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ISSI hosts book launch for ‘China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Beyond 2030: A Green Alliance for Sustainable Development’

24Aug

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ISSI hosts book launch for ‘China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Beyond 2030: A Green Alliance for Sustainable Development’

ISSI hosts book launch for ‘China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Beyond 2030: A Green Alliance for Sustainable Development’ The China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised the launch of the book, ‘China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Beyond 2030: A Green Alliance for Sustainable Development’ edited by Dr. Rabia Akhtar and published by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES). The event was graced by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed as Chief Guest and Mr. Xu Hangtian, Minister Counselor at the Embassy of China in Pakistan, as Guest of Honour. Distinguished reviewers included Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi, former Ambassador of Pakistan to China; Dr. Salma Malik, Associate Professor Quaid-i-Azam University; and Dr. Hassan Daud Butt, former CEO Khyber Pakhtunk...

Serena Hotels Sponsors Photography Exhibition in Tribute to 77 Years of Pakistan

24Aug

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Serena Hotels Sponsors Photography Exhibition in Tribute to 77 Years of Pakistan

Serena Hotels, under its Public Diplomacy Initiative, proudly sponsored a photographic exhibition organized in collaboration with the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, H.E. Mr. Atadjan Movlamov (Ambassador of Turkmenistan).The exhibition was a tribute to 77 years of Pakistan’s independence, celebrating the enduring bonds of friendship between Pakistan and the global community.The exhibition showcased a wide collection of photographs captured by diplomats and their spouses highlighting the breathtaking beauty of Pakistan. Each photograph reflected the unity and shared values between their home countries and Pakistan. The event highlighted the faces of friendship and the spirit of collaboration that defines Pakistan’s relationships on the world stage.Speaking at the event, H.E. Mr. A...

PTI fostering disruptive politics says Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar

24Aug

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PTI fostering disruptive politics says Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has firmly condemned the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its pioneer, blaming them for cultivating legislative issues of disturbance in the country. Talking at a question and answer session on Saturday, he alluded to the PTI as "Tehreek-e-Inteshar" (Disturbance Party), claiming that the party had participated in exercises unfavorable to public interests. "The Tehreek-e-Inteshar has reliably proliferated against our public organizations and has never wondered whether or not to harm the nation's advantages," said Tarar. He guaranteed that the PTI's organizer partitioned society and impelled individuals against each other, prompting unseen fits of turmoil inside the actual party. The priest additionally addressed inward d...

Monsoon Rains Expected in Punjab, and Sindh from 26th to 29th Aug NDMA Issues Alert to Relevant Departments

24Aug

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Monsoon Rains Expected in Punjab, and Sindh from 26th to 29th Aug NDMA Issues Alert to Relevant Departments

Public Crisis Tasks Center, National Emergency Operations Center(NEOC) of NDMA expected additional downpour and thundershower in Punjab and Sindh from 26th to 29th August 2024. A solid framework is dynamic over pieces of Sindh and may bring about weighty storm in brief span while in many pieces of the Punjab, including the Potohar locale, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad and Multan secluded rainfalls are supposed irregularly from 26 to 29th Aug.Heavy rains might produce Streak Flooding in nearby nullahs/streams and Slope deluges of D.G Khan Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan in Punjab territory while beach front flooding might happen along Sindh - Makran's coast and flood might happe...

Industry-scale first low-carbon energy storage initiative launched.

23Aug

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Industry-scale first low-carbon energy storage initiative launched.

Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam has said that Energy storage as a service (ESaaS) at an industrial scale is an emerging model, where energy storage systems are offered to customers as a service rather than a traditional capital expenditure.Speaking as chief guest at the Launching and signing ceremony of the “Industry-First Energy Storage as a Service Project” held here at a local hotel on Friday, the PM’s climate aide said, “With the launching of the country’s first ever project, we are embark today on a journey that not only would help advance our nation's technological capabilities but also reaffirms our unwavering commitment to combat climate change.”“The groundbreaking initiative represents a pivotal step forward in the present government’s ...

