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FIRST PN MILGEM CLASS CORVETTE PNS BABUR ARRIVES KARACHI

26Jun

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FIRST PN MILGEM CLASS CORVETTE PNS BABUR ARRIVES KARACHI

FIRST PN MILGEM CLASS CORVETTE PNS BABUR ARRIVES KARACHIFirst PN MILGEM class, multi-purpose corvette PNS BABUR arrives Karachi. PNS BABUR is stealth featured, state of the art multipurpose Corvette which will augment PN’s offensive punch at sea. Upon arrival, an impressive reception ceremony was held at PN Dockyard. Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi was the Chief Guest on the occasion.While addressing the ceremony, Commander Pakistan Fleet highlighted that PN MILGEM class corvettes will significantly enhance Pakistan Navy's capability of safeguarding Maritime frontiers of Pakistan and reinforce the initiative of Pakistan Navy for independently conducting Regional Maritime Security Patrols of Indian Ocean Region. He also emphasized that MILGEM class pro...

Important meeting on Investment Board issues chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

26Jun

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Important meeting on Investment Board issues chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

Important meeting on Investment Board issues chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif The Prime Minister approved the joint venture project between Chinese and Pakistani companies regarding the transfer of Chinese industries to Pakistan. Promotion of internal and external investment in Pakistan is the first priority of the government: Prime Minister Government is taking all possible steps to provide business friendly environment for traders and investors: Prime Minister * Instructing the Prime Minister to submit a comprehensive report on the progress of the MoUs between Pakistani and Chinese companies during his visit to China in Shenzhen. Prime Minister's directive to review the draft law of Special Economic Zones One Stop Shop in the context of developments after his visit ...

Eighteenth round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Pakistan and Sweden

26Jun

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Eighteenth round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Pakistan and Sweden

Pakistan and Sweden held the 18th round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad on 26 June 2024. Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, led the Pakistani side, while the Swedish side was headed by Ambassador Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt, Director General and Head of the Global Department of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.The two sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation covering political relations, trade and investment, education, and people-to-people contacts. Expressing satisfaction at the trajectory of Pakistan-Sweden relations, the two sides agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and to forge a broad-based relationship anchored in robust economic cooperation.The Swedish side also briefed the Pakistani side on the steps...

26Jun

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وزیر اعظم کی معاون برائے موسمیاتی تبدیلی، گیٹس فاؤنڈیشن کا پاکستان کی موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے منفی اثرات سے نمٹنے کے لیے مشترکہ طور پر کام کرنے کا عزم

25Jun

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وزیر اعظم کی معاون برائے موسمیاتی تبدیلی، گیٹس فاؤنڈیشن کا پاکستان کی موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے منفی اثرات سے نمٹنے کے لیے مشترکہ طور پر کام کرنے کا عزم

وزیر اعظم کی معاون برائے موسمیاتی تبدیلی، گیٹس فاؤنڈیشن کا پاکستان کی موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے منفی اثرات سے نمٹنے کے لیے مشترکہ طور پر کام کرنے کا عزم اسلام آباد وزارت موسمیاتی تبدیلی اور ماحولیاتی رابطہ اور بل اینڈ میلنڈا گیٹس فاؤنڈیشن نے پاکستان کی موسمیاتی لچک پیدا کرنے کے لیے مشترکہ طور پر کام کرنے پر اتفاق کیا ہے۔ یہ اتفاق اسلام آباد میں فاؤنڈیشن کے چیئرمین بل گیٹس ،وزیر اعظم کی کوآرڈینیٹر برائے موسمیاتی تبدیلی رومینہ خورشید عالم کی میزبانی میں ایک اعلیٰ اختیاراتی موسمیاتی موافقت راؤنڈ ٹیبل کے دوران طے پایا۔ گول میز کانفرنس نیشنل ڈیزاسٹر مینجمنٹ اتھارٹی (این ڈی ایم اے) کے ہیڈ کوارٹر میں منعقد ہوئی اور اس کی میزبانی این ڈی ایم اے کے چیئرپرسن لیفٹیننٹ جنرل انعام حیدر ملک نے کی۔ وزیر اعظم کی معاون برائے موسمیاتی تبدیلی رومینہ خورشید عالم نے بھی بل گیٹس کو موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے مختلف شعبہ جات...

