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U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome Meeting with President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari
18Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome Meeting with President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari

Today U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome met with President Asif Ali Zardari to discuss a series of issues important to the relationship bilateral relations, especially the United States' support for continued economic reform, human rights, and regional security.The Ambassador emphasized the importance of our two countries shared interests and the countless opportunities to advance our common goals, including through high-level dialogue and the Green Alliance framework. The Ambassador condoled the loss of Pakistani soldiers in the recent terrorist attack in Waziristan and assured the President that the United States stands with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism. Sub Editor: Ghufran
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Early on March 16, 2024, six terrorists assaulted a security force position in the Mir Ali neighbourhood of North Waziristan District
16Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Early on March 16, 2024, six terrorists assaulted a security force position in the Mir Ali neighbourhood of North Waziristan District

Early on March 16, 2024, six terrorists assaulted a security force position in the Mir Ali neighbourhood of North Waziristan DistrictOnce their own forces stopped the first attempt at entry, the terrorists drove a car packed with explosives into the post. They then carried out several suicide bombings, which caused a section of a structure to fall and resulted in the Shahadat of five courageous sons of the land.The Shuhada consist of the following: Sepoy Nasir from Peshawar; Sepoy Raja from Kohat; Havildar Sabir from District Khyber; Naik Khurshid from District Lakki Marwat; and Sepoy Sajjad from District Abbotabad. All six terrorists were successfully fought and consigned to hell by the own forces under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Kashif throughout the course of the subseq...
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President Asif Ali Zardari is congratulated by the Turkish President
12Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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President Asif Ali Zardari is congratulated by the Turkish President

President Asif Ali Zardari is congratulated by the Turkish PresidentRecep Tayyip Erdoğan, the president of Turkey, gave President Asif Ali Zardari a call to congratulate him on taking up the role of President of Pakistan. Additionally, the two presidents discussed issues of significance to their respective countries and emphasised the necessity of advancing collaboration in all areas of shared interest. President Asif Ali Zardari expressed gratitude to the Turkish President for his kind words and phone conversation. President Asif Ali Zardari wished the people of Turkey a happy Ramadan and expressed his desire to see Turkish women taken seriously in the Islamic world. He also wanted President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to visit Pakistan shortly.Editor: Raja Kamran
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The Russian Federation’s ambassador is welcomed by ISSI
12Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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The Russian Federation’s ambassador is welcomed by ISSI

The Russian Federation's ambassador is welcomed by ISSIH.E. Albert P. Khorev, the recently appointed Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Pakistan, made his official visit to the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI). The meeting was presided over by ISSI Director-General Ambassador Sohail Mahmood. Others in attendance included Mr. Taimur Khan, Research Associate at CSP-ISSI, Dr. Neelum Nigar, Director of the Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP), and Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman of the Board of Governors (BOG) ISSI.DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood greeted Ambassador Khorev with much affection and expressed the hope that the relationship between Pakistan and Russia will only strengthen under his leadership. In addition, he outlined the history of the Institut...
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Professor Ahsan Iqbal, the federal minister of planning, outlines the government’s priorities and its outlook for economic development
12Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Professor Ahsan Iqbal, the federal minister of planning, outlines the government’s priorities and its outlook for economic development

