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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia strengthen cooperation in power sector

Riyadh, July 13: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, with a particular focus on power sector reforms, investment, and technological collaboration. A high-level Pakistani delegation, led by Minister for Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, held a meeting with the Kingdom of Saudi […]

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Pakistan investing in girls’ education, women’s empowerment: Ishaq Dar

Islamabad, July 13: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to advancing girls’ education, women’s entrepreneurship, digital literacy, and economic empowerment. Speaking at a state banquet hosted in honor of delegates attending the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women in Islamabad, Dar welcomed participants and appreciated the contributions […]

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Pakistan calls on OIC states to turn commitments into action for women’s empowerment

Islamabad, July 13: Pakistan assumed the chairmanship of the 9th Ministerial Conference on Women of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), with Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani urging member states to move beyond declarations and take practical steps to ensure the socio-economic and political empowerment of women across the Muslim world. Addressing the opening […]

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PM lauds Muslim World League’s role in promoting Muslim unity, interfaith harmony

Islamabad, July 13: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the Muslim World League (MWL) for its continued efforts to promote unity among the Muslim Ummah, encourage interfaith harmony, and project the true and moderate image of Islam across the world. The remarks came during a meeting with Secretary General of the Muslim World League, Sheikh […]

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Pakistan, Türkiye agree to deepen cooperation on women’s rights and social welfare

Islamabad, July 13: Pakistan and Türkiye have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in promoting women’s rights, family welfare and social security through enhanced institutional collaboration and joint policy initiatives. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Federal Minister for Law and Human Rights Azam Nazeer Tarar and Türkiye’s Minister for Family and Social Services, […]

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9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women enters second day in Islamabad

Islamabad, July 13: The 9th Ministerial Conference on Women of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) entered its second day in Islamabad bringing together delegates from member states to discuss policies aimed at promoting the socio-economic empowerment and development of women across the Muslim world. The opening day featured a series of technical sessions during […]

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Pakistan voices concern over escalating Middle East tensions, calls for restraint

Islamabad, July 13: Pakistan expressed deep concern over the renewed escalation of tensions in the Middle East, urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint and honour their commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The appeal came amid reports of intensified missile and drone exchanges between the United States and Iran, with Tehran reportedly […]

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Pakistan declares national mourning over demise of former Qatari Amir

Islamabad, July 13: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has declared a day of national mourning on 13 July following the demise of Qatar’s former Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. According to an official notification, the decision was taken to express the solidarity of the Government and people of Pakistan with Qatar’s royal family, […]

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Atif Ikram Sheikh Proposes Pakistan–Türkiye Business Summit to Boost Bilateral Trade

Islamabad, July 9: President of the Economic Cooperation Organization Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECO CCI) and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Atif Ikram Sheikh, has proposed holding a Pakistan–Türkiye Joint Business Meeting to strengthen trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. The proposal has been formally shared with […]

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Dar, British High Commissioner Discuss Pakistan-UK Ties and Regional Security

Islamabad, July 9: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held talks with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad, focusing on bilateral relations and key regional developments. The two sides reviewed the current state of Pakistan-UK relations and exchanged views on evolving regional issues, including the recent U.S.-Iran situation. Ishaq Dar […]