August 24, 2025

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister’s Meeting with the Foreign Minister of China

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met today in Beijing with Member of the Political Bureau of the 20th CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi. The meeting was marked by traditional warmth and cordiality — hallmarks of the Pakistan-China friendship. The two leaders held in-depth discussions on a wide […]

Special Guard of Honour ceremony was held at Yadgar-e-Shuhada

A Special Guard of Honour ceremony was held at Yadgar-e-Shuhada, General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, in honour of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M). On this solemn occasion, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir laid a floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada and offered Fateha to pay tribute to the martyrs of Pakistan. The Field Marshal dedicated […]

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Zaidong called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, during his visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad. Both dignitaries engaged in a comprehensive and in-depth discussion on a range of matters including corporate-level engagements, defence cooperation and the evolving geostrategic […]

COAS Gen Asim Munir promoted to rank of field marshal

The federal government on Tuesday promoted Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal. The decision was made during a federal cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The government approved the promotion of COAS Gen Munir to the rank of field marshal for ensuring the security […]

Pakistan’s real estate market is entering a phase of structural transformation

Fahad jafri The future of Pakistan’s real estate market is entering a phase of structural transformation. After years of speculative growth and informal practices, the sector is now being pushed toward greater regulation, digitization, and transparency. This change is being driven by a mix of internal and external pressures, including economic instability, rising interest rates, […]

TEX To GDP, RATIO DECLINES,THINKTANK

An economic thinktank has claimed that the tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declined from 11.6 percent in 2019–20 to 10.4 percent in 2024–25. According to a report – Decoding Pakistan’s Budget Dynamics – issued by Economic Policy and Business Development on Monday, the 15–year period shows a […]

Chaudhry Shafi Hussain’s visit to China, 4 agreements were signed

Lahore, May 18, 2025:-Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafi Hussain returned home after a successful visit to China. During the visit, the provincial minister met more than 15 major Chinese investment companies and signed agreements with 4 major Chinese investment groups regarding investment in Punjab. Under these agreements, new factories will be set […]

India-Pakistan bilateral relationship has further nosedived is a fact

: That India-Pakistan bilateral relationship has further nosedived is a fact. This development cannot be viewed in isolation from the changing global landscape, where China is emerging as a new power. It has become increasingly clear that China and Pakistan are aligned when it comes to confronting India militarily. On the other hand, the US […]