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Pakistan & Marshall Islands establish formal diplomatic ties

27Jan

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Pakistan & Marshall Islands establish formal diplomatic ties

Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Ambassador Munir Akram and his counterpart from the Marshall Islands, Ambassador Amatlain Elizabeth Kabua signed a joint communiqué to forge a formal diplomatic relations between the two countries.The signing ceremony, held at the Pakistan Mission to the UN, was attended by the diplomats of the two countries.Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Munir Akram termed the establishment of formal diplomatic ties between Pakistan and the Marshall Islands as “auspicious occasion”. He said that the absence of formal relations, however, did not prevent both the countries from cooperating on several matters of vital importance in the United Nations.Ambassador Akram said that Pakistan considered the Marshall Islands as an important...

چیئرمین پی ٹی اے کی جانب سے وزیراعظم کو سالانہ رپورٹ 2023 پیش

26Jan

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چیئرمین پی ٹی اے کی جانب سے وزیراعظم کو سالانہ رپورٹ 2023 پیش

چیئرمین پی ٹی اے کی جانب سے وزیراعظم کو سالانہ رپورٹ 2023 پیش پاکستان ٹیلی کمیونیکیشن اتھارٹی (پی ٹی اے) کے چیئرمین میجر جنرل (ریٹائرڈ) حفیظ الرحمان(ایچ آئی ایم) نے نگران وزیراعظم پاکستان انوار الحق کاکڑ سے ملاقات کے دوران انہیں پی ٹی اے کی سالانہ رپورٹ برائے سال 2023 پیش کی۔ یہ رپورٹ پچھلے سال کے دوران ٹیلی کمیونیکیشن کے شعبے میں قابل ذکر پیشرفت پر مشتمل ہے۔ اس موقع پر چیئرمین پی ٹی اے نے پاکستان کے شہریوں کو اعلیٰ معیار کی خدمات کی فراہمی کو یقینی بنانے کے لیے پی ٹی اے کی جانب سے کیے گئے اہم سنگ میل، ریگولیٹری اقدامات اور اسٹریٹجک اقدامات پر روشنی ڈالی۔ دوران ملاقات نگران وزیراعظم نے پی ٹی اے کی کاوشوں کو سراہا اور ٹیلی کام شعبے کی ترقی و ترویج پی ٹی اے کے اہم کردار کو سراہا۔ یہ ملاقات ٹیلی کمیونیکیشن کے جدید منظر نامے اور قومی سماجی و اقتصادی انفراسٹرکچر کے حوالے سے ایک اہم پلیٹ فار...

Chairman PTA Presents Annual Report 2023 to Prime Minister

26Jan

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Chairman PTA Presents Annual Report 2023 to Prime Minister

Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Maj General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman HI (M), called on Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, to present PTA’s Annual Report for the year 2023. This report encapsulates the noteworthy progress and advancements witnessed in the telecommunications industry throughout the preceding year.Chairman PTA highlighted key milestones, innovative initiatives, and strategic interventions undertaken by PTA to enhance connectivity, and ensure the provision of high-quality services to the citizens of Pakistan. During the meeting, the Caretaker Prime Minister expressed his commendation for PTA’s efforts and acknowledged the pivotal role played by PTA in fostering growth and development within the telecom industry. The meeting pro...

آرمی چیف جنرل سید عاصم منیر، نشان امتیاز (ملٹری) کا جناح کنونشن سینٹر اسلام آباد میں ”پاکستان نیشنل یوتھ کانفرنس“ سے تاریخی خطاب

24Jan

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آرمی چیف جنرل سید عاصم منیر، نشان امتیاز (ملٹری) کا جناح کنونشن سینٹر اسلام آباد میں ”پاکستان نیشنل یوتھ کانفرنس“ سے تاریخی خطاب

آرمی چیف جنرل سید عاصم منیر، نشان امتیاز (ملٹری) کا جناح کنونشن سینٹر اسلام آباد میں ”پاکستان نیشنل یوتھ کانفرنس“ سے تاریخی خطاب پاکستان کے مستقبل کے معماروں اور اقبال کے شاہینوں سے مخاطب ہو کر انتہائی خوشی محسوس کر رہا ہوں۔ پاکستان کو بنانے کا مقصد یہ تھا کہ ہمارا مذہب، تہذیب و تمدن ہر لحاظ سے ہندوؤں سے مختلف ہے نہ کے ہم مغربی تہذیب و تمدن کو اپنا لیں، آرمی چیف نوجوانوں کو اپنے وطن، قوم، ثقافت و تہذیب و تمدن اور اپنے آپ پر بے پناہ اعتماد ہونا چاہئے، آرمی چیف پاکستان کے نوجوانوں کو اس بات کا یقین ہونا چاہئے کہ وہ ایک عظیم وطن اور قوم کے سپوت ہیں، آرمی چیف ہمارے ملک کے نوجوان اس قوم و ملک کی روشن روایات، اقبال اور قائد کے خوابوں کی تعبیر کے امین ہیں، آرمی چیف دہشتگردوں کیخلاف تو افواج پاکستان لڑ سکتی ہیں مگر دہشتگردی کے خلاف پوری قوم کا تعاون ضروری ہے، آرمی چیف سوشل میڈیا ا...

