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Federal government has approved the National Policy for Countering Violent Extremism made by NACTA: Member NACTA Dr. Khalid Chauhan

31Jan

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Federal government has approved the National Policy for Countering Violent Extremism made by NACTA: Member NACTA Dr. Khalid Chauhan

Islamabad: January 31st, 2025 (Kamran Raja): The Federal Government has approved “National Prevention of Violent Extremism (NPVE) Policy”, devised by the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA). It was apprised by the Member Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) and Director General (R&D) NACTA, Dr, Khalid Chauhan to the participants of a National Dialog on Prevention of Violent Extremism, held by NACTA in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Islamic Research Institute (IRI), here in Islamabad.The event brought together stakeholders from Federal Ministries / departments and civil society organizations to deliberate on strategies and collaborative efforts to prevent violent extremism in Pakistan. Chairman Higher Education Commission Profes...

President Asif Ali Zardari visits National Aerospace Science and Technology Park

31Jan

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President Asif Ali Zardari visits National Aerospace Science and Technology Park

Islamabad, 31 January 2025 (Kamran Raja): President Asif Ali Zardari visited the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP), a flagship project spearheaded by Pakistan Air Force. During the visit, the President was briefed in detail regarding various set-ups established at NASTP. Declaring NASTP a major landmark in PAF's journey towards progress, the Chief of the Air Staff was also present on the occasion. He emphasized that the project is of national importance, poised to form basis of knowledge and technology-based economy in Pakistan. NASTP aims to bridge the gap by seamlessly fusing private and public sector enterprises in Space, Cyber, IT, Artificial Intelligence & Aerospace domains. It was emphasized that the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park is all s...

ISSI hosts Seminar on International Year of Peace and Trust 2025

31Jan

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ISSI hosts Seminar on International Year of Peace and Trust 2025

Islamabad: 31 January 2025 (Nosheen): The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised a seminar titled “International Year of Peace and Trust: Cooperation for Peace,” in collaboration with the Embassy of Turkmenistan and the UN Resident Coordinator Office in Pakistan. The event included speeches by H.E. Atadjan Movlamov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan; Mr. Mohamed Yahya, UN Resident Coordinator in Pakistan; and Ambassador Syed Haider Shah, Additional Secretary (UN and OIC) Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The working session featured talks by Ambassador Masood Khalid, former Ambassador of Pakistan to China; Ms. Ammara Durrani, Assistant Resident Representative UNDP; and Dr. Maria Saifuddin Effendi, HOD Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, NDU. In his welcome remarks...

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan calls on the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

31Jan

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Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan calls on the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Islamabad: 31 January 2025 (Kamran Raja): On the auspicious occasion of the Chinese New Year, the Prime Minister received Amb. At the Prime Minister's House, Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, greeted the Prime Minister and conveyed his good wishes to the Chinese leadership and the brotherly people of China, including all Chinese nationals residing in Pakistan, in their New Year celebrations.He expressed the hope that this new year would further strengthen the bonds of friendship between Pakistan and China and bring prosperity to the people of both countries. Matters related to economic and security cooperation between the two countries were also discussed during the meeting. The Ambassador thanked the Prime Minister and the people of Pakistan for extending th...

کنگ سلمان ریلیف سنٹر کی جانب سے مستحق کمیونٹیز میں 30,000 فوڈ پیکجز کی تقسیم مکمل

31Jan

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کنگ سلمان ریلیف سنٹر کی جانب سے مستحق کمیونٹیز میں 30,000 فوڈ پیکجز کی تقسیم مکمل

اسلام آباد 31 جنوری 2025 (کامران راجہ): کنگ سلمان ریلیف سینٹر نے نیشنل ڈیزاسٹر مینجمنٹ اتھارٹی کے تعاون سے پاکستان کے 28 اضلاع میں 30,000 فوڈ پیکجز کی کامیاب تقسیم کا عمل مکمل کر لیا تاکہ ضرورت مند کمیونٹیز کی مدد کی جا سکے۔ اس پہلے مرحلے کی تقسیم کا مقصد ان ہزاروں افراد کی معاونت کرنا ہے جو غربت کی لکیر سے نیچے زندگی گزار رہے ہیں۔ ہر فوڈ پیکج کا وزن 95 کلوگرام ہے، جس میں 80 کلوگرام آٹا، 5 لیٹر کوکنگ آئل، 5 کلوگرام چینی، اور 5 کلوگرام چنے شامل ہیں۔ تقسیم کا عمل کنگ سلمان ریلیف سینٹر کی نگرانی میں شفافیت کے ساتھ صوبائی ڈیزاسٹر مینجمنٹ اتھارٹیز ، ضلعی انتظامیہ، حیات فاؤنڈیشن، اور پیس اینڈ ڈیولپمنٹ آرگنائزیشن کے ساتھ تعاون انجام دیا گیا ۔ یہ اقدام پاکستان میں غذائی عدم تحفظ کو کم کرنے اور مستحق گھرانوں کی فلاح و بہبود کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے کنگ سلمان ریلیف سینٹر کے عزم کا مظہر ہے۔ ...

