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...
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s Message on the World Day to Combat Desertification.
Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – On the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, Pakistan joins the international community in reaffirming its commitment to effectively address the grave issues of land degradation, desertification, and drought. This year, the Day is being observed under the theme “Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.” The theme itself highlights...
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Meets EU High Representative Kaja Kallas.
Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – H.E. Ms. Kaja Kallas, European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, at the Prime Minister House today. Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Sen. Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights Sen....
Pakistan–EU Strategic Dialogue Reaffirms Commitment to Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation.
Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – At the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission (HR/VP), Ms Kaja Kallas, visited Islamabad to co-chair the 8th session of the Pakistan–EU Strategic Dialogue today. The Dialogue...
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Beijing/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a most warm and cordial meeting with H.E. President Xi Jinping in Beijing today. The meeting took place in the backdrop of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Sen. Mohammad Ishaq Dar,...
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Meets Premier Li Qiang in Beijing.
Beijing/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met H.E. Premier Li Qiang in Beijing today. The meeting was held in the backdrop of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The Prime Minister thanked Premier Li Qiang for the warm reception and reaffirmed that the Pakistan-China All-Weather...
PM Shehbaz Sharif Engages Chinese Corporate Leaders to Boost Investment in Pakistan.
HANGZHOU/BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, currently on an official visit to China, held a series of high-level meetings with senior executives of leading Chinese companies in Hangzhou on Saturday, aiming to enhance bilateral economic cooperation and attract greater investment into Pakistan. As part of his engagement with China’s corporate sector, the Prime...
PM Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Quetta Bomb Blast, Vows Unwavering Fight Against Terrorism.
ISLAMABAD/BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the heinous bomb explosion near Chaman Phatak in Quetta, which resulted in the tragic loss of innocent lives and left several others injured. In a statement, the Prime Minister said that such cowardly acts of terrorism cannot weaken the resolve of the people of...
Pakistan’s Seafood Exports Hit Record High, Crossing $500 Million
KARACHI/BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan’s seafood industry has achieved a major economic milestone as national seafood exports surpassed the historic $500 million mark within the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, reflecting strong growth in the country’s maritime and export sectors. Welcoming the achievement, Asim Abrar, Chief Executive Officer of Seagreen Enterprises and...
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Receives Telephone Call from the Prime Minister of Qatar.
Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call, this evening, from His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. During their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional and international...









