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UK partnership brings new 250-bed Islamabad hospital closer to opening

24Jun

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UK partnership brings new 250-bed Islamabad hospital closer to opening

24 June 2025,Islamabad(Kamran Raja): The first NHS Trust partnership with a Pakistani hospital will focus on sharing clinical best practices and staff development. London’s Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will provide specialist knowledge and advice on hospital planning, staffing and training to Novacare. In turn, affiliate fees from services will be reinvested back into Imperial’s NHS services. The hospital is designed to offer comprehensive care across 28 clinical specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, neurology, and maternal health. It is set to open in 2026 and will feature advanced infrastructure such as smart building management systems, AI-optimised vertical transportation, and infection control and fall prevention technologies.British High Commissioner...

Ambassador of China H.E. Jiang Zaidong called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif

24Jun

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Ambassador of China H.E. Jiang Zaidong called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD: June 24, 2025(Kamran Raja): Amb. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, called on the Prime Minister, this morning. The Prime Minister conveyed his warm regards and good wishes for President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. The Prime Minister extended his sincere best wishes for the successful holding of the upcoming SCO Summit. He acknowledged the ongoing consultations between the two sides concerning his visit to China to attend the Summit. Recalling the historic, deep-rooted and iron-clad "All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership" between Pakistan and China, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan was fully committed to continue working closely with China for the successful implementation of ongoing CPEC projects. In this regard, he highlighted key pr...

National Security Committee Chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

23Jun

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National Security Committee Chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD: 23 June 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) today to review the evolving regional situation following Israeli aggression against Iran. The Committee strongly condemned Israel's acts of aggression and expressed regret that these military attacks coincided with a constructive negotiation process between Iran and the United States. These reckless actions have escalated tensions, threatening to ignite a wider conflict and diminishing the opportunities for dialogue and diplomacy. The NSC reaffirmed Iran's right to self-defense as enshrined in the UN Charter. The Committee conveyed condolences to the Government and people of Iran on loss of innocent lives and prayed for the recovery of injured. While rei...

At UNSC, Pakistan Urges Global Action to Address Root Causes of Conflict & Sustainable Peace

20Jun

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At UNSC, Pakistan Urges Global Action to Address Root Causes of Conflict & Sustainable Peace

United Nations, June 19, 2025(Kamran Raja): Highlighting the correlation of development and sustainable peace with human rights, Pakistan has stated that poverty, exclusion, inequality, and the denial of fundamental rights are not just development concerns; rather they are among the deep-rooted structural causes of conflict. While delivering a national statement during UN Security Council Open Debate on Poverty, Under-development ad Conflict: Implications for the Maintenance of International Peace and Security, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, said that without addressing these underlying drivers, peace efforts will remain incomplete, fragile and short-lived.He said that the world today is witnessing growing insecurity, deepening inequalities,...

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a comprehensive and candid exchange with senior scholars, analysts, policy experts, and representatives of leading international media outlets in Washington D.C: ISPR

20Jun

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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a comprehensive and candid exchange with senior scholars, analysts, policy experts, and representatives of leading international media outlets in Washington D.C: ISPR

ISPR:Rawalpindi, 20 June 2025(Kamran Raja): During his official visit to the United States, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a comprehensive and candid exchange with senior scholars, analysts, policy experts, and representatives of leading international media outlets in Washington D.C. The interaction with prominent U.S. think tanks and representatives of the strategic affairs institutions, provided an opportunity to articulate Pakistan’s principled stance on key regional and global issues, and to deepen understanding of Pakistan’s strategic outlook. In his remarks, the Chief of Army Staff highlighted Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to regional peace and stability, and its constructive role in fostering a rules-based international order. The Field Marsha...

20Jun

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Message from the Prime Minister of Pakistan on World Refugee Day – 20 June 2025

20 June 2025(Kamran Raja): This year, the World Refugee Day is being commemorated in the backdrop of escalating challenges pushing millions in forced displacement across the globe. Conflict, being the primary driver of forcibly displaced and refugee situations, must be stopped, prevented and resolved with dialogue and diplomacy paving the way for international peace and security as enshrined in the UN Charter. Only by addressing the root causes through peaceful means can we hope to reverse the trend of protracted refugee situations. For over four decades, Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghan brethren fleeing conflict amid various phases of instability in Afghanistan, despite scarce international support. By opening our home and hearts, the people of Pakistan have demonstrated exemplary ...

