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Special Investment Facilitation Council convened the 9th meeting of its Apex Committee
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Special Investment Facilitation Council convened the 9th meeting of its Apex Committee

Special Investment Facilitation Council convened the 9th meeting of its Apex CommitteeSpecial Investment Facilitation Council convened the 9th meeting of its Apex Committee on 2 February 2024 to review various initiatives being steered through the SIFC forum. The meeting was chaired by the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and attended by Chief of the Army Staff, Federal Cabinet, Provincial Chief Ministers and high level government officials.The ministries presented progress on the projects and policy initiatives, and gave plans for subsequent endeavours to attract the investment. The Committee showed profound satisfaction on overall progress and appreciated ‘Whole of Government the Approach’ in realising the envisioned dividends.The Committee reviewed progress on ...
Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani participated in the 3rd Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum
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Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani participated in the 3rd Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum

Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani participated in the 3rd Indo-Pacific Ministerial ForumForeign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani participated in the 3rd Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, in Belgium at the invitation of High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borre.FM also joined the Roundtable on ‘Shared Prosperity, Economic Resilience, and Investments’. In his remarks, FM outlined the future trajectory of global partnerships. He underlined:Shared responsibility to move away from divisive bloc politics and notions of great power contestationClose cooperation and multidisciplinary international partnerships to deal with global challengesProposed a three tier approach involving development of international digital cooperation h...
President of the Republic of Maldives calls Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
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President of the Republic of Maldives calls Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar

President of the Republic of Maldives calls Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq KakarCaretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar held a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, today.The purpose of the telephone call was to follow up on the discussions during their meeting of 2 December, 2023 on the sidelines of the 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Abu Dhabi.Both leaders mutually agreed to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation, particularly focusing on trade and environmental initiatives.The two sides also expressed their desire to work for peace and development in South Asia through greater region...
Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday, 01 February 2024
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Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday, 01 February 2024

Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday, 01 February 2024Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani is in Belgium to attend the Third EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum.Yesterday, the Foreign Minister held bilateral meetings with a number of European Union officials, including the Secretary-General of the European External Action Service, Stefano Sannino; the EU Special Envoy for Religious Freedom, Frans van Daele; the Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra; and the Chair of European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with the countries of South Asia, Nicola Procaccini. The discussions focused on cooperation between Pakistan and the European Union in trade, investment, digital technology, climate action, health, and connectivity. Foreign Minister Jilani will hold f...
ISSI to collaborate with International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
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ISSI to collaborate with International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)

ISSI to collaborate with International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), hosted a fruitful in-house session with Dr. Pema Gyamtsho, Director General of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Nepal. The meeting brought together key representatives from both organizations, including Director General ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood; Director CSP Dr. Neelam Nigar and CSP Research team; Mr. Shekhar Gimire, Director Operations, ICIMOD; and Dr. Faisal Mueen, Intervention Manager, ICIMOD. Ms. Aisha Khan, Executive Director, Civil Society Coalition for Climate Change (CSCCC), also attended the meeting. In her introductory remarks, Dr. Neelum Nigar ...
CHINESE AMBASSADOR CALLS ON AIR CHIEF
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CHINESE AMBASSADOR CALLS ON AIR CHIEF

CHINESE AMBASSADOR CALLS ON AIR CHIEFAmbassador of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr Jiang Zaidong, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office today. During the meeting matters pertaining to evolving geo-strategic environment and regional developments were discussed. The dignitaries underscored the necessity of revitalizing the framework for operational training across all domains, emphasizing the paramount importance of preparedness and seamless coordination in the face of evolving security challenges.Chief of the Air Staff shared broad contours of PAF’s modernization drive in order to transform Pakistan Air Force into a Next Generation Air Force through induction of niche technologies with a special focus...
General Syed Asim Munir (COAS) presided over the 262nd Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at GHQ
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General Syed Asim Munir (COAS) presided over the 262nd Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at GHQ

General Syed Asim Munir (COAS) presided over the 262nd Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at GHQGeneral Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) presided over the 262nd Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at GHQ, today. Forum paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of Shuhadas including officers and men of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies and the citizens who have laid their lives for ensuring peace and stability in the country.Forum resolved that terrorists, their facilitators and abettors, working on behest of hostile forces to destabilise Pakistan, will be dealt with full might of the state. COAS stated that Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are sacrosanct and inviolable. Pakistan believes in peaceful co-existence with all sta...
Minister for Energy inaugurates Oil, Gas and Minerals Career Expo
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Minister for Energy inaugurates Oil, Gas and Minerals Career Expo

Federal Minister for Energy, Mr. Muhammad Ali inaugurated the first-ever national level ‘Fuelling Futures Career Expo 2024’ on January 31 at Pakistan China Friendship Centre, Islamabad. The two-day Career Expo has been organised by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) in collaboration with Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL).The event witnessed an overwhelming attendance of students, faculty and company representatives. MD and CEO PPL Mr. Imran Abbasy welcomed the large number of students from across the country and thanked the participating companies and universities for making the two-day Career Expo a success.The platform provides an opportunity for students to interact with the leaders of the energy and minerals industry and to learn from their experiences with the view to...
نادرا کی جانب سے لاہور کے شہریوں کے لئے ایک اور سہولت لاہور ریجن میں کمپیوٹرائزڈ اسلحہ لائسنس کی تجدید و ترمیم کے لئے خصوصی کاؤنٹر قائم
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نادرا کی جانب سے لاہور کے شہریوں کے لئے ایک اور سہولت لاہور ریجن میں کمپیوٹرائزڈ اسلحہ لائسنس کی تجدید و ترمیم کے لئے خصوصی کاؤنٹر قائم

نادرا کی جانب سے لاہور کے شہریوں کے لئے ایک اور سہولت لاہور ریجن میں کمپیوٹرائزڈ اسلحہ لائسنس کی تجدید و ترمیم کے لئے خصوصی کاؤنٹر قائمنادرا لاہور ریجن میں شہریوں کو سہولت اور آسانی کےساتھ کمپیوٹرائزڈ اسلحہ لائسنس کے اجراء کے لئے 11 خصوصی کاؤنٹرز کام کررہے ہیں۔وفاقی وزارت داخلہ اورپنجاب حکومت کی طرف سےجاری کئے گئے اسلحہ لائسنس کی تجدید و ترمیم کے لئے ضلع لاہور میں ساندہ روڈ، ایبٹ روڈ،پیکوروڈ اور جوہر ٹاؤن لاہور سمیت شیخوپورہ،ننکانہ، نارووال،سیالکوٹ،گوجرانوالہ،اوکاڑہ،اور قصور اضلاع کےخصوصی نادرا مراکز میں 11 کاؤنٹرز قائم کئے گئے ہیں۔اس خصوصی اقدام کی بدولت شہریوں کو سوموار سے جمعہ صبح 8:30بجے سے 3:30بجے تک کمپیوٹرائزڈ اسلحہ لائسنس کے بآسانی اجراء کے لئے تمام خدمات ایک چھت تلے فراہم کی جا رہی ہیں۔ نادرا کی جانب سے شہریوں کو آگاہ کیا گیا ہے کہ وہ اس سلسلے میں کسی بھی قسم کی معلو...