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Saudi Arabia has significantly simplified its tourist visa requirements for Pakistani travelers, now requiring only a bank statement showing a minimum monthly credit amount of $750 or its equivalent. This move, announced by the Saudi Tourism Authority, underscores the kingdom’s intent to attract more tourists from Pakistan, a market that has shown a 43 percent…

Astana : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the multifaceted relationship between their countries, emphasizing cooperation in trade, connectivity, defense, security, culture, and people-to-people contacts. This affirmation took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Kazakhstan. The leaders expressed confidence…

Astana : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the potential for expanding bilateral trade between Pakistan and Russia. Shehbaz pointed out that the current trade volume, standing at around $1 billion, could significantly increase by addressing financial and banking issues. During his visit to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization…

Dushanbe: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited Tajikistan to utilize Karachi Port for transit trade during a bilateral meeting with Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda. The meeting, held during Shehbaz Sharif’s two-day official visit to Tajikistan, focused on promoting regional connectivity through the construction of rail tracks and roads between the two nations. Both leaders expressed…

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea for Science and Technology, Dr. Sung-Chul Shin, visited Pakistan and delivered a keynote address at a Science Diplomacy event organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event was attended by Federal Secretary for Science and Technology, Ali Tahir, Federal Secretary for Federal Education and Professional Training, Mohyuddin…

Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Romina Khurshid Alam, announced that Pakistan is striving to capitalize on the United Nations’ carbon trading system. This statement was made during a meeting with a delegation from the United Nations Environment Programme’s Denmark Mission, led by their Senior Economist. The meeting took place at the…

Senator Mushahid Hussain lauded China for its role in establishing an alternative global order based on equality and justice. Speaking at an international conference in Beijing, marking 70 years of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, he emphasized the historical significance of these principles. The event brought together over 200 leaders, scholars, and journalists from…

Tashkent: The first “Made in Pakistan” exhibition in Tashkent, held from June 28-30, was a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, and the Embassy of Pakistan in Tashkent, with support from the Government of Uzbekistan. The event was inaugurated by key officials, including Gulamov Shokhrukh…

Washington : Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Masood Khan, has underscored the critical importance of robust defense and security cooperation between Pakistan and the United States. Speaking at the Annual Pakistan conference in Washington D.C., he highlighted the necessity of this collaboration for regional security and combating terrorism, which poses a threat to both nations…

Islamabad : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, during a high-level meeting, emphasized the need to enhance Pakistan’s cooperation and trade partnership with Azerbaijan, particularly in the realms of economy and investment. The prime minister highlighted Pakistan’s geographical advantage as a natural economic corridor to the sea for Central Asian states, which positions it uniquely to…