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PAKISTAN NAVY CONDUCTS SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT TEST OF SHIP LAUNCHED BALLISTIC MISSILE
4Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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PAKISTAN NAVY CONDUCTS SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT TEST OF SHIP LAUNCHED BALLISTIC MISSILE

Islamabad, 4 Nov 24: Pakistan Navy conducted successful flight test of an indigenously developed Ship Launched Ballistic Missile. The Weapon System with 350 KM range is capable of engaging land and sea targets with high precision. The Weapon System is equipped with state of the art navigation system and maneuverability features.Flight test was witnessed by Chief of the Naval Staff and Senior Officers from Pakistan Navy and dedicated scientists and engineers. The President, Prime Minister, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs congratulated participating Naval Units and Scientists on this excellent achievement. Editor: Kamran Raja
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Quick surge in Non-communicable diseases will prove as atomic bomb for world and Pakistan.
4Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Quick surge in Non-communicable diseases will prove as atomic bomb for world and Pakistan.

LAHORE – The surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Pakistan and worldwide poses a dire threat to public health and economic stability. Accounting for nearly 60% of deaths in Pakistan, NCDs take a heavy toll on lives, disrupting the economy and burdening the healthcare system. The rising consumption of unhealthy foods—particularly ultra-processed foods high in sugar, salt, and trans fats—fuels this health crisis, contributing to conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and kidney issues. To combat this trend, numerous countries have implemented effective policy measures, including taxing unhealthy foods, banning their advertising, restricting sales in schools, and adding front-of-pack warning labels. These strategies have proven successful, reducing the consumption of unhealthy f...
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H.E. AMBASSADOR Mr. BRAHIM ROMANI ON THE OCCASION OF NATIONAL DAY OF ALGERIA ISLAMABAD
1Nov By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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H.E. AMBASSADOR Mr. BRAHIM ROMANI ON THE OCCASION OF NATIONAL DAY OF ALGERIA ISLAMABAD

01 Nov 2024, Islamabad: I Welcome to ceremony of the Algerian glorious National Day, commemorating the seventieth anniversary of the first of November 1954 Revolution, in which the Algerian people offered the greatest heroism and the most precious sacrifices, one and a half million martyrs to achieve freedom, on 5 July 1962.We note with pride and appreciation, that Pakistan was among the earliest supporters of our liberation revolution in international forums, and recognized the provisional government of the revolution in 1958, and established a representative office in Karachi.A long history of solidarity and cooperation between our two nations. Algeria and Pakistan continue to work together in coordination, consultation, and mutual support, within regional and international organ...
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meeting with the Saudi Investment Minister and Advisor at the Saudi Royal Court in Riyadh
30Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meeting with the Saudi Investment Minister and Advisor at the Saudi Royal Court in Riyadh

30 October 2024,Riyadh: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with the Saudi Investment Minister Engr. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih and Advisor at the Saudi Royal Court Mohammad Bin Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri in Riyadh today.Both sides reviewed the progress that has been made on various economic initiatives between the two countries. Recalling the Saudi Investment Minister’s recent visit to Pakistan on 09-11 October along with a large private sector delegation, the Prime Minister noted that the B2B MoUs signed in Pakistan during the visit have started to materialize into solid investment and commercial deals. He encouraged to continue the momentum for creating new opportunities for developing strong economic partnership.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked Minister Khalid Al Falih f...
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Pak-EPA directed to take coping measures for improving capital’s air quality
30Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pak-EPA directed to take coping measures for improving capital’s air quality

Islamabad, October 30, 2024: Taking serious notice of the rapidly worsening air quality in recent days in the capital city and its surrounding areas, Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam has directed the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency to take necessary measures to cope with the issue in coordination with relevant official stakeholders including Islamabad Capital Territory Administration and Capital Development Authority, according to a press statement issued here on Wednesday by the climate change & environmental coordination ministry.The deteriorating air quality of Islamabad from the onset of mid-October has particularly started worsened further, leaving the city’s ambiance murky with increasing pollution, dust and vehicular emissions ra...
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meet with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al-Saud
30Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meet with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al-Saud

The Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al-Saud, on the sidelines of the eighth session of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh.The Prime Minister conveyed best wishes for the health and wellbeing of His Majesty the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. He highlighted the importance of the deep-rooted brotherly relations between the two countries and appreciated Kingdom’s support for Pakistan’s economic revival and stability.The two leaders took stock of the ongoing bilateral engagements, especially in follow up to the decisions taken in previous high-level meetings held in Makkah and Riyadh in A...
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Pakistan needs to focus climate diplomacy respecting regional norms, values: Romina Khurshid
28Oct By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan needs to focus climate diplomacy respecting regional norms, values: Romina Khurshid

Islamabad, October 28 : Pakistan needs to focus climate diplomacy respecting regional norms, values: Romina Khurshid Alam Pakistan’s role as active member of Global Nations Crucial to flag Climate Finance Mobilization at COP29, Dr. Suleri  Shifting climate jargon amid evolving climate finance debate challenge for countries like Pakistan: ExpertsPrime Minister’s Coordinator for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Romina Khurshid Alam on Friday said Pakistan needs to focus on climate diplomacy respecting regional norms and values while spearheading global focus on enhanced climate finance for less developed vulnerable countries. The Pre-COP29 Summit on "Pakistan's Climate Resilience: Road to COP29" organised by the Pak-German Climate and Energy Partnership (PGCEP), in collabo...
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