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Experts Urge Stronger Collaboration in Cybersecurity Among OIC Nations

17Dec

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Experts Urge Stronger Collaboration in Cybersecurity Among OIC Nations

17 December 2024, Islamabad(Kamran Raja) : The Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) hosted a two-day international workshop on the “Cybersecurity Landscape in OIC Countries: Issues and Prospects” at its headquarters in Islamabad. The workshop, which began on Tuesday, was jointly organized by COMSTECH and Huawei Technologies Pakistan Pvt. Ltd., focusing on addressing the critical challenges and opportunities in the realm of cybersecurity across the OIC member countries.The event attracted a distinguished lineup of cybersecurity experts from various OIC nations, including Mr. Fazlan Abdullah, Acting Head of the Pre-Emptive Technology & Services Division at Cybersecurity Malaysia; Mr. F...

Ambassador Dr Jemal Presents His Credentials to President of Kyrgyz Republic

17Dec

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Ambassador Dr Jemal Presents His Credentials to President of Kyrgyz Republic

17 December 2024,Bishkek(Kamran Raja)H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) Designated to Kyrgyzstan with residence in Islamabad formally presented his credentials to H.E. Sadyr Zhaparov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic, on 17th December, 2024. Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker, who is currently in Bishkek on a working visit, presented his credentials to the President during a ceremony held at the President House.Last week, the Ambassador also presented his credentials to the Speaker of the Parliament of Turkmenistan. With residence in Islamabad, Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker is a Non-Resident Ambassador of Ethiopia to the Kyrgyz Republic, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan.During the credentials’ submission t...

وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کی متحدہ عرب امارات کی حکومت اور عوام کو قومی دن کی مبارکباد، پاکستان میں صحت، تعلیم اور بنیادی ڈھانچہ کی ترقی میں متحدہ عرب امارات نے اہم کردار ادا کیا ہے

17Dec

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وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کی متحدہ عرب امارات کی حکومت اور عوام کو قومی دن کی مبارکباد، پاکستان میں صحت، تعلیم اور بنیادی ڈھانچہ کی ترقی میں متحدہ عرب امارات نے اہم کردار ادا کیا ہے

اسلام آباد۔17دسمبر (کامران راجہ): وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف نے متحدہ عرب امارات کی حکومت اور عوام کوقومی دن کی مبارکباد دیتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ پاکستان میں صحت، تعلیم اور بنیادی ڈھانچہ کی ترقی میں متحدہ عرب امارات نے اہم کردار ادا کیا ہے، پاکستان یو اے ای کی علاقائی سالمیت اور خود مختاری کی حمایت کرے گا۔ان خیالات کا اظہار انہوں نے متحدہ عرب امارات کے قومی دن کے حوالہ سے منعقدہ تقریب سے خطاب کرتے ہوئے کیا۔ اس موقع پر صدر مملکت آصف علی زرداری نے بھی خطاب کیا۔ وزیراعظم شہباز شریف نے کہا کہ متحدہ عرب امارات کی حکومت اور عوام کو قومی دن کی مبارکباد پیش کرتا ہوں،متحدہ عرب امارات نے خوشحالی اور ترقی کی مثال قائم کی ہے۔انہوں نے کہا کہ پاکستان اور متحدہ عرب امارات کے درمیان دیرینہ تعلقات ہیں،پاکستان میں صحت، تعلیم اور بنیادی ڈھانچہ کی ترقی میں یو اے ای نے اہم کردار ادا کیا ہے، متحدہ عرب اما...

President for further strengthening bilateral ties with the UAE

17Dec

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President for further strengthening bilateral ties with the UAE

17 December 2024, Islamabad (kamran Raja) : President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), describing the relationship as a bond rooted in “faith, trust, and mutual respect.”The President was addressing a reception in Islamabad held to mark the UAE’s 53rd National Day, “Eid Al Etihad”. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, UAE’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Alzaabi, members of the diplomatic community and government officials attended the event.Addressing the occasion, the President said that Pakistan wanted to enhance cooperation with the UAE in key sectors, such as information technology, renewable energy, agriculture, and tourism. He invited UAE businesses to...

صدر مملکت آصف علی زرداری کا پاکستان اور یو اے ای کے درمیان دوطرفہ تعلقات کو مزید مضبوط بنانے پر زور

17Dec

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صدر مملکت آصف علی زرداری کا پاکستان اور یو اے ای کے درمیان دوطرفہ تعلقات کو مزید مضبوط بنانے پر زور

