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NADRA reiterates commitment to fully support and collaborate with Fintech to catalyze Financial Inclusion and National Digitalization
28Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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NADRA reiterates commitment to fully support and collaborate with Fintech to catalyze Financial Inclusion and National Digitalization

 The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) hosted a Financial Sector Stakeholders’ Conference at its Headquarters in Islamabad. The conference brought together key stakeholders and representatives of Pakistan Fintech Network (PFN) including Digital Banks, Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) and Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). NADRA's cutting-edge identity management expertise and verification services already play a vital role in facilitating the eKYC regime for Fintech. Stakeholders’ conference aimed at reviewing mutual collaboration and evolving a path for the future to harness digital technology to enhance financial inclusion, reduce fraud risks, and promote a secure and efficient financial ...
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PM’s Climate Aide calls for policies for protecting breastfeeding women’s from climate impacts
28Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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PM’s Climate Aide calls for policies for protecting breastfeeding women’s from climate impacts

Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordinator said that breastfeeding is a vital practice with profound health benefits for both infants and mothers. Because, it provides infants with essential nutrients, boosts their immune systems, and fosters an emotional bond between mother and child.“Breastfeeding supports healthy development, strengthens the mother-infant bond and yields positive economic and environmental impacts. However, promoting and supporting breastfeeding through education, policy and community support can lead to healthier individuals and a more sustainable future,” Ms Alam said while addressing as keynote speaker at a seminar ‘National Advocacy & Sensitisationwith Parliamentarians on the World Breastfeeding Awareness Week’ held her...
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Reframe human smuggling as issue of rights violations
28Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Reframe human smuggling as issue of rights violations

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called urgent attention to the rights violations endured by irregular migrants in its recently released report, Perilous Passage: Human Smuggling in Pakistan, produced under the prestigious Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim Fellowship. The report seeks to reconceive human smuggling as a serious human rights violation issue and not merely as a transnational crime, given that victims of human smuggling are vulnerable to torture, extortion, abuse, blackmail, imprisonment, and even death. It argues that irregular migration through human smuggling networks is almost always an act of economic desperation. However, the widespread belief that migrants choose to cross borders illegally—and therefore consent to the dangers of the journey and accompanying explo...
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President Asif Ali Zardari meeting with People’s Liberation Army Ground Forces Commander General Li Xiaoming
27Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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President Asif Ali Zardari meeting with People’s Liberation Army Ground Forces Commander General Li Xiaoming

President Asif Ali Zardari meeting with People's Liberation Army Ground Forces Commander General Li XiaomingPresident said China is a reliable and great friend of Pakistan. There is a need to further strengthen strategic cooperation in the mutual interest of the two countries.The two countries have historical relations spanning seven decades. The President reiterated Pakistan's determination to stand with China. The President stressed on the need to further increase military and defense cooperation, public and cultural ties to bring the two countries closer.Pakistan is encouraging learning Chinese. Learning Chinese will help develop public relations. In his last presidency, he presented the vision of Pakistan-China Economic Corridor. Enemies of Pakistan and China do not want...
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi along with Chief Minister Balochistan chairing an important law and order meeting in Quetta
27Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi along with Chief Minister Balochistan chairing an important law and order meeting in Quetta

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi along with Chief Minister Balochistan chairing an important law and order meeting in Quetta Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a detailed visit to Quetta today after the incidents of terrorism in some areas of Balochistan. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti presided over a high-level meeting on law and order. A meeting was also held between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti. Upon his arrival in Quetta, Provincial Ministers Asfandyar Kakar and Ali Madad Jatak welcomed Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. IG Police Balochistan, Additional Chief Secretary Home and senior officials were also present at the airport. Chief Minister of Balochistan Sarfaraz Bugti welcomed ...
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Arshad Nadeem got a check of Rs. 9,297,000 from the Meezan Bank
27Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Arshad Nadeem got a check of Rs. 9,297,000 from the Meezan Bank

Meezan Bank satisfied to illuminate that Pakistan's star competitor and Olympic gold medalist in men's spear toss, Arshad Nadeem was commended for his noteworthy accomplishment at an exceptional service held at Meezan House, the base camp of Meezan Bank.In the midst of a scenery of energetic commendation from many Meezan Bank workers, Arshad Nadeem got a check of Rs. 9,297,000 from the Bank's Establishing President and Chief, Mr. Irfan Siddiqui. He was likewise regarded with a memorial plaque and decoration from Syed Amir Ali, DCEO of Meezan Bank, praising his noteworthy accomplishment. Sub Editor : Ghufran 
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Mobile companies can’t increase any tax rates unless notified by FBR
26Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Mobile companies can’t increase any tax rates unless notified by FBR

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Azam Nazir Tarar on Monday informed the Public Get together that Expense rate is command of FBR/Commonplace assessment Specialists, and Portable organizations can't expand any duty rates except if advised by FBR or pertinent commonplace specialists. Answering to an inquiry during Question Hour, he said Duty rates are not changed in that frame of mind, besides as in important financial plans of public or common gatherings. Charge rates for common or public tax assessment are same for all versatile organizations, and all such assortments are saved to important income authority, he said. He said it's obviously true that expense is charged as needs be to the cycle as characterized by important duty charging authority of Administration of Pakistan, by prudenc...
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General Li Qiaoming, Commander of the PLA Ground Forces, called on COAS General Syed Asim Munir
26Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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General Li Qiaoming, Commander of the PLA Ground Forces, called on COAS General Syed Asim Munir

General Li Qiaoming, Commander of the PLA Ground Forces, called on COAS General Syed Asim Munir General Li Qiaoming, Commander of the People's Liberation Army Ground Forces, called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at the General Headquarters today. The meeting afforded an opportunity for in-depth discussions on matters of mutual interest, regional security, military training, and measures to further augment bilateral defence cooperation.COAS General Syed Asim Munir underscored the robust relations between the Pakistan Army and the People's Liberation Army, highlighting the ongoing bilateral military cooperation as a testament to the enduring brotherhood between the two nations. The visiting dignitary expressed admiration for Pakistan's concerted efforts ...
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Commander of the Ground Forces of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China, calls on Prime Minister
26Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Commander of the Ground Forces of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China, calls on Prime Minister

General Li Qiaoming, Commander of the Ground Forces of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warmly welcomed General Li to Pakistan and underscored that Pakistan and China are All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners and trusted friends.The Prime Minister highlighted that the deep-rooted ties between the two nations enjoy broad public, political, and institutional support in Pakistan, making them indispensable for the progress and development of both countries.The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at the deepening military-to-military exchanges, noting that the defense and strategic ties between Pakistan and China are vital for peace and stability in the region These r...
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ISSI Hosts Farewell Event for Palestinian Ambassador Ahmad Rabaie
26Aug By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI Hosts Farewell Event for Palestinian Ambassador Ahmad Rabaie

ISSI Hosts Farewell Event for Palestinian Ambassador Ahmad RabaieThe Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a farewell event in honor of H.E. Ahmad Rabaie, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Pakistan. The event was moderated by Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA. The speakers included: Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BoG ISSI; and H.E. Ambassador Ahmad Rabaie.In her remarks, Ms. Amina Khan emphasized the deep-rooted bonds between Pakistan and Palestine, built on brotherhood and solidarity. She noted Pakistan’s consistent support for the Palestinian people in their struggle for a homeland and expressed gratitude for Ambassador Rabaie's efforts t...
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