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Parliamentarians laud CPEC during tour of Projects in Sind

5Feb

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Parliamentarians laud CPEC during tour of Projects in Sind

Parliamentarians laud CPEC during tour of Projects in SindParliamentarians laud CPEC during tour of Projects in Sind, Thar termed bulwark of Energy Security, Mushahid says ‘ Pakistan’s natural wealth key to reviving national economy instead of perpetual dependence on IMF’Parliamentarians visiting CPEC projects in Sind, termed Thar as ‘bulwark of Pakistan’s future Energy Security’. The delegation was organised by Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), in cooperation with Power China in Port Qasim and Shanghai Electric and Sind Electric Coal Mining Company (SECMC) in Thar. The delegation was led by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman, Senate Defence Committee and PCI. During the 3-day visit, the delegation first visited the Power China project at Port Qasim, which generates 1320 meg...

The Apex Committee meeting is going on in Peshawar under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

3Feb

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The Apex Committee meeting is going on in Peshawar under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif

The Apex Committee meeting is going on in Peshawar under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz SharifThe Apex Committee meeting is going on in Peshawar under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.According to the statement issued by the media wing of the Prime Minister's Office, the meeting will discuss the motives behind the horrific incident of terrorism that took place in the mosque of Peshawar Police Lines on January 30.The Apex Committee meeting will also discuss measures to end terrorism, CTD and police upgradation.Federal ministers, four provinces, chief ministers of Gilgit-Baltistan, prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, security forces, police officials and senior government officials are participating in the meeting.Edi...

The current challenges offer a chance to seriously re-examine Pakistan’s economy

3Feb

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The current challenges offer a chance to seriously re-examine Pakistan’s economy

The current challenges offer a chance to seriously re-examine Pakistan’s economy'The current challenges offer a chance to seriously re-examine Pakistan’s economy.’ This was the key message of the eminent speakers at the seminar on ‘Challenges for Pakistan’s Economy and the Way Forward’ organised by the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS) in Islamabad. Speakers included Syed Mohammad Shabbar Zaidi, Former Chairman, Federal Board of Revenue; Dr Nadeem ul Haque, Vice Chancellor, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics; Mr Haroon Sharif, Former Minister of State and Chairman Board of Investment; Dr Usman W. Chohan, Director, Economic Affairs and National Development, CASS, Islamabad. The seminar was concluded by President CASS Air Marshal Farhat Hussain Khan (Retd), wh...

08 PAF OFFICERS PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF AIR VICE MARSHAL

2Feb

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08 PAF OFFICERS PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF AIR VICE MARSHAL

08 PAF OFFICERS PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF AIR VICE MARSHALThe Government of Pakistan has promoted 08 PAF Officers to the rank of Air Vice Marshal. The promoted Air Officers include Air Vice Marshal Imran Qadir, Air Vice Marshal Ghazanfar Latif, Air Vice Marshal Shahryar Khan, Air Vice Marshal Nauman Waheed, Air Vice Marshal Mehr Yar Saqib Niazi, Air Vice Marshal Abuzar Khan, Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Asif Aslam and Air Vice Marshal Ghulam Shabbir.Air Vice Marshal Imran Qadir was commissioned in GD(P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in June, 1992 and received the coveted Sword of Honour. During his career, he has served as Chief Test Pilot of JF-17 program, commanded an Operational Conversion Unit, Support Wing and served as Commandant Combat Support, PAF Airmen Academy Korangi Creek. ...

Ambassador of United States H.E. Donald Blome call on Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani

20Jan

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Ambassador of United States H.E. Donald Blome call on Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani

Ambassador of United States H.E. Donald Blome call on Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq SanjraniChairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has said that Pakistan greatly values its multifaceted relationship with United States and desires to further expand the friendly ties for mutual benefit of the two sides. Chairman Senate expressed these views during a meeting with Ambassador of United States H.E. Donald Blom in Islamabad. A reception was also hosted in honor of the Ambassador at Chairman Senate’s residence.During the call-on the dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interest, bilateral collaborations and development in the region. The Chairman Senate thanked the US government for its cooperation and collaboration with Pakistan in various fields and appreciated the role of US gove...

The UN 2023 Conference will be a monumental occasion not only for the water Agenda, Importantly for sustainable development and climate change.

14Jan

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The UN 2023 Conference will be a monumental occasion not only for the water Agenda, Importantly for sustainable development and climate change.

The UN 2023 Water Conference will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from March 22 to 24 will be an occasion to unite the global community to take action and address the broad challenges surrounding water, Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs and the Secretary-General of the conference. UN 2023 Water Conference for the Midterm Comprehensive Review of Implementation of the UN Decade for Action on Water and Sanitation (2018-2028), it will be co-hosted by Tajikistan and the Netherlands. Li told a news briefing that the Conference is expected to bring together Heads of State and Government, Ministers and other high-level representatives of governments and the UN system.A wide range of stakeholders from across different sectors will also take part, as th...

Pakistan’s first electric bus service will start in Karachi from today

13Jan

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Pakistan’s first electric bus service will start in Karachi from today

Pakistan's first electric bus service will start in Karachi from todaySindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced that the operations of People's Electric Bus Service will be started from today.According to the Minister of Transport, the first route of Pakistan's first electric bus service is being started for the people of Karachi, the fare of which will be up to 50 rupees. He said that the electric bus will provide service from Jinnah Avenue Malir to Clock Tower, while passengers going to the airport can also benefit from the electric bus service.He further said that the focus of the Sindh government is always on development and prosperity.Editor: Raja Kamran

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai

12Jan

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of DubaiPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai today.His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid welcomed the Prime Minister to Dubai and expressed his best wishes for progress and development of Pakistan under his leadership. The Prime Minister thanked His Highness for warmly welcoming him and his delegation. He underscored the importance of Pakistan-UAE relationship and expressed that Pakistan views UAE as a trusted political and economic partner. He also emphasized the exploring of ...

Pakistan Rejects the Remarks Made by the Indian Minister of External Affairs

4Jan

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Pakistan Rejects the Remarks Made by the Indian Minister of External Affairs

Pakistan Rejects the Remarks Made by the Indian Minister of External Affairs Responding to media queries regarding a series of recent statements made by the Indian Minister of External Affairs targeting Pakistan, the Spokesperson said:“Pakistan rejects the baseless and frivolous accusations made by the Indian External Affairs Minister. His latest tirade is a reflection of growing frustration over India’s failure to malign and isolate Pakistan. For last several years, India has engaged in a malicious campaign to mislead the international community through a fictitious narrative of victimhood and vile anti-Pakistan propaganda. This practice must stop.India’s continued anti-Pakistan diatribe cannot hide its brazen involvement in fomenting terrorism on Pakistan’s soil; n...

KABUL: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi called on the caretaker Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Hassan Akhund in Kabul

21Oct

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KABUL: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi called on the caretaker Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Hassan Akhund in Kabul

By kamran RajaMaulvi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Deputy Prime Minister of the Afghan Interim Government, welcomed the Foreign MinisterAfghan Interim Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mottaki was also presentThe Prime Minister's Special Representative for Afghanistan Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood, Pakistani Ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmad Khan, senior military leadership and other members of the Pakistani delegation were also present at the meeting.During the meeting, issues of mutual interest, enhancing cooperation in trade and economic sectors and various aspects of rescuing the Afghan people from the economic crisis were discussed.The Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Hassan Akhund welcomed Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi and ...