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Capacity Building Workshop on Media Freedoms and Journalists Safety
25Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Capacity Building Workshop on Media Freedoms and Journalists Safety

February 25, 2025, Islamabad(Kamran Raja): Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR), in collaboration with Media Matters for Democracy (MMFD), and supported by European Union, organized a Capacity Building Workshop on Media Freedoms and Journalists Safety today at Best Western, Islamabad.  The training session was attended by individuals from Ministry of Human Rights, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, NCHR, NCSW, media professionals, Police and prosecution, and member of the civil society organizations.The main objective of the training session was to strengthen the capacity of journalists, civil society members, and Bar representatives by deepening their understanding of both international and constitutional frameworks related to freedom of expression. Additionally,...
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JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman arrives in Qatar with delegation
25Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman arrives in Qatar with delegation

25 February 2025, Qatar(Nosheen): Maulana Fazlur Rehman meets Hamas leaders and Hamas Shura Council. The JUI delegation was led by Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Hamas Shura Council chief Abu Omar, both of whom were leading the delegations. The meeting discussed the latest situation in Gaza and Palestine. JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman assures Hamas leaders of all kinds of support. Palestine is an independent state, Israeli occupation cannot be supported.Maulana Fazlur Rehman said We support the struggle of the Palestinian people for the liberation of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Palestine. Head of the Hamas Shura Council said We are grateful to Maulana Fazlur Rehman for his cooperation. Maulana Fazlur Rehman and JUI are fulfilling their duty on behalf of the Muslim Ummah. We appeal to the Pakistani...
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ISSI hosts Seminar on “Navigating the Cyber Frontier”
25Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI hosts Seminar on “Navigating the Cyber Frontier”

24 February 2025, Islamabad(Ghufran): The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), hosted a seminar on “Navigating the Cyber Frontier: Governance and Security in a Global Digital Commons” to underscore the commonalities and differences between cyberspace and other global commons by exploring potential threats to national and international security arising from or through cyberspace. Mr. Zarrar Hasham Khan, Secretary, IT & Telecommunication, Government of Pakistan, was the keynote speaker. Other distinguished speakers included: Air Marshal Zahid Mahmood (Retd.), Director, Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies; Dr. Mehreen Afzal, Director GRC, National Cyber Emergency Response Team (nCERT); Dr. Saadia Zahoor, Lawyer and Poli...
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif’s two-day visit to Azerbaijan
25Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif’s two-day visit to Azerbaijan

24 February 2025 Islamabad(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif visited "Yadgar-e-Fath" in Baku to pay homage to the heroes and martyrs of the 44-day war for the liberation of Nagorno-Karabakh. Prime Minister Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif today visited the recently constructed "Victory Monument" commemorating the Karabakh War (44-Day War), Azerbaijan's historic victory in restoring its territorial integrity. The Prime Minister laid a bouquet of flowers at the monument and paid tribute to the sacrifices of Azerbaijan's national heroes who bravely defended their homeland during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, recording his comments, said that this magnificent monument of victory is a symbol of extreme courage, courage and national pride and is a ...
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VISIT OF THE MALAYSIAN HIGH COMMISSIONERTO THE MIRPUR CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
24Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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VISIT OF THE MALAYSIAN HIGH COMMISSIONERTO THE MIRPUR CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

Mirpur AJK, 24 February 2025(kamran Raja): His Excellency Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar bin Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan visited Mirpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Mirpur, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). The High Commissioner was accompanied by Mr. Mohd. Syafik Firdaus bin Hasbullah, Deputy Head of Mission of the High Commission. Upon arrival, the High Commissioner was received by general and executive members of the Chamber and former Presidents of MCCI. Among others, former Minister of Government of AJK Ch. M. Saeed, Chair Dist. Council Raja Naveed Akhtar Goga, former President AJK Chamber of Commerce Ch. Sohaib Saeed and Mayor Mirpur Ch. Usman Khalid wasalso present. In his remarks, Ambassador Dato’ Azhar appreciated the Government of Pakistan and Sp...
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پاکستان کی ڈی آر سی (DRC) پر اقوام متحدہ کی قرارداد کی حمایت، تنازع کے پرامن حل پر زور
22Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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پاکستان کی ڈی آر سی (DRC) پر اقوام متحدہ کی قرارداد کی حمایت، تنازع کے پرامن حل پر زور

