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India is no more India; it is “Bharat” now.
23Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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India is no more India; it is “Bharat” now.

Islamabad, 23 April 2025(Kamran Raja): The emergence of multi-domain deterrence, a concept previously absent from strategic calculations, presents a new and complex challenge to the existing global security architecture, said former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, GeneralZubair Mahmood Hayat. He was speaking on the second day of a two-day international conference on “Nuclear Deterrence in the Age of Emerging Technologies” organized by the Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS), Islamabad. The event brought together esteemed speakers from Australia, Canada, China, Russia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA) on a dialogue surrounding emerging technologies in Islamabad. The second day of the conference drew scholars, notable state...
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Federal minister for railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi meets delegation of Rawalpindi Chambers of Commerce and Industries (RCCI)
22Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Federal minister for railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi meets delegation of Rawalpindi Chambers of Commerce and Industries (RCCI)

Islamabad, 22 April 2025(kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Railways, Hanif Abbasi, held an important meeting with a delegation from the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) at the Ministry of Railways. During the meeting, RCCI congratulated Federal Minister Hanif Abbasi on assuming charge of the Ministry of Railways and commended his vision.Federal Minister Hanif Abbasi, addressing the delegation, stated, “We do not rush, but rather work with wisdom.” He further added, I am not alone here, you are with me. We will work together.The Minister discussed the improvements in the railways and stated that the Ministry is working on operations and freight services. He also mentioned that a roadshow was held in Lahore and that eight hospitals and fourteen schools are being ou...
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وفاقی وزیر برائے ریلوے، محمد حنیف عباسی، راولپنڈی انسٹیٹیوٹ آف کارڈیالوجی کے نئے او پی ڈی بلاک کے تعمیری کام کا افتتاح کر رہے ہیں
22Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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وفاقی وزیر برائے ریلوے، محمد حنیف عباسی، راولپنڈی انسٹیٹیوٹ آف کارڈیالوجی کے نئے او پی ڈی بلاک کے تعمیری کام کا افتتاح کر رہے ہیں

راولپنڈی 22-04-2025 (کامران راجہ):وفاقی وزیر برائے ریلوے، حنیف عباسی نے راولپنڈی انسٹیٹیوٹ آف کارڈیالوجی (آر آئی سی) کے نئے او پی ڈی بلاک کا افتتاح کیا۔ آر آئی سی 13 سال پہلے قائم کیا گیا تھا، اور یہاں سے ہزاروں افراد صحت کی سہولتیں حاصل کر چکے ہیں۔ اس موقع پر میڈیا سے گفتگو کرتے ہوئے وفاقی وزیر نے کہا کہ یہ پروجیکٹ وزیر اعظم پاکستان کی قیادت میں 40 کروڑ روپے کی لاگت سے مکمل ہو رہا ہے اور وزیر اعظم کی دن رات کی محنت نے اس کی تکمیل میں اہم کردار ادا کیا ہے۔وفاقی وزیر نے مزید کہا کہ وزیر اعظم پاکستان نے ملک کی عوام کی خدمت میں کوئی کسر نہیں چھوڑی اور اس بلاک کی تکمیل کا مقصد عوام کو بہترین صحت کی سہولتیں فراہم کرنا ہے۔ انہوں نے صادق فاؤنڈیشن کا بھی شکریہ ادا کیا، جو ویٹنگ ایریا کے قیام میں معاونت فراہم کر رہی ہے۔ وزیر اعظم نے بلوچستان کو پٹرولیم مصنوعات کی قیمتوں کا فائدہ دینے کا فیصلہ ...
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China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC) Delegation Visits Ministry of IT & Telecom; Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Innovation
21Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC) Delegation Visits Ministry of IT & Telecom; Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Innovation

Islamabad 21 April 2025(Kamran Raja): A high-level delegation of China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC), led by Chairman Mr. Yang Jie, visited the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) and met with the Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja. The visit reiterated a long withstanding Pak- China relation with respect to Pakistan-China digital cooperation under the framework of CPEC and Pakistan’s Digital Vision.The CMCC delegation included senior officials from China Mobile HQ. The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication was represented by Secretary IT, Additional Secretary IT, Chairman PTA, and several other senior officials.During the meeting, both sides discussed key areas of collaboration including support for buildi...
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Capital’s vulnerability to climate shocks, ecosystem degradation alarming: Experts
21Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Capital’s vulnerability to climate shocks, ecosystem degradation alarming: Experts

