Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has departed for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to participate in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Ministers’ conference. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, Dar will also be part of the Pakistani delegation at the second Arab-Islamic Summit, which will be
A dozen MoUs totaling $156 million were signed between Chinese and Pakistani enterprises at the Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference on Leather and Footwear held in Guangzhou, China. In his opening remarks, Acting Consul General of Pakistan in Guangzhou, Sardar Muhammad welcomed participants, emphasising Pakistan’s potential for joint ventures and
As the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) unfolds in Shanghai, China, it stands as “a pivotal platform for promoting global trade, investment, and economic cooperation,” said Velli Nyirongo, a Malawian economist based in Britain. In a written interview with Xinhua on Tuesday, Nyirongo said that by providing access to
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has affirmed the nation’s commitment to strengthening ties with the United States following Donald Trump’s recent election victory. The President and Prime Minister extended their congratulations, with the Foreign Office spokesperson highlighting the decades-old relationship between Pakistan and the U.S. and expressing optimism
The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Pakistan organized an official reception on the anniversary of Victory Day, citing the information released by the Embassy. According to the release, Pakistan’s Minister of Housing and Works, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, attended the reception as the chief guest. Members of parliament, foreign diplomats
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday assured Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong that Islamabad was fully on board with Beijing’s approach of combining development with security. “We fully agree with the Chinese approach of combining development with security, and we will ensure the safety of Chinese nationals and projects as
US President Joe Biden urged Americans on Thursday to lower the political temperature after Donald Trump’s crushing election win over Kamala Harris, saying in a conciliatory address to the nation that he would ensure a peaceful transition of power. In a solemn speech from the White House, Biden also
China will work with the US on the basis of mutual respect, it said on Wednesday as Donald Trump closed in on victory in the presidential election, but strategists said Beijing was bracing for bitter superpower rivalry over trade, technology and security issues. "Our policy towards the US is
A Donald Trump presidential election victory would have huge implications for US trade policy, climate change, the war in Ukraine, electric vehicles, Americans’ taxes and illegal immigration. While some of his proposals would require congressional approval, here is a summary of the policies he has said he would pursue in
Republicans are set to control the Senate for the next two years, according to NBC News projections. The GOP flipped crucial Democratic-held seats in red states like West Virginia, Montana, and Ohio, securing at least 51 seats. This outcome grants Republicans a powerful role in legislation and nominations as they
US Vice President Kamala Harris, in a concession speech on Wednesday, pledged to continue advocating for the principles that had driven her presidential campaign, while acknowledging President-elect Donald Trump’s victory and warning of potential difficult times ahead. “While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that
Iranians’ livelihoods will not be affected by the US elections, government spokesperson Fatemeh MoHajjerani was reported as saying on Wednesday after Donald Trump claimed victory in the presidential vote. Arab and Western officials have told Reuters Trump may reimpose his “maximum pressure policy” through heightened sanctions on Iran’s oil
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh during an official visit to Saudi Arabia, according to Pakistan’s military media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Upon his arrival at the Royal Palace, the crown prince welcomed the Army
Republican candidate Donald Trump secured the US presidency on Wednesday in a comeback victory four years after he was voted out of the White House, as tens of millions of voters embraced a vision of leadership likely to test democratic institutions at home and relations abroad. Advertisement: 0:14Close Player
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad on Wednesday to condemn a recent shooting incident in Karachi, where two Chinese nationals were injured, according to Radio Pakistan. The attack, which took place on Tuesday in the SITE Industrial Area of the city, prompted Beijing to demand stronger
The Punjab Environment Department has issued a notification closing all educational institutions across various districts in the province. As per the directive from the Punjab environment DG, schools, colleges, and other educational institutions, both private and public, will remain closed for in-person classes up to Class XII and A Levels.