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Senator Sherry Rehman Warns of Escalating Climate Catastrophe at National Climate Justice Youth Film Festival 2025

18Aug

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Senator Sherry Rehman Warns of Escalating Climate Catastrophe at National Climate Justice Youth Film Festival 2025

Islamabad, August 18, 2025 (Kamran Raja): Senator Sherry Rehman delivered a powerful keynote address at the National Climate Justice Youth Film Festival 2025, cautioning that Pakistan faces an intensifying cycle of climate disasters without meaningful global support, while destructive domestic policies continue to erode the country’s natural defences.Opening her remarks, Senator Rehman said, This festival is not just about films. It is about lived experience. It is about the voices of young people who are showing the world how climate breakdown is already reshaping their lives, their futures, and their communities.Highlighting the scale of the current crisis, Senator Rehman revealed that 63 districts across Pakistan are flooded, with one-third of the country submerged, an...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Visit Saudi Arabia for OIC Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting

18Aug

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Visit Saudi Arabia for OIC Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting

Islamabad, 18 August 2025(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, will undertake an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on August 25, 2025, to participate in the meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers. The meeting, to be held in Jeddah, will deliberate on the grave situation in Palestine in the backdrop of ongoing atrocities and genocide against the Palestinian people. During his visit, the Deputy Prime Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with participating leaders and counterparts on the sidelines of the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting to discuss matters of mutual interest and strengthen cooperation among OIC member states. Pakistan remains committed to supportin...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Chairs High-Level Meeting on Relief Operations for Flood-Affected People in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir

18Aug

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Chairs High-Level Meeting on Relief Operations for Flood-Affected People in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir

Islamabad, August 18, 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the Federal Cabinet will donate one month’s salary to support the flood-affected people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Chairing a high-level meeting to review ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir, the Prime Minister directed federal institutions to intensify their support for the affected communities.“In this difficult hour, there is no federal or provincial government – we are one nation and must ensure full support and rehabilitation of the affected people,” said the Prime Minister.He emphasized that helping the distressed brothers and sisters was a national duty, adding:“This is not a time for politics but a time fo...

U.S. Secretary of State Acknowledges Pakistan’s Diplomatic Success, Comments on Indo-Pak Ceasefire

18Aug

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U.S. Secretary of State Acknowledges Pakistan’s Diplomatic Success, Comments on Indo-Pak Ceasefire

18th August 2025(Ghufran): Due to Pakistan’s effective diplomacy, India continues to face setbacks on multiple fronts. In a recent interview with an international television channel, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued an important statement regarding the ceasefire between Pakistan and India. Secretary Rubio said that the United States is closely monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan daily. “Maintaining a ceasefire is a difficult task, which often breaks down quickly,” he noted. “We are observing daily developments concerning the ceasefire between the two countries.” The U.S. Secretary of State’s remarks come at a time when President Donald Trump has already issued multiple statements regarding the ceasefire situation. Meanwhile, the Indian government, in an attempt t...

CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif Directs Adoption of Modern Japanese Technology for Waste Treatment in Punjab

18Aug

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CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif Directs Adoption of Modern Japanese Technology for Waste Treatment in Punjab

Japan, 18 August 2025(Kamran Raja): Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has announced that modern Japanese technology and methods will be adopted for sewage and waste management in Punjab. The announcement came during her visit to Japan’s largest wastewater treatment facilities. The Chief Minister inspected the advanced waste treatment systems in Asahi, Yokohama City, Kanagawa, Washimaku, and Yodogawa, where she was given detailed briefings on methods of garbage collection, wastewater management, and disposal systems. Officials informed the Chief Minister that Yokohama, Japan’s second largest city by population, treats 1.5 million liters of wastewater daily through its Solid Waste and Wastewater Treatment Plant. They added that the Yokohama facility also operates multiple plants th...

