Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
PM Shehbaz Sharif meets top Libyan delegation
ISLAMABAD, FEB 3 /DNA/ – A high-level Libyan delegation called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at Prime Minister’s House, today. The Libyan delegation included Dr. Osama Saad Hamad, Prime Minister of the Libyan Government, Field Marshal Khalifa Abu-al-Qasim Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces and Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, were also present during the meeting. DuringRead More
Russia says no statements yet from India on halting oil purchases
MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Tuesday it had heard no statements from India about halting purchases of Russian oil after US President Donald Trump said New Delhi had agreed to stop such purchases as part of a trade accord with Washington. US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal on Monday with India that slashes US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% in exchange for India halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia was carefully analysing Trump’s remarks on relations withRead More
PM’s relief package to strengthen export base: ICCI President
Applauds FBR for rationalizing Islamabad Property Valuation ISLAMABAD, FEB 3 /DNA/ – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has highly appreciated Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif for rolling out a comprehensive relief package for industries and exporters, describing it as a timely and positive step towards reviving economic activity, restoring investor confidence and strengthening Pakistan’s export base. Addressing a well-attended press conference, ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mehmood said that the Prime Minister announced the relief measures, for which the press conference was convened primarily to express gratitude andRead More
Pakistan invited to join Iran-US de-escalation talks: report
ISLAMABAD, FEB 3: Pakistan has been invited to take part in Iran-US talks focused on easing tensions between Tehran and Washington, according to a Reuters report on Tuesday. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said some of the countries invited to the talks at the foreign ministers’ level included Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The person said the format of the meetings remained unclear, but that the “main meeting” would take place on Friday and that it was important to start dialogueRead More
Kazakhstan president arrives on two-day official visit
ISLAMABAD, FEB 3: Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Pakistan on a two-day official visit as his plane landed at Nur Khan Airbase, Islamabad, on Tuesday. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar received the visiting dignitary upon his arrival. The Kazakhstan president is accompanied by a high-level delegation, comprising senior cabinet ministers and other high-ranking officials. During the visit, President Tokayev will meet his Pakistani counterpart, as well as hold talks with PM Shehbaz, and address the Pakistan-KazakhstanRead More
Pakistan, Libya discuss maritime security, defence cooperation
RAWALPINDI, FEB 3 /DNA/ – Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, called on Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff, at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces was received by Chief of the Naval Staff. During meeting both the leaders deliberated on matters of mutual interest, evolving regional maritime security landscape, and ways to further bolster cooperation in defence and training. Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar commendedRead More