اقوام متحدہ، 21 فروری2025  (نوشین) : پاکستان نے کہا ہے کہ ڈی آر سی (جمہوریہ کانگو) پر اتفاق رائے سے منظور کی گئی قرارداد، اقوام متحدہ کی سلامتی کونسل کے جمہوریہ کانگو کی خودمختاری، آزادی، وحدت اور جغرافیائی سالمیت کے پختہ عزم کی توثیق کرتی ہے اور اقوام متحدہ کے چارٹر کے اصولوں کو برقرار رکھتی ہے۔ اقوام متحدہ میں پاکستان کے متبادل مستقل مندوب، سفیر عاصم افتخار احمد نے وضاحت کرتے ہوئے کہا کہ اس سے بھی بڑھ کر، یہ قرارداد افریقی یونین اور دیگر ذیلی علاقائی تنظیموں کی قیادت میں امن کے قیام کے لیے کی جانے والی علاقائی کوششوں اور اعلیٰ سطحی اقدامات کا خیرمقدم کرتی ہے اور ان کی حمایت کرتی ہے۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ پاکستان تمام فریقین سے توقع رکھتا ہے اور مطالبہ کرتا ہے کہ وہ اس قرارداد کی شقوں اور اپنی متعلقہ ذمہ داریوں پر حقیقی اور بروقت عمل درآمد کریں۔ سفیر عاصم افتخار نے کہا کہ کئی ہفتوں سے مشرقی ...
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ISSI hosts Distinguished Lecture on “Southeast Asia/ASEAN between the U.S. and China” by Thai scholar Dr. Thitinan Pongsudhirak
21Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI hosts Distinguished Lecture on “Southeast Asia/ASEAN between the U.S. and China” by Thai scholar Dr. Thitinan Pongsudhirak

21 February 2025, Islamabad(Nosheen): The China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted Dr. Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Director Institute of Security and International Studies, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, as part of its Distinguished Lecture Series. Dr. Pongsudhirak deliberated on the topic of “Southeast Asia/ASEAN between the U.S. and China: Dynamics and Prospects.” The event was attended by former federal ministers, senior diplomats, practitioners, academicians and members of civil society. In his welcome remarks, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlighted Dr. Thitinan’s intellectual and academic contributions to strategic thought in Thailand and ASEAN region and his role in influencing the research and policy discourse. On Pakis...
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غیر متعدی بیماریوں کے بڑھتے ہوئے سیلاب کو روکنے کے لیے حکومت کارپوریٹ مفادات کی بجائے صحتِ عامہ کے تحفظ کو ترجیع دے
21Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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غیر متعدی بیماریوں کے بڑھتے ہوئے سیلاب کو روکنے کے لیے حکومت کارپوریٹ مفادات کی بجائے صحتِ عامہ کے تحفظ کو ترجیع دے

21 فروری 2025،اسلام آباد (نوشین راجہ):، سول سوسائٹی کی مشترکہ پریس کانفرنس۔ صحت عامہ کی پالیسیوں پرانڈسٹری کے اثر کو ختم کرنے کے لیے فوری کارروائی کی ضرورت ہے۔ سول سوسائٹیز نے حکومت سے پالیسی سازی کے عمل میں انڈسٹری کے اثر و رسوخ کو ختم کرنے کے لیے فوری کارروائی کا مطالبہ کیا ہے۔ سول سوسائٹیز اس بات پر گہری تشویش کا اظہار کرتی ہیں کہ الٹرا پروسیسڈ مصنوعات کے مضر اثرات کے بارے میں بہت زیادہ شواہد کے باوجود ملٹی نیشنل کمپنیاں پاکستان میں اپنا اثر و رسوخ بڑھا رہی ہیں۔انڈسٹری سرکاری اداروں کے ساتھ مل کر بچوں کی غذائیت میں حصہ لے رہی ہیں جس سے اُن کمپنیوں کی مصنوعات کی تشہیر بھی ہو رہی ہے۔ نیسلے پاکستان نے حال ہی میں اہم سرکاری اداروں بشمول پاکستان اسٹینڈرڈز اینڈ کوالٹی کنٹرول اتھارٹی، فوڈ اتھارٹیز اور خصوصی سرمایہ کاری سہولت کونسل کے ساتھ میٹنگز کیں۔ یہ دیکھتے ہوئے کہ یہ ایجنسیاں صحت سے متعل...
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Government Must Prioritize Public Health over Corporate Interests
21Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Government Must Prioritize Public Health over Corporate Interests

21 February 2025,Islamabad( Ghufran):Civil society organizations, academia and medical associations have called for urgent government action to eliminate the undue influence of the food and beverage industry in public health and nutrition policymaking. Expressing deep concern over the increasing involvement of industry and their front groups in influencing public health and nutrition policies, activists highlighted the serious conflict of interest that arises when such companies participate in child nutrition initiatives and government decision-making processes.Despite substantial evidence on the harmful health effects of ultra-processed products and sugary beverages, these corporations continue to expand their influence in policy making in Pakistan. Nestlé Pakistan has recently engage...
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Pakistan Supports UN Resolution on DRC, Calls for Peaceful Resolution of the Conflict
21Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Supports UN Resolution on DRC, Calls for Peaceful Resolution of the Conflict

United Nations, February 21, 2025(Ghufran): Pakistan has stated that the adoption of the resolution by consensus on DRC reaffirms Security Council’s strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and upholds the UN Charter principles.Explaining why Pakistan voted in favor of the resolution, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Alternate Permanent Representative to the U.N., said that more importantly, the resolution welcomes and supports the regional efforts and processes, and high-level engagements led by the African Union and other sub-regional organizations to bring peace to the DRC.He said Pakistan expects and calls on all parties to cooperate and fully comply with the provisions of this resolution and their r...
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