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Outgoing Head of the European Delegation to Pakistan calls the President

5Aug

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Outgoing Head of the European Delegation to Pakistan calls the President

Islamabad, 5 August 2025(Kamran Raja): The outgoing Head of the European Union Delegation to Pakistan, Dr. Riina Kionka, paid a farewell call on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan‑e‑Sadr. Welcoming Dr. Kionka, the President said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its multidimensional partnership with the European Union. He observed that a strong Pakistan‑EU relationship contributes to regional stability and global security in a volatile world. President Zardari highlighted that the European Union is one of Pakistan’s largest trade and investment partners. . He said that there is vast potential to further expand development cooperation with the EU, given Pakistan’s large young population and significant industrial growth prospects.The President also expressed hope that Pakistan...

Pakistan and China Pledge to Deepen Cooperation in Nuclear Energy and Space Technology

4Aug

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Pakistan and China Pledge to Deepen Cooperation in Nuclear Energy and Space Technology

Beijing, August 4, 2025(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, held a high-level meeting with Mr. Shan Zhongde, Chairman of the China Atomic Energy Authority and China’s Space Agency, during his visit to Beijing today. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral collaboration in nuclear energy and space research, aligning it with broader national development goals of both countries. Minister Ahsan Iqbal highlighted that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has played a transformative role in eliminating infrastructure and energy bottlenecks in Pakistan. He underscored the growing cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, citing projects such as K-2, K-3, and C-5 nuclear power plants as hallmarks of strategic collaborat...

Pakistan unequivocally condemns, the recent act of storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli ministers: Prime Minister

4Aug

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Pakistan unequivocally condemns, the recent act of storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli ministers: Prime Minister

Islamabad, 4 August 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif unequivocally condemns, the recent act of storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli ministers. While he has said on his X account :"Pakistan unequivocally condemns, the recent act of storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli ministers, accompanied by settler groups and shielded by Israeli police. This sacrilege against one of Islam’s holiest sites is not only an affront to Muslims worldwide but also a direct assault on international law and the collective conscience of humanity. Such systematic provocations by the occupying power, coupled with reckless calls for annexation, imperils the prospects for peace. Israel’s shameless actions are deliberately inflaming tensions in Palestine and the wider region, pushing the Mi...

Banking industry’s role highlighted for fast-tracking EV transition in Pakistan

1Aug

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Banking industry’s role highlighted for fast-tracking EV transition in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, August 1, 2025 (Kamran Raja): Top key representatives of the State Bank of Pakistan and all commercial Banks operating in the country at a high-level consultative meeting mulled over viable consumer financing options and financial support mechanism for unfettered and rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).This was stated by Media spokesperson for the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination in a press statement issued here on Friday.The spokesperson, Mohammad Saleem Shaikh, said that the representatives of the country’s banking sector at the meeting with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC), pledged all-out measures to explore and introduce workable consumer financing facilities to support the present government’...

بینکنگ سیکٹر کا پاکستان میں الیکٹرک وہیکل کے فروغ میں کردار ناگزیر ہے، سیکریٹری وزارت موسمیاتی تبدیلی و ہم آہنگی عائشہ ہمیرا موریانی۔

1Aug

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بینکنگ سیکٹر کا پاکستان میں الیکٹرک وہیکل کے فروغ میں کردار ناگزیر ہے، سیکریٹری وزارت موسمیاتی تبدیلی و ہم آہنگی عائشہ ہمیرا موریانی۔

اسلام آباد، یکم اگست 2025 (کامران راجہ): موسمیاتی تبدیلی اور ماحولیاتی رابطہ کی وزارت نے بینکنگ سیکٹر سے مطالبہ کیا ہے کہ وہ پاکستان بھر میں الیکٹرک گاڑیوں کی منتقلی میں سہولت فراہم کرنے میں اہم کردار ادا کرے۔ سیکرٹری عائشہ حمیرا موریانی کی زیرصدارت ایک اعلیٰ سطحی مشاورتی اجلاس میں، اسٹیٹ بینک آف پاکستان، کمرشل بینکوں، ای وی مینوفیکچررز، اسمبلرز اور امپورٹرز کے اعلیٰ نمائندوں نے ای وی کو اپنانے میں تیزی لانے کے لیے عملی کنزیومر فنانسنگ آپشنز پر تبادلہ خیال کیا۔ وزارت کے ترجمان محمد سلیم شیخ کی طرف سے جاری کردہ ایک پریس بیان کے مطابق، شرکاء نے پاکستانی صارفین کے لیے ای وی کو ایک قابل عمل اور پرکشش آپشن بنانے کے لیے قابل رسائی اور سستی مالی معاونت کا طریقہ کار تیار کرنے کا عزم کیا۔ انہوں نے ایک ملٹی اسٹیک ہولڈر ورکنگ گروپ قائم کرنے پر اتفاق کیا جس میں بینکنگ حکام، ای وی انڈسٹری کے نمائندے، ...