A two-member team of GCAA- UAE arrived at IIAP Islamabad

25Jun

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A two-member team of GCAA- UAE arrived at IIAP Islamabad

A two-member team of GCAA- UAE arrived at IIAP Islamabad A two-member team of GCAA- UAE, led by Mr. Abdullah Al Kaabi, Senior Director of Avsec Affairs, arrived at IIAP Islamabad for Avsec assessment of the airport. Air Cdre (R) Shahid Qadir, Director Avsec PCAA, on behalf of Secretary Aviation, welcomed the team. Mr. Abdullah re-affirmed UAE commitment in strengthening aviation security system of Pakistan through capacity and capability building. The opening meeting was attended by the APM/COO Aftab Gilani and all the concerned airport stakeholders. During the three-day assessment till 27 June, the team will be inspecting implementation of various security measures at the airport, with specific focus on the measures being adopted for flights to the UAE. The assessment is being hosted by ...

ISSI’s 51st anniversary: DPM/FM Ishaq Dar articulates vision of Pakistan’s foreign policy in a transforming world

25Jun

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ISSI’s 51st anniversary: DPM/FM Ishaq Dar articulates vision of Pakistan’s foreign policy in a transforming world

ISSI’s 51st anniversary: DPM/FM Ishaq Dar articulates vision of Pakistan’s foreign policy in a transforming worldThe Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) celebrated the 51st anniversary of its founding today. The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, graced the occasion as Chief Guest where he dilated in detail on Pakistan’s foreign policy in a transforming world.Delivering his welcome remarks, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood underscored the growing impact of think-tanks and research organizations globally, stressing their pivotal role in generating research-based inputs, fostering informed dialogue, and impacting policy. Over the past five decades, he said, the ISSI has evolved into a formidable research organization and...

Indonesian Embassy and COMSTECH Host the International Seminar on Sustainability of Palm Oil Industry and its Derivative Products

25Jun

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Indonesian Embassy and COMSTECH Host the International Seminar on Sustainability of Palm Oil Industry and its Derivative Products

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad in collaboration with COMSTECH jointly organize the international seminar on “Sustainability of Palm Oil Industry and its Derivative Products” at COMSTECH Auditorium, Islamabad.The international seminar aimes to raise more awareness of the sustainability of the palm oil from Indonesia to the Pakistani public and maintain the awareness that the palm oil and its derivative products are not harmful to the health even beneficial for the well-being. By this seminar, more potentials are expected to explore the untapped potential of palm oil derivatives beyond culinary application.In his remarks, COMSTECH Adviser Prof. Dr. Syed Khurshid Hasnain mentioned that COMSTECH have strong commitment to support the natural products coming from t...

Country Director World Bank, Njay Benhassine called on Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal

24Jun

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Country Director World Bank, Njay Benhassine called on Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal

Country Director World Bank called on Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Country Director World Bank, Njay Benhassine called on Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Monday to discuss the progress and current status of the ongoing projects supported by the World Bank. Additional Secretary and senior officials of the Ministry attended the meeting.During the meeting, Minister Ahsan Iqbal expressed his gratitude for the continuous support provided by the World Bank. He emphasized the importance of expediting the implementation of various project components and instructed the relevant authorities to accelerate their execution to ensure timely completion.The Minister also highlighted the comprehensive nature of the "5Es...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s meets with Bill Gates

24Jun

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s meets with Bill Gates

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s meets with Bill GatesPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received Mr. Bill Gates, the chair of the Gates Foundation in the Prime Minister’s House today. The visit was undertaken at the invitation of the Prime Minister that he extended during his meeting with Mr. Gates in Riyadh on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.Welcoming Mr. Gates on his visit to Pakistan, the Prime Minister updated him about the government’s efforts to achieve economic stability and key advances in digital financial services, increased health coverage, climate change adaptation and efforts to eradicate Polio.The Prime Minister deeply appreciated Gates Foundation’s valuable support for Government’s initiatives to digitize the economy. A digitized eco-syst...