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ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND WORKS
17Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND WORKS

17th January 2025, Islamabad( Kamran Raja): The Standing Committee on Housing and Works in a meeting held today in the Parliament House, Islamabad unanimously elected Moulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, MNA as its Chairman.Mr. Muhammad Mushtaq, Adviser (Legislation), National Assembly Secretariat welcomed the Committee Members and briefed about the procedure for election of the Chairman. Mr. Anwar ul Haq Chaudhary, MNA/Member proposed the name of Moulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, MNA as Chairman of the Committee while Mr. Zubair Khan Wazir, MNA/Member seconded his candidature. Accordingly, Moulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, MNA, was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Standing Committee on Housing and Works.The Adviser (Legislation) and Joint Secretary (Committees) congratulated the newly e...
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جعلی دستاویزات پر بیرون ملک سے آنے والا مسافر گرفتار
17Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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جعلی دستاویزات پر بیرون ملک سے آنے والا مسافر گرفتار

17 جنوری 2025,لاہور(کامران راجہ): ایف آئی اے امیگریشن کی لاہور ائرپورٹ پر کاروائی. جعلی دستاویزات پر بیرون ملک سے آنے والا مسافر گرفتار. گرفتار ملزم کی شناخت محمد عبداللہ کے نام سے ہوئی. ملزم فلائٹ نمبر QR 620کے ذریعے سعودی عرب سے لاہور پہنچا امیگریشن کلئیرنس کے دوران مسافر کو مشکوک پایا گیا. ملزم کے پاسپورٹ پر پاکستان اور پولینڈ انٹری اور ایگزٹ کی جعلی مہریں لگی تھی. ابتدائی تفتیش کے مطابق آئی بی ایم ایس میں ملزم کا سفری ریکارڈ موجود نہیں تھا. ملزم کومزید تفتیش کے لیے انسدادِ انسانی سمگلنگ سرکل لاہور منتقل کر دیا گیا  ...
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ISSI holds event on Latest Developments in Syria
17Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI holds event on Latest Developments in Syria

17 January 2025, Islamabad(Nosheen): The Centre for Afghanistan Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised an In-House Meeting on the “Latest Developments in Syria”. Leading academics and prominent practitioners joined the discussion, which focused on the recent developments leading to the fall of the Al-Assad regime, regional implications of the emerging situation, and Pakistan’s current and future outlook on the issue.In his welcome remarks, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlighted the rapid advances made by the opposition forces, and their quick acceptance by a number of regional and international players. He also noted the impact of these changes on the engagement of regional countries with Syria – particularly Iran, Turkiye...
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PTI founder sentenced to 14 years and Bushra Bibi 7 years in prison: 190 million pounds Reference Case
17Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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PTI founder sentenced to 14 years and Bushra Bibi 7 years in prison: 190 million pounds Reference Case

17 January 2025, Islamabad(Kamran Raja): In the 190 million pound case, the PTI founder Imran Ahmed Khan Niyazi was sentenced to 14 years and Bushra Bibi wife of Imran Khan was sentenced to 7 years in prison. According to the details, the 190 million pound reference was heard in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail, Judge Nasir Javed Rana of Accountability Court Islamabad conducted the hearing. Founder PTI was presented in the court room while Barrister Gohar, Salman Akram Raja and other lawyers and NAB prosecution team along with Bushra Bibi and her daughter were also present in Adiala Jail. The accountability court also sentenced PTI founder Rs 10 lakh and Bushra Bibi Rs 5 lakh.The court said that for non-payment of fine, Bani PTI will be sentenced to another 6 months in prison and Bushra Bi...
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PAKISTAN’S INDIGENOUS ELECTRO-OPTICAL SATELLITE (EO-1) SUCCESSFULLY
17Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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PAKISTAN’S INDIGENOUS ELECTRO-OPTICAL SATELLITE (EO-1) SUCCESSFULLY

Islamabad- 17 Jan 2025(Kamran Raja): Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), the national space agency of Pakistan, proudly announces a historic achievement with the successful launch of Pakistan's indigenous Electro Optical Satellite (EO-1) from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre (JSLC), China. This remarkable milestone marks a giant leap forward in Pakistan's journey toward self-reliance and technological excellence in space exploration.The satellite represents the expertise and dedication of SUPARCO's engineers andscientists, showcasing their commitment to advancing space technology. This milestone strengthens Pakistan's capabilities in space-based observation, enabling effective monitoring and management of natural resources, disaster response, urban pla...
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Building a Climate-Resilient Pakistan: Insights from the Humanitarian Future 2025 Event
16Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Building a Climate-Resilient Pakistan: Insights from the Humanitarian Future 2025 Event

