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Month: December 2024

PCHR organized a seminar on the “Role of Parliament in the Protection of Human Rights” at the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Studies
10Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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PCHR organized a seminar on the “Role of Parliament in the Protection of Human Rights” at the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Studies

 10 December 2024,Islamabad (Kamran Raja) : Seminar was graced by Mr. Afrasiab Khattak, former member Senate of Pakistan, as the chief guest. Among the other distinguished speakers were Ms. Shaista Pervaiz, Ms. Asiya Nasir, Mr. Riaz Fatyana, Dr. Shoaib Suddle, Mr. Shafique Chaudhry, ED PCHR and Mr. Zafar Ullah Khan.Mr. Riaz Fatyana, who welcomed the seminar participants, highlighted the ongoing decline in the state of human rights in Pakistan, noting that the space for democratic governance continues to shrink. He stressed that Human Rights Day serves as a crucial occasion to reaffirm the nation's commitment to safeguarding the human rights of all citizens. “Human rights are the foundation of any democracy,” he asserted. “Unfortunately, our journey to fully realize human...
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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Meets Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker
10Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Meets Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker

10 December 2024, Islamabad( Kamran Raja) :- Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker in Islamabad. Country Director, International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement Lynn Nelson was also present on the occasion. Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker expressed condolences over the martyrdom of police and Rangers personnel in Islamabad.During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on enhancing bilateral cooperation and Pak-US relations. Moreover, the holding of the ICC Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan was also discussed during the meeting. Natalie Baker expressed her best wishes for the successful holding of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.Mohsin Naqvi expressed his desire to make the FIA a modern institution on the l...
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Pakistan Squash Senior Team Lands in Hong Kong, China
8Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Squash Senior Team Lands in Hong Kong, China

08 December 2024, Islamabad: Pakistan national squash team, comprising Muhammad Asim Khan, Noor Zaman, Nasir Iqbal, and Abdullah Nawaz, has arrived in Hong Kong, China, for the WSF World Team Squash Championship 2024.The team has already begun practice sessions at the Hong Kong Championship Glass Courts, fine-tuning their skills ahead of the tournament.Confident and prepared, the team is set to take on Peru and Hong Kong, China, in their opening matches on December 9th, 2024.Editor: kamran Raja
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Mountain Melodies: Honoring Pakistan’s Folk Music and Cultural Heritage
8Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Mountain Melodies: Honoring Pakistan’s Folk Music and Cultural Heritage

08 December 2024, Islamabad: Serena Hotels, as part of its Cultural Diplomacy Initiative, joined hands with Aga Khan Cultural Services Pakistan and the Aga Khan Foundation to celebrate and promote the rich cultural music and heritage of Pakistan through a delightful evening of folk music.The event was a mesmerizing journey into Pakistan's vibrant traditions, featuring melodious tunes and captivating performances that showcased the essence of the nation’s cultural identity. Renowned artists, including Dr. Masuma, Ustad Noor Bakhsh, Ustad Doshambay, and talented students from the Leif Larsen Music Centre, performed live, leaving the audience fascinated with their artistry and passion. The Leif Larsen Music Centre, founded in April 2011 at the historic Altit Fort, serves as a beacon of t...
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ائرپورٹس سیکورٹی فورس کی اسلام آباد ائیر پورٹ پر کارروائی
8Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ائرپورٹس سیکورٹی فورس کی اسلام آباد ائیر پورٹ پر کارروائی

بتاریخ 08 دسمبر 2024 : اے ایس ایف کے عملے نے بروقت کارروائی کرکے دوحہ جانے والی پرواز پر ایک مسافر سے بھاری مقدار میں آئس برآمد کرلی۔ تفصیلات کے مطابق دوحہ کی پرواز پر اے ایس ایف کے عملے نے ایک مسافر محمد جان کے سامان میں منشیات کی موجودگی کی نشاندہی کی۔ مسافر نے یہ منشیات اپنے بیگ میں رکھے واسکٹ میں مہارت سے چھپا رکھی تھی تاہم اے ایس ایف کے عملے نے مسافر کے سامان کی تلاشی پر 1.332 کلوگرام آئس برآمد کرکے سمگلنگ کی کوشش ناکام بنادی۔ ملزم کو ابتدائی تفتیش کے بعد مزید قانونی کارروائی کے لیے برآمد شدہ منشیات کے ساتھ اے این ایف حکام کے حوالے کردیا گیا۔ Sub Editor: Ghufran...
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Chartered flight carrying 40 tons relief items will take off tomorrow from Islamabad to Kuala Lumpur
7Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Chartered flight carrying 40 tons relief items will take off tomorrow from Islamabad to Kuala Lumpur

07 December 2024, lamabad: On directions of Prime Minister, Pak NDMA has coordinated first consignment through chartered plane from Islamabad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, today. The chartered flight will likely take off tomorrow morning for destination.Mr Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Federal Minister for Housing & Works, First Secretary Embassy of Malaysia Zulasri Rosdi, Officials of MoFA & NDMA graced the departure ceremony at Islamabad International Airport.This consignment comprised of total volume of 40 tons including food packs, winterized tents, blankets and medicines as per current need of flood affectees in Malaysia a second consignment of equal volume is scheduled to depart in next week further reinforcing Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to assisting fl...
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General Syed Asim Munir COAS presided over two days 84th Formation Commanders Conference at GHQ
5Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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General Syed Asim Munir COAS presided over two days 84th Formation Commanders Conference at GHQ

General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), presided over two days 84th Formation Commanders Conference at GHQ, attended by Corps Commanders, Principal Staff Officers, and all Formation Commanders of Pakistan Army.The forum began by offering Fateha and paying solemn tribute to the martyrs of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies, and citizens of Pakistan who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s security and sovereignty, including those Law Enforcement Agencies personnel who embraced martyrdom during recent violent protests in Islamabad.The forum condemned ongoing human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering political, diplomatic, and moral support for the Kashmiri people. It also expressed solid...
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Concluding Plenary Minister Ahsan Iqbal addresses Concluding Session of ISSI’s “Islamabad Conclave.”
5Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Concluding Plenary Minister Ahsan Iqbal addresses Concluding Session of ISSI’s “Islamabad Conclave.”

The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)’s 2-day Islamabad Conclave, concluded with the wide-ranging address of Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives. During the session, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood presented the Key Takeaways from the 5 Working Sessions.In his address, Chief Guest Minister Ahsan Iqbal underscored the significance of the theme of Islamabad Conclave, “Pakistan and the Evolving Global Order.” He remarked that this theme resonates deeply with Pakistan's strategic aspirations, particularly as the world transitions from a unipolar to a multipolar order, driven by the rise of the Global South. He emphasized that the existing global system, established post-World War II, has become increasingly irrelevant, particularly ...
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