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November 13, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), organized an event to commemorate Algeria’s ‘National Day’. The proceedings, which began with the national anthems of Pakistan and Algeria, were moderated by Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA. Speakers included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Mr. Brahim Romani, Ambassador of Algeria to Pakistan; Mr. Khalid Hussain Gudaro, Ambassador of Pakistan to Algeria; and Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BOG ISSI. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Mr. Mushahid Hussain Sayed, President PAIDAR, and the Keynote Spea...

Islamabad 13 November 2025(Kamran Raja):The Lok Mela resonated with the soulful rhythms and rich cultural heritage of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). Thousands of visitors exceeding 200,000 attendees gathered to witness a mesmerizing celebration of Kashmiri folk traditions, music, and dance at the Open Air Theatre. The highlight of the evening was the Kashmir Musical Night, featuring a lineup of acclaimed Kashmiri artists and folk singers who transported the audience to the scenic valleys of AJK through their melodious performances. Among the performers were Altaf Mir, Ashiq Hussain Butt, Sohail Abbasi, Syed Dilawar Abbas, Nadir Khan, Hina Abbasi, Shakeel Ahmed Mir, Shahzeb Hussain, Sajjad Kashmiri, Natasha Khan, Raja Imran, Basit Sheikh, Noman Saleem, Babar Panjkoti, and Bano Rahmat. ...