Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V on Tuesday departed Pakistan after completing a week-long visit, during which he met the country’s top political leadership and affirmed his commitment to development in the country.
He was seen off by at the Nur Khan airbase by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, who posted on X that Prince Rahim’s visit would play an “important role in…
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The debate on “Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centred International…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday met visiting Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V at the Lower Chitral Airport, where the latter assured him of investment in the province.
Prince Rahim arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday for a week-long visit — his first to the country since being named the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community last year.
Speaking to reporters during a…
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Islamabad and Baku are developing their ties under a trilateral framework involving Pakistan, Turkiye and Azerbaijan, President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday.
The Azeri president met with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Baku, where CM Maryam arrived on a three-day visit on Saturday to represent Pakistan at the 13th UN World Urban Forum (WUF13).
“President Ilham Aliyev also emphasised that…
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday invited Chinese investment into “priority sectors,” particularly alternative energy sources, state-run _Radio Pakistan_ reported.
The president arrived in China on Saturday for a week-long visit to the Hunan and Hainan provinces for engagements related to economic and trade cooperation.
President Zardari held a meeting with the chief executive officer…
Pakistan and China on Monday signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in water desalination, agricultural technology, and the tea industry.
President Asif Ali Zardari, who is on a week-long visit to China until May 1, witnessed the signing of the MoUs between Pakistani and Chinese entities. The MoUs reflect a focused effort to advance practical…
President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday expressed Pakistan’s interest in closer collaboration in seed technology, agricultural research and modern farming practices with China as he met the secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Hunan.
The president arrived in China on Saturday for a week-long visit to the Hunan and Hainan provinces for engagements related to economic and trade…
President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday underscored the importance of bolstering industrial and technological cooperation with China, where he visited a heavy equipment manufacturer.
The president arrived in China on Saturday for a week-long visit to the Hunan and Hainan provinces for engagements related to economic and trade cooperation. He will remain in Hunan’s Changsha city until Monday, and…
An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad on Saturday after meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
At the same time, US President Donald Trump cancelled the visit of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who were expected to depart for Pakistan later in the day for talks with…
An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad on Saturday after meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
A Pakistani source involved in the talks told _Reuters_ that Araghchi delivered Tehran’s negotiating demands, as well as its reservations about US demands, to Pakistani…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday held separate meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Islamabad.
“Regional developments and bilateral ties came under discussion,” state-run _Pakistan TV_ reported about Aragchi’s meeting with the premier.
The Prime Minister’s Office, in a statement issued at the…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir in Islamabad on Saturday, according to the Iranian Embassy.
This was the Iranian foreign minister’s first working meeting after his arrival. He is also expected to meet Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
The Pakistani side also included…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir in Islamabad on Saturday, according to the Iranian Embassy.
During the meeting, the two sides emphasised promotion of peace and stability in the region, agreeing to further strengthen Pakistan-Iran relations and security cooperation.
The Iranian Embassy…
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Key developments
Trump says JD Vance and an American delegation en route to Islamabad for talks
Iran says it has yet to decide whether it will attend next round of talks with US; parliament speaker highlights lack of trust in Washington
Tight security in Islamabad for arrival of foreign delegations; Red Zone sealed and public transport in twin cities suspended
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Key developments
Trump says JD Vance and an American delegation en route to Islamabad for talks
Iran says it has yet to decide whether it will attend next round of talks with US; parliament speaker highlights lack of trust in Washington
Tight security in Islamabad for arrival of foreign delegations; Red Zone sealed and public transport in twin cities suspended
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Uncertainty prevailed on Monday over whether the United States and Iran would hold a second round of direct talks, as mixed signals emerged from Tehran amid intensifying tensions with Washington, even as Islamabad prepared to host the two sides.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran has yet to decide on whether to attend the next round of talks with the US.
His…
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a “productive” meeting with officials of the United States Department of the Treasury, with both sides discussing avenues for cooperation in the mineral and energy sectors, the finance ministry said on Saturday.
Aurangzeb arrived in the United States on Monday to participate in the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings…
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting on economic cooperation with officials of the United States Department of the Treasury on the sidelines of the World Bank-International Monetary Fund (WB-IMF) Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington, DC, the finance ministry said on Saturday.
Aurangzeb arrived in the United States on Monday to participate in the World Bank Group and International…
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (Coas) Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi have concluded a three-day official visit to Iran, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.
The discussions focused on “bringing sustainable peace to the region, with particular emphasis on the evolving regional security environment, ongoing diplomatic…
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb appreciated China’s support in facilitating Pakistan’s engagements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, the finance ministry said on Friday.
Aurangzeb arrived in the United States on Monday to participate in the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings 2026, taking place from April…
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has commended Pakistan’s “continued progress on economic reforms” under the Fund’s programme and the resulting macroeconomic stability.
She met with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington, where the finance czar had arrived on Monday. During his visit,…
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has met with the United States’ commerce secretary to discuss ways to boost bilateral economic partnership and briefed an International Monetary Fund (IMF) official about the Middle East conflict’s economic impact on Pakistan, the finance ministry said on Wednesday.
Aurangzeb arrived in Washington on Monday to represent Pakistan at the World Bank Group and IMF…
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has met with the United States’ commerce secretary to discuss ways to boost bilateral economic partnership and briefed an International Monetary Fund (IMF) official about the Middle East conflict’s economic impact on Pakistan, the finance ministry said on Wednesday.
Aurangzeb arrived in Washington on Monday to represent Pakistan at the World Bank Group and IMF…
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb called for “enhanced technical support, advanced analytical tools, and specialised training for Pakistan’s Debt Management Office” in his meeting with the World Bank Vice President Jorge Familiar Calderon in Washington on Monday, the Ministry of Finance said.
Aurangzeb arrived in Washington earlier on Monday to represent Pakistan in the International Monetary…
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BAGHER Ghalibaf (centre), the speaker of Iran’s parliament, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrive at Islamabad Airport.—White Star
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