Pakistan’s Khan sentenced in £190m corruption case; defence failed to present evidence
A Pakistani court on Friday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and seven years in jail, respectively, after finding them guilty of corruption, according to officials and Khan’s lawyer. This adds to Khan’s existing prison
Pakistani Leaders Reaffirm Support for Kashmiri Self-Determination on UN Resolution Anniversary
Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari issued statements on Sunday, reaffirming their country’s support for the right to self-determination for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, on the anniversary of a United Nations resolution. Sharif
Pakistan PM Unveils 5-Year Economic Plan, Urges Unity
Pakistan Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on Tuesday launched a five-year economic plan, titled “Uraan Pakistan,” aimed at achieving sustainable, export-led economic growth. The plan is based on what the government has termed the “5Es”: exports, e-Pakistan, environment, energy, and
D-8 Nations Issue Cairo Declaration, Pledging Enhanced Economic Cooperation
Leaders from the Developing Eight (D-8) countries for economic cooperation issued the “Cairo Declaration” on Thursday, following the conclusion of their summit in Cairo. The declaration outlines a commitment to strengthening partnerships and promoting economic development among member nations. The
Abdelatty meets with EU, Pakistani, Latvian, Russian officials at Sir Bani Yas Forum
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum in the United Arab Emirates. The meetings, which took place over several days, covered a range of regional and international
Pakistan Stock Exchange surpasses 93,000 points, signalling economic optimism
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) 100 Index has crossed the 93,000-point mark, marking a new milestone for the country’s economic prospects. The surge in the index reflects growing investor confidence and a positive outlook for Pakistan’s economic future. The PSX
Egypt, UK strengthen ties, discuss investment, climate action
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Rania Al-Mashat, welcomed Hamish Falconer, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan) at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom, on his first visit to Egypt.
SCO Summit in Pakistan: Leaders advocate for “new type of international relations”
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) met in Islamabad on 15-16 October 2024, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation in various fields while expressing concerns over global challenges, including protectionist trade measures and unilateral sanctions. The 23rd meeting of the
SCO CHG Chair Shehbaz Sharif Urges Member States to Prioritise Cooperation, Address Global Challenges
Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, as chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Council of Heads of Government (CHG), called on member states to prioritise cooperation and address global challenges during his concluding remarks at the 23rd CHG meeting in
SCO Summit to promote regional cooperation, trade: Pakistan’s Tarar
Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar has said that the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit will be a platform to promote regional cooperation, trade, and financial integrity among member states. Speaking at a