41 h. ago King of Spain to visit China in first royal trip in 18 years

BEIJING — Spain’s King Felipe VI will make a state visit to China from November 10 to November 13, marking the first trip by a Spanish monarch in 18 years, the Chinese foreign ministry announced Monday. The visit comes as Spain aims to strengthen trade ties and attract Chinese investment. Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan, Canada reaffirm commitment to boost trade and investment

Pakistan and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties and maintaining close bilateral communication. The announcement came after a phone call between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, according to the Foreign Office. During the call, both leaders discussed ways to expand trade and […]

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6 d. ago Shehbaz returns after securing major economic deal with Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif returned to Islamabad on Wednesday after completing a successful official visit to Saudi Arabia, where he held high-level discussions to strengthen bilateral ties. His visit marked a key step toward advancing Pakistan’s economic agenda and expanding cooperation with the Kingdom across multiple sectors, including investment, energy, and infrastructure. The visit […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan receives first US crude oil shipment, marks energy milestone

Pakistan received its first-ever shipment of US crude oil on Tuesday, marking a historic milestone in the country’s energy and trade sector. The Suezmax-class vessel MT Pegasus, carrying 1 million barrels of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, docked at Cnergyico’s offshore terminal in Balochistan. The shipment strengthens Pakistan’s energy diversification and deepens economic ties with […]

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7 d. ago Japan pledges $550 billion to US to strengthen economic ties

TOKYO – Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a $550-billion investment package for the United States. The move aims to deepen economic ties and secure critical minerals and rare earths. The agreement includes mining, processing, and joint investments to ensure stable global supply chains. Officials said the deal will also boost shipbuilding and increase purchases […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan, Bangladesh vow to boost defence and security cooperation

ISLAMABAD — Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Bangladesh’s top military leadership have agreed to enhance defence and security collaboration between the two countries, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday. During an official visit to Bangladesh, Gen Mirza met Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, Chief of Naval Staff […]

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9 d. ago Naqvi holds key meetings with top UK, US diplomats on bilateral ties

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has held separate meetings with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker, focusing on bilateral relations, regional developments, and areas of mutual interest, his office said on Sunday. The meetings underlined Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen ties with both the United Kingdom and the United States. According to […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan Navy inducts new hovercraft fleet to boost coastal defence

KARACHI – Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited forward posts in the Creeks Area on Saturday to inspect the operational preparedness and combat readiness of Pakistan Navy units stationed along the coastal belt. During the visit, three state-of-the-art 2400 TD Hovercraft were formally inducted into the Pakistan Marines, marking a significant step […]

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1 week ago CNS vows unflinching defence of maritime borders as Navy inducts advanced hovercrafts

Naval chief Admiral Ashraf reviews combat readiness at forward posts in Creeks Area Terms Sea Lines of Communication vital for economic stability and national security Calls Pakistan Navy the ‘vanguard of peace’ in the Indian Ocean Region Three advanced hovercrafts inducted to boost Pakistan Marines’ capabilities CREEKS AREA: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed […]

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1 week ago Uzbekistan opens doors to Pakistani tourists with new flights

Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, emphasized easing travel to strengthen tourism and cultural ties. He highlighted the historic Silk Route that long connected the peoples of both nations. Tukhtaev said restoring this route would mark a milestone in deepening cultural exchanges and mutual understanding. The ambassador introduced Hamid Mahmood Chaudhry as Uzbekistan’s Tourism Brand […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Türkiye team up for shipbuilding and ferry service

Pakistan and Türkiye discussed new opportunities in maritime cooperation on Thursday. The talks focused on joint ventures in shipbuilding and a possible ferry service. Both countries aim to strengthen economic ties and enhance regional connectivity through sustainable initiatives. Officials emphasized that these collaborations could benefit both nations’ blue economy sectors. Federal Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar […]

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1 week ago President Zardari to visit Qatar for global development summit

President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Qatar in the first week of November to attend the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2). The visit, set for November 4 to November 6, is aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s diplomatic and economic ties with Qatar while also engaging in important multilateral […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Romania strengthen defence ties through strategic air force cooperation

Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force (PAF), paid an official visit to Romania to enhance bilateral defence collaboration. During his visit, he held an important meeting with Lieutenant General Leonard-Gabriel Baraboi, Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff. Both leaders discussed new ways to strengthen […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan reaffirms commitment to labour standards under GSP+

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan Raimundas Karoblis on Tuesday discussed strengthening trade and investment ties under the GSP+ framework, reaffirming their commitment to deepen economic cooperation and uphold international standards on human rights, labour and governance. During the meeting, the two discussed ongoing cooperation under the […]

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2 w. ago Ishaq Dar, UK Envoy Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Regional Developments

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Saturday praised the growing strength of Pakistan–United Kingdom relations and the recent leadership-level engagements between the two countries. He expressed these views during a meeting with the UK High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, who called on him in Islamabad. Both sides discussed […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan Exempts 57 Items from Certificate of Origin for Trade with Iran

QUETTA – In a major move to strengthen trade ties with Iran, Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce has exempted 57 items from the requirement of a Certificate of Origin (COO). The decision was announced during a virtual meeting between the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and private sector representatives. The meeting was chaired by Member Customs […]

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2 w. ago Reko Diq attracts Japan’s JBIC, boosting investor confidence

Pakistan has taken a major step in strengthening global investment ties, as Japan’s JBIC officially joined the Reko Diq lender group. The announcement came during Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s high-level meetings in Washington DC, where he engaged with US, Chinese, and Japanese officials. The move marks a strong boost in investor confidence and reflects growing […]

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2 w. ago Naval Chief strengthens US ties with focus on maritime security

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited the United States to strengthen defence ties and maritime cooperation. The visit focused on deepening bilateral engagement between the Pakistan Navy and US military and diplomatic officials. Admiral Ashraf met top US naval leaders, including Vice Admiral Yvette Davids and Vice Admiral Thomas G. Allan Jr. […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan Navy Chief Reaffirms Maritime Security Cooperation with US

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to bilateral maritime cooperation with the United States during an official visit, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Friday. The visit aimed to enhance defence engagements and professional collaboration between the Pakistan Navy and US Navy, which share a […]

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2 w. ago Pak Navy chief engages with US officials on regional maritime issues

RAWALPINDI – Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited United States of America as part of ongoing efforts

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