Islamabad – Rongvudhi Virabutr, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Pakistan, paid an official visit to the OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat in Islamabad on Tuesday where he held a detailed meeting with Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General OIC-COMSTECH, along with senior officials from the Secretariat. The meeting focused on enhancing scientific and technological cooperation…
Sevilla – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, represented Pakistan at the plenary session of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) held in Sevilla, Spain. The conference, convened to address the widening gap in financing for sustainable development, served as a global platform for countries to present national perspectives…
Islamabad – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Islamabad, earlier today, to sign the condolence book opened by the Iranian mission to honour the martyrs and injured Iranians during the recent Israeli aggression against Iran. He was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad…
Islamabad – Pakistan and India on Monday exchanged lists of prisoners held in each other’s custody, as part of a biannual practice under the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access, which mandates such exchanges on January 1 and July 1 every year. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan handed over a…
Islamabad – The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), organized an event to celebrate Somalia’s Independence Day. The proceedings, which began with the national anthems of Pakistan and Somalia, were moderated by Ms. Amina Khan,…
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Tuesday agreed to further strengthen the bilateral relations by enhancing cultural ties of the two nations. To this end, Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of the FDR Ethiopia held a productive discussion with Muhammad Aurangzeb Khichi, Federal…
Islamabad – The British Council supported a vibrant collaboration between the Faiz Foundation Trust (Pakistan) and the Bradford Literature Festival (UK) to co-curate a special Faiz Festival programme as part of the BLF 2025 edition. The partnership brought the spirit and legacy of the celebrated Pakistani poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz to UK audiences, in a…
Islamabad – Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Al-Ahmed officially assumed the responsibilities of President of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) on Monday, marking the beginning of a new administrative chapter for the university. Upon his arrival at the New Campus, Dr. Al-Ahmed was warmly received by the university’s Rector, Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, along with…
Islamabad – The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Fred Seneviratne, paid a courtesy call on Atadjan Movlamov, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan in Islamabad, at the Embassy of Turkmenistan on 30th June 2025. The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps warmly welcomed the High Commissioner and congratulated him on his…
Ambassador of Russia in Pakistan Albert P. Khorev met with the PTI party and Member of the National Assembly of the IRP of the Pakistan Tehreek insaf, Mr. Asad Qaiser at the politician’s residence. The parties discussed in detail the regional situation, the possible consequences of the Iran-Israeli conflict and issues of mutual interest. Interlocutors…
Islamabad, 30 June 2025. Established in 1973, the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) commemorated its 52nd anniversary today. The event was graced by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, as Chief Guest. Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch also attended; as did a distinguished gathering of diplomats, scholars, representatives from…
Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, was called on the Honorable Defence Secretary of Pakistan, Lt. Gen (R) Muhammad Ali HI(M) to discuss bilateral and multilateral cooperation between the two countries. Both sides reviewed the existing bilateral relationship, expressing mutual commitment to further strengthening these…
Karachi – The sixth DG PAA e-Kacheri was held today at the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) Headquarters, Karachi. The session was chaired by the Deputy Director General Works & Development Sumair Saeed and was attended by Directors of HR, CNS, Security, SQMS, Planning & Development, Civil Works, and other senior officials. The e-Kacheri primarily addressed…
By: Sana Ullah Ghumman In a move that has disappointed health experts and economists alike, the Government of Pakistan decided not to introduce taxes on sugary drinks and ultra-processed food products in the federal budget for 2025–26—despite growing calls from across the political and medical spectrum. Experts argue this was a rare opportunity to address…
Islamabad – The High Commission of Republic of Rwanda in Islamic Republic of Pakistan is set to host Kwibohora 31 – Rwanda’s 31st Liberation Day on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Islamabad. The event will commemorate the nation’s liberation journey and progress since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Harerimana Fatou, High Commissioner of Republic…
