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Pakistan wants to Equip Agriculture sector with modern Technology .

29Apr

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Pakistan wants to Equip Agriculture sector with modern Technology .

Govt of Pakistan wants to equip agri sector with modern technology . • Federal Minister says government will provide farmers with all-possible resources to improve crop yield • Federal and provincial governments, along with research centers, must play their role in development of agricultureFederal Minister for National Food Security and Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has said that agriculture sector will be equipped through research and modern technology in order to reap its true potential in Pakistan. Speaking during his visit to National Agriculture Research Centre (NARC), Federal Minister Rana Tanveer said the purpose of his visit was to evaluate research standards. Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan's economy. The welfare of farmers and agricultural develop...

International Conference of the ISSI-FES on “Pakistan in the Emerging Geopolitical Environment”

25Apr

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International Conference of the ISSI-FES on “Pakistan in the Emerging Geopolitical Environment”

International Conference of the ISSI-FES on "Pakistan in the Emerging Geopolitical Environment"The first working session was titled "Unravelling Afghanistan's Shifting Landscape," and Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA, served as moderator. Among the speakers at the session were Dr. Ye Hailin, Vice Dean of the National Institute of International Strategy at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (NIIS, CASS); Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq, former Special Representative of Pakistan for Afghanistan; Dr. Bette Dam, Investigative Journalist and Author; and Dr. Foad Izadi, Associate Professor, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran. Ambassador Hamidi served as Afghanistan's former Minister of Education.The session's presenters gave a thorough overview of Afghanistan's changing situati...

Officials from Pakistan and the United States Meet to Promote Trade and Investment

25Apr

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Officials from Pakistan and the United States Meet to Promote Trade and Investment

Officials from Pakistan and the United States Meet to Promote Trade and InvestmentThe United States and Pakistan had an intersessional conference in accordance with the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA). In order to strengthen their bilateral trade and investment ties, officials from the United States and Pakistan talked about a wide variety of topics. Good regulatory standards, digital commerce, intellectual property protection, women's economic empowerment, labour, textiles, investment, and agricultural issues—including advancements in access for beef and U.S. biotechnology products—were the main topics of conversation during the discussion.Following the visit to the US by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurengzeb, events such as the TIFA are essential to advancing o...

The U.S Embassy funds an awareness campaign on gender based violence in Balochistan

25Apr

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The U.S Embassy funds an awareness campaign on gender based violence in Balochistan

To combat the growing problem of gender-based violence, Balochistan Police has launched a campaign against gender-based violence. The program is supported by the U.S. Embassy's Drug Enforcement and Law Enforcement Agency and is administered under the technical direction of the United Nations Narcotic Drugs Agency. To raise awareness, Balochistan Police, in collaboration with the US Embassy Counter Narcotics and Law Enforcement Department and UNODC, organized a flag workshop at Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University in Quetta on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 and successfully completed the campaign.The workshop brought together experts from law enforcement, academia and civil society to appeal to a large group of young and passionate schoolgirls and inspire them to commit to social change ag...

In order to brighten Pakistan, Xin Xing launches the Takal Village Solar Initiative

22Apr

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In order to brighten Pakistan, Xin Xing launches the Takal Village Solar Initiative

In order to brighten Pakistan, Xin Xing launches the Takal Village Solar InitiativeLeading energy sustainability business Xin Xing from China has started a life-changing adventure in Takal Village, Punjab, Pakistan, offering over 3000 people from middle-class to lower-class backgrounds hope and advancement. The cooperative endeavour between Xin Xing and the Takal village community represents a noteworthy advancement in the direction of sustainable growth and prosperity. The cordial welcome given by the nobility, elders, and people of Takal is a perfect example of the people's togetherness and common dedication to advancement.Public officials representing a range of political persuasions collaborated to further this admirable goal. In his welcoming speech, Dr. Talat Shabbir, a nat...

Iranian Interior Minister Dr. Ahmad Vahidi and Iranian Law Minister Amin Hussain Rahimi met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi

22Apr

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Iranian Interior Minister Dr. Ahmad Vahidi and Iranian Law Minister Amin Hussain Rahimi met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi

Iranian Interior Minister Dr. Ahmad Vahidi and Iranian Law Minister Amin Hussain Rahimi met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. During the discussion, a number of topics were covered, including border control, smuggling, anti-terrorism, security cooperation, facilities for Pakistani guests, and prisoner exchange. According to the interior minister, bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran would benefit greatly from the Iranian president's visit. The President of Iran and his team are cordially welcomed to Pakistan by the people of that country.Editor: Kamran Raja

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi meet today

22Apr

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi meet today

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi meet todayPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi met in Islamabad today. The Islamic Republic of Iran is the host country. Senior officials and ministers from both sides attended the meeting. The two leaders shared their opinions on significant local, national, and international events as well as the whole spectrum of bilateral ties. The two leaders' repeated determination to enhance broad bilateral cooperation, notably in the areas of commerce, energy, connectivity, culture, and people-to-people interactions, highlighted the long history of links between Pakistan and Iran.In the next five years, both parties committed to raising the amount of bilat...

19Apr

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Pakistan Polio Eradication Initiative

The National Emergency Operations Center for Polio Eradication organized a briefing for the donors and partner organizations supporting the Pakistan Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) to apprise them on the progress of polio eradication efforts in the country. Coordinator to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Regulations and Coordination Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath was the chief guest, while Federal Health Secretary MrNadeem Mahboob, country representatives of WHO and UNICEF, Trustee Rotary Foundation and Pakistan National Polio Plus Committee Chairman Mr Aziz Memon, and representatives from donor agencies were in attendance. In his address, Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath said that Pakistan is committed to fulfilling its obligations under global public health and eradicati...

Pakistan UN Permanent Representative Munir Akram, met Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian

19Apr

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Pakistan UN Permanent Representative Munir Akram, met Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian

Pakistan Permamnent Representative to the UN, Munir Akram, met Iranian Foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian at UN Base camp in New York on Thursday. A public statement of the Pakistan Mission said that they traded sees on the nearby participation between the two brother nations and further discuss different issues on the UN plan, including the UN Security Committee.The Iranian top diplomats was there regarding the Committee's significant level discussion on the circumstance in the Center East, including the subject of Palestine. Editor: Kamran Raja

US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome Meeting with Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

18Apr

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US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome Meeting with Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

US Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Donald Blome met today with Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and discussed the latest developments in the region. Ambassador Blome conveyed the commitment of the United States to work with the government and people of Pakistan, emphasizing that Pakistan well-being and security remain the United States number one priority. Sub Editor: Nosheen