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SCO Summit Concludes with Key Agreements on Regional Cooperation

The 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, held in Islamabad, concluded on Wednesday with the signing of eight significant agreements. These agreements focused on critical areas such as the SCO’s budget, the operations of its secretariat, and regional counterterrorism efforts. The summit highlighted the organisation’s commitment to cooperation in security, trade, and economic development. Pakistan’s …

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PM Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Expanding China’s Belt and Road at SCO Summit

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for expanding China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) while chairing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad. The SCO includes major regional players like China, India, Russia, and Pakistan. The summit took place at the Jinnah Convention Centre. As the current Chair of the Council of Heads of …

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PM Shehbaz Sharif Inaugurates Gwadar International Airport, Chinese Premier Li Qiang Visits

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Gwadar International Airport on Monday, via a virtual ceremony, highlighting it as a “gift” from China. The event took place during the visit of Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang, who arrived in Pakistan for a four-day bilateral trip. This visit marks the first by a Chinese premier in …

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Pakistan Gears Up for SCO Heads of Govt Summit Amid Strict Security

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to host the 23rd Heads of Government Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and prepares for strict security. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Jinnah Convention Center on Saturday to review preparations, receiving briefings from the CDA chairman and Foreign Office officials. As the current Chair of the SCO Council …

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MQM Ties Support for Amendment to Local Government Powers

ISLAMABAD: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM) has made its backing for a constitutional amendment conditional on the inclusion of changes to Article A-140. The party wants these changes to ensure greater powers for local governments across the country. On Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with an MQM delegation to discuss the proposed …

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Saudi Fast Food Giant AlBaik Moves to Enter Pakistani Market

Saudi fast food giant AlBaik has expressed preliminary interest in entering the Pakistani market. This comes after the brand signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd (GO), which was recently acquired by Saudi Arabia’s oil giant Aramco. The news was confirmed on Friday. The MoU aims to explore establishing a …

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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim to Arrive Pakistan Tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to arrive in Pakistan on Wednesday for a three-day official visit from October 2 to October 4. This visit comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PM Ibrahim will bring a high-level delegation. This group includes various ministers, deputy ministers, and senior officials. Their presence …

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President and PM Highlight Jinnah’s Legacy on 76th Death Anniversary

On the 76th death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored the importance of Jinnah’s guiding principles and vision for Pakistan’s progress. Both leaders emphasized the need to follow Jinnah’s ideals to ensure the country’s prosperity. President Zardari, in his message to the nation, urged the …

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PM Shehbaz Sharif Vows to Implement IMF Conditions

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that his government is committed to implementing the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) conditions to complete the $7 billion loan program. He expressed hope that this will be the country’s last borrowing from the IMF. In July, Pakistan and the IMF agreed on a 37-month loan program. However, the program requires …

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Khawaja Asif Questions PTI’s Sincerity in Dialogue Efforts

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Defence, Khawaja Asif, expressed doubts about the sincerity of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in its reported interest in negotiations. Speaking on Sunday, Asif criticized PTI’s leader, Imran Khan, for what he described as erratic behavior and opportunistic attitudes, claiming that even members of PTI have lost trust in their own party chief. …

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