United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Islamabad for a two-day official visit to Pakistan from October 6 to 8, following an invitation from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The UN chief was received upon arrival by Acting Foreign Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office. During his visit,…
ISLAMABAD: Government and opposition negotiators have reportedly made progress towards an understanding over the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned October 4 long march on Islamabad, with a joint draft reportedly being prepared after marathon talks. The second round of negotiations continued past midnight as both sides discussed their demands and possible measures to ease political tensions….
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met US President Donald Trump during a reception banquet hosted for world leaders on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The interaction took place during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to New York, where he attended the UN General Assembly proceedings and…
Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their long-standing strategic partnership, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighting the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, known as CPEC 2.0. Addressing a reception in Islamabad to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for renewed diplomatic efforts to reduce escalating tensions in the Middle East, telling the United Nations General Assembly that the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab must remain open for global connectivity, trade and economic activity. Addressing the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, PM…
NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar have intensified Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, holding meetings with foreign leaders and discussing bilateral relations, regional security and international developments. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Kenyan President William Ruto and Kuwait’s…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to arrive in New York ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to attend the high-level segment of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Dar’s early arrival is aimed at allowing Pakistan to hold preliminary diplomatic consultations and prepare for an intensive…
The federal government has reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), providing limited relief to consumers amid continued volatility in international oil markets. Under the revised rates, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs1.65 per litre, bringing it down to Rs389.14 per litre. The price of high-speed diesel has been cut…
ISLAMABAD: Petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices have increased in Pakistan, adding to the fuel burden on consumers amid continued volatility in international oil markets. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs4.10 per litre, taking the new price to Rs384.34 per litre. The price…
The federal government is considering a monthly financial relief package of around Rs2,000 for motorcycle owners as rising petrol prices continue to put pressure on household budgets. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given the go-ahead for the proposed relief scheme, which is expected to initially run for three months. Officials said the programme could be…
