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Ahsan Iqbal Urges Greater Global Solidarity to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals at UN Political Forum

Islamabad, July 14: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, calling for enhanced global solidarity, climate justice, and comprehensive reforms to the international financial system to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Delivering Pakistan’s national statement at […]

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OIC Conference Adopts Islamabad Declaration on Women’s Empowerment

Islamabad, July 14: The 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women concluded with the adoption of the Islamabad Ministerial Declaration, reaffirming the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s collective commitment to promoting the rights, dignity, and empowerment of women across member states. Hosted by Pakistan’s Ministry of Human Rights, the conference brought together ministers and senior representatives from […]

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COAS Holds High-Level Engagements with Turkish Leadership to Strengthen Strategic Defence Cooperation

Islamabad, July 14: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held a series of high-level meetings with Türkiye’s political and military leadership during his official visit to the country, reaffirming the enduring strategic partnership and defence cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye. Upon his arrival in Türkiye, the Field […]

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Pakistan, Portugal Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in Disaster Risk Reduction

Islamabad, July 14: Pakistan and Portugal have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in disaster risk reduction (DRR), emergency preparedness, capacity building, and humanitarian response. The understanding was reached during a visit by a high-level Portuguese delegation, led by Director General for Foreign Policy Helena Malcata, to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) headquarters […]

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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 […]