Islamabad, (Sadat Choudhary) – Pakistan is set to host the 9th Ministerial Conference on Women of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), reaffirming its commitment to promoting women’s empowerment and strengthening cooperation among Muslim countries. The high-level conference will bring together ministers, senior government officials, diplomats, policymakers, women leaders, and representatives of international organizations from...
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UN Secretary-General Candidate Macky Sall Meets PM Shehbaz Sharif, Discusses Multilateral Cooperation.
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – Candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Macky Sall, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House on Friday, where both leaders discussed the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation and the central role of the United Nations in addressing global challenges. During the meeting,...
Croatian Foreign Minister Meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Both Sides Pledge Stronger Bilateral Cooperation.
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – Croatian Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Dr. Gordan Grlić Radman called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad on Thursday, where the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding Pakistan-Croatia relations across a wide range of sectors. The meeting was also attended by Deputy...
Chairman, Board of Directors, Korangi Fish Harbour Authority Welcomes Historic Seafood Export Milestone.
Brussels/Karachi,(Unib Rashid) – Chairman, Board of Directors, Korangi Fish Harbour Authority, Asim Abrar, has hailed Pakistan’s achievement of US$568 million in seafood exports during FY 2025–26 as a historic milestone for the country’s fisheries sector. In his statement, Asim Abrar said: “The record seafood exports of US$568 million reflect the resilience, dedication, and hard work...
Bilawal Bhutto Warns of Serious Consequences if Indus Waters Treaty Is Not Restored.
BRUSSELS/ISLAMABAD, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has issued a strong warning over the future of the Indus Waters Treaty, describing the agreement as a “red line” for Pakistan and cautioning that failure to restore it could have grave consequences. Speaking on the issue, Bilawal said...
President Pezeshkian Receives Warm State Welcome in Pakistan, Drawing Comparisons to Xi’s 2015 Visit
Islamabad.Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian received a high-profile state welcome during his visit to Pakistan, with observers comparing the reception to the grand ceremony accorded to Chinese President Xi Jinping during his landmark state visit in 2015. The ceremonial welcome underscored the significance Islamabad attaches to its relationship with Tehran and reflected...
Government, Experts and Progressive Farmers Unite to Accelerate Direct Seeded Rice Adoption Across Punjab.
Lahore/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – A high-level consultative meeting bringing together senior government officials, agricultural scientists, industry representatives, and progressive farmers was held to formulate a comprehensive strategy for the promotion of Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) across Punjab. The meeting was attended by Secretary Agriculture Punjab Mr. Iftikhar Ali Sahoo, renowned agricultural expert Dr. Anjum Buttar,...
Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian Accorded Ceremonial Welcome at Prime Minister’s House
ISLAMABAD/BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – A formal welcome ceremony was held at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad in honor of Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, underscoring the commitment of Pakistan and Iran to further strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif warmly received the visiting Iranian president upon his arrival at...
Pakistan-Brokered Iran-US MoU Marks Historic Diplomatic Achievement: PM Shehbaz.
ISLAMABAD/BRUSSLES, (Unib Rashid) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday hailed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States as a landmark diplomatic breakthrough, expressing confidence that it would pave the way for a lasting agreement and contribute to global peace and stability. Addressing the National Assembly, the prime...
Auto Financing Reaches Record High Despite Interest Rate Hike
KARACHI/BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan’s auto financing portfolio has reached a record level despite a 100-basis-point increase in the policy rate to 11.5 percent, reflecting sustained consumer demand for vehicle purchases. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), outstanding automobile loans climbed to Rs369.12 billion by the end of May, surpassing...









