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Month: February 2024

Food Security Risks in Gaza
27Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Food Security Risks in Gaza

New York, 27 February 2024:Statement by Ambassador Usman Jadoon Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, At Security Council “Open Briefing” on “Food Security Risks in Gaza” under the Agenda Item: “Protection of Civilians in Armed ConflictMadam President, I thank you - and Algeria, Slovenia and Switzerland - for convening this meeting. We also thank the representatives of OCHA, WFP and FAO for the briefing. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative is currently acting as the interim chair of the OIC group, during the absence of the PR of Mauritania. While I am delivering this statement in our national capacity, our delegation will be coordinating the OIC group for the next few weeks.The prevalence of food insecurity worldwide has been severely exacerbated in the wake of the...
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British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott welcomes back Chevening and Commonwealth scholars
26Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott welcomes back Chevening and Commonwealth scholars

British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott welcomes back Chevening and Commonwealth scholars.Having completed their postgraduate studies in the UK, the 2022-2023 class of 47 Chevening Scholars and 46 Commonwealth Scholars have had the opportunity to renew and maintain relationships that will Stick with them for the rest of your life.The 2022-23 cohort comes from across Pakistan, with all provinces represented.All scholars benefit from fully-funded scholarships to study a range of subjects, including development, public health, climate change and business, at leading universities Top ones include Oxford University and the London School of Economics.They will now join a group of distinguished alumni from a variety of fields.These include the first female judge of the...
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The opening form of 7th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit( PATS) Exercise- 2024 was done at National Counter Terrorism Centre( NCTC) Pabbi
25Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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The opening form of 7th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit( PATS) Exercise- 2024 was done at National Counter Terrorism Centre( NCTC) Pabbi

The opening form of 7th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit( PATS) Exercise- 2024 was done at National Counter Terrorism Centre( NCTC) Pabbi The opening form of 7th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit( PATS) Exercise- 2024 was done at National Counter Terrorism Centre( NCTC) Pabbi today. Director General Military Training opened the 60 hours long Patrolling Exercise which aims at enhancing military to military cooperation under complex transnational security terrain. A aggregate of 20 friendly countries including military spectators are sharing in the event. Major actors include Pakistan, Bahrain, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Morocco, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkiye, United States of America and Uzbekistan while Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Myanmar, G...
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China will increase investment in the sesame growing project under the Pak-China contract
25Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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China will increase investment in the sesame growing project under the Pak-China contract

China will increase investment in the sesame growing project under the Pak-China contract and plans to import at least 5,000 tons of sesame from Pakistan this year. “In 2023, we imported 400 tons of sesame from Pakistan to China and this year we expect to import at least 5,000 tons of sesame. At the end of 2023, the project's first batch of sesame was exported to China, signaling a promising year for sesame exports. Sesame, a traditional crop in Pakistan, is facing challenges such as low market demand and limited cultivation scale. Realizing the growing demand for sesame in China, the Sino-Pak Agricultural Exchange and Cooperation Center, led by China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC), collaborated with Pakistani farmers to establish Set up contract farming initiatives. China sesam...
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Single Voting Day was successfully held in Belarus on February 25, 2024
25Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Single Voting Day was successfully held in Belarus on February 25, 2024

Deputies of the House of Representatives of the 8th of the  National Assembly and local councils of deputies of the 29th legislature elected. Registration of delegate candidates ended on January 30. The campaign period runs from January 31 to February 24. February 25 is the main election day.Early voting takes place from February 20 to 24. A total of 5,411 polling stations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on February 25. Additionally, some voters can vote at home. No less than 45,505 national observers followed the debates. No less than 294 international observers were also recognized.Delegations were sent to monitor the election on the single day of voting by the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Parliamentary Assembly of the S...
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AIR CHIEF MARSHAL( RETIRED) HAKIMULLAH LAID TO REST WITH FULL MILITARY HONOURS
24Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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AIR CHIEF MARSHAL( RETIRED) HAKIMULLAH LAID TO REST WITH FULL MILITARY HONOURS

AIR CHIEF MARSHAL( RETIRED) HAKIMULLAH LAID TO REST WITH FULL MILITARY HONOURS Air Chief Marshal( Retired) Hakimullah passed away at the age of 88 at PAF Hospital, Islamabad on Friday after a prolonged illness. The Former Air Chief was laid to rest at his native vill, Sheikh Kali in Charsadda with full military honours. A dashingly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force presented gun salutation at his grave. After the burial, flowery wreaths were placed at the grave of the deceased on behalf of President of Pakistan, Prime Minister, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of the Air Staff and other dignitaries. High ranking civil and military officers attended the last prayers of the departed and conveyed their condolences to the ber...
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Shoaib Bashir Got the Fourth Wicket of the Day
24Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Shoaib Bashir Got the Fourth Wicket of the Day

Shoaib Bashir got the fourth wicket of the day in the form of Yashasvi Jaiswal with a score of 73. Currently, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel are unbeaten against India in 5 overs. The home team is counting on these two opponents for a stable partnership. On the other hand, England bowlers are eyeing other players to dismiss India at the earliest. Earlier, Joe Root's superb knock helped England reach 353 on the second day of the fourth Test against India.For England, Joe Root scored 122* runs while Ollie Robinson scored 58. Sub Editor : Ghufran
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Court of Terrorism awarded 10 years imprisonment to three terrorists
23Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Court of Terrorism awarded 10 years imprisonment to three terrorists

The Honorable Court of Terrorism awarded 10 years imprisonment to three terrorists involved in possessing illegal explosives, CTD officials said. On June 16, 22, CTD Sukkur arrested terrorists Naveed Ahmed, Shahzeb Khan and Syed Qasim for movement of illegal explosives.974 detonators, 181 safety wire fuses and 1000 meters of explosive wire were recovered from the terrorists' possession.The honorable court of Anti-Terrorism (Khairpur) Sukkur sentenced the criminals to 10,10 years imprisonment on conviction.Sub Editor: Arslan
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UN Under-Secretary General visits the Pakistan Army Camp in Abeyi
22Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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UN Under-Secretary General visits the Pakistan Army Camp in Abeyi

February 22, 2024: Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the Under-Secretary General for the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations, together with Ms. Hanna Tetteh, Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, visited the camp of Pakistan Battalion II (Pakbatt- ll) in Abeyi (UNISFA).The Under-Secretary General and the Special Envoy laid the floral wreath at the martyrs ‘monument and observed one minute of silence to honour the memory of the fallen soldiers of Pakistan Army, especially Muhammad Tariq, who was martyred in the line of peacekeeping duty in January this year.The Unit Commander of the Pakistan Army briefed the visiting guests about the initiatives undertaken by the Pakistan battalion to ensure peace and stability in the area. They were also informed about the role and tasks being rendered ...
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