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Chinese Ambassador, Jiang Zaidong met with Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar

28Jan

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Chinese Ambassador, Jiang Zaidong met with Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar

28th January 2025, Islamabad (Kamran Raja): The Chinese Ambassador, Jiang Zaidong held meeting with Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. They reaffirmed the Pak-China All-Weather Strategic Partnership, which is a cornerstone of bilateral relations between the two states. During the meeting, they reviewed the progress of CPEC 2.0, a significant project aimed at enhancing economic cooperation and regional connectivity. Both sides expressed their commitment to elevating bilateral ties to new heights, further solidifying their strategic partnership.On behalf of Chinese Foreign Minister H. E. Wang Yi, Ambassador Jiang extended an invitation to DPM/FM to attend the High-Level UN Security Council Event "Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global G...

PAKISTAN NAVY IS ALL SET TO HOST 9TH AMAN EXERCISE AND MAIDEN AMAN DIALOGUE

26Jan

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PAKISTAN NAVY IS ALL SET TO HOST 9TH AMAN EXERCISE AND MAIDEN AMAN DIALOGUE

Islamabad, 26 Jan 25( Kamran Raja ): Pakistan Navy is set to host AMAN-25; the ninth edition of multinational AMAN exercise from February 7 to 11. A key feature of this year’s exercise will be the AMAN Dialogue, where Chiefs of Naval Forces, heads of Coast Guards, and senior leaders from around the world will convene to discuss regional maritime security and devise joint strategies to counter evolving maritime threats.Around 60 countries will participate in AMAN-25, contributing with ships, aircraft, Special Operations Forces (SOF), Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams, Marines, and observers. Delegations from across the globe will also attend the inaugural International AMAN Dialogue, which will take place alongside the exercise.The AMAN series has been a hallmark of the Pakis...

Pakistan Advances Labour Standards Under GSP+ Through ILES Project Completion

23Jan

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Pakistan Advances Labour Standards Under GSP+ Through ILES Project Completion

23 January 2025, Islamabad( Kamran Raja): Pakistan Advances Labour Standards Under GSP+ Through ILES Project Completion, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (MOPHRD), delivered an inspiring address at the Closing Ceremony of the International Labour and Environmental Standards Application in Pakistan’s SMEs Project (ILES). The event marked the conclusion of a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fortifying Pakistan’s adherence to international labour and environmental standards.In the presence of distinguished guests, including Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan Madam Riina Kolke, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Ms. Romina Khurshid Alam, Director of the ILO Office for Pakistan Mr. Geir Tonstol, Mini...

Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday, 23rd January 2025

23Jan

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Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday, 23rd January 2025

23 January 2025, Islamabad (Ghufran) :I welcome you all at the weekly press briefing.Last week witnessed a tragic incident of boat capsizing off the coast of Morocco involving Pakistani nationals. So far, 22 survivors have been confirmed as Pakistani nationals on the basis of verified information. Our Embassy in Morocco remains in contact with the Pakistani survivors for any sort of assistance and with the Moroccan authorities to ascertain the identity of any Pakistani nationals involved in the tragedy. I would also mention our gratitude for the excellent cooperation and assistance provided by the friendly country of Morocco. We remain grateful to them.The Netherlands and Pakistan held the 11th round of the Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad on January 20th. The Net...

First Lady visits AFIC, appreciates Chinese support in health sector

23Jan

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First Lady visits AFIC, appreciates Chinese support in health sector

23 January 2025, Islamabad (Kamran Raja) : First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari visited the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology and National Institute of Heart Diseases (AFIC-NIHD) today, where she was briefed by the Chinese Cardiology Expert team, headed by Professor Dr Pan Xiang Bin, about the advanced medical procedures for congenital heart diseases and structural heart diseases under ultrasound guidance, which were being performed for the first time only in AFIC-NIHD with the Chinese support.Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, and Commandant AFIC-NIHD, Major General Naseer Ahmad Samore, were also present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the Chinese Ambassador said that China would extend such services to the province of Balochistan ...

23Jan

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Prime Minister condoles with President of Turkiye on the tragic fire incident in northwestern Turkiye

January 23, 2025 Islamabad (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif spoke on telephone with H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkiye, earlier today and conveyed his deepest condolences over the loss of precious lives in the tragic fire incident at the Grand Kartal Hotel in northwestern Turkiye. The Prime Minister said that the entire Pakistani nation was saddened by this news and was praying for the departed souls and for the speedy recovery of those injured.The Prime Minister assured President Erdogan that the people of Pakistan stood in full solidarity with their brothers and sisters in Turkiye in their hour of grief. The Prime Minister lauded the swift response by the Turkish authorities in dealing with the unfortunate incident and offered to ...

ISSI hosts KIIR Interns for Session on Kashmir

22Jan

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ISSI hosts KIIR Interns for Session on Kashmir

22nd January 2025, Islamabad (Ghufran): The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a group of Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR) Interns, hailing from students from Islamabad’s leading Universities. The group was led by KIIR Chairman Mr. Altaf Hussain Wani. The interaction was part of ISSI’s initiative of engaging the youth, particularly on issues of national importance and Pakistan’s foreign policy. In his introductory remarks, Dr. Khurram Abbas, Director ISC, stressed the importance of precise academic discourse on the Kashmir issue, emphasizing alignment with Pakistan’s official stance based on UNSC resolutions enshrining the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination. In his detailed expose, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmoo...

Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives celebrated the Chinese Spring Festival, underscoring the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China

22Jan

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Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives celebrated the Chinese Spring Festival, underscoring the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China

22nd January 2025, Islamabad (Kamran Raja) : The Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives celebrated the Chinese Spring Festival, underscoring the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China. The event was graced by the Honorable Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, and His Excellency Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Jiang Zaidong.In his address, Minister Ahsan Iqbal highlighted the significance of the Lunar New Year as a time of renewal, reflection, and hope, symbolizing wisdom, resilience, and transformation. He emphasized the unshakable bond between Pakistan and China, often described as higher than the mountains, deeper than the oceans, and sweeter than honey.Reflecting on the achievements of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Minister desc...

Pakistan and Turkey to enhance cooperation in providing skilled Pakistanis with modern technical education

22Jan

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Pakistan and Turkey to enhance cooperation in providing skilled Pakistanis with modern technical education

22nd January 2025, Islamabad (Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhry Salik Hussain met with the Ambassador of Turkey, Irfan Nazir Oglu. During the meeting, various proposals were discussed regarding religious harmony, respect for humanity, and providing more job opportunities for Pakistani workers in Turkey. Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain stated that Pakistan and Turkey are like one soul in two bodies, bound by the eternal ties of religion, history, and culture. Both brotherly countries share a similar stance on regional and global issues and have always supported each other's positions on regional and international forums.Turkish Ambassador Irfan Nazir Oglu expressed sorrow over the deaths of Pakistanis in the Morocco boat inciden...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting regarding sending Pakistani students to China on modern agricultural training scholarships

22Jan

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting regarding sending Pakistani students to China on modern agricultural training scholarships

22nd January 2025, Islamabad (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif's directive to give priority to transparency and merit in the selection of students to be sent to China for training in the agricultural sector. Instructions to form a committee to resolve the complaints of students who do not meet the selection criteria during the scrutiny of applications through the Prime Minister's portal.Prime Minister said China is a long-time friend of Pakistan whose development in the agricultural sector is unparalleled. During his visit to China, he requested the Chinese leadership for modern training of Pakistani students in the agricultural sector. The government of Pakistan will bear the entire cost of modern agricultural training of Pakistani students in China. By the grace o...