United Nations Announces Opening Dates for 80th Session of the General Assembly

16Aug

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United Nations Announces Opening Dates for 80th Session of the General Assembly

New York, 16 August 2025(Ghufran): The United Nations today confirmed that the 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80) will officially open on Tuesday, 9 September 2025 at UN Headquarters in New York. The high-level General Debate, which annually gathers Heads of State and Government, ministers, and world leaders from across the globe, will commence on Tuesday, 23 September 2025. This week-long event serves as the world’s most prominent multilateral platform for discussing global challenges, international peace and security, sustainable development, and pressing humanitarian concerns. In keeping with tradition, the President-elect of the General Assembly will preside over the opening session, followed by speeches from global leaders in the General Debate. Delegations from 193 M...

Pakistan Condemns and Rejects the Statements by Israel Regarding Creation of So Called “Greater Israel”

15Aug

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Pakistan Condemns and Rejects the Statements by Israel Regarding Creation of So Called “Greater Israel”

Islamabad,15 August 2025(Ghufran): Pakistan strongly condemns and rejects recent statements made by the Israeli Occupying power, alluding to the creation of so-called “Greater Israel,” and its designs aimed at the forcible displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Pakistan calls on the international community to outrightly reject such provocative notions that constitute a flagrant violation of the international law, principles of the UN Charter, as well as the relevant United Nations resolutions. Such statements reflect the occupying power’s intention to entrench its illegal occupation, as well as its complete contempt for all international efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.The international community must take immediate and tangible measures to prevent...

PAKISTAN’S NEW REMOTE SENSING SATELLITE SUCCESSFULLY DEPLOYED AND OPERATIONAL

15Aug

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PAKISTAN’S NEW REMOTE SENSING SATELLITE SUCCESSFULLY DEPLOYED AND OPERATIONAL

Islamabad 15 August 2025(Kamran Raja): The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced the successful deployment and operational readiness of the country’s latest Remote Sensing Satellite, launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC), China, on 31 July 2025.Following its successful launch, the satellite has established stable contact with ground stations and commenced capturing and transmitting high-resolution imagery, significantly enhancing the availability and reliability of vital data for various national sectors.The advanced imaging capabilities of the satellite will support a wide range of applications, including:Urban Planning & Infrastructure Development Monitoring urban expansion, growth patterns, and infrastructure ...

LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF PAKISTAN NAVY’S THIRD HANGOR-CLASS SUBMARINE PNS/M MANGRO HELD IN CHINA

15Aug

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LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF PAKISTAN NAVY’S THIRD HANGOR-CLASS SUBMARINE PNS/M MANGRO HELD IN CHINA

Islamabad, 15 August 2025 (Kamran Raja): The launching ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s third Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M MANGRO (Desig), was held at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd., Shuangliu Base, Wuhan, China. Vice Admiral Abdul Samad, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Project-2), attended the event as Chief Guest.The ceremony was attended by senior officials from both Pakistan and China, including representatives from Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd. and China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Company Ltd.Speaking on the occasion, Vice Admiral Abdul Samad reaffirmed that Pakistan Navy is fully committed to safeguarding national interests by promoting a secure and cooperative maritime environment. He stated that Hangor-class submarines,...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Meets Delegation of Chinese Garments Group “Challenge Fashion (Pvt) Ltd.”

15Aug

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Meets Delegation of Chinese Garments Group “Challenge Fashion (Pvt) Ltd.”

Islamabad, 15 August 2025(Kamran Raja): A delegation of Challenge Fashion (Pvt) Ltd., led by its Chairman Mr. Huwang Weiguo, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said that Pakistan and China share a unique friendship that holds a distinguished place in the world, with both countries always standing by each other in every difficulty. He reaffirmed that the Government of Pakistan is committed to taking the Pakistan–China friendship to new heights and expressed satisfaction over the growing economic ties between the two countries. The Prime Minister welcomed the establishment of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) by Challenge Fashion Group in Pakistan, appreciating the Group’s confidence in the Pakistani market. He noted that the SEZ will facilita...