3 d. ago Govt seeks Ulema’s support for maintaining harmony during Muharram

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry held a key meeting on Thursday with leading religious scholars from across the country to discuss strategies for maintaining peace and harmony during Muharram, particularly on Ashura. The meeting, chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, included […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan sets bold industrial revival plan to boost exports and cut imports

ISLAMABAD – The government has finalized a new industrial policy to revive Pakistan’s struggling industrial sector. The Prime Minister’s Committee on Industrial Policy approved key reforms in a recent meeting chaired by SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan. The policy focuses on increasing exports, reducing imports, and helping small businesses grow. Officials said the industry’s share in […]

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7 d. ago ECP to meet today on SC reserved seats verdict, notification expected soon

ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is set to hold a key meeting today (Monday) to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on reserved seats in Pakistan’s legislative bodies. According to sources, the meeting will focus on implementing the court’s verdict, reviewing legal details, and devising a strategy for notifying the successful candidates […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan’s seafood exports to Vietnam rise 20%, reaching $9 million

KARACHI: Pakistan and Vietnam have agreed to expand cooperation in the halal seafood industry, signaling a new chapter in bilateral trade relations between the two countries. To this end, a key meeting was held between the Ambassador of Vietnam to Pakistan, Pham Anh Tuan, representatives of the Pakistan Fisheries Exporters Association; Pangasius fish importers; and […]

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1 week ago Finmin stresses reforms, strengthened governance in public sector enterprises

Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the governance, operational efficiency and financial sustainability of key public sector entities. Chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs), the Finance Minister stressed the importance of aligning business plans with national priorities and addressing operational […]

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1 week ago ECC approves supplementary grants and new gas prices in key economic meeting

ISLAMABAD – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved several technical supplementary grants for different ministries during a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. These grants are part of the budget for the 2024–25 financial year. The committee approved Rs 15.8 billion for the Ministry of Defence. Another Rs 6.3 crore was approved for rent […]

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1 week ago Deepening divisions within PTI spark concerns over party unity

PESHAWAR – Internal divisions within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have become more visible, as tensions among senior leaders continue to disrupt the party’s internal structure. Party sources reveal that disagreements over key issues, especially budget-related decisions, have created serious rifts. These conflicts have led several senior leaders to withdraw from key meetings and […]

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1 week ago Pakistan to assume UN security council presidency next month

Pakistan is set to take over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council next month, marking a significant moment for the country on the global diplomatic stage. Ambassador Munir Akram informed UN Secretary-General António Guterres about Pakistan’s agenda and priorities during its upcoming leadership of the Council. During their meeting, Ambassador Akram highlighted key […]

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1 week ago Ayaz Sadiq condemns Israel’s aggression in Gaza during key meeting with Palestinian envoy

Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, met with the Palestinian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Zaher Zaid, and strongly condemned the ongoing human rights violations in Gaza. The meeting took place in Islamabad and focused on the humanitarian crisis caused by Israeli aggression. During the discussion, Speaker Sadiq described the Israeli attacks in Gaza […]

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1 week ago Mohsin Naqvi calls for sectarian harmony, strong security during Muharram

ISLAMABAD – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has urged all communities to promote sectarian harmony during the sacred month of Muharram. He emphasized the importance of peace and unity in this sensitive period. Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting to review security and administrative plans for Muharram in Islamabad. Key officials including the Minister of State […]

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2 w. ago FM Dar, COAS Asim Munir meet president Erdogan, discuss regional peace

ISTANBUL – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir, held a key meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the OIC Foreign Ministers’ summit on Sunday. During the meeting, Foreign Minister Dar conveyed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s message […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Türkiye reaffirm strategic ties; condemn Israeli aggression

Pakistan and Türkiye reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and strategic ties, as the leadership of both countries jointly condemned ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza and expressed firm support for Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity under international law, Radio Pakistan reported on Saturday. The commitment was reiterated during a key meeting between Deputy Prime […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar and field marshal Asim Munir discuss regional security with Turkish president

In a high-level diplomatic engagement following the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, accompanied by Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir. The meeting also included key Turkish […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan seeks stronger energy and mining ties with Russia at St. Petersburg forum

Pakistan actively pushed for stronger ties with Russia in energy, trade, investment, and mining at the 2025 St. Petersburg Economic Forum. Federal Energy Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik led the Pakistani delegation and met key Russian officials to discuss expanding cooperation. During a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, who also chairs the Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental […]

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2 w. ago UK PM urges Trump to show restraint after US approves strikes on Iran

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged US President Donald Trump to act with restraint after reports confirmed that the US approved plans to strike Iran. His spokesperson called on all sides to lower tensions and return to diplomacy. This appeal comes ahead of a key meeting in Geneva on Friday, where foreign ministers of […]

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2 w. ago Trump to hold key lunch meeting with Pakistan’s field marshal Asim Munir in Washington

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for a private lunch on Wednesday, the White House confirmed. The meeting will take place in the Cabinet Room and is expected to focus on important bilateral and regional issues. Field Marshal Munir is currently on an […]

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2 w. ago Zardari and Shehbaz discuss economy and political climate in key meeting

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met to discuss Pakistan’s current political and economic situation. During the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif briefed the president on his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates and shared key developments. They also exchanged views on the upcoming federal budget. President Zardari stressed the importance of strengthening […]

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2 w. ago Aurangzeb: Economy shielded against middle east crisis, US tariffs under review

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb assured that Pakistan is fully prepared to handle any economic fallout from Middle East tensions. Speaking at a national workshop in Islamabad, he said the government recently held meetings with key officials. These meetings focused on stock reserves and keeping asset prices stable in case of regional escalation. The minister expressed […]

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3 w. ago PTI seeks PPP support for budget walkout in parliamentary meeting

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally reached out to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for support in boycotting the upcoming federal budget vote. The two parties held a key meeting at Parliament House on Monday, where PTI leader and former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser met with PPP’s Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, also a former speaker, […]

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3 w. ago Albanese to meet Trump at G7 summit, focus on AUKUS, tariffs and defence spending

SYDNEY – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday during the G7 summit in Canada. This will be their first in-person meeting and will cover key issues including the AUKUS defense pact and trade tariffs. Speaking from Seattle on Saturday, Albanese said he looks forward to […]

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