Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that the budget for 2025-26 includes significant measures, such as tariff reforms, aimed at increasing the competitiveness of Pakistan’s exports. Addressing a post-budget news conference in Islamabad, he highlighted the reduction of additional customs duty to zero on four thousand out of seven
Islamabad: US Central Command Chief General Michael Erik Kurilla has declared Pakistan a key partner in the war against terrorism: Speaking at the US Senate Armed Services Committee, he said the entire world recognizes Pakistan’s positive and active role in counterterrorism efforts. He emphasized that Pakistan’s partnership is proving to
Islamabad: Pakistan has categorically rejected the irresponsible remarks made by the External Affairs Minister of India during different media engagements in Brussels. According to Radio Pakistan, the Foreign Office, in a statement on Wednesday, emphasized that the discourse of top diplomats should aim to promote peace and harmony, rather than
Islamabad: Pakistan and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to enhance trade and investment connections through closer cooperation and regular engagement. This mutual understanding was reached during a meeting between the European Union’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Riina Kionka, and the Minister for Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held in
Islamabad: A delegation of Members of the National Assembly from PML-Q, led by Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain, called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Wednesday. The delegation included MNAs Chaudhry Hussain Elahi, Muhammad Ilyas Chaudhry, and Ms. Farukh Khan. According to
Brussels: Pakistan’s diplomatic mission led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has reached Brussels, the European Union headquarters after successful visits to Washington, New York and London. The purpose of the visit of the delegation appointed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is to present Pakistan’s position on the recent tensions with India
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the rise in remittances last month. According to Radio Pakistan, in a statement on Wednesday, he said Pakistan received 34.9 billion dollars in remittances during the current fiscal year, reflecting a 28.8 percent increase compared to the previous fiscal year. The
Nice: The call was made by Pakistan’s Ambassador to France, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference underway in Nice, France. According to Radio Pakistan, the Ambassador highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to address the challenge of degradation of marine resources and ecosystems, and expressed Pakistan’s intention to become