June, 2023 - The Pakistan Times

H.E. Mr. Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates called on the Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue

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H.E. Mr. Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates called on the Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue

H.E. Mr. Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates called on the Federal Minister for Finance & RevenueH.E. Mr. Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates called on the Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, today.Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and H.E. Mr. Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates conversed about the deep rooted brotherly ties between both countries and discussed the various areas of common interest for further strengthening the trade and economic ties between the UAE and Pakistan.Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar acknowledged that UAE has been a great partner of Pakistan in various fields including energy, refinery, petr...

A group of terrorists targeted a security forces’ post through fire in Singwan Area (Dist Kech) of Balochistan

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A group of terrorists targeted a security forces’ post through fire in Singwan Area (Dist Kech) of Balochistan

A group of terrorists targeted a security forces' post through fire in Singwan Area (Dist Kech) of BalochistanA group of terrorists targeted a security forces' post through fire in Singwan Area (Dist Kech) of Balochistan along Pakistan-Iran Border. Since troops on the Post were already alert and responded gallantly with all available weapons, a heavy fire exchange ensued. Security forces pushed back the terrorists successfully however, during the intense fire exchange , two brave soldiers , Sepoy Hasnain Ishtiaq ( age 34 yrs resident of District Dera Ghazi Khan) and Sepoy Inayat ullah ( age 27 yrs resident of District Jhal Magsi) embraced Shahadat while fighting bravely with the terrorists.Security forces have launched an immediate sanitisation operation in the area and are in c...

H.E Ms. Bao Zhong, Acting Charge’d Affairs, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China called on Finance Minister

1Jun

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H.E Ms. Bao Zhong, Acting Charge’d Affairs, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China called on Finance Minister

H.E Ms. Bao Zhong, Acting Charge’d Affairs, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China called on Finance Minister H.E Ms. Bao Zhong, Acting Charge’d Affairs, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China called on Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division, today. Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar highlighted the deep-rooted, long-standing bilateral ties between Pakistan and China, and appreciated the Chinese support to Pakistan on multiple fronts. He also appraised the envoy of economic situation of the country and the progress in the on-going IMF Programme.Ms. Bao Zhong reciprocated the sentiments about the strong bilateral ties between the two countries. She also assured of constant support of Chinese Government to the people of Pakistan in ...

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Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 June 2023

Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 June 2023Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is in Jordan to attend the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein at the invitation of the Royal family of Jordan.From Jordan, the Foreign Minister will travel to Iraq from 5th to 7th of June at the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Fuad Hussein. This is Foreign Minister’s first visit to Iraq.During the visit, the Foreign Minister will meet the Iraqi leadership. In his meeting with his counterpart, the two sides will discuss a range of issues of common interest and explore avenues of bilateral cooperation.The Foreign Minister will formally announce the establishment of Pilgrimage Centre in Karbala to facilita...

British Army Chief of the General Staff Gen Sir Patrick Nicholas called on Secretary Defence Lt Gen (Retd) Hamood uz Zaman Khan

1Jun

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British Army Chief of the General Staff Gen Sir Patrick Nicholas called on Secretary Defence Lt Gen (Retd) Hamood uz Zaman Khan

British Army Chief of the General Staff Gen Sir Patrick Nicholas called on Secretary Defence Lt Gen (Retd) Hamood uz Zaman KhanBritish Army Chief of the General Staff Gen Sir Patrick Nicholas called on Secretary Defence Lt Gen (Retd) Hamood uz Zaman Khan in his office at Ministry of Defense in Rawalpindi today. The visit is a part of the long-standing defence cooperation agreement between UK and Pakistan. Matters pertaining to mutual cooperation in the field of Defence came under discussion. The visiting dignitary acknowledged the professional capabilities of Pakistan armed forces in maintaining regional peace.Editor: Raja Kamran

Deputy Chairman Senate calls upon SCO states to boost cooperation for poverty reduction, sustainable development

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Deputy Chairman Senate calls upon SCO states to boost cooperation for poverty reduction, sustainable development

Deputy Chairman Senate calls upon SCO states to boost cooperation for poverty reduction, sustainable developmentThere is a dire need to promote and augment well-coordinated strategic partnerships and synergies among SCO countries, aiming at poverty alleviation and sustainable development by sharing knowledge, expertise, good practices and latest technological innovations, especially towards agriculture development, value addition and modernization, said Hon’ble Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi, Deputy Chairman Senate, in his key note address at the SCO Forum on Poverty Reduction at Yangling, Shaanxi province, China, here Monday. Underlining that the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework for countries to promote prosperity while ensuring that economic,...