Islamabad, 21 April 2025(Kamran Raja)Climate experts, meteorologists, and policy specialists Monday called for a new climate-resilient master plan for Islamabad, improved implementation of emissions laws, and a shift in urban priorities. They raised alarms over the capital’s increasing vulnerability to climate shocks, urban heat islands, and the degradation of natural ecosystems due to unchecked urban sprawl.Speaking at Monday seminar of the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) on “Abnormal Weather Patterns and Climate Change Impact on Islamabad”, Dr. Shafqat Munir, Deputy Executive Director of SDPI, emphasized the need for clearer and more effective early warning communication on weather extremes. “The early warning system is in place, but the language of early warning mess...
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Meeting of SCO Secretary General with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
18Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Meeting of SCO Secretary General with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Islamabad 18 April 2025(Nosheen): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Nurlan Yermekbayev, who is on an official visit to Pakistan.The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister congratulated Mr.Yermekbayev on commencement of his responsibilities as the new Secretary General of SCO. He assured him of Pakistan’s full support for the SCO Secretariat.The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister underlined Pakistan’s close historical ties with SCO member States and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to uphold the Shanghai spirit.He appreciated the potential of SCO as forum for promoting regional peace and security as well as a tool to achieve enhanced economic development wi...
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Pakistan Advocates a Comprehensive Peace-Building and Reconciliation Strategy toward Sustainable Peace in Libya
18Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Advocates a Comprehensive Peace-Building and Reconciliation Strategy toward Sustainable Peace in Libya

United Nations, April 17, 2025(Kamran Raja): Pakistan has called on all Libyan stakeholders to maintain the momentum to address all outstanding issues through meaningful dialogue constructively, thus paving the way for the unification of all institutions. While delivering Pakistan's statement during the UN Security Council briefing on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, said that Pakistan believes that lasting peace and stability in Libya can be achieved through free, fair, and transparent presidential and parliamentary elections. He said that the Advisory Committee should establish a clear roadmap and pathway toward this goal. He emphasized that political reconciliation process should be Libyan-led and...
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Foreign Minister of Hungary calls on the Prime Minister
17Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Foreign Minister of Hungary calls on the Prime Minister

Islamabad: 17 April 2025(Kamran Raja): The Foreign Minister of Hungary, Mr. Péter Szijjártó, called on the Prime Minister at the Prime Minister House, earlier today. The Hungarian Foreign Minister is currently on an official visit to Pakistan.During the meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed his good wishes to Prime Minister Viktor Orban and affirmed Pakistan’s desire to strengthen its bilateral relations with Hungary in various sectors, including trade, investment, and energy. He also reiterated his invitation to Prime Minister Orban to undertake an official visit to Pakistan.The Prime Minister was briefed on the discussions held between the two sides at the Foreign Minister-level earlier in the day. He noted with satisfaction the signing of understandings between Pakistan and Hunga...
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ISSI hosts Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov for wide-ranging Roundtable
17Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI hosts Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov for wide-ranging Roundtable

17 April 2025(Nosheen): The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a wide-ranging Roundtable Discussion with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov. He is visiting Pakistan at the head of a high-level delegation for the 15th round of Pakistan-Russia Consultative Group on Strategic Stability.The session at the ISSI aimed at exchanging views on a range of subjects including arms control, regional stability, and multilateral cooperation. Other members of the Russian delegation included Russia’s Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev and senior Foreign Ministry officials. Participants from the ISSI included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BoG; and members of the ACD...
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17Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Meets British Minister for Faith and Communities Lord Wajid Khan

17 April 2025, Islamabad(Nosheen): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with British Minister for Faith, Communities and Resettlement Lord Wajid Khan. Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry, British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, and Interior Secretary Muhammad Khurram Agha were also present on occasion. During the meeting discussions were held on Pakistan-UK relations, including enhancing cooperation in counter-terrorism, security, and preventing cross-border crimes. Speaking on the occasion, Mohsin Naqvi emphasized Pakistan's desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation with the UK in all areas of mutual interest. Lord Wajid Khan condemned the attack on the Jaffar Express and expressed condolences to the families of the martyrs. He acknowledged Pakistan’s...
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