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Pakistan’s Rising NCD Crisis: Experts Urge Immediate Policy Actions to Curb Epidemic
5Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan’s Rising NCD Crisis: Experts Urge Immediate Policy Actions to Curb Epidemic

05 December 2024, Islamabad: Pakistan is witnessing a significant un epidemiological shift, with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now accounting for over 60% of deaths annually, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This alarming trend was the focal point of a national dialogue organized by the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) in collaboration with the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination. The event, held at the Ministry’s office, was chaired by Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Health, and attended by health professionals, ministry officials, civil society organizations, and media representatives.The dialogue underscored the dire health crisis Pakistan faces, with diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CV...
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National Dialogue on “Medico-Legal Jurisprudence in Pakistan: Need for Coordination Among Stakeholders”
4Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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National Dialogue on “Medico-Legal Jurisprudence in Pakistan: Need for Coordination Among Stakeholders”

04 December 2024, Islamabad: Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights in collaboration with UNWomen and supported by INL as part of their ongoing TAHAFFUZ project organized a national dialogue of the key stakeholders in a local hotel in Islamabad, today. The main objective of thisnational dialogue was to identify the gaps in the overall medico legal regime and to come up with the recommendations to improve the system and the better coordination among the stakeholders. The dialogue was attended by official from concerned government departments, members of the Bar, medico legal officers and representatives of the leading civil society organizations from Islamabad. Mr. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, the senior puisne judge of the Islamabad High Court, in his keynote address highlightedtha...
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Ethiopia, Pakistan Agree on Enhancing Aviation Cooperation
4Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ethiopia, Pakistan Agree on Enhancing Aviation Cooperation

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Wednesday agreed to bolster the bilateral relations by expanding their cooperation in the aviation sector.Both sides agreed to this end during a meeting between H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the FDR Ethiopia to Pakistan, and H.E. Ahsan Ali Mangi, Federal Secretary for the Ministry of Aviation. During the meeting, they had a detailed discussion on the matters of mutual interests including the bilateral cooperation for increasing air connectivity between the two countries, and also transferring knowledge and technology.During the meeting, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Jemal expressed his gratitude for the crucial support extended by the Go...
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سعودیہ پاکستان رہنماؤں کا دوطرفہ تعلقات میں بڑی تبدیلی لانے کے لیے اپنے مشترکہ عزم کا اعادہ
3Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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سعودیہ پاکستان رہنماؤں کا دوطرفہ تعلقات میں بڑی تبدیلی لانے کے لیے اپنے مشترکہ عزم کا اعادہ

ریاض03 دسمبر 2024: وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کی ریاض میں منعقدہ ون-واٹر سربراہی اجلاس کے موقع پر سعودی ولی عہد شہزادہ محمد بن سلمان بن عبدالعزیز السعود سے خوشگوار ملاقات ہوئی۔ سعودی ولی عہد نے گزشتہ چھ ماہ کے دوران پانچویں بار پاکستانی وزیر اعظم سے ملاقات پر اپنی بے حد خوشی کا اظہار کیا۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ یہ حقیقی محبت اور باہمی احترام کا ثبوت ہے جو دونوں ممالک کے عوام کو جوڑتا ہے۔ دونوں رہنماؤں کا اس بات پر اتفاق ہوا کہ پاکستان اور سعودیہ کے لیے اپنے اقتصادی، تجارتی اور سرمایہ کاری کے تعلقات کو مزید فروغ دینا انتہائی ضروری ہے۔ سعودی ولی عہد نے اس بات پر زور دیا ک پاکستان اور سعودی عرب کے مابین تعاون کا فروغ پاکستان کی معاشی ترقی اور خوشحالی کیلئے کلیدی اہمیت رکھتا ہے۔ دونوں رہنماؤں نے پاکستان میں سرمایہ کاری کے حوالے سے سعودی مفاہمتی یادداشتوں اور معاہدوں پر عملدرآمد کی رفتار پر اطمینان کا...
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Saudi Pak leaders reiterate their common commitment to bring about a major transformation in the bilateral ties
3Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Saudi Pak leaders reiterate their common commitment to bring about a major transformation in the bilateral ties

