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US envoy vows to boost bilateral trade and investment

29Jan

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US envoy vows to boost bilateral trade and investment

29th January 2025, Islamabad (Kamran Raja) : US Charge d’Affaires, Ms. Natalie A. Baker, called on Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties and explore future avenues for cooperation between the two nations. During the meeting, the Commerce Minister congratulated Ms. Baker and the US government on the smooth transition of power in the United States and expressed optimism about further enhancing bilateral relations in the coming years. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening mutual trade and fostering collaboration in key economic sectors.The discussions centered on expanding cooperation in agriculture, focusing on value-added textiles and agricultural products, as well as exploring growth opportunities ...

Pak Navy ship Yamama Visits to Jeddah and participated in a bilateral exercise: ISPR

29Jan

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Pak Navy ship Yamama Visits to Jeddah and participated in a bilateral exercise: ISPR

Islamabad, 29 Jan 2025 (Kamran Raja): The Pakistan Navy's newly commissioned ship Yamama visited Saudi Arabia on its voyage from Romania to Pakistan. Upon arrival at Jeddah port, the ship was warmly welcomed by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces and senior officials of the Pakistani Embassy. During the port stay, the ship's commanding officer held meetings with Saudi Arabia's leadership. Ships of the Pakistan Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Forces participated in the bilateral exercise.The objective of the exercise was to improve interoperability between the two navies and develop the capability for joint operations. Both navies demonstrated a commitment to ensuring maritime security and regional stability. PNS Yamama's visit to Saudi Arabia will further strengthen the fraternal ties and defense ...

First Airbus A319 successfully landed at New Gwadar International Airport

29Jan

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First Airbus A319 successfully landed at New Gwadar International Airport

Islamabad: 29 January, 2025 (Kamran Raja): The first Airbus A319 successfully landed at New Gwadar International Airport, carrying an Arab delegation. This is a historic moment opening new avenues of development not only for Balochistan but for the whole of Pakistan.This milestone reflects the growing importance of Gwadar under CPEC, global investment, trade and tourism opportunities, and Pakistan's bright future. The conspiracies of the enemies and the negative propaganda of the international media will fail, because Pakistan is moving forward strongly on the path of its development.

Prime Minister of Pakistan Welcomes International Investors Delegation

29Jan

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Prime Minister of Pakistan Welcomes International Investors Delegation

Islamabad: 29 January, 2025 (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif warmly received an international investors delegation, led by Mr. Gentry Beach, leading investor from the United States, to discuss Pakistan’s dynamic investment landscape and promising economic potential. During the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed his gratitude for the delegation’s keen interest in exploring business opportunities in Pakistan. He reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to facilitating foreign investors by ensuring a conducive business environment, streamlined processes, and robust institutional support. Highlighting Pakistan’s strategic geographical location, a skilled and youthful workforce, and a rapidly expanding consumer market, the Prime Minister underscored the country’...

BLA defector exposes foreign exploitation

29Jan

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BLA defector exposes foreign exploitation

By KAMRAN RAJA:A former commander of the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has exposed details of the organization's armed terrorist separatist campaign. Najibullah, who spent 19 years with the BLA, revealed that foreign agencies have been supporting Baloch sep-aratists. His disclosure marks a significant development in the context of Balochistan's insur-gency. The BLA has been leading the fight for so-called Baloch rights through violent tactics, including Fidayeen attacks, abductions and targeted strikes against Chinese inter-ests. The BLA's attacks include the 2018 assault on Chi-nese engineers in Dalbandin and the 2022 suicide bombing targeting Chinese interests in Karachi. Najibullah's renun-cia-tion of violence and exposé of foreign agencies' support for Baloch separatists may ...

President Zardari Felicitates President Xi on Lunar New Year

29Jan

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President Zardari Felicitates President Xi on Lunar New Year

Islamabad, January 29, 2025 (Kamran Raja): President Asif Ali Zardari has conveyed his heartfelt felicitations to the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, on the auspicious occasion of the Chinese Spring Festival and the advent of the Year of the Snake. In his letter to President Xi Jinping, the President reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the "ironclad friendship" between Pakistan and China, saying that he was looking forward to meeting President Xi Jinping in Beijing to exchange views on further strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing the bonds of friendship.In the letter, the President highlighted the resilience and solidarity demonstrated by the two nations as All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners, adding that the tireless efforts of succe...

