BAKU (Azerbaijan): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye are bound by a “shared heartbeat,” reflecting the historic and unbreakable ties among the three nations. Addressing the Victory Day Parade in Baku, Prime Minister Sharif praised the enduring friendship between the countries, describing their unity as rooted in “faith, culture, […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian Parliament Speaker Discuss Boosting Bilateral Cooperation and Regional Peace
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasizing deeper cooperation in areas of mutual interest including economic development, bilateral trade, and regional peace, reported 24NewsHD TV. The premier made these remarks during a meeting with Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, […]
Blue Economy to Prove Game-Changer for Pakistan: Aurangzeb
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday expressed optimism that the blue economy will emerge as a game-changer for Pakistan’s long-term economic growth and sustainability. Addressing the Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC) virtually at the Expo Centre Karachi, the finance minister said that the blue economy — encompassing fisheries, […]
Mohsin Naqvi Briefs Ch Shujaat on Steps for Internal Security
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of Pakistan Muslim League–Quaid (PML-Q) President and former Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Monday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. During the meeting, the interior minister expressed deep grief and condolences over the passing of Chaudhry Shujaat’s brother-in-law, Javed Chattha, and offered heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Mohsin […]
Kuwait Signs $25 Million Loan Deal for Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project
Second tranche under $100 million commitment to support Pakistan’s key water and energy initiative Pakistan has signed a $25 million concessional loan agreement with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) to finance the Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project, giving another major boost to the country’s strategic water and energy infrastructure. The agreement, valued at […]
Pakistan Offers Bangladesh Access to Karachi Port for Regional Trade
In a landmark move to strengthen regional connectivity, Pakistan has offered Bangladesh access to the Karachi Port Trust, opening new routes for Dhaka to expand trade with China and Central Asian countries. The offer was extended during the 9th Pak-Bangladesh Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting held in Dhaka, marking the first such high-level engagement in […]
Saudi Arabia Welcomes Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire Pact, Backs Regional Peace Efforts
Saudi Arabia has welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan, expressing strong support for all diplomatic initiatives aimed at ensuring peace and stability in the region. The ceasefire announcement follows a week of intense border clashes—the most severe between the two countries since the Taliban takeover of Kabul in 2021. The conflict, marked […]
CM Maryam Nawaz Approves Establishment of Punjab Heritage Tourism Authority
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given formal approval for the establishment of the Punjab Heritage Tourism Authority, a major step toward promoting cultural preservation and tourism development across the province. According to reports from 24NewsHD, following the Chief Minister’s approval, the summary will now be forwarded to the provincial cabinet for final endorsement. […]
Saudi Arabia in Talks with US for Defence Pact: Report
Saudi Arabia is reportedly engaged in high-level discussions with the United States to finalise a defence pact that could be signed during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s upcoming visit to the White House next month, according to a report by the Financial Times. Citing individuals familiar with the matter, the report states that both sides […]
Trump Says He Averted Pakistan-India War Using Trade and Tariff Threats
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that his administration helped de-escalate a potential war between Pakistan and India by using trade leverage and tariff threats as diplomatic tools. Speaking from his Oval Office after a dinner event, Trump said that his tough stance on trade was instrumental in preventing what he described as a […]