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Minister of Investment, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia met with General Syed Asim Munir COAS
10Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Minister of Investment, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia met with General Syed Asim Munir COAS

His Excellency Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al Falih, Minister of Investment, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, accompanied by a high-level government cum business delegation, met with General Syed Asim Munir, NI(M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at Rawalpindi.The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, particularly initiatives to strengthen evergrowing brotherly bilateral cooperation in a variety of sectors.The COAS expressed his profound appreciation and gratitude for unflinching support for Pakistan from His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman. Manifestation of one of the largest business delegation’s visit to Pakistan reaffirms the enduring and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He underscored the...
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Chinese PR Amb Zhang Jun pays a farewell call on Ambassador Munir Akram
16Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Chinese PR Amb Zhang Jun pays a farewell call on Ambassador Munir Akram

March 16, 2024, New York: H.E. Ambassador Zhang Jun, the permanent representative of the People’s Republic of China, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Munir Akram at the Pakistan Mission in New York. Both the PRs discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries and expressed their satisfaction on the current level of engagement at the UN. Both the senior envoys vowed to keep playing their role in further strengthening the bilateral cooperation.Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Akram appreciated Ambassador Zhang Jun for his leadership and splendid services in strengthening the relationship between Pakistan and China. He said he worked very closely with his Chinese counterpart on a range of bilateral and multilateral issues during his term in office.Ambassador Akram ex...
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Ambassador Munir Akram calls on the UN Secretary General
8Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ambassador Munir Akram calls on the UN Secretary General

  March 8, 2024, New York: Ambassador Munir Akram, permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, called on UN Secretary General H.E. Antonio Guterres at the United Nations headquarters today. They discussed the preparations for the forthcoming Summit of the Future in the meeting and hoped that the Summit outcome would help in responding to the priority needs of the developing countries.Speaking on the occasion, the Pakistani envoy commended the UN Secretary General’s commitment to the sustainable development goals (SGDs) agenda and said that latter’s leadership would be pivotal in shaping win-win outcomes. Ambassador Akram also handed over a booklet to the UN Secretary General on the occasion that featured the contribution of Pakistani female peacekeeper...
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Painting Workshop with Suzan Alsaid
27Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Painting Workshop with Suzan Alsaid

A collaborative effort between the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), the National Culture and Heritage Department and the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, capital Islamabad on Tuesday witnessed the inauguration launches a unique art exhibition: “Touch of Love”, by famous Jordanian artist Suzan Alsaid. The event also includes an exclusive painting workshop, providing a rare opportunity for art lovers to explore the world of creativity with an esteemed artist.The Art Exhibition held at PNCA premises, a special studio titled “A Painting Workshop with Suzan Alsaid”, marked Suzan's first exhibition in Pakistan. The event aimed to bridge the cultural gap and promote artistic ties between Jordan and Pakistan, showcasing Suzan Alsaid's diverse artistic talents.Suza...
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Wafaqi Mohtasib assures to address the issues of the business community
29Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Wafaqi Mohtasib assures to address the issues of the business community

Wafaqi Mohtasib assures to address the issues of the business communityEjaz Ahmed Qureshi, WafaqiMohtasib (Ombudsman) said that the business community plays an important role in economic development and assured of his cooperation in addressing their grievances. He said this while talking to a delegation of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) that visited his office led by Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President. Ajaz Ahmed Qureshi has said that a separate portal for ICCI will be created to solve the grievances of the business community, and if the complaints are not resolved within thirty days, they will be automatically transferred to the Wafaqi Ombudsman for redress. He said that ICCI should form a committee to liaise with his organization for redress of complaints. He f...
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Chairman PTA Presents Annual Report 2023 to Prime Minister
26Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Chairman PTA Presents Annual Report 2023 to Prime Minister

Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Maj General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman HI (M), called on Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, to present PTA’s Annual Report for the year 2023. This report encapsulates the noteworthy progress and advancements witnessed in the telecommunications industry throughout the preceding year.Chairman PTA highlighted key milestones, innovative initiatives, and strategic interventions undertaken by PTA to enhance connectivity, and ensure the provision of high-quality services to the citizens of Pakistan. During the meeting, the Caretaker Prime Minister expressed his commendation for PTA’s efforts and acknowledged the pivotal role played by PTA in fostering growth and development within the telecom industry. The meeting pro...
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ICCI and UNICEF sign MoU for economic empowerment of marginalized people
19Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ICCI and UNICEF sign MoU for economic empowerment of marginalized people

The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed an MoU to collaborate on many initiatives to promote the economic empowerment of marginalized people and make progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Pakistan. Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawri, President ICCI, and Abdullah A. Fadil, UNICEF Representative Pakistan signed the MoU during a ceremony held at ICCI. Speaking on the occasion, Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry lauded the efforts of UNICEF Pakistan to address issues in health, education, child protection, skills development, climate change, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene and social protection and other fields. He assured that ICCI would support UNICEF in...
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11Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Rejects the Indian Supreme Court’s Verdict on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir

Pakistan Rejects the Indian Supreme Court’s Verdict on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and KashmirPakistan categorically rejects the judgement announced by the Supreme Court of India on the status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).Jammu and Kashmir is an internationally-recognized dispute, which remains on the agenda of the UN Security Council for over seven decades. The final disposition of Jammu and Kashmir is to be made in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions and as per aspirations of the Kashmiri people. India has no right to make unilateral decisions on the status of this disputed territory against the will of the Kashmiri people and Pakistan.Pakistan does not acknowledge the supremacy of the Indian Constitution ov...
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