA Chairman

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday extended his heartfelt congratulations to Lieutenant General (Retired) Muhammad Saeed on his appointment as Chairman of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). In a meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Shehbaz praised Lt Gen (R) Saeed’s distinguished career and expressed confidence in his ability to […]

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9 d. ago Iran expresses interest in joining silk road with Pakistan and China

Iran has shown keen interest in becoming a part of the Silk Road project alongside Pakistan and China to boost regional connectivity and economic cooperation. The announcement came during a high-level meeting held in Islamabad, attended by Iranian Minister for Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh, who is on an official visit with the Iranian […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan, China agree to strengthen economic ties through new cooperation pact

BEIJING: Pakistan and China have agreed to further strengthen their economic cooperation through a new partnership agreement between Pakistan’s Ministry of Planning and China’s Development Research Center (DRC). The agreement, discussed during a meeting between Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, and Mr. Lu Hao, President of the DRC and […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Iran defence czars reaffirm commitment to strengthening security ties

Iran’s defense minister meets Defence Minister Kh Asif to discuss bilateral, regional issues DPM Dar meets Iranian counterpart Araghchi, discusses matters of mutual interest ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran pledged to deepen defense cooperation and work together for regional peace and security during a high-level meeting in Islamabad, state media reported on Saturday. Minister for Defence […]

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3 w. ago Iran to resume nuclear talks with key European nations on friday

Iran will hold important nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany on Friday in Istanbul, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry. The meeting will happen at the deputy foreign minister level and follows recent warnings from the European nations that failure to resume dialogue could trigger renewed international sanctions on Tehran. The […]

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3 w. ago Naqvi discusses counterterrorism, effective border management with Afghan counterpart

Terrorist organisations causing chaos and instability and we must stop them together, Naqvi tells Sirajuddin Haqqani Bilateral relations, particularly counterterrorism, infiltration, and the banned TTP discussed in the meeting: Interior ministry Two leaders also discuss process of repatriation of Afghan citizens illegally residing in Pakistan Afghan Interim Deputy Interior Minister welcomes Interior minister upon arrival […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan, China set up joint teams for modern farming breakthroughs

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and China have agreed to form technical working groups to launch key agricultural projects focused on high-yield cotton seeds, water-saving irrigation, and advanced farming methods. The initiative aims to address Pakistan’s agricultural challenges and boost productivity across the country. The decision was reached during a meeting between Pakistan’s Minister for National Food […]

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3 w. ago Talha Ahmed gets PM Shehbaz’s nod for inspiring digital work

ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met with rising digital content creator Talha Ahmed, recognizing his creative contributions to Pakistan’s online landscape and presenting him with special awards. The meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s Office, was attended by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima […]

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