Pakistan, China Deepen CPEC and Media Cooperation

19Jun

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Pakistan, China Deepen CPEC and Media Cooperation

Islamabad, 19June 2025(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal hosted a senior Chinese delegation in Islamabad for a luncheon meeting aimed at boosting cooperation under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The event, held at the CPEC Centre, also focused on preparations for the upcoming 14th Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting in July and exploring new avenues for collaboration in media, arts, and culture. The Chinese delegation was led by Mr. Hu Zhaoming, Spokesperson of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) and Director General of its Information and Communication Bureau. He was accompanied by senior officials including Mr. Hu Xiaodong, Mr. Fan Shilian, and Mr. Li Zis...

Pakistan Russia Energy Ministers Advance the Energy ties, Minister Ali Pervaiz invites Russian Company to invest in Minerals

19Jun

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Pakistan Russia Energy Ministers Advance the Energy ties, Minister Ali Pervaiz invites Russian Company to invest in Minerals

19 June 2025(Kamran Raja): The Federal Minister for Energy Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, is visiting Russia, leading a delegation to participate in International Economic Forum 2025 being held in St. Petersburg, Russia from 18-21 June 2025. On the sidelines of the forum, the Minister held meetings with his counterpart and Chair of Pakistan-Russia Inter Governmental Commission (IGC) and Minister of Energy Mr. Sergei Tsivilev. During the meeting both sides held detailed discussions on areas of cooperation between two countries including energy, connectivity, trade and investment, banking and insurance, mining and people to people contacts.The Russian side showed keen interest in enhancing cooperation in all areas bilateral interests and looked forward to the holding of cooperation in 10th sessi...

Pakistan and China Reaffirm Vitality of ‘All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership’ at 6th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum

19Jun

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Pakistan and China Reaffirm Vitality of ‘All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership’ at 6th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum

Kunming, 19 June 2025(Ghufran): Today, Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, Additional Secretary (Asia-Pacific) met with Mr. Sun Weidong, Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, in Kunming on the margins of the 6th China- South Asia Cooperation Forum. The Additional Secretary and Vice Foreign Minister undertook in-depth exchange of views on the fast-evolving regional and global landscape while reaffirming the enduring strength of the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. They agreed on the importance of maintaining strategic communication and coordination in navigating emerging challenges and harnessing shared opportunities for regional stability and prosperity.The two sides reaffirmed commitment to the high-quality development of the China-Pakistan...

19Jun

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ایئرپورٹس سیکورٹی فورس کی فیصل آباد ایئرپورٹ پر کارروائی

بتاریخ 19 جون 2025 (کامران راجہ) اے ایس ایف کے عملے نے بروقت کارروائی کرتے ہوئے فیصل آباد سے دبئی جانے والی پرواز کے ایک مسافر سے 998 گرام براؤن ہیروئن برآمد کر لی۔ تفصیلات کے مطابق اے ایس ایف کے مشین آپریٹر نے مسافر محسن ذوالفقار کے ٹرالی بیگ کو مشکوک قرار دیا۔ بعد ازاں، دستی تلاشی کے دوران اسٹاف نے ٹرالی بیگ کے نچلے حصے، اطراف اور راڈز میں مہارت سے چھپائی گئی 998 گرام براؤن ہیروئن برآمد کی۔ یوں اے ایس ایف کے تربیت یافتہ عملے نے بروقت کارروائی کرتے ہوئے منشیات کی اسمگلنگ کی کوشش کو ناکام بنا دیا۔ ملزم کو ابتدائی تفتیش کے بعد برآمد شدہ منشیات سمیت اے این ایف حکام کے حوالے کر دیا گیا تاکہ مزید تحقیقات اور قانونی کارروائی عمل میں لائی جا سکے۔ ترجمان اے ایس ایف...