Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan announced measures to strengthen trade relations between Pakistan and Vietnam, emphasizing increased bilateral trade and Pakistan’s exports. Speaking with the media on Saturday, Khan highlighted Vietnam’s dynamic economy, with a 7.5% GDP growth rate and a trade volume nearing $800 billion, projected to reach $1 trillion soon. He...
Pakistan and Azerbaijan have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the legal and judicial sectors, marking a significant step in deepening bilateral ties. The agreement was signed during a visit by Pakistan’s Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, to Baku, as announced by the Ministry of Law and...
On July 13, Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC), in Pakistan, and across the globe will come together to observe Kashmir Martyrs’ Day. This day holds deep significance, honoring the sacrifices of those who laid down their lives for freedom, particularly the 22 martyrs of July 13, 1931, and all others...
Marking a significant step towards reviving Pakistan’s industrial sector, Pakistan and Russia have formalized an agreement to restore and modernize the long-dormant Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi. The protocol, signed on July 11, 2025, at the Pakistan Embassy in Moscow, signifies a renewed chapter in the historic industrial partnership between the two nations. The...
Pakistan and Turkey have reaffirmed their commitment to boosting bilateral trade to $5 billion, during a high-level conference in Islamabad on July 9, 2025, as part of the seventh session of the Pakistan-Turkey High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC). The meeting, attended by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defense Minister Yaşar Güler alongside Pakistan’s Deputy...
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Shareef has extended his deepest condolences, expressing profound sorrow and regret over the loss of precious lives due to devastating floods in the U.S. state of Texas. In his post on X, the Prime Minister voiced hope that ongoing rescue efforts would succeed in saving more people from this natural disaster....
On July 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to finalize a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, with Trump urging Hamas to accept the deal, warning that conditions “will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE.” Trump emphasized that the ceasefire, mediated by Qatar and Egypt,...
Gold prices in Pakistan have witnessed a significant surge, aligning with a sharp increase in the international market. The cost of 24-carat gold per tola skyrocketed by PKR 6,600, reaching an all-time high of PKR 356,800. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold rose by PKR 5,658, bringing it to PKR 305,898, reflecting strong...
Pakistan and China are in advanced discussions to form a new regional body with the mandate to replace the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), which has been inactive since 2014 due to India-Pakistan tensions. The plan aims at increased regional integration, trade, and connectivity in South Asia, with a focus on dealing with...
India’s Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh, reportedly refused to sign the joint declaration at the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting in China. According to Indian media, Singh’s refusal stems from the declaration’s failure to mention the Pahalgam incident and its inclusion of a condemnation of terrorism in Balochistan, which spells a pro-Pakistani stance. Indian media...