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Day: October 23, 2025

Pakistan Condemns Israeli Legislative Moves on West Bank Sovereignty

Islamabad: Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s attempt to extend its so-called “sovereignty” over parts of the Occupied West Bank, including illegal Israeli settlements, through a draft law introduced in the legislature of the occupying power. According to Radio Pakistan, the Foreign Office stated that these actions constitute a flagrant violation

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Pakistan, Poland DPMs Discuss Matters of Mutual Interest

Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Poland, Radoslaw Sikorski, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad today. The two leaders engaged in a tªte- -tªte meeting, where they exchanged views on various matters of mutual interest. According to

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Govt to Refund Over Rs3 Billion from Last Year’s Hajj Savings

Islamabad: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has announced plans to refund over three billion rupees, saved from last year’s Hajj expenditure, to pilgrims. The refund amount will range from twelve thousand rupees to one hundred and ten thousand rupees per pilgrim, depending on their category.

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Pakistan and Romania Seek to Strengthen Military Cooperation

Bucharest: Pakistan and Romania have expressed a mutual interest in enhancing military cooperation, as highlighted in a meeting between Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and Romanian Chief of Defence General Gheorgita Vlad during the Pakistan Air Force Chief’s official visit to Romania. According to Radio Pakistan, Air Chief

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Hanif Abbasi Reaffirms Commitment to Transform Pakistan Railways

Islamabad: Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Pakistan Railways (PR) into a modern and efficient service provider. Speaking at the Regional Transport Ministers’ International Conference in Islamabad today, he emphasized that ML-1 serves as the backbone of Pakistan Railways, handling eighty percent of passenger

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PM Announces ‘Roshan Maeeshat Power Package’

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the “Roshan Maeeshat Power Package” aimed at enhancing the development of the country’s industry and agriculture sectors. According to Radio Pakistan, the package was unveiled during a meeting with a delegation of business community members and experts from the industrial and agricultural sectors

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Regional Connectivity Vital for Growth and Progress, Says Dar

Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has underscored the importance of regional connectivity for stability, economic growth, and collective progress. Addressing the Regional Transport Ministers’ International Conference in Islamabad, he stated that Pakistan is prepared to coordinate transport plans, enhance cross-border facilitation, mobilize joint investments, and strengthen regional value chains.

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Pakistan and Netherlands Commit to Strengthening Economic and Trade Ties

Islamabad: Pakistan and the Netherlands have agreed to continue working together to deepen bilateral economic, trade, and investment cooperation. This development emerged from a meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and the new Dutch Ambassador, Robert-Jan Siegert, in Islamabad. According to Radio Pakistan, the Finance Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to

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