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US envoy lauds Pakistan’s macroeconomic stabilization efforts

| February 11, 2026
US envoy lauds Pakistan’s macroeconomic stabilization efforts

ISLAMABAD, FEB 11: /DNA/ – John Mark Pommersheim, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, United States Department of State, accompanied by Natalie A. Baker, the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan, called on the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue at the Finance Division today. The Finance Minister welcomed Mr. Pommersheim and appreciated the longstanding support and engagement of the United States in Pakistan’s economic development, particularly cooperation in multilateral financial frameworks. Both sides exchanged views on Pakistan’s economic outlook, reform agenda, and avenues for enhancing bilateralRead More

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RCCI delegation meets Pakistan envoy in Washington

| February 11, 2026
RCCI delegation meets Pakistan envoy in Washington

ISLAMABAD, FEB 11 /DNA/ – A delegation of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), led by President Usman Shaukat, visited the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C., and held a fruitful and meaningful meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, and Mr. Mohammad Hanif Channa, Minister (Trade & Investment). The RCCI delegation included Senior Vice President Khalid Farooq Qazi and members representing diverse sectors of trade and industry. During the meeting, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh lauded RCCI’s proactive role in promoting trade andRead More

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Kazakhstan envoy meets climate minister

| February 11, 2026
Kazakhstan envoy meets climate minister

ISLAMABAD, 11 FEB (DNA) — Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, on Wednesday called on Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik to discuss bilateral relations, environmental cooperation and upcoming regional initiatives. According to an official statement, the ambassador appreciated the hospitality extended to Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and his delegation during their recent visit to Pakistan, noting that ties between the two countries were steadily strengthening. Kistafin invited Dr Malik to attend a Regional Ecological Summit scheduled to be held in Astana in April. The minister welcomed theRead More

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EU, Team Europe express solidarity with Ukraine on 4th anniversary of Russian attack

| February 11, 2026
ISLAMABAD, FEB 11 /DNA/ - The European Delegation, Team Europe, and the Embassy of Ukraine jointly held a solemn event on Wednesday to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Hosted at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, the ceremony featured a documentary screening and photographic exhibition highlighting the devastating impact of the conflict on Ukrainian civilians. The event was attended by diplomats, politicians, journalists, think-tank representatives, human rights activists, NGO members, and civil society leaders, who gathered to express solidarity with Ukraine and reaffirm support for its sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a joint statement, the EU Delegation, Team Europe, and the Ukrainian Embassy strongly condemned Russia’s ongoing aggression, particularly its deliberate targeting of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during the harsh winter, calling it unacceptable and a violation of international humanitarian law. The statement urged Russia to cease hostilities, withdraw its forces, and engage in meaningful peace negotiations, noting that the EU had committed an additional €90 billion in support for Ukraine and continued to enforce sanctions to hold Russia accountable. Ukrainian Ambassador H.E. Mr. Markiian Chuchuk reflected on “Four Years of Ukraine’s Struggle for Freedom,” highlighting the immense human cost of the war, including over one million Russian casualties, tens of thousands of Ukrainian deaths, abductions of children, and the displacement of millions. He condemned Russia’s imperial ambitions, emphasized Ukraine’s commitment to peace, and stressed that compromise and political will from both sides are essential—conditions he said remain absent on the Russian side. Ambassador Chuchuk also thanked Pakistan for its principled support and urged Islamabad to play an active role in advancing a just peace through its position on the UN Security Council. EU Ambassador H.E Mr Raimundas Karoblis, speaking on behalf of Team Europe, praised Ukraine’s resilience and reiterated the EU’s unwavering support. He condemned Russia’s attacks on civilians, energy, and transport infrastructure, leaving millions without electricity and heating during winter, and stressed that the EU would continue to pressure Russia economically, including through energy import reductions and bans on refined petroleum products. He highlighted Europe’s ongoing battles with hybrid threats, including cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns, and emphasized Pakistan’s important role in multilateral efforts to compel Russia into credible peace negotiations. German Ambassador HE Mrs. Ina Lepel reaffirmed Europe’s support, noting the EU’s €90 billion aid package for Ukraine, condemning Russia’s war crimes, and highlighting the humanitarian crises caused by attacks on energy infrastructure. She reiterated that Ukraine is ready for serious negotiations while Russia persists with maximalist demands, stressing that pressure on Moscow would continue until meaningful dialogue occurs. Polish Ambassador H.E. Mr. Maciej Pisarski condemned recent Russian strikes on residential areas and critical infrastructure as a deliberate strategy to inflict civilian suffering, particularly during the harsh winter. He reaffirmed Poland’s full solidarity with Ukraine and called on Russia to end the war immediately. A statement from the Embassy of Poland further noted that Russia’s aggression threatens global security, disrupts energy and food supplies, and destabilizes international peace, urging continued international support for Ukraine, both military and non-military. The speakers collectively emphasized that ending Russia’s war of aggression requires sustained diplomatic and practical support for Ukraine, accountability for Russian war crimes, and a coordinated global effort to prevent further destabilization.

ISLAMABAD, FEB 11 /DNA/ – The European Delegation, Team Europe, and the Embassy of Ukraine jointly held a solemn event on Wednesday to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Hosted at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, the ceremony featured a documentary screening and photographic exhibition highlighting the devastating impact of the conflict on Ukrainian civilians. The event was attended by diplomats, politicians, journalists, think-tank representatives, human rights activists, NGO members, and civil society leaders, who gathered to express solidarity with Ukraine and reaffirm supportRead More

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PM Shehbaz takes notice of Nepra’s new regulations abolishing net metering

| February 11, 2026
PM Shehbaz takes notice of Nepra's new regulations abolishing net metering

ISLAMABAD, FEB 11: Amid outcry over newly introduced sweeping reforms in the solar net metering regime, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday took notice of the new Prosumer Regulations 2026 issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepa). According to a statement issued by the PM Office, the premier directed the Power Division to immediately file an appeal to the power regulator to protect the contract of existing solar consumers. The prime minister, chairing a high-level special meeting on Nepra’s new regulations, directed the Power Division to formulate aRead More

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Aurangzeb vows support for Pakistan’s venture capital growth

| February 11, 2026
Aurangzeb vows support for Pakistan’s venture capital growth

ISLAMABAD, FEB 11 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting today at the Finance Division with a delegation of Gobi Partners led by Mr. Thomas Tsao, Chairman, along with Mr. Naiel Ikram, Managing Partner, and Mr. Abraiz Abdullah, Investment Associate. Welcoming the delegation, the Finance Minister appreciated Gobi Partners’ interest in Pakistan’s venture capital ecosystem and acknowledged the firm’s presence across Asia. He underscored the Government’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s venture capital and innovation landscape as part of its broader strategy to promoteRead More

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