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بلوچ یکجہتی کمیٹی کا چھپا ہوا کردار کیسے ایک“حقوق کی تحریک”عسکریت پسندی کا پردہ بنی

8Sep

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بلوچ یکجہتی کمیٹی کا چھپا ہوا کردار کیسے ایک“حقوق کی تحریک”عسکریت پسندی کا پردہ بنی

تحریر: کامران راجہ برسوں سے، بلوچ یکجہتی کمیٹی نے خود کو بلوچستان میں لاپتہ افراد کے خاندانوں کے لیے ایک پرامن آواز کے طور پر پیش کیا ہے۔ اس کے مظاہرے اور دھرنے ایک جانی پہچانی تصویر بن چکے ہیں: خواتین اپنے بیٹوں اور شوہروں کی تصویریں اٹھائے، بچے پریس کلبوں کے باہر پلے کارڈز تھامے، اور قائدین مجمعے سے پرجوش تقاریر کرتے ہوئے۔ اسلام آباد، کراچی اور کوئٹہ میں ماؤں کو کیمروں کے سامنے روتے دیکھنا صحافیوں، سیاست دانوں اور بین الاقوامی انسانی حقوق کی تنظیموں کی مستقل ہمدردی حاصل کرتا رہا ہے۔ لیکن اس جذباتی پردے کے پیچھے ایک زیادہ پریشان کن حقیقت چھپی ہوئی ہے. ایک ایسی حقیقت جس میں بلوچ یکجہتی کمیٹی محض ایک فلاحی تنظیم نہیں بلکہ بلوچ لبریشن آرمی کی سیاسی اور عملی شاخ بن چکی ہے، جو کہ صوبے کی سب سے پرتشدد عسکری تنظیم ہے۔ سیکیورٹی حکام اور مقامی مبصرین کا کہنا ہے کہ، بلوچ یکجہتی کمیٹی نے بڑی چالاک...

8Sep

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Pakistan and China Sign Nine MoUs to Strengthen Digital Cooperation at B2B Conference

8 September 2025(Ghufran): Pakistan and China have taken a major step toward deepening bilateral cooperation in the information technology sector with the signing of nine Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during the second Pakistan-China B2B Conference held in China. Among the most significant agreements were three landmark Government-to-Business (G2B) and Business-to-Business (B2B) partnerships with Huawei Technologies, focusing on accelerating Pakistan’s digital transformation: NTC–Huawei Partnership for Fiberization & Secure ConnectivityHuawei Technologies and NTC Pakistan signed an agreement to accelerate fiberization and strengthen secure government connectivity infrastructure. The initiative will modernize Pakistan’s digital ecosystem, ensuring robust, high-speed communi...

Pakistan and U.S. Delegation Sign Landmark MoUs in Mining and Infrastructure Sectors

8Sep

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Pakistan and U.S. Delegation Sign Landmark MoUs in Mining and Infrastructure Sectors

Islamabad, September 8, 2025(Kamran Raja): A high-level U.S. delegation comprising representatives of United States Strategic Metals (USSM) and Mota-Engil Group, leading global companies in the mining and infrastructure sectors, met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today at the Prime Minister’s House.The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Federal Ministers.The delegation is visiting Pakistan to explore opportunities for expansion of mining operations, value addition in mineral resources, and development of supporting infrastructure. During their visit, the delegation also held meetings with the Chief of Army Staff, the Minister of Petroleum, and the Minister of Comm...

Pakistan Consul General Meets Regional Director of Office of Foreign Missions

8Sep

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Pakistan Consul General Meets Regional Director of Office of Foreign Missions

New York, 8 September 2025(Ghufran): The Consul General of Pakistan in New York, Mr. Aamer Ahmed Atozai, received Ms. Kathy Eagen, Regional Director of the U.S. Office of Foreign Missions (OFM), at his office today.The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, including the facilitation and support extended by the OFM to the Consulate General of Pakistan. Mr. Atozai expressed his appreciation to Ms. Eagen and her team for their consistent cooperation in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Consulate’s diplomatic and community-related activities.Highlighting the importance of institutional collaboration, the Consul General noted that the strong working relationship between the OFM and the Consulate General contributes significantly to strengthening bilateral understanding and...

“How Baloch Yekjehti Committee Pretends to Be Humanitarian While Helping Militants”

7Sep

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“How Baloch Yekjehti Committee Pretends to Be Humanitarian While Helping Militants”

By Kamra Raja In the rugged terrain of Balochistan, a long-standing narrative of missing persons and state oppression has been skillfully weaponized by the Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC). Presenting itself as a grassroots movement for human rights, the BYC has mastered the art of emotional persuasion using images of anguished mothers, solemn children, and determined activists to capture national and international attention. But behind this carefully constructed façade lies a far more sinister reality: the BYC is not an independent rights group. Instead, it serves as a strategic front for the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), one of the most violent separatist groups in Pakistan. The BYC’s public strategy is both effective and deceptive. By organizing protests, sit-ins, and social media camp...

Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja witnesses signing of landmark MoUs at 2nd Pakistan-China B2B Conference

5Sep

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Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja witnesses signing of landmark MoUs at 2nd Pakistan-China B2B Conference

Beijing September 5, 2025(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, during her official visit to China, witnessed the signing of a series of landmark Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at the Second Pakistan-China B2B Conference.These agreements mark a new chapter of digital cooperation, investment facilitation, and collaboration in emerging technologies between Pakistan and China.Key agreements signed include:G2G Agreement:Ministry of IT & Telecommunication (MoITT) and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), China signed an MoU on cooperation in emerging technologies.G2B Agreements:Huawei Technologies and NTC Pakistan: Partnership in fiberization and government connectiv...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing

4Sep

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing

Beijing, September 4, 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Premier Li Qiang of the People’s Republic of China earlier today. The delegation-level talks were followed by a luncheon hosted in honor of the Prime Minister and his delegation. During their warm and cordial discussions, the two leaders expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of Pakistan-China relations. The Prime Minister conveyed his deep gratitude to the Chinese leadership and people for their steadfast support to Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and socio-economic development. Building on the important consensus reached during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s meeting with President Xi Jinping on September 2, 2025, both leaders reaffirmed their shared resolve to fu...

سعودی عرب کا پاکستان کے لیے نئے اور سیاحتی تجربات کا آغاز

4Sep

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سعودی عرب کا پاکستان کے لیے نئے اور سیاحتی تجربات کا آغاز

اسلام آباد، 04 ستمبر 2025 (کامران راجہ):سعودی ٹورزم اتھارٹی نے کراچی اور اسلام آباد میں چار روزہ روڈ شو کے کامیاب اختتام کے ساتھ پاکستان کی مارکیٹ کے لیے اپنی وابستگی کو مزید مستحکم کیا ہے۔ اس اقدام نے نئے پرجوش مواقع اور سیاحتی تجربات متعارف کروائے جس سے دونوں ممالک کے ٹریول اور بزنس سیکٹرز کے درمیان تعلقات مزید مضبوط ہوئے۔ روڈ شو نے سعودی اسٹیک ہولڈرز کو یکجا کیا جن میں سرکردہ ہوٹلز، ڈیسٹینیشن مینجمنٹ کمپنیز ، ڈیسٹینیشن مارکیٹنگ آرگنائزیشنز ، ایئر لائنز اور ٹرانسپورٹ فراہم کرنے والے شامل تھے جنہیں پاکستان کے کلیدی تجارتی شراکت داروں کے ساتھ جوڑا گیا۔ ون آن ون بزنس میٹنگز، میچ میکنگ اور پر توجہ مرکوز نیٹ ورکنگ سیشنز کے ذریعے اس پروگرام نے تعاون کے نئے راستے پیدا کیے اور سعودی عرب کی بڑھتی ہوئی سیاحتی پیشکش کو نمایاں کیا۔ سعودی عرب خود کو سیاحت کے ایک ابھرتے ہوئے مرکز کے طور پر پیش ...

Saudi Strengthens Commitment to Pakistan with New MICE and Destination Experiences

4Sep

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Saudi Strengthens Commitment to Pakistan with New MICE and Destination Experiences

Islamabad, September 2025 (Kamran Raja):The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Pakistan market with the successful completion of a four-day B2B roadshow in Karachi and Islamabad. The initiative introduced new MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) opportunities and destination experiences, further deepening collaboration between the two countries’ travel and business sectors. The roadshow connected Saudi stakeholders including leading hotels, destination management companies (DMCs), destination marketing organizations (DMOs), airlines, and transport providers—with Pakistani trade partners. Through one-on-one meetings, matchmaking sessions, and MICE-focused networking, the program opened new avenues for partnership while showcasing Saud...

Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning and University of Manchester Launch Defeat Cancer Campaign in Islamabad

4Sep

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Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning and University of Manchester Launch Defeat Cancer Campaign in Islamabad

Islamabad, September 5, 2025( Kamran Raja ): The Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL), in collaboration with the University of Manchester (UK), has launched the Defeat Cancer Campaign at Kohinoor Hall, Marriott Hotel, Islamabad. The initiative builds on the Moving on After Breast Cancer (ABC) clinical trial (NIHR205561), funded by the UK’s National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR), which provides culturally adapted psychosocial interventions for breast cancer survivors with depression in Pakistan.The campaign marks Pakistan’s first effort to directly link an NIHR-funded clinical trial with a national awareness initiative, bringing together policymakers, health experts, researchers, and survivors.Professor Mowadat Hussain Rana, host of the event, reflected o...