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Arrival of U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Natalie Baker
15Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Arrival of U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Natalie Baker

The U.S. Mission to Pakistan welcomes the arrival of Deputy Chief of Mission Natalie A. Baker. Prior to assuming the duties of Deputy Chief of Mission at U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Natalie served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Doha, Qatar. Natalie has previously served as Director of the Office of North African Affairs in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs; Deputy Chief and Chargé d’Affaires  of the U.S. Mission to Libya Deputy Director of the Iran Regional Presence Office at the U.S. Consulate in Dubai; and Economic Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait. In Kuwait, Natalie worked with the Department of Defense to support the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq. From 2009-2011, Natalie served as Political and Economic Counselor in Libya, as th...
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NDMA’s High level Flood Alert on River Chenab
15Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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NDMA’s High level Flood Alert on River Chenab

 National Emergencies Operation Center anticipated that Rain, wind and  thundershower with isolated heavy rainfall is anticipated in the catchment areas of River Chenab till 18th August 2024. Consequently, the Chenab River is expected to reach High to Very High level flows which may result in inundation in low lying areas & damage of infrastructure. All villages/towns or settlements near Marala, Khanki, Qadirabad,  especially along the flood plain, can be affected by increasing flows . A strong Monsoon spell is active in catchment areas of eastern rivers, particularly in catchment areas of River Chenab including Sialkot, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Chiniot, etc. Similarly, in IIOJK including Reasi, Akhnoor, Salal, Rajouri, Jammu, etc.Heavy rainfall is anticipated in iso...
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Ambassador Munir Akram Urges Renewal of Founding-Fathers’ Vision on Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day
15Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ambassador Munir Akram Urges Renewal of Founding-Fathers’ Vision on Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day

 The Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations and the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York jointly hosted a flag hoisting ceremony to celebrate the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan. Ambassador Munir Akram, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the U.N., hoisted the flag to the beat of national anthem at a simple, yet elegant ceremony held at the chancery’s building today. Consul General Aamer Ahmad Atozai, Deputy Permanent Representative Usman Jadoon, officers and the staff members of the Pakistan Mission and the Consulate attended the ceremony.Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Munir Akram recollected memories from the time of Pakistan’s establishment, mentioning important events in the nation history. Ambassador Akram said that Pakistan was born with grea...
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PAKISTAN NAVY CELEBRATES 78TH INDEPENDENCE DAY OF PAKISTAN WITH TRADITIONAL ARDOUR
15Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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PAKISTAN NAVY CELEBRATES 78TH INDEPENDENCE DAY OF PAKISTAN WITH TRADITIONAL ARDOUR

An impressive Change of Guard ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the entire nation celebrated 78th Independence Day of Pakistan. A smartly turned-out contingent of Pakistan Naval Academy cadets and sailors clad in ceremonial dresses assumed guard duties at Mazar-e-Quaid with traditional enthusiasm, spirit and military customs.Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy, Commodore M Khalid graced the occasion as Chief Guest and reviewed the guard. The Chief Guest and cadets of Pakistan Navy presented Qaumi Salam to Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The ceremonial mounting of Guard was followed by the laying of floral wreath at Mazar-e-Quaid by Chief Guest on behalf of Chief of the Naval Staff, officers and men of Pakistan Navy.Earli...
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China and Pakistan join hands in flaxseed to Reduce oil imports
15Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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China and Pakistan join hands in flaxseed to Reduce oil imports

The newly-unveiled Flax Study Research and Innovation Hub between China and Pakistan by Gansu Academy of Agricultural Sciences  and Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, is expanding the horizons of agricultural cooperation between the two countries. The two sides are working together on variety selection and breeding, planting technology improvement, etc, aiming to reduce both countries’ dependence on imports when it comes to edible oil.Pakistan is one of the largest importers of edible oil across the globe, and the insufficiency of edible oil in the country keeps expanding. At present, although China is the world major flaxseed processer with an annual processing capacity of about 1 million tons, about 60 Percent of flaxseeds are imported. So China and Pakistan face the same challen...
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United Nations warns Extreme heat threat to health of 500 Million children
15Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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United Nations warns Extreme heat threat to health of 500 Million children

One in five children or 466 million live in areas that experience at least double the number of extremely hot days every year compared with their grandparents’ generation, according to a UNICEF analysis released on Wednesday. Extreme heat is increasing, disrupting children’s health, well-being and daily routines,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell.The study compared averages in the 1960s with the period 2020-2024, measuring the days which exceeded 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit).It presents a stark warning over the speed and scale at which such days are increasing for almost half a billion children worldwide many without the infrastructure or services to endure it.In examining country-level data, the analysis also found that in 16 countries, children n...
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UNESCO says 1.4 million young ladies restricted from school since Taliban retook power
15Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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UNESCO says 1.4 million young ladies restricted from school since Taliban retook power

The Taliban "have nearly cleared out twenty years of consistent advancement for schooling" in Afghanistan, placing the fate of a whole age in danger, the UN instructive, logical and social organization (UNESCO) detailed Afghanistan is at present the main country in the reality where auxiliary and advanced education is completely prohibited to ladies and young ladies over age 12, the Paris-based UN organization saidThe Taliban cleared once more into power on 15 August 2021 and quickly started abridging ladies' freedoms, it was brought up. Three years to the day after the fall of Kabul, the country's capital, something like 1.4 million young ladies have been intentionally denied admittance to auxiliary training due to the boycotts. Aside from the young ladies who were at that point ou...
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Pakistan Independence Day flag hoisted ceremony at the Pakistan embassy in Washington
15Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Independence Day flag hoisted ceremony at the Pakistan embassy in Washington

Pakistan green sickle and star was spread out at a basic service held at the Pakistani consulate in Washington on Wednesday to praise the Freedom Day of Pakistan. Charge d'Affaires Dr. Fareha Bugti lifted the Pakistani banner at the International safe haven yard as the public song of devotion was struck up. The function was gone to by an enormous number of individuals from the Pakistani people group. Unique messages of President Asif Ali Zardari and the State leader Shehbaz Sharif were perused out on the event.In their messages, the two chiefs honored the tremendous penances made by the country's progenitors and the legends of the Pakistan Development, who battled resolutely for a free country.Dr. Fareha Bugti alongside the officials of the International safe haven and different v...
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Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Highlights Sacrifices for Pakistan and Praises Pakistan Sweet Home on Independence Day
15Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Highlights Sacrifices for Pakistan and Praises Pakistan Sweet Home on Independence Day

our forefathers rendered sacrifices for creation of a separate homeland and we all have a duty to protect this country.  Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani remarked,while addressing a ceremony held in connection with Independence Day celebrations at Pakistan Sweet Home. He emphasized the importance of honoring those who were martyred during Pakistan's independence movement.Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani praised the initiatives of Pakistan Sweet Home for the care and facilities being provided to the children. He mentioned that 14 years ago, Zammurad Khan started with a few children in Pakistan, and now we see a huge difference.  Creating a safe, loving, and supportive environment for these children is commendable. It is also our religious duty to support and fulfill the needs of orphans. ...
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