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre Distributes 30,000 Food Packages to Vulnerable Communities

31Jan

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King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre Distributes 30,000 Food Packages to Vulnerable Communities

Islamabad 31 January 2025( kamran Raja): King Salman Relief Center, in collaboration with the National Disaster management Authority, has successfully completed the distribution of 30,000 food packages (cycle-1) in 28 districts across Pakistan to assist needy communities.The aim of this distribution is to support thousands of individuals living below the poverty line. Each food package weighs 95 kilograms and includes 80 kilograms of flour, 5 liters of cooking oil, 5 kilograms of sugar, and 5 kilograms of chickpeas. The distribution process was carried out transparently under the supervision of the King Salman Relief Center, in coordination with the NDMA, PDMAs, district administration, Hayat Foundation and PADO. This initiative underscores King Salman Relief’s commitment to reducing f...

Coalition for freedom of expression formed in response to PECA law

30Jan

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Coalition for freedom of expression formed in response to PECA law

Islamabad, 30 January 2025(Nosheen Raja): At a consultation held earlier today by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), participants deplored the passage of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (PECA) (Amendment) Act 2025 on the grounds that it would stifle freedom of expression further, not only for the press but also for ordinary social media users.Attending the consultation were Mian Rauf Atta, president of the SCBA, senior SCBA lawyer Abid Saqi, PFUJ president Azfal Butt, RIUJ president Tariq Ali Virk, RIUJ general secretary Asif Bashir Chaudhry, WAJAH founder Fauzia Kulsoom Rana and PPP senator Zamir Hussain Ghumro. Journalists Hamid Mir and Matiullah Jan, HRCP Council members Nasir Zaidi, Farhatullah Babar and Nida Aly, and former HRCP chairperson Afrasiab Khattak also s...

Speech of Mr. Wang Hui Hua at the spring festival event

30Jan

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Speech of Mr. Wang Hui Hua at the spring festival event

30 January 2025, Islamabad, ( kamran Raja): Mr. Wang Hui Hua speech during the spring festival event. Your Excellency, Minister of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, esteemed guests, and dear Chinese friends, Happy New Year, I would like to begin by expressing my heartfelt gratitude to the Government of Pakistan, particularly the Ministry of Planning, for organizing this special event to celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival. Your unwavering support and warm hospitality mean a great deal to us, and we deeply appreciate the efforts made to recognize the invaluable contributions of Chinese professionals in Pakistan. Today, we gather to celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival, a joyous occasion that marks the beginning of the new year on the traditional Chinese calendar. This anc...

Prime Minister Mustafa meets with UN, EU, and World Bank to coordinate relief and reconstruction efforts in Gaza

30Jan

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Prime Minister Mustafa meets with UN, EU, and World Bank to coordinate relief and reconstruction efforts in Gaza

Ramallah, January 29, 2025 (Kamran Raja):Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Mustafa held a coordination meeting on humanitarian relief and reconstruction efforts in Gaza with Sigrid Kaag, Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza; Muhannad Hadi, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory; Alexandre Stutzmann, EU Representative to Palestine; and Stefan Emblad, World Bank Country Director for Palestine. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Wael Zaqout and Minister of Social Development and Relief Samah Hamad.Mustafa reiterated the importance of international partners and the International community supporting the Palestinian Government’s efforts and its field teams operating in Gaza. He emphasized the n...

Federal Interior Minister and Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

30Jan

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Federal Interior Minister and Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

Islamabad, January 30, 2025 (Kamran Raja): Federal Interior Minister and Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. Mohsin Naqvi briefed the Prime Minister about his recent visit to America and meetings with important American officials, the business community, and investors.In the meeting, he also informed the Prime Minister about the preparations for organizing the Champions Trophy, on which the Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of his entire board team including Mohsin Naqvi. The Interior Minister also informed the Prime Minister about the progress of the ongoing development works in Islamabad, on which the Prime Minister appreciated the speed of the work. In the meeting, Mohsin Naqvi also apprised the Prime Minister ...