98th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was commemorated at GHQ: ISPR

1Aug

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98th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was commemorated at GHQ: ISPR

ISPR Rawalpindi, 01 August 2025(Kamran Raja): His Excellency Mr. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was also attended by Major General Wang Zhong, Defence Attaché, officials from the Chinese Embassy, and senior military officers from the tri-services of Pakistan. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff, extended a warm welcome to the Chinese guests and congratulated the PLA on its 98th founding anniversary. He lauded the PLA’s pivotal role in China’s defence, security, and nation-building. The COAS underscored the strength and strategic significance of Pakistan-China relations, emphasizing that the bond between the two nations is unique, time-tested, and exceptionally resilient am...

Statement by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN At the UNSC Meeting on Supply of Armaments to Ukraine under Agenda Item TIPS

1Aug

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Statement by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN At the UNSC Meeting on Supply of Armaments to Ukraine under Agenda Item TIPS

United Nations, 31st July 2025(Kamran Raja): The Council is meeting, yet again, to discuss the Ukraine conflict and the dynamics surrounding it. Pakistan remains deeply concerned over the continuation of this conflict, which has tragically affected the lives of millions of peoples in the region, and beyond.2. Just last week, in this very chamber, we met to discuss the devastating humanitarian and security consequences of the ongoing conflict. The persistent use of advanced weaponry and disregard for the IHL and its principles has intensified the human suffering exponentially.3. I would like to emphasize that protection of civilians is not only a moral imperative, but also a legal obligation. International law, especially International Humanitarian Law (IHL) makes it incumbent upon ...

President PML-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif & CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif Meet Saudi Arabiaian Ambassador to Pakistan H.E Nawaf Bin Saeed al-Maliki

31Jul

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President PML-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif & CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif Meet Saudi Arabiaian Ambassador to Pakistan H.E Nawaf Bin Saeed al-Maliki

Lahore, 31 July 2025(Kamran Raja): President PML-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Saudi Arabiaian Ambassador to Pakistan H.E Nawaf Bin Saeed al-Maliki to discuss matters of mutual interest, economic cooperation, defense partnership and issues related to the unity of Muslim Ummah. They conveyed their best wishes and heartfelt respect to the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen historical, political, economic and defense relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. They agreed to further expand defense partnership, joint training, intelligence exchange and mutual cooperation.Madam Chief Minister said,"Land of Saudi Arabia holds a special ...

Pakistan Launches Fourth Earth Observation Satellite in Collaboration with China

31Jul

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Pakistan Launches Fourth Earth Observation Satellite in Collaboration with China

July 31, 2025(Kamran Raja): In a historic stride towards technological advancement and international cooperation, Pakistan successfully launched its fourth Earth Observation Satellite today, developed in close collaboration with its all-weather ally, the People’s Republic of China. The momentous launch was witnessed by the Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, who attended the ceremony as Chief Guest. “This is not just a technological milestone,” stated Minister Ahsan Iqbal during the event. “It is a moment that lifts our national spirit and elevates our friendship with China higher than the skies.” The Minister emphasized that this satellite marks not just a launch but the beginning of a bold vision—positioning Pakistan as a future leader i...

British Council, FCDO, and KP Government Launch ‘ILMpact’ to Educate 80,000 Marginalised Children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

31Jul

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British Council, FCDO, and KP Government Launch ‘ILMpact’ to Educate 80,000 Marginalised Children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Peshawar, 31 July 2025(Ghufran): The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in collaboration with the British Council and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), has officially launched ILMpact, a transformative education programme aimed at reaching more than 80,000 marginalised children across the province. ILMpact is designed to tackle long-standing educational inequalities in some of the most underserved regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The programme will prioritise access to quality education for girls, out-of-school children, minorities, and children with disabilities—groups that have traditionally faced significant barriers due to poverty, insufficient infrastructure, and deep-rooted social and cultural challenges. Key components of the programme include: ...