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MUSIC DIPLOMACY BOOSTS CULTURAL TIES BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND PAKISTAN.
11May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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MUSIC DIPLOMACY BOOSTS CULTURAL TIES BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND PAKISTAN.

RAINING JANE CONCLUDES VIBRANT PAKISTAN TOUR WITH ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCES IN KARACHI The acclaimed American folk music band, Raining Jane, recently visited Karachi, the final stop on their two-week tour of Pakistan. During their stay in Karachi, they led student jam-and-learn sessions, workshops for musicians, and staged several inspiring musical performances, engaging with music fans from across Karachi. Working with the Arts Council of Pakistan and the National Academy of Performing Arts, the band fell in love with the vibrancy of the Karachi music scene. “The warmth and hospitality of Pakistan has been overwhelmingly amazing; the love we feel being here and the joy that this experience has brought is life changing. It's been an honor to connect with so many talented individuals and c...
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میوزک ڈپلومیسی سے امریکا اور پاکستان کے درمیان ثقافتی تعلقات کو مزید تقویت ملی۔
11May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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میوزک ڈپلومیسی سے امریکا اور پاکستان کے درمیان ثقافتی تعلقات کو مزید تقویت ملی۔

خواتین فنکاروں کے مشہور امریکی بینڈ ریننگ جین کیجانب سے کراچی میں شاندار پرفارمنس سے دورہ پاکستان کا اختتام۔ میوزک ڈپلومیسی سے امریکا اور پاکستان کے درمیان ثقافتی تعلقات کو مزید تقویت ملی۔معروف امریکی میوزک بینڈ ریننگ جین نے پاکستان میں دو ہفتوں پر محیط اپنے حالیہ دورے کا آخری پڑاؤ کراچی میں کیا، جہاں بینڈ کی زیر قیادت طالب علموں کے جیم-اینڈ- لرن سیشنز اور موسیقی پر ورکشاپس کا انعقاد ہوا، جس میں انہوں نے کراچی بھر سے آئے موسیقی کی شائقین کے ساتھ سحر انگیز آواز میں فن کا مظاہرہ بھی کیا۔ آرٹس کاؤنسل آف پاکستان اور نیشنل اکیڈمی آف آرٹس کے ساتھ مصروف عمل امریکی میوزک بینڈ کراچی میں موسیقی کے متنوع منظرنامے کا مداح بن گیا۔ ریننگ جین کی ممبر گلوکار ہ اور سیلو سے ساز چھیڑنے والی مائے بلوم فیلڈ کا کہنا تھا کہ "پاکستان میں جس گرمی جوشی سے استقبال اور مہمان نوازی کی گئی، وہ باعث مسرت ہے، یہاں کے...
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Alibaba Delegation Meets Jam Kamal Khan to Boost E-commerce
10May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Alibaba Delegation Meets Jam Kamal Khan to Boost E-commerce

A high-level delegation from Alibaba.com convened at the office of Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, on Friday to discuss avenues for enhancing e-commerce in Pakistan.Minister Jam assured the delegation of his full support in advancing e-commerce initiatives in the country, emphasizing the need to bridge the gap between traditional commerce and the digital marketplace.Highlighting the untapped potential of e-commerce in Pakistan, Minister Khan reaffirmed the commitment of the Ministry of Commerce and the government's leadership to bolster trade volumes.The minister said that there should be close collaboration between TDAP and Alibaba.com, stressing the importance of turning these collaborations into tangible actions.Expressing gratitude for the minister's supp...
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ISSI hosts “Next-Generation Strategic Cohort 2024”
9May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI hosts “Next-Generation Strategic Cohort 2024”

ISSI hosts “Next-Generation Strategic Cohort 2024” The India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a one-day workshop, titled “Next-Generation Strategic Cohort 2024” as part of the series of events aimed at engaging young academics and scholars in the policy discourse relating to foreign policy and strategic issues in South Asia. The workshop was attended by more than 28 young researchers and experts from various think-tanks and Universities from different parts of Pakistan. In his opening remarks, Director India Study Centre Dr. Khurram Abbas welcomed the participants and introduced the theme, objectives and pattern of the event. The workshop was divided into two working sessions. In his remarks on the occasion, Director General ISSI Ambassador S...
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General Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander United States (US) CENTCOM meeting with General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), COAS
9May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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General Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander United States (US) CENTCOM meeting with General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), COAS

General Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander United States (US) CENTCOM meeting with General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), COASGeneral Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander United States (US) CENTCOM called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), COAS at GHQ. During the meeting, matters of shared interests, particularly cooperation in regional security matters came under discussion. Both sides discussed avenues of joint training and reiterated the need for enhancing training interactions between CENTCOM and Pakistan Army.The visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s successes in fight against terrorism and Pakistan’s continued efforts for brining peace and stability in the region.Editor: Kamran Raja
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May 9 is Victory Day in the Republic of Belarus.
9May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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May 9 is Victory Day in the Republic of Belarus.

A solemn event in honor of Victory Day was held in Victory Square in the hero-city of Minsk, the capital of Belarus, under the leadership of President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.Victory Day is a holiday that commemorates the Soviet Union victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. It was first inaugurated in the 15 republics of the Soviet Union following the signing of the German Instrument of Surrender late in the evening on 8 May 1945 (9 May Moscow Time). The Soviet government announced the victory early on 9 May after the signing ceremony in Berlin. Less than eighty years ago the bloody tornado of the most terrible war in history was stopped by sacrificial deeds of Soviet people. This fact is forever secured in ruins of the Reichstag and the instrument of unconditional capitulation of...
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Asim Iftikhar Ahmad visited Pakistan’s Eventing Paris Olympics 2024 Training Camp in Sandillon France
9May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Asim Iftikhar Ahmad visited Pakistan’s Eventing Paris Olympics 2024 Training Camp in Sandillon France

The Ambassador of Pakistan to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad visited Pakistan’s Eventing Paris Olympics 2024 Training Camp in Sandillon France on May 9, 2024 where he met Pakistan's Equestrian Usman Khan and his coach Pierre Defrance.The Ambassador was briefed on the on-going qualification events in the run-up to Olympics. He appreciated duo efforts to secure the berth and bring laurels for Pakistan. The Ambassador lauded Usman's performance in Eventing - dressage, show jumping & cross country - at the training facility in Sandillon, France. He also met and rode Pakistan’s horse MIRAJ (Eden du Veret). The Ambassador appreciated the passion and commitment of Pierre Defrance in training Usman Khan for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024.He thanked Pierre Defrance for his hospitality ...
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لاہور کے علامہ اقبال انٹرنیشنل ایئرپورٹ پر بین الاقوامی پروازیں بحال کر دی گئیں۔
9May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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لاہور کے علامہ اقبال انٹرنیشنل ایئرپورٹ پر بین الاقوامی پروازیں بحال کر دی گئیں۔

نو مئی 2024 کو صبح 5 بجکر 25منٹ پر لاہور کے علامہ اقبال انٹرنیشنل ایئرپورٹ میں انٹرنیشنل ڈیپارچر لاؤنج کے ایک حصے میں آگ لگی، جس سے فلائٹ آپریشن میں خلل پڑا۔ تاہم اللہ کے فضل و کرم سے تمام عملے اور مسافروں کو بروقت بحفاظت نکال لیا گیا۔ سول ایوی ایشن اتھارٹی (سی اے اے) اور فیڈرل انویسٹی گیشن ایجنسی (ایف آئی اے) نے فوری طور پر نظام کی بحالی کے لیے کوششیں شروع کیں۔ حج پروازوں کی فوری روانگی کے لیے امیگریشن عملے نے تین پروازوں کی مینوول امیگریشن کی اور ساتھ ساتھ پانچ بین الاقوامی آرائیوں فلائیٹس کو بھی ہینڈل کیا گیا اور ہموار فلائیٹ آپریشنز کو یقینی بنایا۔ اس کے ساتھ ساتھ ڈومیسٹک پروازیں دوبارہ شروع ہوئیں، اور انٹیگریٹڈ بارڈر مینجمنٹ سسٹم کو بحال کرنے کی ہنگامی کوششیں شروع کردی گئیں۔ وزیر ہوا بازی نے بحالی کے کام کی پیشرفت کا جائزہ لینے کے لیے ذاتی طور پر ہوائی اڈے کا دورہ کیا اور سسٹم کی بحال...
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International Flight Operations Restored at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport
9May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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International Flight Operations Restored at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport

On the 9th of May 2024, at 0525 hours, a fire broke out in a section of the international departure lounge at Lahore's Allama Iqbal international airport, causing disruptions to flight operations. However, by the grace of Allah, all the staff and passengers were safely evacuated in timely manner. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) immediately initiated the efforts for the restoration of systems.Three flights for Hajj departures were manually managed by immigration staff to ensure the smooth operation, along with five international arrivals. In order to guarantee the efficient facilitation of Hajj operations, three flights for Hajj departures were manually managed by immigration staff, in addition to five international arrivals. Concurrently, domes...
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