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Ambassador of France meets the Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb

8May

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Ambassador of France meets the Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb

Ambassador of France meets the Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad AurangzebThe Ambassador of France to Pakistan Mr. Nicholas Galey, called on Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, at the Finance Division, today, to discuss matters of mutual interests and to further strengthen the bilateral relations between Pakistan and France.Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb welcomed the French Ambassador and appreciated the support extended by the French government for renewal of GSP Plus status to Pakistan.The Finance Minister briefed the envoy on the steps taken by the government to stabilize the economy including notable increases in agricultural production, forex reserves reaching $9 billion, stable rupee, declining inflation, and upswing in the stock ma...

World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia Mr Martin calls on the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

8May

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World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia Mr Martin calls on the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia Mr Martin calls on the Prime Minister Shehbaz SharifWorld Bank and Pakistan agree to work on a new robust and ambitious Country Partnership Framework to carry forward reform and development agenda. Mr. Martin Raiser, Regional Vice President of World Bank for South Asia along with a delegation including Country Representative Mr. Najy Benhassine called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today.Welcoming Mr. Martin Raiser, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded the contribution of the World Bank to the development of Pakistan. The Prime Minister appreciated the support extended by the Bank for building climate resilient infrastructure in the wake of 2022 floods in Pakistan. He briefed the delegation on the reform agenda of...

𝗛𝗘𝗖 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿

8May

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𝗛𝗘𝗖 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿

𝗛𝗘𝗖 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿 The National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), Higher Education Commission (HEC), has launched the Cohort-I, Batch-V of the Pre-Service National Faculty Development Programme (NFDP-2023-24) at the HEC Regional Centre, Peshawar. The IPFP (Interim Placement of Fresh PhDs) Fellows are taking part in the programme. The pre-service NFDP, a pioneering initiative by NAHE, has been designed to prepare and certify recently graduated PhD holders for their teaching roles within higher education institutions. This pre-service training imparts critical techniques and skill sets that will enhance their teaching practices in the future. The programme ensures a seamless transition from theoretical knowledge to practical implementation. A...

ISSI holds second round of Dialogue with ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI)

7May

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ISSI holds second round of Dialogue with ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI)

ISSI holds second round of Dialogue with ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI)The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) held the second round of dialogue with ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI) comprising heads of missions of ASEAN member states in Islamabad. The ASEAN delegation was led by the current ACI Chair, Ambassador Maria Agnes M. Cervantes, Ambassador of the Philippines to Pakistan. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI, led the ISSI side.In his opening remarks, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlighted the special significance Pakistan attaches to ASEAN as part of its “Vision East Asia.” While noting ASEAN’s standing as a global economic powerhouse and a successful model of regional cooperation, he underlined Pakistan’s growing engagement with ASEAN member...

Environmental Reporting Demands Investigative, Data-Driven Journalism Practices

6May

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Environmental Reporting Demands Investigative, Data-Driven Journalism Practices

Karachi, as a sprawling metropolis, grapples with a significant environmental challenge stemming from its inadequate water sanitation and solid waste management systems. The city's burgeoning population and rapid industrialization exacerbate these problems, necessitating urgent action and sustainable solutions to safeguard public health and the environment. "Investigative and data-driven journalism are indispensable tools in Pakistan's environmental reporting arsenal, crucial for highlighting human-centric critical issues, ensuring accountability," remarked Syed Masood Raza, General Secretary of GNMI, during a 3-Day Sabz Journalism Environmental Reporting training in Karachi, organized by the Global Neighbourhood for Media Innovation (GNMI) in collaboration with the United States Departme...

U.S Ambassador Blome Meeting with Opposition Leader Omar Ayub Khan

6May

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U.S Ambassador Blome Meeting with Opposition Leader Omar Ayub Khan

U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome met today with Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan and other senior members of the opposition to discuss a broad range of issues important to the bilateral relationship, including U.S. support for continued economic reforms, human rights, and regional security. Highlighting the importance of long-term reforms for sustainable economic growth for a stable and secure future for the people of Pakistan, Ambassador Blome underscored the United States’ support for Pakistan to engage constructively with the IMF on its reform program. The Ambassador highlighted the importance of the two countries’ shared interests and the many opportunities to advance our shared goals, including accelerating projects addressing climate change under the Gre...

