Author: Pervaiz Mughal

By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Sunday and exchanged views on the regional situation, including the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. According to a statement shared by Dar, the two foreign ministers discussed developments affecting regional peace and security. Dar briefed Anand on the essence of the Makkah agreement and the joint resolve of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye to contribute to peace, stability and security in the region. The agreement between the three countries was also…

Dar chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatization in Islamabad, where progress on the proposed sale of three power distribution companies was reviewed By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar directed authorities to accelerate the privatization process and take timely decisions to advance the government’s structural reform agenda. Dar chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatization in Islamabad, where progress on the proposed privatization of three power distribution companies was reviewed. The meeting examined the status of the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) and Gujranwala Electric…

By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for ASEAN’s efforts to promote peace, stability, prosperity and sustainable development in the region. In a message marking the 59th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Dar said Pakistan remained committed to working closely with ASEAN to advance a shared vision of a peaceful, prosperous and integrated region. On behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, the deputy prime minister extended felicitations to ASEAN on the anniversary. He also congratulated ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn for his efforts to advance…

Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Vice-chancellors and rectors of federal universities and higher education institutions in Islamabad and Rawalpindi met at Air University in Islamabad to discuss challenges facing Pakistan’s higher education sector and ways to improve academic standards, research and institutional cooperation. The monthly meeting was attended by Higher Education Commission Chairman Prof Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar as the chief guest, along with senior HEC officials. Air University Vice-Chancellor Air Marshal (retd) Abdul Moeed Khan welcomed the university leaders and stressed the need for institutions to work together and share successful practices. Addressing the meeting, Akhtar called on universities to give…

By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: The mother of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan has died. Barrister Gohar Khan announced the news of his mother’s death on his social media account. He said her funeral prayers would be offered at 4pm on Saturday in Dagar village in Buner district. Further details about the cause of death were not immediately available. #BarristerGoharKhan #GoharKhan #PTI #Pakistan #Buner #Obituary #PakistanPolitics #BreakingNews #LatestNews #PakistanNews

By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday and conveyed a message from Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting the continued strength of relations between the two countries. During the meeting, the ambassador handed over a letter from President Xi in response to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s message on the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. The prime minister appreciated the gesture and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further expanding the all-weather strategic partnership with China. He said the relationship between the two countries…

By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: National experts from government institutions, media, academia, technology sector, civil society and development organizations called for coordinated efforts to build an inclusive and trusted digital ecosystem in Pakistan. They made these remarks at the Pakistan Digital Democracy Dialogue 2026, organized by Freedom Gate Prosperity (FGP) in collaboration with Accountability Lab and DDI South Asia under the theme “Digital Pakistan for All: Trust, Rights and Responsible Innovation.” The dialogue brought together stakeholders to discuss information integrity, digital civic space, artificial intelligence, digital governance and the future of digital transformation in Pakistan. Speaking during the session, Presidential Spokesperson…

By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh said the government was committed to facilitating foreign investors and encouraging joint ventures to strengthen economic growth and expand international partnerships. He made these remarks during a meeting with an Iranian business delegation accompanied by officials from the Embassy of Iran in Islamabad. The meeting focused on ways to enhance bilateral trade and promote greater economic cooperation between Pakistan and Iran. Both sides discussed opportunities for increasing business-to-business engagement and creating a more favorable environment for investment. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh said Pakistan was working to improve investment facilitation…

By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Eight Islamic countries strongly condemned what they described as ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, particularly attacks targeting healthcare facilities, medical infrastructure and civilian areas. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates expressed deep concern over the continued loss of civilian lives, including women and children. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the ministers said attacks on civilian infrastructure and humanitarian facilities represented serious violations of international law, including international humanitarian law. They stressed that the protection of civilians,…

By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with a nine-member delegation led by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Dr Tanaka Akihiko in Islamabad on Wednesday, with both sides expressing commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. During the meeting, the Prime Minister said Pakistan highly valued its decades-long partnership with Japan and JICA, expressing hope that the visit of the JICA President would help deepen relations between the two countries. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan had overcome difficult economic challenges through collective efforts and that the government’s reform process was moving forward to achieve…