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Country Director World Bank, Njay Benhassine called on Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal

24Jun

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Country Director World Bank, Njay Benhassine called on Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal

Country Director World Bank called on Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Country Director World Bank, Njay Benhassine called on Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Monday to discuss the progress and current status of the ongoing projects supported by the World Bank. Additional Secretary and senior officials of the Ministry attended the meeting.During the meeting, Minister Ahsan Iqbal expressed his gratitude for the continuous support provided by the World Bank. He emphasized the importance of expediting the implementation of various project components and instructed the relevant authorities to accelerate their execution to ensure timely completion.The Minister also highlighted the comprehensive nature of the "5Es...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s meets with Bill Gates

24Jun

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s meets with Bill Gates

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s meets with Bill GatesPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received Mr. Bill Gates, the chair of the Gates Foundation in the Prime Minister’s House today. The visit was undertaken at the invitation of the Prime Minister that he extended during his meeting with Mr. Gates in Riyadh on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.Welcoming Mr. Gates on his visit to Pakistan, the Prime Minister updated him about the government’s efforts to achieve economic stability and key advances in digital financial services, increased health coverage, climate change adaptation and efforts to eradicate Polio.The Prime Minister deeply appreciated Gates Foundation’s valuable support for Government’s initiatives to digitize the economy. A digitized eco-syst...

Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Called on Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shebaz Sharif to Discuss Youth Empowerment

23Jun

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Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Called on Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shebaz Sharif to Discuss Youth Empowerment

Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister's Youth Programme, met with Honorable Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.The meeting focused on youth empowerment and engagement, emphasizing the potential of Pakistan's youth to drive positive change. Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan briefed the Prime Minister on various ongoing initiatives and programs aimed at empowering young people in Pakistan, including skill development, education, and economic opportunities.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his commitment to support the youth of Pakistan and encouraged Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan to continue his efforts to create a brighter future for the country's younger generation.This meeting underscores the government's dedication to prioritise youth de...

At UNSC Meeting, Pakistan Calls for Decisive Action Against Terrorism in Afghanistan

23Jun

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At UNSC Meeting, Pakistan Calls for Decisive Action Against Terrorism in Afghanistan

Pakistan has reiterated that the elimination of terrorism within and from Afghanistan remains the highest priority for the international community, Afghanistan neighbours, and Afghanistan itself.Despite progress made by the Afghan Interim Government (AIG) in combating Daesh (ISKP), several other terrorist groups, including Al-Qaeda, TTP, ETIM, and IMU, continue to operate in Afghanistan.Pakistan urged the AIG to take effective and sustained action against these groups in compliance with several Security Council resolutions.During the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan today, Ambassador Munir Akram, the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, highlighted the dangers of allowing impunity for terrorist groups in Afghanistan. He emphasized that goals such as investm...

Deputy Prime Minister Chairs the Second Meeting on Medical Education

22Jun

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Deputy Prime Minister Chairs the Second Meeting on Medical Education

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the second meeting on ‘Medical Education’ today, emphasizing the government's dedication to enhancing healthcare through comprehensive improvements in medical training and education and come up with concrete recommendations.The meeting was attended by National Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Health, Minister for Law and Justice, MNA Dr Nafeesa Shah, Secretary of Health, President PM&DC, Chairman Higher Education Commission, President CPSP, Additional Foreign Secretary (ME & SIFC) and heads of prominent public and private medical institutions and eminent experts from the medical community.In his opening address, the Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the essential role of robust medical education in tackling the nation's h...

Third Meeting of Pakistan-China Joint Consultative Mechanism of Political Parties on CPEC.

22Jun

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Third Meeting of Pakistan-China Joint Consultative Mechanism of Political Parties on CPEC.

The 3rd round of the Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) of the Political Parties on CPEC and the Pakistan-China Political Parties Forum was held today in Islamabad.The Meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Minister of Central Committee of the International Department of Communist Party of China (IDCPC) Mr. Liu Jianchao. It was attended by Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and representatives of all major political parties of Pakistan.Addressing the JCM, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister appreciated the positive contributions of CPEC to Pakistan’s socioeconomic development, progress and prosperity. Lauding the political consensus on CPEC in the two countries,...

Mr. Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), met General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff

21Jun

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Mr. Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), met General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff

His Excellency Mr. Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), met General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters today.During the meeting, both discussed matters of mutual interest, including regional peace and stability, and reviewed progress on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).The COAS reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering commitment to the strategic partnership with China and pledged full support for the successful implementation of CPEC, a flagship project of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).Mr. Liu Jianchao highlighted that he is visiting Pakistan as a follow up of the successful meetings between the leadership of the two countries in China. He em...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif expresses regret over martyrdom of pilgrims in Makkah

21Jun

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif expresses regret over martyrdom of pilgrims in Makkah

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif expresses regret over martyrdom of pilgrims in MakkahPrime Minister prayed for the families of pilgrims Sabr Jameel. The Prime Minister contacted Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain and Pakistan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Farooq regarding the current situation of pilgrims in Makkah. Prime Minister said Arrangements should be made to bring the dead bodies of martyred pilgrims to Pakistan. Prime Minister's instructions to the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Pakistani embassy officials to provide all facilities to the pilgrims. Provision of all medical facilities should be ensured for pilgrims admitted in hospitals, Prime Minister's directive.Editor: ...

President of Pakistan for enhanced capacity of LEAs to counter terror in Balochistan

21Jun

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President of Pakistan for enhanced capacity of LEAs to counter terror in Balochistan

President of Pakistan for enhanced capacity of LEAs to counter terror in BalochistanPresident Asif Ali Zardari has called for enhancing the capacity of the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), posting competent officers in Balochistan, and improving the prosecution mechanism to effectively counter terrorist elements in Balochistan. The President expressed these views while chairing a meeting on the security/law and order situation in Balochistan, in Gwadar, on Thursday. Minister for Interior, Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Chief Minister Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti, MNA Malik Shah Gorgaij, Home Minister, Mir Ziaullah Langov, MPA Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman, senior civil and military officials attended the meeting.The President was briefed about the overall security situation of the provin...

ISSI-MEMO Co-host Webinar on “The Future of Palestinian Refugees”

21Jun

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ISSI-MEMO Co-host Webinar on “The Future of Palestinian Refugees”

ISSI-MEMO Co-host Webinar on “The Future of Palestinian Refugees”The Centre for Afghanistan Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Middle East Monitor (MEMO), hosted a webinar to mark World Refugee Day, titled, “The Future of Palestinian Refugees.” The webinar was moderated by Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA. The speakers at the webinar included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BoG, ISSI; Dr. Daud Abdullah, Director Middle East Monitor (MEMO); Dr. Salman Abu Sitta, Founder and President Palestine Land Society; Dr. Nader Al-Turk, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the State of Palestine; and Prof. Nur Masalha, Palestinian historian.DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail...