Pakistan

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has arrived in Washington DC where he is scheduled to meet his US counterpart, Secretary of State, Marco Rubio at the Department of State. They will discuss important facets of Pak-US relations exploring ways and means to strengthen bilateral ties, with a particular focus…

Ethiopian Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula called on Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in Islamabad on Friday. The meeting featured in-depth discussions on bilateral relations, economic and trade cooperation, defence collaboration and other matters of mutual interest. Chairman Senate welcomed the launch of direct flights between Karachi and Addis Ababa,…

Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces and First Deputy Minister of Defence of Tajikistan Major General Saidzoda Bobojon Abdukodir called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza in Rawalpindi on Friday. The discussion focused on the evolving regional security situation and shared strategic…

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held a meeting with Political Commissar of the People’s Liberation Army of China General Chen Hui. During their meeting, they engaged in a comprehensive discussion on defense and security cooperation. Earlier, upon his arrival at the headquarters of the People’s Liberation Army, Field Marshal Syed…

Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir undertook an official visit to China. During the visit, the COAS held a series of high-level meetings in Beijing with senior Chinese political and military leadership, reaffirming the ironclad strategic partnership between Pakistan and China. The Field Marshal called on Vice…

The Senate has strongly condemned the recent decision of the Israeli Parliament to approve a resolution asserting so-called Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank, saying it is brazen violation of international law, United Nations Security Council resolutions and the Geneva Conventions. The resolution moved by Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan…

DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry visited King Edward Medical University. On the occasion, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry shed light on the strategy and success of Pakistan’s Armed Forces in Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos. He emphasized that the public’s support, especially the role of the youth, was crucial in the…

Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has urged the provinces to develop and share their respective action plans for Socio-Economic development. He was chairing the 5th meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee on the Socio-Economic Domain in Islamabad. The Minister for Planning  particularly urged Balochistan province to…

Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has said that the reforms introduced in Pakistan Railways over the last three months are widely being recognized. Addressing a ceremony in Rawalpindi on Thursday, held in connection with the distribution of certificates and prizes among the position holders of the Rawalpindi Board’s matric examinations,…

Chief of Royal Saudi Naval Forces Vice Admiral Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Ghuraybi called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza in Rawalpindi on Thursday. During the meeting, both dignitaries discussed the evolving regional security dynamics both within Middle East and South Asia with particular…

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with leading investment, banking and IT professionals in New York. He highlighted Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic indicators, including the first current account surplus in 14 years, diminishing inflation, and upgrades in sovereign credit ratings by global agencies. He also shed light on strategic initiatives…

Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani has emphasized the need for addressing the root causes of terrorism. Addressing a tribal jirga of merged districts in Islamabad on Thursday, he said provision of education and employment opportunities is important to bring peace in the tribal districts. He said peace is also important…

President Asif Ali Zardari has said Pakistan is keen to further strengthen bilateral cooperation with China in areas of mutual interest. Talking to Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong who called on him in Islamabad today, the President said Pakistan attaches utmost importance to its relations with China and highlighted…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to upholding international law, achieving prosperity and maintaining regional peace. Talking to World Bank’s Regional Vice President for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Ousmane Dione in Islamabad today, he emphasized Pakistan’s determination to resolve issues through dialogue. Shehbaz Sharif…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan’s approach will continue to remain anchored in the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, respect for international law, and a steadfast commitment to multilateralism. He was presiding over the High-Level Open Debate of the United Nations…

Former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan’s former Ambassador to the United States, China and the United Nations, Sardar Masood Khan has called for full implementation of UN Security Council resolutions, including a free and fair plebiscite to resolve the Kashmir dispute in a peaceful manner.     Addressing…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Chinese citizens residing in Pakistan. Chairing a high-level review meeting on security arrangements for Chinese citizens in Pakistan, the Prime Minister said multiple measures are being taken to strengthen their protection across the…

Pakistan has called upon India to change its behaviour and comply with its international legal obligations. In response to remarks of the Indian delegate at the High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes”, Deputy Permanent Representative…

Pakistan and Thailand have agreed to broaden cooperation in a number of areas including food security, fisheries, defence and regional connectivity. This came at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa in New York. The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the positive momentum…

Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to grant visa-free entry for diplomatic and official passports. This agreement was reached at a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Lieutenant General retired Jahangir Alam Chowdhury in Dhaka today. Both the sides also agreed to enhance cooperation in the fields…

President Asif Ali Zardari has said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Austria. Talking to outgoing Austrian Ambassador, Andrea Wicke in Islamabad, the President emphasized the need for enhancing trade and economic relations between the two countries. The President said Austrian investors can benefit from the investment opportunities…