Islamabad 16, January 2025(Kamran Raja) : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Pakistan Humanitarian Forum (PHF) co-hosted the “Pakistan’s Humanitarian Future 2025” event supported by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).A pivotal gathering aimed at addressing the country’s preparedness and response to the escalating impacts of climate change and associated humanitarian crises and developing way forward for future Climate induced Disasters.Pakistan contributes less than one percent to global greenhouse gases emissions yet ranks among the top 10 most climate-vulnerable countries worldwide. Increasingly frequent and severe natural disasters, including floods, droughts, heatwaves, and cyclones, have underscored the urgent need for proactive disaster prep...
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چینی کمپنیوں اور عملے کے تحفظ کیلئے سیکیورٹی اقدامات بہتر کریں گے ،وزیرخزانہ
14Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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چینی کمپنیوں اور عملے کے تحفظ کیلئے سیکیورٹی اقدامات بہتر کریں گے ،وزیرخزانہ

وزیرخزانہ محمد اورنگزیب نے چینی کمپنیوں اور عملے کے تحفظ کیلئے پاکستان میں سیکیورٹی اقدامات کو بہتر بنانے کا عزم ظاہر کیا ہے۔ یہ بیان ایسے وقت میں سامنے آیا ہے جب ملک میں دہشت گردی کے حملوں میں اضافہ ہوا ہے جن میں سے کچھ چینی انٹرست کو نشانہ بنایا گیا ہے۔ سی پیک چین کے وسیع تر بیلٹ اینڈ روڈ انیشی ایٹو بی آر آئی کے تحت ایک اہم انفرااسٹرکچر اور اقتصادی اقدام ہے۔ ساؤتھ چائنا مارننگ پوسٹ, ایس سی ایم پی,  کو دیے گئے ایک انٹرویو میں محمد اورنگ زیب نے پاک چین اقتصادی راہداری سی پیک کے اگلے مرحلے میں بیجنگ کے ساتھ مزید تعاون کا بھی وعدہ کیا۔ واضح رہے کہ چینی انجینئرز پاکستان میں متعدد منصوبوں پر کام کررہے ہیں اور بیجنگ نے سی پیک کے تحت انفرااسٹرکچر میں 65 ارب ڈالر سے زیادہ کی سرمایہ کاری کی ہے۔ محمد اورنگزیب نے کہا کہ سی پیک کا دوسرا مرحلہ بنیادی طور پر بزنس ٹو بزنس بالخصوص اکنامک زونز سے متعلق ...
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Minority Communities Policing Forum Promotes Inclusive Policing Practices in Islamabad and Punjab
14Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Minority Communities Policing Forum Promotes Inclusive Policing Practices in Islamabad and Punjab

 14th January 2025, Islamabad (Kamran Raja): The Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR), in collaboration with The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives organized the Minority Communities Policing Forum at the Best Western Hotel Islamabad. The forum was attended by distinguished guests, including H.E. Ms. Her Excellency Ms. Leslie Scanlon, Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Dr. Shoaib Suddle, Former IGP, Head of One-Man Commission on Minority Rights, Mr. Shafique Chaudhry, Executive Director, PCHR, and Other notable speakers included Mr. Shakir Hussain Dawar, DIG, Police Law and Order and Training, Director General (DG) Safe City, Mr. Ashfaq Ahmad Khan PSP, DIG, Commandant, Punjab Police College Sihala, Rawalpindi, Mr. Ali Raza DIG, Operations, Islamabad Police, Sen...
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Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed annual Hajj agreement 2025
13Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed annual Hajj agreement 2025

13 January 2025, Islamabad (Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhry Salik Hussain and Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan al-Rabiah signed the annual Hajj agreement 2025 between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.Under the agreement, 179,210 Pakistani pilgrims will perform Hajj this year. The agreement includes a commitment to provide the best possible facilities for Pakistani pilgrims, who will be offered special accommodation in Mina at reduced rates. The Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umra Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan al-Rabiah assured to provide all possible support for better facilities for Pakistani pilgrims.To make the Hajj journey more accessible, easier, and comfortable, a short Hajj program of 20 to 25 days has been introduced. ...
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Dr La Jielian speak on the occasion of the fair well event organised by the Chinese Embassy
11Jan By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Dr La Jielian speak on the occasion of the fair well event organised by the Chinese Embassy

11 January 2024,Islamabad( Kamran Raja ): Overseas Chinese Association Pakistan, President Dr. La Jielian speak on the occasion of the fair well event organised by the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan Islamabad During the Reception Ceremony he welcome the chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Jiang, Embassy leaders, Mr. Wang and friends from Chinese enterprises, including overseas Chinese leaders and friends, and representatives of overseas students.The traditional Chinese festival of the Spring Festival is approaching. Today we gather here to hold the "Warm Spring Festival-Celebrate the Chinese New Year" event and distribute "New Year Warm Heart Packages" to everyone.This fully reflects the Party and the country's high attention and care for our overseas Chinese in Pakistan; especially th...
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