Prime Minister youth loan scheme distributed Rs 83.6 Billion to young entrepreneurs of Pakistan

6May

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Prime Minister youth loan scheme distributed Rs 83.6 Billion to young entrepreneurs of Pakistan

The Commonwealth Secretariat, in collaboration with UNDP Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank, announced the launch of the highly anticipated report titled "The State of Youth Entrepreneurship in Pakistan". This groundbreaking report provides important insights into the current entrepreneurial landscape in Pakistan and offers practical recommendations for developing a vibrant and inclusive ecosystem for young entrepreneurs. The launch event at Islamabad also included a keynote speech by Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, Head of Prime Minister's Youth Programme. Khan praised the report's efforts and highlighted the government's continued support for youth entrepreneurship in Pakistan.Rana Mashood Ahmed Khan in his speech outlined the innovative measures taken by the Prime Minister's Youth ...

سعودی تجارتی وفد سرمایہ کاری کے باہمی تعاون کے لیے پاکستان پہنچ گیا۔

5May

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سعودی تجارتی وفد سرمایہ کاری کے باہمی تعاون کے لیے پاکستان پہنچ گیا۔

سعودی تجارتی وفد سرمایہ کاری کے باہمی تعاون کے لیے پاکستان پہنچ گیا۔ سعودی عرب کے نائب وزیر سرمایہ کاری ایچ-ای ابراہیم المبارک کی قیادت میں 50 ارکان پر مشتمل اعلیٰ سطحی تجارتی وفد پاکستان پہنچا۔ وفاقی وزیر تجارت جام کمال خان اور وزیرِ پیٹرولیم مصدق ملک نے نورخان ایئربیس پر سعودی معززین کا استقبال کیا۔ تین روزہ سعودی دورہ کا مقصد پاکستان میں کاروبار کے مختلف مواقع پر دونوں ملکوں کے سرمایہ کاروں کی آپس میں ایک دوسرے سے تجارتی تعلقات کو مزید فروغ دینا ۔ جام کمال خان وزارت تجارت نے اپنے سعودی ہم منصبوں کے ساتھ B2B ملاقاتوں کے لیے متعلقہ شعبوں میں بڑی تعداد میں پاکستانی کمپنیوں کا انتخاب کیا ہے۔ جام کمال خان اعلیٰ پاکستانی کمپنیاں 30 سعودی کمپنیوں کے ساتھ مختلف شعبوں میں منسلک ہوں گی۔ بزنس ٹو بزنس (B2B) میٹنگز زراعت، کان کنی، انسانی وسائل، توانائی، کیمیکلز اور میری ٹائم، جیسے شعبوں پر توجہ...

پاکستان مسلم لیگ قیوم کی سینٹرل ورکنگ کمیٹی کا اجلاس، سید ثقلین عباس بخاری، پارٹی کے نئے صدر منتخب

5May

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پاکستان مسلم لیگ قیوم کی سینٹرل ورکنگ کمیٹی کا اجلاس، سید ثقلین عباس بخاری، پارٹی کے نئے صدر منتخب

پاکستان مسلم لیگ قیوم کی سینٹرل ورکنگ کمیٹی کا اجلاس سیکرٹری جنرل اکرم ندیم کی صدارت میں شروع ہوا۔ پارٹی کی سی ڈبلیو سی کے تمام ممبران نے اجلاس میں شرکت کی۔ اجلاس میں شریک تمام ممبران انتخابی عمل میں حصہ لیا۔ پارٹی صدر کے لیے نامزد امیدوار سید ثقلین عباس بخاری کو بلا مقابلہ منتخب کر لیا گیا۔ اجلاس میں تمام ممبران نے اپنا حق رائے دہی استعمال کرتے ہوئے سید ثقلین عباس بخاری کی حمایت کی۔ یہ انتخابی عمل پارٹی کے سابق صدر سید فقیر حسین بخاری کے انتقال کے بعد عمل میں لایا گیا۔ نو منتخب صدر کے انتخاب کے بعد مرحوم صدر سید فقیر حسین بخاری کے لیے دعائے مغفرت بھی کی گئی۔ بعد میں اجلاس کی صدارت پارٹی کے نو منتخب صدر سید ثقلین عباس بخاری نے سنبھالتے ہوئے سینٹرل ورکنگ کمیٹی کے ممبران سے خطاب میں کہا کہ میں تمام ممبران کا شکر گزار ہوں جنہوں نے مجھ پر اعتماد کرتے ہوئے پارٹی کی صدارت کی ذمہ داری مجھے سونپی...

Meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Meeting with Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People Congress of China

5May

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Meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Meeting with Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People Congress of China

Meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese National Congress and the Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee Within the framework of the 15th Meeting of the Organization of Islamic Conference held in Banjul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Gambia, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a meeting with the Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chinese National Congress, Zheng Jianbang came together. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated Pakistan full support to China core issues and emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperative relations through economic cooperation and cooperation. Vice President Zheng Jianbang reiterated China's support for Pakistan's sovereignty, territorial in...