Karachi, December 15, 2025: The 23rd edition of the Young Leaders Conference (YLC) 2025 commenced today with an inspiring opening day centered around the theme “Manifesting Personal Development.” Bringing together young leaders from across Pakistan, Day One set the tone for six transformative days of reflection, learning, and leadership-building. The opening day emphasized a core […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif Embarks on Two-Day Official Visit to Turkmenistan for Peace and Neutrality Forum
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Ashgabat on a two-day official visit to Turkmenistan, undertaking the trip at the invitation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedow. The visit comes at a significant diplomatic moment, coinciding with global commemorations for the International Year of Peace and Trust 2025, the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th anniversary […]
Pakistan and US Strengthen Counter-Narcotics and Security Cooperation
Pakistan and the United States have moved to deepen cooperation in counter-narcotics, intelligence sharing, and border security following a high-level meeting in Islamabad between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker.The discussion underscored the growing urgency of collaborative measures to curb drug trafficking and illegal immigration affecting both countries and the […]
Ministry Notifies Appointment of Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s First Chief of Defence Forces
The Ministry of Defence has officially confirmed the appointment of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), marking a major structural shift in the country’s military leadership model. The notification was issued on Friday morning after President Asif Ali Zardari approved the appointment upon the advice of Prime Minister […]
Summary for COAS Asim Munir’s Appointment as CDF Sent to Presidency for Approval
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formally forwarded the summary for the appointment of Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) to President Asif Ali Zardari, marking a historic shift in the military command structure. According to a press release from the Prime Minister’s Office, the appointment will elevate the current […]
3 Nadra officers arrested in Balochistan over major fake passport scam involving Afghan nationals
Authorities in Balochistan have arrested three officials from the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) for their alleged involvement in a large-scale fake passport racket that enabled Afghan nationals to unlawfully obtain Pakistani travel documents. The development marks a serious escalation in an ongoing investigation into identity fraud that has raised concerns over institutional integrity […]
CDA Chairman, Bahraini Ambassador Explore Islamabad Development and Deeper Bilateral Cooperation
Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Muhammad Ali Randhawa met Bahraini Ambassador Muhammad Ibrahim Muhammad Abdul Qadeer at the CDA Headquarters in Islamabad to discuss development initiatives and avenues for enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and Bahrain. The meeting underscored the shared desire of both countries to further strengthen bilateral relations while contributing to the growth and […]
Pakistan, Egypt Strengthen Defence and Strategic Cooperation During High-Level Meetings
Pakistan and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening defence, security and broader strategic cooperation during a series of high-level engagements in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The renewed resolve follows the official visit of Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, who held extensive discussions with Pakistan’s civil and military leadership. According to an Inter-Services […]