13 h. ago Pakistan, Switzerland vow deeper cooperation in education and development

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in education, vocational training, and sustainable development during a meeting on the sidelines of the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. State Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar met Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, where both sides discussed expanding collaboration […]

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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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8 d. ago Pakistan, EU agree to strengthen partnership under GSP+ framework

Pakistan and the European Parliament have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening partnership under the GSP+ framework, with a focus on trade, investment, human rights, and sustainable development. A high-level delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on Development visited the Ministry of Commerce in Islamabad on Monday, where Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan, Bangladesh strengthen defence and security cooperation

Pakistan and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing defence and security cooperation during the official visit of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza to Dhaka. The visit underscored both nations’ shared resolve to deepen military collaboration amid evolving regional and global security challenges. The discussions reflected a mutual desire […]

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9 d. ago PPP vows to fight for farmers’ rights and agricultural reforms

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering the farming community and addressing long-standing injustices faced by farmers across the country. “PPP remains committed to respecting, empowering, and reviving the agricultural sector for a prosperous Pakistan,” said Central Information Secretary Shazia Marri, quoting Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari in a statement issued on […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Poland agree to boost cooperation and share intelligence against terrorism

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Poland have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors and agreed to enhance intelligence sharing to counter terrorist threats, according to a joint statement issued following high-level talks in Islamabad. The discussions were held between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and Polish Deputy Prime Minister and […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Iran agree to boost rail, connectivity cooperation to bolster cross

Hanif Abbasi, Farzana Sadiq hold detailed talks on sidelines of Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference Both sides reaffirm commitment to enhance collaboration in railways, trade and communications Joint action plan proposed to expand freight operations and infrastructure linkages ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Thursday reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepen cooperation in railways, communications, and regional […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Poland agree to expand bilateral ties across diverse sectors

Pakistan and Poland on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in diverse areas, including trade, energy, defence, education, technology, and fintech. The commitment was expressed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Polish Minister for Foreign Affairs Radoslaw Sikorski during a joint press stakeout here. The two sides expressed […]

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1 week ago Netherlands eyes Pakistan’s agri and IT investment opportunities

ISLAMABAD: The Netherlands has reaffirmed its commitment to expand trade and investment ties with Pakistan. Newly appointed Ambassador Robert–Jan Siegert expressed strong interest in key sectors, including agriculture, IT, and textiles. The envoy noted that around 50 Dutch companies already operate in Pakistan. He emphasized exploring further opportunities in sectors where the Netherlands has global […]

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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 Malaysia offers to mediate as PM Shehbaz, Anwar discuss Pakistan

PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to peace, stability in Afghanistan Urges Kabul to dismantle terror networks on Afghan soil Both leaders review Gaza Peace Agreement, stressing humanitarian access and agreeing to deepen ASEAN-linked economic cooperation ISLAMABAD: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday spoke by phone with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and expressed deep concern […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, African Union seal deal to expand trade and innovation ties

Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan met African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on October 17, 2025. The meeting took place during the “Made in Pakistan” exhibition in Addis Ababa. They reaffirmed their commitment to deepen trade and development cooperation under Pakistan’s Look Africa Policy. Both sides explored ways to enhance collaboration in trade, agriculture, […]

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2 w. ago Govt to Introduce Safeguards Against Misuse of Blasphemy Laws: Law Minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday announced that the government is introducing procedural safeguards in blasphemy-related cases to prevent misuse of the law and ensure timely justice. Speaking at a symposium titled “Interfaith Harmony and Fundamental Rights – A Constitutional Imperative”, the minister said that the move aims to uphold the rule […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan reaffirms commitment to interfaith harmony, fundamental rights

Justice, compassion, and human fraternity are universal values shared by all religions,” said Dr. Mohammad Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League, while addressing a National Symposium on “Interfaith Harmony and Fundamental Rights – A Constitutional Imperative,” hosted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday. The event, jointly organized by the Law and […]

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3 w. ago President Zardari, PM slam Afghan aggression, lauds Pakistan response

President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed that Pakistan remains firmly committed to safeguarding its national interests, regional sovereignty, and security. The President stated that Pakistan will never accept any disputed or misleading position on Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating that India’s unlawful claims over the territory are contrary to international law and the United Nations Security […]

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3 w. ago Aurangzeb Highlights Saudi Vision 2030 as Model for Pakistan’s Economic Reform

KARACHI – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Friday that Pakistan can draw valuable lessons from Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, describing it as a globally admired model of economic transformation. Speaking virtually to Saudi investors and the Overseas Chamber of Commerce, Aurangzeb reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fostering foreign investment and said the country warmly welcomes […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan, Iran reaffirm commitment to enhance parliamentary cooperation

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghaddam, called on Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq

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