Pakistan Football Federation Election process is currently underway

23Jan

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Pakistan Football Federation Election process is currently underway

The Pakistan Football Federation Election process is currently underway, with the completion of district championships in 109 districts, leaving 33 district championship hosting districts left for consideration. Over the past week, teams from various districts played 61 matches at seven different venues in the All Pakistan Districts Championship (APDC). This brings the total number of matches in the first round of APDC to 1,769. Importantly, these matches also act as a reality check for PFF elections, ensuring that legitimate and actively participating clubs are granted voting rights. So far, the assessment has been completed for 22 districts in Sindh region, 34 districts in Punjab, 21 districts in KP, 1 district in GB, 22 districts in Balochistan and 8 districts in Azad Jammu ...

4th Meeting of CPEC Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination

21Jan

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4th Meeting of CPEC Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination

The 4th meeting of CPEC Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination (JWG-ICC) was held today in Islamabad. The meeting, which was co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of China, Sun Weidong, exemplifies the commitment of both countries to foster international cooperation and coordination including on CPEC.The two sides reviewed with satisfaction the progress made since the third meeting of the Joint Working Group held virtually on 21 July 2022. The meeting underscored CPEC's pioneering role in strengthening international and regional connectivity while appreciating the open and inclusive nature of this flagship project. Noting that Pakistan and China were All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners and iron...

Pakistan-China Institute hosts dialogue on “outlook on South Asia Security

20Jan

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Pakistan-China Institute hosts dialogue on “outlook on South Asia Security

Iran crisis resolution ‘model of crisis management’, Non-state actors are threat to regional security, national security now linked to regional geopolitics, says MushahidPakistan-China Institute, under Friends of Silk Road (FOSR) Initiative? organized a dialogue on “Outlook of Security Situation in South Asia in 2024." The event took place simultaneously at two venues: Islamabad, and a second venue at Quetta Press Club. The dialogue featured speeches by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman, Senate Defense Committee Defense & Pakistan-China Institute; Senator Mohammad Abdul Qadir; Lt. General (r) Muhammad Afzal, Former Chairman NDMA & DG FWO; Amir Rana, Director, Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS); Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General of Institute of Strategic Stu...

ICCI and UNICEF sign MoU for economic empowerment of marginalized people

19Jan

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ICCI and UNICEF sign MoU for economic empowerment of marginalized people

The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed an MoU to collaborate on many initiatives to promote the economic empowerment of marginalized people and make progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Pakistan. Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawri, President ICCI, and Abdullah A. Fadil, UNICEF Representative Pakistan signed the MoU during a ceremony held at ICCI. Speaking on the occasion, Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry lauded the efforts of UNICEF Pakistan to address issues in health, education, child protection, skills development, climate change, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene and social protection and other fields. He assured that ICCI would support UNICEF in...

British High Commissioner visits UK-supported solar farm helping tackle climate change in South Punjab

19Jan

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British High Commissioner visits UK-supported solar farm helping tackle climate change in South Punjab

British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, has seen first-hand how UK partnerships with Pakistan are leading the global transition to green energy.The Atlas Solar Farm, supported by the UK government’s development finance institution British International Investment, provides an additional 100 MW of clean and affordable power to over 100,000 residential consumers. In turn, this helps them to avoid 106,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per annum.British High Commissioner Jane Marriott CMG OBE said:“Pakistan has immense potential to be a leader in solar, which could power the whole country. The UK is already investing in this innovation, playing a key role in a healthier more sustainable future."While in South Punjab, the High Commissioner met with development partners, incl...

Sight savers and ITA Strives for Inclusion of Children with Sensory Impairments in Learning Process

18Jan

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Sight savers and ITA Strives for Inclusion of Children with Sensory Impairments in Learning Process

Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi and Sightsavers Host In-Country Dissemination Event for ICAN Pilot ProjectIdara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi, in collaboration with Sightsavers and PAL Network, proudly hosted the in-country dissemination event of the pilot project for Inclusive Guidelines of the International Common Assessment of Numeracy (ICAN) for children with sensory Impairment. The event took place at Ramada, Islamabad, marking the successful completion of the field trial pilots in Pakistan using the ICAN tool in 2023, which garnered the prestigious WISE Award.Distinguished guests, including Mr. Mohyuddin Wani, Special Secretary, MoFE&PT, and Dr. Shahif Soroya, DG PIE, along with Zainab Iqbal, Education Specialist, FCDO and Noreen Hasan, Education Specialists at UNICEF, Izzah Farrakh from the...