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Consul General of Pakistan Attends Iftar Dinner Hosted by Pakistani American Law Society of NYPD

15Mar

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Consul General of Pakistan Attends Iftar Dinner Hosted by Pakistani American Law Society of NYPD

New York, 15 March 2025(Nosheen): The Consul General of Pakistan, Mr. Aamer Ahmed Atozai, attended a special Iftar Dinner organized by the Pakistani American Law Society of the New York Police Department (NYPD). The event was attended by numerous NYPD personnel, their families, and members of the Pakistani American community, fostering a spirit of unity and reflection during the holy month of Ramadan.In his remarks, Consul General Atozai commended the Pakistani law enforcement personnel for their dedication, perseverance, and resilience in maintaining peace and security within their communities. He also praised their welfare initiatives and charitable efforts in Pakistan, recognizing their commitment to giving back both locally and abroad.Emphasizing the essence of Ramadan as a mon...

وزیر اعظم کے معاون خصوصی برائے صنعت و پیداوار ہارون اختر خان کی زیر صدارت فرٹیلائزر ریویو کمیٹی کا اجلاس منعقد ہوا۔

14Mar

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وزیر اعظم کے معاون خصوصی برائے صنعت و پیداوار ہارون اختر خان کی زیر صدارت فرٹیلائزر ریویو کمیٹی کا اجلاس منعقد ہوا۔

اسلام آباد ،14مارچ 2025 (کامران راجہ):اجلاس میں ربیع سیزن 2025 کے دوران یوریا کی طلب و رسد کی صورتحال کا تفصیلی جائزہ لیا گیا، معاون خصوصی نے کسانوں کو کھاد کی مقررہ قیمت پر بلاتعطل فراہمی یقینی بنانے کی ہدایت کی، کھاد کے پیداواری یونٹس کو مکمل صلاحیت کے ساتھ چلانے پر زور دیا گیا۔ کھاد پاکستان کے زرعی شعبے کے لیے نہایت اہم ہے۔ وزیر اعظم پاکستان کے وژن کے مطابق، صنعتوں کی بھرپور معاونت کی جائے گی۔ قیمتوں میں یکسانیت کو یقینی بنایا جائے گا۔ ہارون اختر خان...

Pakistan Calls on Warring Parties to Prioritize Dialogue Over Hostilities

14Mar

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Pakistan Calls on Warring Parties to Prioritize Dialogue Over Hostilities

United Nations, March 13, 2025 (Kamran Raja): While highlighting the grave humanitarian crisis in Sudan, Pakistan has urged the parties to the conflict to engage in political dialogue and diplomatic efforts to find a sustainable political resolution of the dispute. Pakistan further said that it has become sufficiently evident that the conflict will not be resolved on the battlefield and the war will only bring more death and destruction for the Sudanese people. Delivering Pakistan’s statement in the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in Sudan, Ambassador Munir Akram, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, reiterated Pakistan’s call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and an unconditional ceasefire in Sudan.He said that the conflict in Sudan has led to shocking ...

EU Ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka Calls on Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb

14Mar

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EU Ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka Calls on Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb

14th March 2025 (Kamran Raja): Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, today held a meeting with Dr. Riina Kionka, Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, who called on the Minister at the Finance Division. The meeting focused on a range of matters of mutual interest, particularly on strengthening business and investment ties between the European Union (EU) and Pakistan. During the meeting, Senator Aurangzeb and Ambassador Kionka discussed opportunities for European businesses in Pakistan, emphasizing the need to create an enabling investment climate to harness the growing appetite for expansion. Dr. Kionka shared that the EU had already mapped over 300 European companies operating in Pakistan, with the belief that many more are present.Dr. Kionka ex...

H.H. General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander Bahrain National Guard, called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee at Joint Staff Headquarters: ISPR

13Mar

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H.H. General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander Bahrain National Guard, called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee at Joint Staff Headquarters: ISPR

13 March, 2025(Kamran Raja): H.H. General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander Bahrain National Guard, called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. During the meeting, both military leaders discussed evolving regional environment and related security issues. Furthermore, they emphasized broadening the scope and depth of existing bilateral military engagements and cooperation between both countries. The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in fight against terrorism. Earlier, upon arrival at Joint Staff Headquarters, a smartly turned-out tri services contingent presented ‘Guard of Honour’ to the visiting dignitary....

Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson, Thursday, 13th March 2025

13Mar

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Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson, Thursday, 13th March 2025

12 March 2025, Islamabad(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar attended the Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) held on 7 March 2025 in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the session, DPM/FM reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause; urged immediate collective action to address the ongoing Israeli atrocities against the Palestinian people and safeguard their rights, including their right to return to their ancestral homeland; condemned the proposal of resettlement of Palestinians in other countries; underscored the imperative for the establishment of a sovereign and independent State of Palestine based on the pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital; and emphasized on ...

UAE condemns terrorist attack on train in southwest Pakistan

13Mar

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UAE condemns terrorist attack on train in southwest Pakistan

March 12, 2025 (Kamran Raja): The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack on a train in Balochistan province in southwest Pakistan, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of dozens of innocent people. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its steadfast rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism that aim to destabilize security and stability and contravene international law.The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the Pakistani government and the friendly Pakistani people, and to the families and relatives of the victims of this brutal terrorist crime, and its wishes for a speedy recovery for all those injured.

13Mar

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Uzbek Ambassador calls on the Prime Minister

Islamabad, 13 March 2025(Kamran Raja): Ambassador of Uzbekistan Mr. Alisher Tukhtaev, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at Prime Minister House today. The Prime Minister conveyed his warm greetings, through the Ambassador, to H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan and expressed his deepest gratitude for the warmth and hospitality extended to him and his delegation during their recent visit to Tashkent last month. The Prime Minister expressed his complete satisfaction at the excellent progress made between the two countries during his visit, which included the formation of a High Level Strategic Cooperation Council, as well as the signing of a number of important agreements and MOUs in various fields.The Prime Minister said that, upon his return from Tashkent, he had ...

پاکستان میں گردے کی بیماریوں اور دیگر این سی ڈیز میں تیزی سے اضافہ ہو رہا ہے، پناہ کا اس طوفان کو روکنے کے لیے میٹھے مشربات پر ٹیکس میں اضافے کا مطالبہ کیا

13Mar

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پاکستان میں گردے کی بیماریوں اور دیگر این سی ڈیز میں تیزی سے اضافہ ہو رہا ہے، پناہ کا اس طوفان کو روکنے کے لیے میٹھے مشربات پر ٹیکس میں اضافے کا مطالبہ کیا

اسلام آباد، 13 مارچ2025 (نوشین) : گردوں کے عالمی دن کے موقع پر، پاکستان نیشنل ہارٹ ایسوسی ایشن (پناہ) پاکستان میں میٹھے مشروبات کے زیادہ استعمال سے پیدا ہونے والے تباہ کن صحت کے بحران کی طرف تو جہ دلائی۔ پاکستان میں غیر متعدی امراض (NCDs) جیسے موٹاپا، ذیابیطس، قلبی امراض کینسر اور گردوں کے امراض کا بڑھتا ہوا بوجھ خطرناک حد تک پہنچ چکا ہے۔ ورلڈ ہیلتھ آرگنائزیشن (ڈبلیو ایچ او) کے مطابق، پاکستان میں ہونے والی تمام اموات میں سے 60 فیصد صرف این سی ڈیز کی وجہ سے ہوتی ہیں۔ تحقیق سے پتہ چلتا ہے کہ میٹھے مشروبات کا استعمال، گردے کی دائمی بیماریوں کی ایک بڑی وجہ ہے۔ رپورٹس کے مطابق پاکستان میں گردے کی بیماریوں کا پھیلاؤ 12.5 فیصد سے 29.9 فیصد تک ہے۔ ڈبلیو ایچ او کے تازہ ترین اعداد و شمار کے مطابق 2020 میں پاکستان میں گردوں کے امراض سے ہونے والی اموات 56,796 تک پہنچ گئیں۔. گردے کے عالمی دن کے موقع...

Kidney Failure & NCDs Skyrocket, PANAH Demands higher taxes on sugary drinks.

13Mar

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Kidney Failure & NCDs Skyrocket, PANAH Demands higher taxes on sugary drinks.

13 March 2025,Islamabad(Ghufran): PANAH Calls for Urgent policy action against Sugary Drinks to Curb Rising NCDs and Kidney Diseases on world kidney day.On the occasion of World Kidney Day, Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) is raising alarm over the devastating health crisis fueled by excessive consumption of sugary drinks in Pakistan. The increasing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and kidney disorders has reached an alarming level in Pakistan. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), NCDs account for 60% of all deaths in Pakistan, with diabetes alone affecting over 33 million Pakistanis. Research indicates that excessive sugar intake, primarily from sugary drinks, is a leading cause of chronic Kidney dis...