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A High-level Chinese delegation visits Passport Headquarters

17Jul

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A High-level Chinese delegation visits Passport Headquarters

Islamabad, 17 July 2025(Kamran Raja): The delegation included senior officials of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security. The delegation visited various sections of the Passport Headquarters. A 6-member delegation reviewed modern passport printers. DG Passports Mustafa Jamal Qazi briefed the delegation. The delegation was informed about modern passport lamination and security features. The delegation was also briefed on the facilities provided in Pakistani passport offices around the world.DG Passports said the global ranking of passports improved due to modern security features. 24/7 services have been started to be provided to citizens across Pakistan. Online services are being provided to overseas Pakistanis around the world, DG Passports. Modern security equipment is being install...

وزیر مملکت برائے خزانہ و ریلوے اور سربراہ وزیراعظم ڈلیوری یونٹ بلال اظہر کیانی کا جہلم میں محرم کے انتظامات کا جامع جائزہ

17Jul

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وزیر مملکت برائے خزانہ و ریلوے اور سربراہ وزیراعظم ڈلیوری یونٹ بلال اظہر کیانی کا جہلم میں محرم کے انتظامات کا جامع جائزہ

اسلام آباد ۔ 6 جولائی 2025 (کامران راجہ) وزیر مملکت برائے خزانہ و ریلوے اور سربراہ وزیراعظم ڈلیوری یونٹ بلال اظہر کیانی نے اپنے انتخابی حلقے جہلم کے دورے کے دوران محرم الحرام کے مرکزی جلوسوں اور انتظامی کاوشوں کا تفصیلی جائزہ لیا۔ ڈپٹی کمشنر میثم عباس اور ڈی پی او محمد طارق عزیز نے وزیر مملکت کو جلوسوں کی سیکیورٹی، صفائی، طبی سہولیات اور عزاداروں کی سہولت کے لیے کیے گئے انتظامات پر بریفنگ دی۔ وزیر مملکت نے سول لائنز میں مرکزی جلوس کے راستے کا معائنہ کرتے ہوئے سیف سٹی کنٹرول روم سے شہر بھر کے انتظامات کا براہ راست مشاہدہ کیا۔ انہوں نے سبیلوں، عارضی طبی مراکز، مسلسل صفائی کے اقدامات (خصوصاً "ستھرا پنجاب" ٹیمز) اور جدید ٹیکنالوجی کے ذریعے نگرانی کے نظام کو سراہا۔ ضلعی انتظامیہ کے حکام نے کیمروں اور ڈیٹا اینالیٹکس کے ذریعے حفاظتی اقدامات کی بروقت نگرانی کے طریقہ کار سے آگاہ کیا۔ وزیر مملکت...

Pakistan, China ink cooperation protocol to produce joint documentary

17Jul

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Pakistan, China ink cooperation protocol to produce joint documentary

Islamabad, 17 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Managing Director of Pakistan Television Corporation Ms. Ambreen Jan and Head of the International Cooperation Department and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Guangxi Radio and TV Station Ms. Zheng Kui have signed a cooperation protocol between Pakistan Television Corporation Ltd. and Guangxi Radio and Television.The protocol is aimed at jointly planning and producing a documentary titled The Path of Development - Pakistan, commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The documentary will consist of two episodes, each 30 minutes in length, and is scheduled to be broadcast in May next year on the channels and new media platforms of Guangxi Radio and Tele...

UK Air Safety Committee decision to remove Pakistan and its carriers from the UK Air Safety List Subject

17Jul

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UK Air Safety Committee decision to remove Pakistan and its carriers from the UK Air Safety List Subject

Islamabad, 17 July 2025(Ghufran): Pakistan warmly welcomes the decision by the UK Air Safety Committee to remove its airline carriers from the UK Air Safety List, thereby allowing the resumption of commercial flights to the United Kingdom after a five-year hiatus. This landmark decision is an affirmation of Pakistan's sustained diplomatic and technical efforts over the past years. We have demonstrated our firm commitment to meeting and upholding the highest international safety standards.The removal of the ban marks an important restoration of connectivity between Pakistan and the United Kingdom, supporting millions of Pakistanis living in the UK and strengthening economic, cultural, and people-to-people ties. With over 1.7 million British Pakistanis forming one of the largest diaspora...