Riyadh, 03 December 2024: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had a warm and cordial meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince H.R.H Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud this evening on the sidelines of the one water summit. The Crown Prince spoke of his great pleasure at meeting the Pakistani Prime Minister for the fifth time over past six months. He said that this was the evidence of the genuine love and affection that connect the peoples of the two countries.Both leaders agreed that it was now necessary for the two countries to bring about a qualitative change in their economic, trade and investment relationship. The Crown Prince stressed that it was important to ensure that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enhance meaningful cooperation that will bring about economic growth and prosper...
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Instructions to implement foolproof security plan for Chinese citizens
3Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Instructions to implement foolproof security plan for Chinese citizens

03 December 2024, Islamabad: An important meeting of the National Action Plan Coordination Committee was held under the chairmanship of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.The meeting decided to improve coordination between NACTA and the provinces. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that a National Fusion Center has been established for effective coordination. During the briefing, it was informed that 206 terrorists were killed in 7984 intelligence-based operations till October this year. The meeting decided to take comprehensive measures to prevent the activities of banned terrorist organizations on social media.In this regard, the accounts of terrorist groups will be blocked with the cooperation of PTA, while the provinces will take steps under a comprehensive strateg...
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Chief of the Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), visited troops participating in a field training exercise near Narowal and Sialkot
3Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Chief of the Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), visited troops participating in a field training exercise near Narowal and Sialkot

03 December 2024 Rawalpindi:  Chief of the Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), visited troops participating in a field training exercise near Narowal and Sialkot. He was given a comprehensive brief on the objectives and conduct of the exercise, which aimed to refine professional skills and battlefield procedures essential for addressing emerging operational challenges.During the exercise, integrated fire and maneuver operations were conducted by various elements, including Armour, Infantry, Mechanized Infantry, Artillery, Air Defence, Army Aviation and Anti-Tank Guided Missile units. The exercise also demonstrated the effective employment of electronic warfare capabilities and information operations designed to disrupt enemy communications and counter disinformation strategies...
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Eight khwarij have been sent to hell in two separate operations conducted in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa Province
1Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Eight khwarij have been sent to hell in two separate operations conducted in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa Province

Eight khwarij have been sent to hell in two separate operations conducted in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa Province from 29 November to 1 December 2024.An intelligence based operation was conducted in general area Baka Khel, Bannu District on reported presence of khwarij. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and resultantly killed five khwarij, while nine khwarij got injured.However, during the operation, Sepoy Iftikhar Hussain (Age: 29 years, resident of: District Jhang), having fought gallantly, embraced shahadat.In another operation conducted in general area Shagai, Khyber District, three Khwarij were sent to hell, while two were apprehended by the security forces.During intense fire exchange, Captain Muhammad Zohaib Ud Din (Age: 25 y...
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وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب کو چین کی طرف سے 8 سے 15 دسمبر تک دورے کی دعوت دی گئی ہے
1Dec By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب کو چین کی طرف سے 8 سے 15 دسمبر تک دورے کی دعوت دی گئی ہے

وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب کو چین کی طرف سے 8 سے 15 دسمبر تک دورے کی دعوت دی گئی ہے چین کی حکمران جماعت کی جانب سے وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز شریف کو 8 روزہ سرکاری دورے کی خصوصی دعوت دی گئی ہے مریم نواز سرکاری دعوت پر چین کا دورہ کرنے والی پہلی خاتون وزیراعلیٰ ہوں گی۔ چین کی حکمران کمونسٹ پارٹی کے ڈیپارٹمنٹ آف سینٹرل کمیٹی کی طرف سے باضابطہ دعوت نامہ موصول ہوا ہے جس کے مطابق وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نوازشریف اگلے ماہ چین کا 8 دن کا خصوصی دورہ کریں گی وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز شریف بیجنگ، شنگھائی اور گوانگ ڈونگ کے دورے کریں گی۔ سی پی سی کی خصوصی دعوت پر مریم نواز کے ہمراہ اعلی سطح کا وفد بھی چین جائے گا چین کی طرف سے 8 سے 15 دسمبر تک دورے کی دعوت دی گئی ہے دعوت نامے میں چین کی حکمران جماعت اور پاکستان مسلم لیگ (ن) میں باہمی تعاون بڑھانے کی خواہش کا بھی اظہار کیا گیا ہے۔ Editor: Kamran Raja...
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