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Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), Mr. Liu Jianchao arrives in Islamabad

20Jun

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Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), Mr. Liu Jianchao arrives in Islamabad

Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), Mr. Liu Jianchao arrives in Islamabad on a three-day visit. He was received at the Islamabad International Airport by Additional Foreign Secretary (Asia & Pacific) Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui.Minister Liu Jianchao will call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and hold extensive bilateral talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Minister Liu will also co-chair third meeting of the Pakistan-China Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) of the political parties on CPEC. Editor:Kamran Raja

Real World Records to release ‘lost album’ by the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

20Jun

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Real World Records to release ‘lost album’ by the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

The launch of the album is being supported in part by the British Council.A new album of unheard recordings by the Pakistan musical icon Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan will be released on 20 September 2024, 34 years after they were recorded. The ‘lost album’ — named Chain of Light was discovered in the tape archives of Peter Gabriel’s Real World Records, the label that signed Khan in 1989 and released a series of universally acclaimed albums with him throughout the 1990s. The launch of the album is being supported in part by the British Council.Joined by his eight-strong party of singers and musicians, Chain of Light presents four traditional qawwalis (Sufi Islamic devotional songs) including one which has never been heard before and captures Khan at the height of his vocal capabilities i...

Deputy Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Pakistan, Van Nguyen called on Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change MNA Romina Khurshid Alam.

20Jun

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Deputy Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Pakistan, Van Nguyen called on Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change MNA Romina Khurshid Alam.

Pakistan Prime Minister aide Romina Khurshid lauds UNDP-Pakistan’s financial, technical support for tackling climate risks Deputy Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Pakistan, Van Nguyen called on Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change MNA Romina Khurshid Alam. During the meeting held here at the M/o Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, both sides discussed at length the matters related to the climate risk mitigation, climate finance for adaptation and mitigation measures, agriculture insurance, urban flood resilience. The senior UNDP-Pakistan official Van Nguyen also briefed the PM’s aide about the Global Shield against Climate Risks initiative, saying the new global funding mechanism aims to close protection gaps in climate...

PNS Babar, the first Muljam warship of Pakistan Navy, visited the port of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

19Jun

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PNS Babar, the first Muljam class warship of Pakistan Navy, visited the port of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

PNS Babar, the first Muljam class warship of Pakistan Navy, visited the port of Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaPNS Babar, the first Muljam class warship of Pakistan Navy, visited the port of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Upon its arrival in Jeddah, the ship of the Pakistan Navy was warmly welcomed by senior officials of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces and Pakistani diplomatic officials.Commanding Officer PNS Babar meeting with Deputy Western Fleet Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces. During the meeting, issues of mutual interest including maritime cooperation between the two countries were discussed.At the end of the visit, PNS Babar participated in a naval exercise with Royal Saudi Naval Forces ship HMS Al Riyadh. The objective of the exercise is to promote mutual cooperation and strong friendly ...

Pakistan will be part of emerging global order, criticises declining West’s double standards on Gaza Genocide

19Jun

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Pakistan will be part of emerging global order, criticises declining West’s double standards on Gaza Genocide

Mushahid first Pakistani at BRICS Forum in Russia: Pakistan will be part of emerging global order, criticises declining West’s double standards on Gaza GenocideMushahid Hussain Sayed became the first Pakistani to address the official International BRICS Forum, hosted by current Chair, Russia, at the Russian Far Eastern port of Vladivostok, close to North Korea and Japan. The 2-day Forum was organised by the ruling ‘United Russia’ Party. The Forum was informed that 29 countries, including Pakistan, are applicants for membership of BRICS, which now includes almost half the world’s population, contributing 30% of global GDP and 50% of global oil and gas producers amongst its members. Mushahid Hussain, who is currently Co-Chairman of International Conference of Asian Political Parties (IC...

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister visited Jagran-2 Hydropower Project

19Jun

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Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister visited Jagran-2 Hydropower Project

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar visited Jagran-2 Hydropower Plant under construction in Neelum district, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. He was briefed on the progress of the construction of 50MW power plant. He was briefed that the work on the Jagran-2 is proceeding as per the plan and that the construction will be completed in the year 2025. Expressing satisfaction and appreciation at the progress of the project, the Deputy Prime Minister promised to take up the issue at the ECNEC to fast track the approvals through an early action.The Deputy Prime Minister also met the Chinese engineers and Pakistani team working on the Jagran-2. He conveyed the best wishes of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Government of Pakistan for the engineers, technicians an...

The First Unit of Suki Kinari Hydropower Station Successfully Start-up Wet Testing

16Jun

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The First Unit of Suki Kinari Hydropower Station Successfully Start-up Wet Testing

The first unit (Unit 4) of Pakistan Suki Kinari Hydropower Station, the largest hydropower power station invested and constructed by China Energy Construction Overseas Investment Co., Ltd, was successfully start-up and formally entering the wet testing phase. Personnel from China Energy Construction Overseas Investment Co., Ltd, SK Hydro Co Ltd and participating construction units jointly witnessed this exciting moment on site. Representatives of resident military and the owner's engineers also attended the startup ceremony. The Unit 4 of SK Hydropower Station successfully passed a series of tests after starting-up, with smoothly running state, and meets the design requirements.Subsequently, Unit 4 will conduct dozens of tests such as temperature stability test and overspeed test to e...

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong

16Jun

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong

Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong welcomed Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. In the meeting, discussions were held regarding the recent visit of the Prime Minister of PakistanA detailed discussion was also held on the promotion of Pakistan-China relations and measures taken for the security of Chinese citizensThe recent visit of the Prime Minister has strengthened the friendship with China.President of China and the prime minister of Pakistan and the top leadership have always supported Pakistan. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi informed about the measures to protect Chinese citizens across the country including IslamabadAlso briefed on the security plan of Chinese engineers and staff working on CPEC and other projects.Comprehensive and effective SOPs have b...

Pak-EPA Initiates Comprehensive Study on Air and Water Quality in Islamabad 2024

15Jun

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Pak-EPA Initiates Comprehensive Study on Air and Water Quality in Islamabad 2024

Air pollution in Islamabad has reached alarming levels, primarily driven by rapid industrialisation and increasing vehicular traffic, which contribute significantly to the concentration of particulate matter in the air. The resultant pollution poses serious health risks, including respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, and other chronic conditions. Simultaneously, surface water bodies in and around Islamabad are facing contamination from various sources, including industrial discharges, agricultural runoff, and domestic waste, leading to deteriorating water quality that threatens both public health and aquatic life. The Environmental Monitoring Team (EMT) of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA), under the directions of Ms. Farzana Altaf Shah, Director General of...

Tamgha-i-Pakistan Award Conferring Ceremony

15Jun

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Tamgha-i-Pakistan Award Conferring Ceremony

Investiture Ceremony Held in Remembrance of Deceased Sichuan Normal University Teachers In a solemn investiture ceremony held today, three Chinese teachers of Sichuan Normal University were posthumously awarded the Tamgha-i-Pakistan by the Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Khalil Hashmi, on behalf of the President of Pakistan. The awards were received by the honorees' families in remembrance of their ultimate sacrifice in strengthening the Pakistan-China friendship. The participants included victims of the deceased and Ms. Cai Guangjie, Deputy Director of the Education Department of Sichuan Province, Ms. Zhang Junli, Deputy Secretary General of the Chinese International Education Foundation, Mr. Wang Yong, Director of Development, Planning Department of CLEC, Dr. Guo Yong, Secretary of th...