Pakistan & Saudi Arabia Stepping into a High-Impact Economic Partnership A New Chapter in Bilateral Relations Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have entered a new phase of economic partnership following the launch of their Economic Cooperation Framework in Riyadh. The agreement was formalized during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to the Kingdom, where he met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss long-term collaboration in trade, energy, and investment. This framework reaffirms the historic brotherly ties between Islamabad and Riyadh while introducing a structured approach to expand economic and strategic cooperation. Areas of Focus The cooperation framework focuses on multiple…
Author: Farhan Ali
Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are engaged in the final round of high-level negotiations in Istanbul as both sides seek a diplomatic resolution to cross-border militancy. Mediators, including Turkiye and Qatar, have recognized Pakistan’s demands as legitimate and in the shared interest of both nations. According to officials close to the dialogue, the Taliban delegation repeatedly adjusted its stance under instructions from Kabul, creating delays despite hours-long discussions. Pakistan has consistently emphasized the need for verifiable action against militant elements operating from Afghan soil, underscoring that such measures serve regional peace and stability. The talks follow a temporary ceasefire agreed…
COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir Strengthens Defence Ties During Official Visit to Jordan Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), is on an official visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, where he met His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II was also present during the meeting. Focus on Defence Cooperation and Regional Stability During the meeting, both dignitaries discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation in defence…
Meta AI Launches Urdu Version for Pakistani Users American tech giant Meta has officially launched Meta AI in Urdu for users in Pakistan, a significant step toward making artificial intelligence more accessible and inclusive. The announcement was made at the “Future in Focus: AI and Innovation” event, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT). A Step Toward Digital Inclusion Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima highlighted that integrating Urdu into AI tools is a vital component of the Prime Minister’s Digital Nation Vision. She said this initiative will ensure broader access to emerging technologies, enabling individuals…
Pakistan, Bangladesh Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Defence and Security Ties General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), undertook an official visit to Bangladesh, where he met with the country’s top civil and military leadership to reinforce bilateral cooperation in defence and secu-rity affairs. During his visit, the CJCSC called on Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan (Chief of Naval Staff), Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan (Chief of Air Staff), and Lieutenant General S. M. Kamrul Hassan (Principal Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division). Both sides held in-depth discussions on the regional…
Pakistan Army Foils Cross-Border Infiltration Attempts Amid Pak-Afghan Peace Talks In a significant border operation, Pakistan’s secu-rity forces successfully thwarted multiple infiltration attempts from across the Afghan border, neutralizing 25 militants during two separate engagements in Kurram and North Waziristan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that five soldiers embraced martyrdom during the intense exchanges of fire. Infiltration Foiled Amid Peace Talks The infiltration attempts took place at a sensitive time when delegations from Islamabad and Kabul are engaged in peace talks in Türkiye, following a Doha-brokered ceasefire between the two nations.According to ISPR, the movements…
PM Shehbaz to Lead High-Level Delegation to Riyadh for Investment Talks at FII9 Overview of the Visit Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 27 to 29. He will attend the Ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9) to boost Pakistan–Saudi economic and investment cooperation. The visit aims to attract new partnerships in trade, energy, and technology. The Foreign Office (FO) confirmed that the Prime Minister will lead a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and senior cabinet members. Focus of the FII9 Summit The FII9 conference carries the theme “The…
Pakistan Navy Inducts Advanced Hovercraft During Naval Chief’s Visit to Creeks Area Creeks Area, Pakistan — Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited forward posts in the Creeks Area to review operational preparedness and combat readiness of deployed forces. During the visit, the Pakistan Navy inducted three state-of-the-art 2400 TD Hovercraft into the Pakistan Marines, marking another milestone in the modernization of the Navy’s amphibious capabilities. Enhanced Operational Reach and Tactical Flexibility The newly inducted hovercraft can operate seamlessly across multiple terrains — including shallow waters, sand dunes, marshy zones, and boggy littoral areas — where traditional naval…
Trump Says He Can ‘Quickly Solve’ Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict US president praises PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir as “great people.” Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — US President Donald Trump on Sunday expressed confidence that he could swiftly resolve the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, describing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir as “great people.” Trump made the remarks while attending the signing ceremony of a peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The US president said, “I know both Pakistan and Afghanistan well. The Field…
Pakistan rejects Afghan’s TTP relocation offer in Second round of Pak-Afghan talks Istanbul, Türkiye — The second round of high-level peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban concluded in Istanbul, with Pakistan firmly rejecting Afghanistan’s proposal to relocate members of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to another location. Instead, Islamabad urged Kabul to take decisive and concrete action against the group, sources told ARY News. Talks Focused on Border Peace and Security Mechanisms Diplomatic sources revealed that the negotiations continued for nine hours and primarily focused on developing a joint monitoring and oversight mechanism to curb cross-border milit@nt movements and strengthen…