بلوچ نوجوانوں کو پاکستان کے خلاف بیرونی طاقتوں کے مفادات کے لیے استعمال کیا جا رہا ہے : نجیب اللہ کا انکشاف

29Jan

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بلوچ نوجوانوں کو پاکستان کے خلاف بیرونی طاقتوں کے مفادات کے لیے استعمال کیا جا رہا ہے : نجیب اللہ کا انکشاف

تحریر: کامران راجہ کالعدم بلوچ لبریشن آرمی (بی ایل اے) کے ایک سابق کمانڈر نے تنظیم مسلح دہشت گرد علیحدگی پسند مہم کے بارے میں تفصیلات کا انکشاف کیا ہے۔ سابق کمانڈر نجیب اللہ کے مطابق بی ایل اے اور غیر ملکی ایجنسیوں کے ساتھ 19 سال گزارنے والے بلوچ علیحدگی پسندوں کی حمایت کرتے رہے ہیں۔ نجیب اللہ کا انکشاف بلوچستان کی آزادی کی تحریک کے تناظر میں ایک اہم پیش رفت ہے۔ بی ایل اے بلوچستان کی آزادی کے ذریعے بلوچ عوام کے نام نہاد حقوق کی جنگ کی قیادت کر رہی ہے، مختلف حربے استعمال کر رہی ہے، جن میں فدائی حملے، اغوا اور چینی مفادات کے خلاف ٹارگٹ سٹرائیک شامل ہیں۔ 2018 کو دالبندین میں چینی انجینئرز پر بی ایل اے کا حملہ اور 2022 میں کراچی میں چینی مفادات کو نشانہ بنانے والا خودکش بم حملہ۔ نجیب اللہ کا تشدد سے دستبردار ہونا اور بلوچ علیحدگی پسندوں کے لیے غیر ملکی ایجنسیوں کی حمایت کا انکشاف خطے کی سی...

ISSI hosts launch of HDF-HSF book on Post-Taliban Afghanistan

28Jan

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ISSI hosts launch of HDF-HSF book on Post-Taliban Afghanistan

28th January 2025, Islamabad (Ghufran): The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) hosted the launch of the book ‘Navigating Uncertainty: Perspectives on Post-Taliban Afghanistan and Geopolitical Footsteps," edited by Mr. Sheharyar Khan and jointly published by the Hans Seidel Foundation (HSF) and the National Dialogue Forum (NDF). The speakers at the book launch included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BOG, ISSI; Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA, ISSI; Mr. Sheharyar Khan, Executive Director NDF; Ambassador Mansoor Ahmed Khan, Pakistan’s former Ambassador to Afghanistan; Dr. Hassan Abbas, Distinguished Professor Near East South Asia Strategic Studies Centre (NESA), Na...

Chinese Ambassador, Jiang Zaidong met with Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar

28Jan

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Chinese Ambassador, Jiang Zaidong met with Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar

28th January 2025, Islamabad (Kamran Raja): The Chinese Ambassador, Jiang Zaidong held meeting with Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. They reaffirmed the Pak-China All-Weather Strategic Partnership, which is a cornerstone of bilateral relations between the two states. During the meeting, they reviewed the progress of CPEC 2.0, a significant project aimed at enhancing economic cooperation and regional connectivity. Both sides expressed their commitment to elevating bilateral ties to new heights, further solidifying their strategic partnership.On behalf of Chinese Foreign Minister H. E. Wang Yi, Ambassador Jiang extended an invitation to DPM/FM to attend the High-Level UN Security Council Event "Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global G...

پاک بحریہ نویں امن مشق اور پہلے امن ڈائیلاگ کی میزبانی کے لیے تیار

26Jan

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پاک بحریہ نویں امن مشق اور پہلے امن ڈائیلاگ کی میزبانی کے لیے تیار

اسلام آباد، 26 جنوری2025 (کامران راجہ) : پاک بحریہ 7 سے 11 فروری تک کثیر القومی مشق "امن" کے نویں ایڈیشن کی میزبانی کے لیے تیار ہے۔ امن 2025 مشق کی خاص بات امن ڈائیلاگ ہو گا؛ جہاں دنیا بھر سے بحری افواج کے سربراہان اور کوسٹ گارڈز کے اعلی ترین قیادت؛ علاقائی میری ٹائم سیکیورٹی اور بحری خطرات کے خلاف مشترکہ حکمت عملی پر تبادلہ خیال کریں گے۔ امن 2025 میں دنیا بھر سے کم و بیش 60 ممالک اپنے بحری جہازوں، ہوائی جہازوں، اسپیشل آپریشنز فورسز، میرینز ٹیموں اور مبصرین کے ساتھ شرکت کریں گے۔ پاک بحریہ 2007 سے ہر دو سال بعد کثیر القومی بحری مشق "امن" کا انعقاد کر رہی ہے۔2007 میں امن کے افتتاحی ایڈیشن میں 28 ممالک نے حصہ لیا جبکہ 2023 میں امن مشق کے 9ویں ایڈیشن میں 50 ممالک نے شرکت کی۔ "امن" مشق کا مقصد علاقائی امن اور تعاون کو فروغ دینا ہے۔ یہ مشق دو مرحلوں پر مشتمل ہو گی۔ پہلے مرحلے کے دوران سیمینار...