اسلام آباد۔17دسمبر (کامران راجہ) : صدر مملکت آصف علی زرداری نے پاکستان اور متحدہ عرب امارات (یو اے ای) کے درمیان تعلقات کو "مذہب، اعتماد اور باہمی احترام" پر مبنی ایک مضبوط رشتہ قرار دیتے ہوئے انہیں مزید مستحکم کرنے کے عزم کا اعادہ کیا ہے۔وہ منگل کو اسلام آباد میں یو اے ای کے 53ویں قومی دن "عید الاتحاد" کے موقع پر منعقدہ تقریب سے خطاب کررہے تھے۔ تقریب میں وزیر اعظم محمد شہباز شریف، پاکستان میں یو اے ای کے سفیر حماد عبید ابراہیم سالم الزابی، سفارتی برادری کے ارکان اور سرکاری حکام نے شرکت کی۔تقریب سے خطاب کرتے ہوئے صدر مملکت نے کہا کہ پاکستان یو اے ای کے ساتھ انفارمیشن ٹیکنالوجی، قابل تجدید توانائی، زراعت اور سیاحت جیسے اہم شعبوں میں تعاون بڑھانے کا خواہاں ہے۔انہوں نے یو اے ای کے کاروباری اداروں کو پاکستان کی معیشت بشمول پاکستان سٹاک ایکسچینج، قابل تجدید توانائی اور دیگر مواقع سے بھرپور...

3rd China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Cooperation

17Dec

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3rd China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Cooperation

17 December 2024, China, Kunming( Kamran Raja) : Mr. Luo Zhaohui, Director of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), held a meeting with Pakistan's Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, in Kunming, China. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 3rd China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Cooperation, which Minister Iqbal attended as part of his official visit to China. The meeting was also attended by Shou Hailong, Director-General of CIDCA’s Department of Regional Affairs I; Li Ming, Director-General of the Department of International Cooperation; Yang Shaocheng, Director of Yunnan Provincial Foreign Affairs Office; Humair, Special Secretary of Pakistan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs; and Minister Aslam Chaudhry f...

Gigabit for All, PTA in collaboration with Huawei

16Dec

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Gigabit for All, PTA in collaboration with Huawei

16 December 2024, Islamabad (Kamran Raja): The National Broadband Network Forum 2024, organized by PTA in collaboration with Huawei, was held in Islamabad under the theme “Gigabit for All " Mr. Yousaf Raza Gillani Chairman Senate graced the event as the chief guest, emphasizing broadband as a necessity for digital economic growth. He commended PTA’s role in enhancing broadband penetration, noting a milestone of 59% but stressing the need to address the remaining gaps. He also expressed appreciation for Huawei Pakistan's commitment for ICT sector enablement over the past many years, "Huawei, has been a major partner in the digital transformation of Pakistan, and we are looking forward to working closely together to further enable the industry in the fields of AI, Cloud and Big Data.Mini...

CPEC transformed Pakistan into attractive destination for direct investment: Chinese envoy

16Dec

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CPEC transformed Pakistan into attractive destination for direct investment: Chinese envoy

16 December 2024, Islamabad (Kamran Raja): Deputy Chief of Mission, China Embassy, Shi Yuanqiang on Monday said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had transformed Pakistan, making it an attractive destination for direct investment. He was speaking at a seminar titled ’10 Years of CPEC: Success, Opportunities and Challenges’ organised by Asian Institute of Eco-civilization Research and Development (AIERD).Shi Yuanqiang said over the last 11 years, CPEC had brought $25 billion in direct investment, and now it had entered a new phase of development. He said industrial cooperation is another promising area, adding that the first phase of the Rashakai Special Economic Zone had been in operation, generating strong momentum into Pakistan's industrial development.Special Investment F...

EPA Conducts Quarterly Compliance Monitoring of Wastewater Plants in Housing Societies and Development Projects

16Dec

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EPA Conducts Quarterly Compliance Monitoring of Wastewater Plants in Housing Societies and Development Projects

16 December 2024, Islamabad ( Kamran Raja) : Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has conducted its routine quarterly monitoring of wastewater treatment plants in various housing societies and under-construction projects, including Gulberg, I-12 PHA, and Officers Residencia PHA, to ensure compliance with Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations.The primary objective of these visits was to assess the water quality of the final discharge/effluent from these facilities. Wastewater often contains health-hazardous dissolved metals such as arsenic, cadmium, and mercury, which pose significant risks to public health and the environment. Effluent samples were collected and analyzed in Pak-EPA’s CLEAN Lab using advanced Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) for heavy metal...

Seminar on CPEC 2.0 in Beijing and the 3rd Forum on China-Indian Ocean Region Development Cooperation in Kunming

15Dec

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Seminar on CPEC 2.0 in Beijing and the 3rd Forum on China-Indian Ocean Region Development Cooperation in Kunming

CPEC Phase 2.0: Pakistan-China Partnership Enters a New Era with High-Level Engagements in Beijing15 December 2024, Beijing ( Kamran Raja) : The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative, remains the cornerstone of economic cooperation between China and Pakistan. Contrary to rumors suggesting a slowdown, recent developments signal a renewed vigor and strategic focus on advancing the next phase of CPEC, dubbed CPEC Phase 2.0. This pivotal phase aims to redefine the framework of bilateral relations through deeper collaboration, advanced technological transfer, and transformative socio-economic projects.Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, is spearheading Pakistan’s engagement in a ser...