Planning Minister Chairs Meeting at NDRMF, Emphasizes Strategic Alignment and Innovation

16Jul

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Planning Minister Chairs Meeting at NDRMF, Emphasizes Strategic Alignment and Innovation

July 16, 2025, Islamabad(Ghufran): The Planning Minister chaired a meeting at the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF), attended by key officials including Secretary Planning Awais Sumra, Vice Chancellor of PIDE Dr. Nadeem Javaid, Chief Economist Dr. Raja Imtiaz, and other officials from the Planning Ministry.During the meeting, the Executive Director of NDRMF briefed on the four strategic areas of focus for the organization: disaster risk reduction; climate and disaster risk financing; disaster preparedness and recovery institutionalization; knowledge creation, sharing and risk informed decision making.The Minister emphasized the importance of clarity on the purpose and rationale behind NDRMF, asking stakeholders to be clear about the vision it was meant to materialize. ...

ISSI hosts event commemorating Egypt’s ‘Revolution Day’

16Jul

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ISSI hosts event commemorating Egypt’s ‘Revolution Day’

July 16, 2025(Nosheen): 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 Egypt’s ‘Revolution Day’. The proceedings, which began with the national anthems of Pakistan and Egypt, were moderated by Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA. Speakers included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Dr. Ihab Abdelhamid Hassan, Ambassador of Egypt to Pakistan; Mr. Aamir Shouket, Ambassador of Pakistan to Egypt; and Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BOG ISSI. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Mr. Mushahid Hussain Sayed, President PAIDAR, and the Keynote Speaker was Ambas...

High-Level Delegation of Beijing Police Calls on Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi

16Jul

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High-Level Delegation of Beijing Police Calls on Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi

‎Islamabad, 16 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with a high-level delegation of the Beijing Police Department, led by Deputy Director General Gao Jianxin. During the meeting, enhancing collaboration between Islamabad and Beijing police, training in modern technology, and information sharing were discussed in details. ‎ ‎During the meeting, it was decided that officers of Islamabad Police will be sent to Beijing for training in modern policing and advanced technologies. These officers will participate in various training courses conducted by the Beijing Police Department. They will also receive special training in the use of artificial intelligence to further improve the policing system. ‎ ‎Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that modern training in Beijing will si...

Pakistan removed from the UK’s Air Safety List

16Jul

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Pakistan removed from the UK’s Air Safety List

16 July 2025, Islamabad(Kamran Raja): Today’s announcement means that all Pakistani airlines can now apply to operate flights to the UK. Following air safety improvements, the UK’s Air Safety Committee has lifted UK restrictions on Pakistani carriers. Individual airline carriers will still need to apply for permits to operate to the UK through the UK Civil Aviation Authority.British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, said: “I’m grateful to aviation experts in the UK and Pakistan for their collaborative work to drive improvements to meet international safety standards. While it will take time for flights to resume, once the logistics are in place, I look forward to using a Pakistani carrier when visiting family and friends.” Decisions on de-listing states and air carriers from th...

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Meets Iranian President, Vows Deeper Bilateral Cooperation

15Jul

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Meets Iranian President, Vows Deeper Bilateral Cooperation

‎Tehran:15 July 2025(Ghufran): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, Pakistan-Iran relations, and bilateral cooperation were discussed in detail. Mohsin Naqvi congratulated President Pezeshkian on Iran's great victory in the war. ‎Mohsin Naqvi stated that the Iranian Supreme Leader and the entire nation stood firmly against aggression. He added that the prudent leadership and excellent strategy of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei played a decisive role in the war, which is a source of pride for the Muslim Ummah. He said that Pakistan strongly condemned the attack on Iran at every forum, the Pakistani Parliament was the first to pass a resolution condemning the imposition of...

Indonesian Defense Minister Lieutenant General (R) Syafrie Samsudin called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif

15Jul

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Indonesian Defense Minister Lieutenant General (R) Syafrie Samsudin called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif

Islamabad: July 15, 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Indonesian Defense Minister, Lieutenant General (R) Syafrie Samsudin, today at the Prime Minister Office. While recalling his cordial meeting with the Indonesian President H.E. Prabowo Subiantuo at the sidelines of G-8 summit at Cairo, Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes for him. The meeting underscored the deep-rooted historical, brotherly and friendly bilateral relations between Pakistan and Indonesia. Prime Minister said that Pakistan and Indonesia enjoy a longstanding friendship rooted in shared cultural, religious and historical bonds supporting to each other at international forums. The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan's commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation with Indonesia in all avenues inc...