The 4th International Military Sports Council World Military Cadet Games are being conducted in Caracas, Venezuela from 16-22 August 2024

23Aug

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The 4th International Military Sports Council World Military Cadet Games are being conducted in Caracas, Venezuela from 16-22 August 2024

Rawalpindi, 23 August, The 4th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Cadet Games are being conducted in Caracas, Venezuela from 16-22 August 2024. Pakistan Armed Forces contingent is participating in Track, Field and shooting events only.CISM Pakistan Armed Forces tri services team has *won five medals* in the event; *Gold Medal in 400m race and *Silver Medal in 200m race* by Chief Warrant Officer Mueed Bloch, Pakistan Air Force and ⁠*Bronze Medal in 5000m race* and *Silver Medal in 10000m race* by Sep Muhammad Akhtar, Pakistan Army. In 25 Meter pistol shooting rapid team events category, Nk Qasim Bilal, Sepoy Ismail Khan and Sepoy Muhammad Rashid of Pakistan Army *won Silver Medal*. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and all Services Chiefs have conveyed...

Minister Interior , IGP attend funeral prayers for martyred policemen

23Aug

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Minister Interior , IGP attend funeral prayers for martyred policemen

The funeral prayers for police personnel martyred in the attack by robbers in Machhka were held at the Sadiq Shaheed Police Lines Rahim Yar Khan.Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Punjab IGP Dr. Usman Anwar and Punjab Home Secretary Noor-ul-Amin Mengal attended the funeral prayers. A large number of senior police and military officials, police personnel, public, and relatives of martyrs also participated in the prayers.In the robbers’ attack in Machhka area the previous night, 12 police personnel were martyred and eight were injured. Three of the martyred police belonged to the Hindu community. A smart contingent of police paid tribute to the martyrs. After the funeral prayers, the bodies of the martyrs were sent to their native areas. The martyrs will be given full honors during thei...

District Education Performance Index (DEPIx) 2020-23, developed by the Planning Commission

23Aug

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District Education Performance Index (DEPIx) 2020-23, developed by the Planning Commission

Islamabad Leads as Pakistan's First Education RankingsReveal Stark Regional DisparitiesA groundbreaking report, the District Education Performance Index (DEPIx) 2020-23, developed by the Planning Commission, reveals striking disparities in education performance across Pakistan’s provinces and districts. This first-of-its-kind tool measures district-level education performance, focusing on key outcomes such as access, learning, equity, governance, and inputs such as infrastructure and public financing. Covering 134 districts, including Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and all districts in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Punjab, and Sindh, DEPIx classifies districts into four categories: Very High, High, Medium, and Low. The report primarily covers the period from 2020-23.Paki...

ISSI and NIMA sign MoU for closer collaboration

21Aug

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ISSI and NIMA sign MoU for closer collaboration

ISSI and NIMA sign MoU for closer collaborationFurther enhancing its institutional collaboration, the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA). The signing ceremony, held at ISSI, marked the commencement of a new chapter in academic and research cooperation between the two Institutes. Director General ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood and President NIMA Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmad Saeed, signed the MoU on behalf of their respective institutions.The event was moderated by Malik Qasim Mustafa, Director ACDC.Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood warmly welcomed the NIMA delegation, highlighting the importance of formalizing the relationship between the two think-tank...

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal Highlights Digital Empowerment at National Conference

21Aug

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Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal Highlights Digital Empowerment at National Conference

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal Highlights Digital Empowerment at National ConferenceFederal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, delivered a keynote address at the national conference on "Empowering Pakistan through Digitalization." During his speech, the Minister emphasized the government's commitment to laying the foundation for rapid progress through digital transformation. He noted that the modern world has already undergone significant changes driven by digital technology, making the digital revolution a hallmark of contemporary development.Speaking at the seminar, Mr. Ahsan Iqbal remarked, "The digital revolution has redefined every aspect of our lives. Today, we are no longer confined to specific regions or locales but are part of a v...