July 4, 2026
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud signed a security sector memorandum of understanding in Riyadh on July 2, the latest in a series of agreements deepening the two countries' bilateral partnership. Details of the MoU were not disclosed; the government described it as a reflection of the "strong strategic partnership" between Islamabad and Riyadh.
September 15, 2025
President Asif Ali Zardari visited the historic site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Shanghai. He was accompanied by First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari and Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The memorial is located in Shanghai’s historic French Concession, where the CPC held its first congress in July 1921. President Zardari toured the iconic Shikumen-style building and the adjoining exhibition hall, which houses invaluable relics, photographs, and documents from the Party’s early history. The President praised the preservation of this heritage, calling it a symbol of China’s cultural legacy and one
June 12, 2025
The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and International School Lahore (ISL) have officially entered into a strategic agreement to implement PayZen, an advanced fintech solution designed to modernize and digitize school fee collection systems. Revolutionizing School Fee Management Developed by PITB, PayZen is a web-based platform that simplifies financial processes by enabling digital fee collection through multiple channels such as mobile banking, ATMs, and credit/debit cards. The system is designed to enhance convenience for parents while giving school administrators access to real-time dashboards, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and financial control. Official Signing Ceremony The agreement was formalized in a signing ceremony
March 5, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar received a call from US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, who conveyed President Donald Trump’s appreciation and thanks for the Government of Pakistan’s efforts in countering terrorism. Ishaq Dar congratulated the NSA on his assumption of office and reiterated that Pakistan looks forward to building on its longstanding and broad-based relationship with the United States under President Donald Trump and his Administration. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continue its cooperation with the United States in the field of counter terrorism. Ishaq Dar also appreciated President Donald Trump’s announcement to withdraw the US military equipment left
March 5, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked US President Donald Trump for acknowledging and appreciating Pakistan’s role and support in counter terrorism efforts across the region in the context of Pakistan Security Forces’ recent apprehension of Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) top tier operational commander Shareefullah. In a post on his X handle, he said the wanted terrorist, an Afghan national, was apprehended in a successful operation conducted in Pakistan-Afghan border region. The Prime Minister said Pakistan will continue to partner closely with the United States in securing regional peace and stability. Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan has always played a critical
February 24, 2025
BAKU: Pakistan and Azerbaijan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties, with plans to finalize investment agreements worth $2 billion by April. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made the announcement during his official visit to Baku, where he met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Speaking at a joint press conference, PM Shehbaz expressed gratitude for Azerbaijan’s investment pledge, highlighting its potential to boost economic cooperation. “This investment will bring mutual benefits to both countries,” he stated. The two sides have given themselves a one-month deadline to finalize the agreements, with an Azerbaijani delegation scheduled to visit Islamabad in April for
February 19, 2025
Pakistan and China have expressed commitment to continue working closely on shared objectives and strengthening people-to-people ties. The resolve to this effect was made in a meeting between Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal and Ambassador of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong in Islamabad. On this occasion, the Minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to advancing key initiatives under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and emphasized the importance of aligning developmental priorities for mutual benefit. The two sides discussed ongoing and future areas of collaboration, with a particular focus on economic and infrastructure development. Ahsan Iqbal extended warm greetings to the Chinese Ambassador on the
February 14, 2025
Washington, D.C.: During the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Washington, D.C., the United States and India discussed bilateral cooperation in defense, trade and investment, energy security, technology innovation, multilateral collaboration, and people-to-people exchanges. According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, “On multilateral cooperation, both United States and Indian leaders reaffirmed that the global scourge of terrorism must be fought and terrorist safe havens eliminated from every corner of the world. They committed to strengthening cooperation against terrorist threats from groups including Al-Qa’ida, ISIS, Jaish-e-Mohammad, and Lashkar-e-Tayyiba to prevent heinous acts like the Mumbai attacks on 26/11 and the Abbey Gate
February 13, 2025
Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to continue working closely to enhance economic cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration. This agreement reached during a meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and British High Commissioner Ms. Jane Marriott in Islamabad. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including ongoing economic reforms, financial cooperation, and initiatives under the UK’s support programmes in Pakistan. The Finance Minister gave an overview of the economy and shared update on the government’s reform agenda with focus on carrying on with the macroeconomic stability and leading the economy on the path to
February 13, 2025
President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has arrived in Islamabad on two-day official visit to Pakistan. Upon his arrival at the Nur Khan Airbase, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif warmly welcomed the distinguished guest. On the occasion, a 21-gun salute was presented, and schoolchildren dressed in traditional attire extended a warm welcome to the Turkish President. The military band also welcomed him in a traditional manner. Upon entering Pakistani airspace, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) JF-17 fighter jets provided an aerial salute to President Erdogan, escorting his plane to Islamabad. During his stay in Pakistan,
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