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General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee on an official visit to People’s Republic of China

14Sep

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General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee on an official visit to People’s Republic of China

General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee on an official visit to People’s Republic of China held separate meetings with General He Weidong, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and General Liu Zhenli, Chief of CMC Joint Staff Department and delivered a talk in 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on the Role of Pakistan towards regional peace and stability.During meetings, both sides appreciated deep and historic relationship of Pakistan and China in multiple domains and acknowledged assuring progress on the bilateral strategic cooperative partnership and defence cooperation.The Chinese leadership also reaffirmed their unfettered commitment to support Pakistan on its territorial integrity and sovereignty. Sub Editor: Ghuf...

ISSI hosts think-tank dialogue with Chinese Delegation on Arms Control and Disarmament Issues

14Sep

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ISSI hosts think-tank dialogue with Chinese Delegation on Arms Control and Disarmament Issues

ISSI hosts think-tank dialogue with Chinese Delegation on Arms Control and Disarmament Issues The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized an In-House Meeting with a Chinese delegation led by Mr. SUN Xiaobo, Director General, Department of Arms Control, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Beijing. Other members of the delegation included: Mr. Xie Xinxing, Deputy Division Director, Ms. XIAO Yue, Deputy Division Director, and Jiang Yingbo, Second Secretary, Department of Arms Control, MFA; and Mr. Xu Hangtian, Minister Counsellor and Ms. Wanf YiQiu, Third Secretary, Embassy of China, Islamabad. The Session was attended by distinguished former diplomats, practitioners, academics, and think-tanks experts including: Ambassador ...

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemns blast near police mobile in Kuchlak

14Sep

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemns blast near police mobile in Kuchlak

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has strongly condemned the blast near a police mobile on Bostan Road in Kuchlak. The Interior Minister paid homage to the 2 police personnels who were martyred in the blast. He expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families.Interior Minister also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. He said that we salute the sacrifices of the martyred personnels. He said that the Balochistan Police have made unforgettable sacrifices in the war against terrorism. He emphasized that the nation's unwavering resolve against terrorism cannot be defeated. He underscored that this war is the war of the entire nation and with the nation's support, will continue until the elimination of last terrorist and their facilitator. Sub Editor: Nosheen

COURTESY CALL BY HIS EXCELLENCY HIGH COMMISSIONER OF MALAYSIA TO PAKISTAN ON THE NEWLY APPOINTED FOREIGN SECRETARY OF PAKISTAN

14Sep

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COURTESY CALL BY HIS EXCELLENCY HIGH COMMISSIONER OF MALAYSIA TO PAKISTAN ON THE NEWLY APPOINTED FOREIGN SECRETARY OF PAKISTAN

His Excellency Ambassador Dato' Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Her Excellency Ambassador Amna Baloch, who officially assumed her post on 11 September 2024. During the meeting, Ambassador Dato’ Azhar extended his warmest congratulations and heartiest felicitations to Her Excellency Ambassador Amna Baloch on her appointment as Foreign Secretary. Considering her extensive diplomatic experience, including her tenure as High Commissioner of Pakistan to Malaysia from 2019 to 2023, Ambassador Dato’ Azhar expressed his confidence that the excellent bilateral relationship between Malaysia and Pakistan will be elevated to greater heights. Both sides held extensive constructive discussion a...

Director General Arms Control & Disarmament Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan and Mr. Sun Xiaobo Director General Department of Arms Control, Ministry of Foreign Affairs People’s Republic of China

14Sep

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Director General Arms Control & Disarmament Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan and Mr. Sun Xiaobo Director General Department of Arms Control, Ministry of Foreign Affairs People’s Republic of China

Ambassador Tahir Andrabi, Director General (Arms Control & Disarmament Division), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and Mr. Sun Xiaobo Director General (Department of Arms Control), Ministry of Foreign Affairs People’s Republic of China led their respective delegations at the 9th Round of Pakistan-China Bilateral Consultations on Arms Control and Non-proliferation held on 13 September 2024 in Islamabad. Sub Editor: Ghufran

Chairperson of PERWAKILAN successfully hosted an exclusive get together celebrating Malaysian Culture

13Sep

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Chairperson of PERWAKILAN successfully hosted an exclusive get together celebrating Malaysian Culture

PERWAKILAN Islamabad under the leadership of To’ Puan Amelia Amani Abdullah, Chairperson of PERWAKILAN successfully hosted an exclusive coffee morning get-togther celebrating Malaysian Culture on Wednesday, 11 September 2024. The event started off with a welcome remarks by H.E. Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, followed by the presentation of appreciation certificates to the cultural performers from Kencana Pawana, University Malaysia Pahang(UMP), Al-Sultan Abdullah, Malaysia; Chef Pathma of Islamabad Serena Hotel and Madam Sofia.The main purpose of the event was to strengthen the bond of friendship and socio-cultural understanding with the diplomatic ladies circle, Pakistani and Malaysian ladies residing in Pakistan. Apart from that, it was also a culmination of the High Commiss...

