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Pakistan, Russia Strengthen Commodity Trade Ties During High-Level Meeting In Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: APR 24 (DNA):Aimed at deepening economic collaboration, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, held a high-level meeting with Mr. Dmitriy Chernyshev, Vice President of the Saint Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX), along with his delegation, at the Ministry of Commerce on April 24. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral trade mechanisms through institutional exchange platforms and exploring new frameworks for real goods trading between the two countries. During the meeting, Minister Jam Kamal Khan reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fostering trade ties with Russia, highlighting the progress madeRead More


‘Diverting Pakistan’s water will be treated as act of war’, Islamabad warns New Delhi

ISLAMABAD, APR 24 (DNA): In a major development, the National Security Committee (NSC) has warned that any move by India to divert the flow of water, lawfully belonging to Pakistan, will be considered an act of war. The warning was issued in a strongly worded communiqué following a high-level NSC — the top civil-military decision-making body — meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday. The NSC categorically rejected India’s unilateral decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, calling the agreement vital for regional stability. It emphasised that waterRead More


PRGMEA Urges Action on EFS Reforms, Tax Policy Reversal, and U.S. Tariff Impact

LAHORE, APR 24 (DNA): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, and Federal Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, have pledged to raise the critical concerns of exporters at the highest levels of government. Speaking at a high-level Exporters’ Convention hosted by the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) in Sialkot, both ministers assured the industry of their unwavering support. The event was attended by representatives from PHMA, PSGMEA, PGMEA, SIMAP, PLGMEA, and the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). Prof. Ahsan IqbalRead More


Pakistan’s Envoy confers civil awards on Chinese for strengthening bilateral ties

BEIJING, Apr 24 (DNA): In a ceremony that celebrated the enduring partnership between Pakistan and China, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, presented prestigious civil awards to two distinguished Chinese leaders for their exceptional contributions to the bilateral relationship at an elegant investiture ceremony held here at the Embassy of Pakistan. On behalf of the President of Pakistan, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi conferred the civil award “Hilal-i -Quaid-i-Azam” on Fu Zhiheng, President of the China Great Wall Industry Corporation, and “Tamgha-i-Imtiaz” to Zhang Baozhong, Director of the China Peace and Development Fund,Read More


India blocks Pakistan govt’s X account following Pahalgam attack

ISLAMABAD, APR 24 (DNA):In the wake of the recent Pahalgam attack, which resulted in the deaths of 26 men in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, India has taken several retaliatory measures against Pakistan. Among these, the Indian government has blocked the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Government of Pakistan within its territory. The account now displays a message stating it has been withheld in India in response to a legal demand. The decision to block the account follows the attack in Baisaran Valley, near Pahalgam, where militantsRead More


Pakistan junior hockey camp concludes

WAH CANTT, APR 24 (APP/DNA):A ten-day long training camp for the Pakistan Junior Hockey Team led by head Coach Olympian, Tahir Zaman and Coach, Olympian Muhammad Usman here on Thursday concluded at the state-of-the-art POF Sports Complex , as part of its preparations for upcoming international competitions. The officials of Pakistan hockey federation (PHF) told APP that camp was organized in connection to preparations of the Pakistani team for the upcoming FIH Men’s Nations Cup. The prestigious international tournament will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from June 15 toRead More