Pakistan Embassy in Baku observes Kashmir Black Day, reaffirms solidarity with Kashmiri people

Baku: The Embassy of Pakistan in Baku observed Jammu and Kashmir Black Day on October 27, 2026, to commemorate the events of October 27, 1947, when Indian troops landed in Srinagar, marking the beginning of India’s control over Jammu and Kashmir, against the will of its people. The event was attended by representatives of civil […]

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Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad leads Kashmir solidarity walk in Islamabad

Islamabad: Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad led officials of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a Kashmir solidarity walk at D-Chowk on Tuesday to mark the 79th Kashmir Black Day, reaffirming Pakistan’s support for the Kashmiri people and their right to self-determination. The walk along Constitution Avenue was joined by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]

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US, Pakistan explore long-term energy cooperation, investment opportunities

Celina Ali Islamabad: The United States and Pakistan have explored avenues for strengthening bilateral energy cooperation, including potential long-term energy supply contracts, US investment in Pakistan’s refinery upgradation programme and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies. The discussions took place during a meeting between US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker and Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali […]

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D-8 reaffirms commitment to multilateralism on 81st UN Day

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation has reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism, international cooperation and collective action to address shared global challenges, marking the 81st anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. In a statement issued on the occasion of United Nations Day, the D-8 underscored the importance of upholding the […]

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NAB intensifies scrutiny of development projects, assets and recruitment in KP

Islamabad: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has reportedly stepped up its scrutiny of development projects, financial assets and recruitment practices associated with former provincial government officials, as part of efforts to examine the utilisation of public funds, transparency in administrative decisions and compliance with financial regulations. According to a report published by Minute […]

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Umar Rehman Malik calls for collective action to achieve a polio-free Pakistan

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: On the occasion of World Polio Day, Umar Rehman Malik has called for renewed and coordinated national and international efforts to eradicate polio from Pakistan, stressing that every child deserves a healthy and secure future free from this preventable disease. He emphasized that achieving a polio-free Pakistan requires collective responsibility, sustained public […]

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UK, Pakistan explore avenues for stronger textile sector cooperation

Lahore: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott CMG OBE visited the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) House on Saturday, accompanied by Ben Warrington, Head of the Lahore Office at the British High Commission, and Reema Salman, Outreach Lead at the British High Commission Lahore, for an interactive session with APTMA leadership and senior […]

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Ishaq Dar, Chinese premier discuss Pakistan-China strategic ties on SCO sidelines

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held an informal meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Dushanbe this week, reaffirming the importance of Pakistan-China all-weather strategic cooperative partnership amid evolving regional developments. The meeting took place on the sidelines of a banquet dinner hosted in honour of heads of delegations […]

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Aseefa Bhutto urges youth to reject extremism, hatred on 19th anniversary of Karsaz tragedy

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: First Lady Asifa Bhutto Zardari this week urged Pakistan’s youth to resist extremism, reject intolerance and never allow anyone to exploit their faith, frustration or aspirations to promote hatred and violence, saying the sacrifices of the Karsaz tragedy must inspire a peaceful, democratic and prosperous Pakistan. In her message on the 19th […]

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Portugal’s ambassador Paulo Domingues urges Pakistan to unlock untapped trade, investment potential

Celina Ali Islamabad: Portugal and Pakistan need to move beyond their traditionally friendly diplomatic relations and develop a more ambitious economic partnership built on expanded trade, investment, technological cooperation and joint ventures, Portugal’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Paulo Domingues, has said, underscoring the enormous untapped commercial potential between the two countries. Addressing a meeting this week […]

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