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PFF conducts introductory referee course in Islamabad
31Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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PFF conducts introductory referee course in Islamabad

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) conducted an introductory referee course in Islamabad. This three-day course aimed to enhance the participants' physical, technical, tactical and theoretical knowledge of refereeing.A total of 24 participants attended the course to improve their refereeing skills. The sessions were led by PFF Referee Manager Khurram Shahzad and Physical Instructor Yasir Rehman, who provided expert guidance throughout the training.A PFF spokesperson emphasized the federation's dedication to advancing refereeing standards in Pakistan, stating, "The PFF is committed to improving refereeing through various developmental courses. We have additional courses planned for the coming months, focusing on different aspects of refereeing, to further support this initiative...
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Robust plan must to showcase Pakistan’s resilience-building initiatives at COP29
29Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Robust plan must to showcase Pakistan’s resilience-building initiatives at COP29

Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change said that all-out efforts would be taken to project Pakistan’s climate vulnerability and resilience-building measures in different socio-economic sectors, particularly agriculture, water, energy, health, education and gender.Chairing a first meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee on the 29the session of the Conference of Parties (COP 29) here on Monday, she urged the meeting participants to come with a concrete plan in close coordination with relevant federal and provincial departments to showcase Pakistan’s resilience-building initiatives being implemented by federal government and provinces.The meeting focused on preparations for the country’s active participation in the upcoming COP29, a UN-led annual global climate summit, whic...
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PANAH’s call for policy measures to combat the growing burden of NCDs in Pakistan.
29Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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PANAH’s call for policy measures to combat the growing burden of NCDs in Pakistan.

Islamabad 29 July 2025 (kamran Raja):The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is escalating in Pakistan. Alarming statistics reveal that over 41% of adults in Pakistan are either obese or overweight. Additionally, more than 33 million people are currently living with diabetes, with another 10 million on the verge of developing the disease. Without immediate policy interventions, the number of individuals with diabetes is projected to surge to 62 million by 2045. Ultra-processed food and beverage products (UPPs), often laden with excessive sugar, salt, and trans-fats, significantly contribute to this health crisis. An unhealthy diet stands as a major modifiable risk factor for NCDs. The absence of evidence based policies like front of pack nutrition labelling and warning signs on...
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پاکستان میں این سی ڈی کو کنٹرول کرنے کے لیے پناہ کی تھنک ٹینک میٹنگ کا انعقاد
27Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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پاکستان میں این سی ڈی کو کنٹرول کرنے کے لیے پناہ کی تھنک ٹینک میٹنگ کا انعقاد

غیر متعدی امراض عالمی سطح پر موت کی سب سے بڑی وجہ کے طور پر ابھررہی ہیں، جو پاکستان میں ہونے والی تمام اموات کا تقریباً 60 فیصد ہیں۔ یہ بیماریاں انسانیِ پیداواری صلاحیت اور سرمائے کو نمایاں طور پر کم کرتی ہیں جبکہ شدید بیماری، معذوری اور موت کی وجہ سے صحت کی دیکھ بھال کے اخراجات میں اضافہ ہوتا ہے۔ ان بیماریوں کی بنیادی وجوہات میں چینی کا زیادہ استعمال، الٹرا پروسیسڈ فوڈز، تمباکو کا استعمال، اور جسمانی غیرفعالیت شامل ہیں۔ پناہ نے پاکستان میں این سی ڈیز کو کم کرنے کے لیے ایک تھنک ٹینک قائم کیا ہے جس میں صحت کے اعلیٰ ماہرین اور دیگر پیشہ ور افرادشامل ہیں۔ اس تھنک ٹینک کا چوتھا اجلاس جمعرات 26 جولائی کو اسلام آباد کے ایک مقامی ہوٹل میں منعقد ہوا۔شرکاء میں میجر جنرل (ر) مسعود الرحمان کیانی،پروفیسر ڈاکٹر کرنل(ر) شکیل مرزا،، انور رضا پریس کلب،جنرل سیکرٹری پناہ ثناء اللہ گھمن شامل تھے۔تھنک ٹینک کے...
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Ambassador of Tajikistan calls on the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
26Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ambassador of Tajikistan calls on the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Ambassador of Tajikistan calls on the Prime Minister Shehbaz SharifAmbassador of Tajikistan, Amb. Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House today.The Prime Minister welcomed the Ambassador and wished him a successful tenure in Pakistan. While fondly recalling his recent visit to Dushanbe earlier this month, the Prime Minister said he was touched by the warm welcome extended to him and hailed the friendly and productive discussions with H.E. President Emomali Rahmon during the visit.Expressing satisfaction at the MoUs/agreements signed between the two sides during his visit, the Prime Minister urged that timely implementation and follow up would help to strengthen bilateral ties even further.The Prime ...
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PAKISTAN NAVY COMMISSIONS THIRD OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL, PNS HUNAIN IN ROMANIA
26Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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PAKISTAN NAVY COMMISSIONS THIRD OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL, PNS HUNAIN IN ROMANIA

PAKISTAN NAVY COMMISSIONS THIRD OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL, PNS HUNAIN IN ROMANIAPakistan Navy has commissioned its Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), PNS HUNAIN at Constanta Port, Romania. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Chief of the Defence Staff of Romania General Gheorghita Vlad and Chief of Romanian Navy Vice Admiral Mihai Panait also attended as guests of honour.While addressing the ceremony, Chief of the Naval Staff emphasized on the significance of the project and highlighted the additional set of capabilities added to PN sphere of operations with the induction of PNS HUNAIN. He expressed his confidence that induction of these multipurpose and highly adaptive platforms; equipped with state-of-the-art weapons/ sensors suite, w...
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International Conference on “Strengthening Pakistan-U.S. Relations”
25Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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International Conference on “Strengthening Pakistan-U.S. Relations”

International Conference on “Strengthening Pakistan-U.S. Relations” The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with Beaconhouse National University (BNU) Lahore, hosted an International Conference on July 24, 2024, titled “Strengthening Pakistan-U.S. Relations.” The event featured distinguished diplomats, practitioners, and academics from both Pakistan and the United States. The keynote speaker, H.E. Donald Blome, Ambassador of the United States of America to Pakistan, discussed the importance of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship, emphasizing the long history of partnership and cooperation between the two nations. He highlighted the U.S.'s recognition of Pakistan's potential, particularly its dynamic young population and economic opportunities. Ambassador Blome ap...
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Serena Hotels Supports Young Female Talent with “Tee to Triumph” Golf Training Programme
24Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Serena Hotels Supports Young Female Talent with “Tee to Triumph” Golf Training Programme

Serena Hotels proudly tees off the second season of the two-week "Tee to Triumph" golf training programme for young girls, under the Sports Diplomacy Initiative. This initiative, in collaboration with the Margalla Greens Golf Club, aims to provide these aspiring golfers with a platform to learn and improve their skills in a sport that is both challenging and rewarding.The training programme, currently underway at the scenic Margalla Greens Golf Club, is attracting enthusiastic participation from over 25 young girls. They are being trained under the expert supervision of the club's coaches. The programme will conclude on August 1, 2024, with a closing ceremony.The participants have expressed their gratitude to Serena Hotels and Margalla Greens Golf Club for their unwavering support ...
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