Professor Ahsan Iqbal, the federal minister of planning, outlines the government's priorities and its outlook for economic developmentFederal Minister Prof. Ahsan Iqbal gave a media briefing after formally taking over the role of the Ministry of Planning and Development. In it, he clarified the government's agenda and outlined a thorough plan for the future of the country's economy. Minister Ahsan Iqbal stressed in his address how crucial political stability and ongoing policies are to the nation's progress.Speaking about the next priority action plan, Minister Ahsan Iqbal detailed 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈. In order to provide the groundwork for a thriving future, he emphasised the necessity of developing new infrastruct...
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𝗛𝗘𝗖 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀
12Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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𝗛𝗘𝗖 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has developed a course on Pakistan Studies, with an emphasis on integrating it into the educational component of Higher Education Policy V. 1.1.In this regard, the HEC Course Design Committee held an important meeting at the HEC Regional Center in Karachi to develop a two-credit course titled “Pakistan Studies” for the university program.Deputy Director of HEC, Mr.Muhammad Ali Baig begins the session by explaining the logic and parameters that guide the consultation process. He emphasized the need for a meticulously crafted course in Pakistan Studies that would provide students with a comprehensive exploration of Pakistan's identity, including geographical, historical and cultural aspects.The Committee comprises eminent experts ...
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ایچ ای سی نے انڈرگریجویٹ پروگرامز کے لیے پاکستان اسٹڈیز کورس تیار کیا ہے
12Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ایچ ای سی نے انڈرگریجویٹ پروگرامز کے لیے پاکستان اسٹڈیز کورس تیار کیا ہے

 ہائر ایجوکیشن کمیشن (ایچ ای سی)، پاکستان نے پاکستان اسٹڈیز پر ایک کورس تیار کیا ہے، اورانڈر گریجویٹ ایجوکیشن پالیسی کے تعلیمی جزو میں اس کو شامل کرنے پر زور دیا ہے۔ اس سلسلے میں ایچ ای سی کی کورس ڈیزائن کمیٹی نے ایچ ای سی ریجنل سینٹرکراچی میں ایک اہم اجلاس منعقد کیا جس میں انڈر گریجویٹ پروگرامز کے لیے دو کریڈٹ کورس ’پاکستان اسٹڈیز‘ کے عنوان سے تشکیل دیا گیا۔ ڈپٹی ڈائریکٹر ایچ ای سی محمد علی بیگ نے سیشن کا آغازکیا۔ انہوں نے پاکستان اسٹڈیز پر ایک باریک بینی سے تیار کردہ کورس کی ضرورت پر زور دیا جو طلباء کو پاکستان کی شناخت کی ایک جامع دریافت پیش کرے، جس میں پاکستان کی جغرافیائی، تاریخی اور ثقافتی جہتیں شامل ہیں۔ کمیٹی میں شعبہ کے ممتاز ماہرین شامل تھے جن میں چیئرپرسن شعبہ پاکستان سٹڈیز، گورنمنٹ کالج یونیورسٹی، فیصل آباد، پروفیسر ڈاکٹر عبدالقادر مشتاق، پروفیسر ڈاکٹر عبدالقادر مشتاق شامل ت...
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Pakistan Telecommunication Authority Conducted a Quality of Service Survey
11Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Telecommunication Authority Conducted a Quality of Service Survey

To measure the performance and quality of service provided by Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) to customers, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) conducted a Quality of Service (QoS) survey. independence in seventeen (17) towns of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab. , Sindh Balochistan and in three (3) cities of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). survey routes were selected to cover main roads, service roads and key residential areas/areas, with a total length of 14,000 km over 79 days to cover the maximum area. Mobile phones, configured for auto-sensing technology and 3G locking mode, have been used for voice calls, SMS, and mobile broadband/data sessions, especially in urban areas. AJ&K street. The survey includes 0.25 million data tests, 45,000 voice and SMS tests, and 0.13 million test...
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Emergency aid for Gwadar victims handed over to Balochistan government by King Salman Relief Center
10Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Emergency aid for Gwadar victims handed over to Balochistan government by King Salman Relief Center

Emergency aid for Gwadar victims handed over to Balochistan government by King Salman Relief CenterSaudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki handed over the consignment of emergency aid to the Government of Balochistan through Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti.873 tonnes of essential food items are being sent to Gwadar to meet the food needs of the victims.9000 food packages were distributed among flood affected people living in Gwadar.The package will be delivered to 63000 people.Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti thanks King Salman Relief CentrePakistan and Balochistan have no role in global climate change and green gases, said Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz BugtiClimate change is affecting Pakistan and Balochistan. Balochistan ...
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