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ISSI holds second round of Dialogue with ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI)
7May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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Environmental Reporting Demands Investigative, Data-Driven Journalism Practices
6May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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U.S Ambassador Blome Meeting with Opposition Leader Omar Ayub Khan
6May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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Prime Minister youth loan scheme distributed Rs 83.6 Billion to young entrepreneurs of Pakistan
6May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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 ...
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سعودی تجارتی وفد سرمایہ کاری کے باہمی تعاون کے لیے پاکستان پہنچ گیا۔
5May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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پاکستان مسلم لیگ قیوم کی سینٹرل ورکنگ کمیٹی کا اجلاس، سید ثقلین عباس بخاری، پارٹی کے نئے صدر منتخب
5May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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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
5May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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Boxing Legend Amir Khan and Martial Arts Champion Shahzaib Rind meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
4May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Boxing Legend Amir Khan and Martial Arts Champion Shahzaib Rind meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS)

Boxing Legend Amir Khan and Martial Arts Champion Shahzaib Rind meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS)At General Headquarters, Boxing Legend Amir Khan and Martial Arts Champion Shahzaib Rind met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M).In addition to praising them both for their extraordinary athletic accomplishments, COAS expressed complete faith in Pakistan's youth and their extraordinary potential.Editor: Kamran Raja
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Meeting between the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and Foreign Minister of Egypt
4May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Meeting between the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and Foreign Minister of Egypt

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Sameh Hassan Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, on the sidelines of the 15th Islamic Council of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation held in Banjul, Gambia. The two leaders discussed various aspects of Pakistan-Egypt relations and underlined the further strengthening of relations characterized by common faith, cultural diversity and common understanding on 'worldwide' regional and international issues. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs praised Egypt's important role in the humanitarian response to the people of Gaza. Both sides stressed the importance of an immediate and irreversible cessation of hostilities in Gaza and requested ...
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Meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister with the State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar
4May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister with the State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Qatari Foreign Minister Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi on the sidelines of the 15th Organization of Islamic Cooperation held in Banjul, Gambia today. The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation, especially in the field of energy. They agreed to further expand trade and investment and explore employment opportunities for Pakistanis in Qatar. In addition, views were exchanged on various recent events in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.The two leaders also expressed their solidarity with the Palestinian people and emphasised the urgency of ending the conflicts in Gaza and providing immediate aid to the people of Gaza. Editor: kamran Raja
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