Islamabad: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal underscored the significance of fostering a more inclusive, participatory, and responsive democracy. Speaking at an event in Islamabad today, he highlighted the need to revitalize local governments by ensuring predictable financing and clearly defined mandates. He said there is also a need
New york: Pakistan has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to the One-China Principle and its ironclad friendship with the People’s Republic of China. The statement was made by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, while addressing a seminar at the UN headquarters. According to Radio Pakistan, Asim
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has expressed Pakistan’s solidarity with the people of Turkiye as a six point one magnitude earthquake struck Balikesir province. In a post on X, he said Pakistan stood ready to extend humanitarian assistance and aid in search and rescue efforts.
Islamabad: Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening long-term economic and technical cooperation with China. He conveyed this commitment during discussions with Yi Jiang, the Secretary General of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, in Islamabad. According to Radio Pakistan, the Minister briefed
Riyadh: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh in a cordial atmosphere. They discussed issues related to the promotion of bilateral trade, investment, and cooperation in various sectors. According to Radio Pakistan, Deputy Prime Minister and
Islamabad: A delegation of the European Parliamentary Committee on Development led by Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan Raimundas Karoblis called on Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in Islamabad. Ayaz Sadiq welcomed the delegation and underscored the importance of further consolidating the long-standing and multifaceted relationship between Pakistan
Islamabad: The public has expressed strong confidence in Pakistan’s effective diplomacy: A recent survey conducted by Institute for Public Opinion Research reveals significant public support for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts. According to Radio Pakistan, eighty percent of the public believes that the Pakistan-Saudi Defence Agreement has enhanced Pakistan’s global stature. This
Islamabad: South Asia Monitor has acknowledged Pakistan’s effective economic policies. According to Radio Pakistan, the SIFC framework has played a crucial role in restoring Pakistan’s global economic diplomacy. It has significantly contributed to attracting foreign investment in sectors such as mining, energy, IT, and agriculture. Alluding to Pakistan’s Economic Survey