In August, a total of 146,722 travelers were examined at Jinnah International

13Sep

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In August, a total of 146,722 travelers were examined at Jinnah International

The steps taken to prevent monkeypox (Mpox) have been strengthened at the nation's airports. The number of staff from Border Health Services at Jinnah International Airport has been boosted. Now, there will always be two doctors available, up from one before. Also, the team of medical assistants has grown from five to ten. In August, a total of 146,722 travelers were examined at Jinnah International, and since the start of the surveillance, only one traveler with symptoms was sent to hospital on August 31 for further checks. After each international flight, the immigration and international lounge areas are disinfected two to three times a day. Two extra cabins have been set up for the examination and quarantine of travelers who might be infected. Moreover, information standees have also b...

وزیرِ اعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا اقوام متحدہ کے سمٹ آف دی فیوچر (Summit of the Future) سے پہلے ورچوئل اجلاس گلوبل کال (Global Call) میں خطاب

13Sep

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وزیرِ اعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا اقوام متحدہ کے سمٹ آف دی فیوچر (Summit of the Future) سے پہلے ورچوئل اجلاس گلوبل کال (Global Call) میں خطاب

وزیرِ اعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا اقوام متحدہ کے سمٹ آف دی فیوچر (Summit of the Future) سے پہلے ورچوئل اجلاس گلوبل کال (Global Call) میں خطاب 22 اور 23 ستمبر کو اقوامِ متحدہ کے تحت منعقد ہونے والے اجلاس، سمٹ آف دی فیوچر میں مستقبل کیلئے پائیدار ترقی، ترقیاتی سرمایہ کاری، عالمی امن و سلامتی، سائنس و ٹیکنالوجی، جدت و ڈیجیٹل تعاون، نوجوان و آئندہ نسلوں کے مستقبل اور عالمی گورننس میں بدلاؤ پر حکومتوں کے مابین عملی اقدامات پر مشتمل ایک مستقبل کا معاہدہ (Pact for the Future) طے پائے گا. سمٹ آف دی فیوچر سے پہلے وزیرِ اعظم نے نمیبیا کے صدر نانگولو بمبا (Nangolo Mbumba) اور جرمن چانسلر اولاف شولز (Olaf Scholz) کی میزبانی میں منعقدہ ورچوئل اجلاس میں خطاب کیا. اجلاس میں مختلف ممالک کے رہنماؤں کے ساتھ ساتھ اقوام متحدہ کے سیکٹری جنرل انتونیو گوتریس نے بھی خطاب کیا. وزیرِ اعظم نے ورچوئل اجلاس میں عالمی ...

Islamabad: Ahsan Iqbal Highlights Delays and Cost Escalation in Diamer Basha Dam Project

13Sep

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Islamabad: Ahsan Iqbal Highlights Delays and Cost Escalation in Diamer Basha Dam Project

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a review meeting on the progress of the Diamer Basha Dam project. The meeting was attended by the Secretary Planning, Chairman WAPDA, and senior officials of other relevant departments.During the meeting, Ahsan Iqbal said that the Diamer Basha Dam is a crucial project for Pakistan's water and food security and must be completed expeditiously in the national interest. He said that until 2018, the estimated construction cost of the Diamer Basha Dam was Rs. 479 billion, and Rs. 120 billion had already been spent on land acquisition. However, due to delays and unnecessary postponements during the previous government, the cost of the project has increased significantly. He said that in 2020, c...

NPO Pakistan and APO Japan Concludes Successful International Workshop on Strategic Marketing for Digital Transformation

13Sep

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NPO Pakistan and APO Japan Concludes Successful International Workshop on Strategic Marketing for Digital Transformation

Friday 13th September 2024, National Productivity Organization (NPO) Pakistan, in collaboration with the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Japan, hosted a 4-day international workshop on Strategic Marketing for Digital Transformation, which concluded today.The workshop brought together experts and practitioners from across the region to share knowledge and best practices in digital marketing strategies. Participants had the opportunity to learn from renowned industry leaders, including Syed Ahmed, CEO of DPL Pvt Ltd, who shared his company's success story in adopting innovative marketing approaches.The closing ceremony was attended by Mr. Muhammad Alamgir Chaudhary, CEO of NPO Pakistan, who expressed his gratitude to the participants, speakers, and collaborating organizations. ...