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U.S. Mission Chargé Andrew Schofer Visits Karachi to Bolster Maritime Security and Cultural Ties

14Jun

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U.S. Mission Chargé Andrew Schofer Visits Karachi to Bolster Maritime Security and Cultural Ties

U.S. Mission Chargé Andrew Schofer Visits Karachi to Bolster Maritime Security and Cultural Ties Chargé d'affaires (CDA) of the United States Mission in Pakistan Andrew Schofer highlighted the strong U.S.-Pakistan partnership and the United States' commitment to enhancing maritime security, supporting religious freedom, and cultural heritage preservation during his visit from June 12 to 14. CDA Schofer visited Mazar-e-Quaid to honor Pakistan's founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. This visit symbolized the United States’ long and steadfast relations with Pakistan, reminding us of Jinnah’s vision for a unified, democratic Pakistan, one in which equality, social justice, and economic opportunity prevail. Both our nations hold the ideas dear and continue to perfect them through our man...

Coordination among federal, provincial departments to tackle upcoming summer floods– PM’s Aide Romina Khurshid

14Jun

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Coordination among federal, provincial departments to tackle upcoming summer floods– PM’s Aide Romina Khurshid

Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, MNA Romina Khurshid Alam on Friday urged all the federal and provincial departments to take all-out measures to protect lives, livelihoods of the people from ongoing heatwave spell and possible monsoon floods.She also directed all the provinces including Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit Baltistan (GB) to ensure the maintenance of sufficient stocks of disaster relief items pre-monsoon onset to ensure in time preparedness against above-normal rainfall.The PM's Coordinator was chairing the meeting of the 2nd National Task Force on Global Warming and Heatwaves here on Friday whereas representatives of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Ministry of Science and Technology, Global Change Impact Studies Centre (GCI...

ASEAN Movie Night at the Indonesian Embassy

14Jun

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ASEAN Movie Night at the Indonesian Embassy

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with the ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI) organized an ASEAN Movie Night event featuring the award-winning Indonesian film Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap (Missing Home.red), directed by the Indonesian Producer Bene Dion Rajagukguk. The event was a delightful fusion of cinema and cuisine, celebrating the rich cultural ties and immense similarities between Indonesia and Pakistan. On this occasion, the Indonesia Chargé d’ Affaires (CDA) Mr. Rahmat Hindiarta in his welcoming remarks apprised the distinguished guests from diplomatic and Pakistani community that the ASEAN Movie Night reflects the spirit of continuously bolstering friendship among ASEAN family members. “Moreover, I also wish to transfer the spirit of friendship among us to our bro...

Chairman PTA Meets with Head of APAC, GSMA

13Jun

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Chairman PTA Meets with Head of APAC, GSMA

Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, met with Mr. Julian Gorman, Head of APAC GSMA, at the PTA HQs.This meeting is part of PTA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration with GSMA and to discuss key initiatives shaping the future of Pakistan's telecommunications sector.During the meeting, both sides engaged in substantive discussions about PTA’s current and future initiatives, regulatory frameworks, and technological advancements in the telecommunications industry. Sub Editor: Ghufran

Future of Women in Energy Scholars Program

13Jun

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Future of Women in Energy Scholars Program

The "Future of Women in Energy" Scholars Program, an initiative of the U.S. Pakistan Women’s Council (USPWC) in support of the U.S Pakistan “Green Alliance” Framework concluded its third consecutive year this summer. This year, the program hosted a group of 18 brilliant and diverse young women pursuing bachelor’s degrees in science or engineering in Pakistan. At Texas A&M University (TAMU) Qatar campus, these 18 scholars completed rigorous academic coursework on topics such as fossil energy, wind energy, solar energy, and nuclear energy, conducted laboratory experiments, and engaged in open discussion with leaders and alumnae in the energy sector. They also had the opportunity to experience rich cultural activities in Doha, Qatar. Supported by the U.S. Department of State, Texas A&am...

Prime Minister of Pakistan aide Romina Khurshid urges collective action for climate-resilient Pakistan

13Jun

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Prime Minister of Pakistan aide Romina Khurshid urges collective action for climate-resilient Pakistan

Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, MNA Romina Khurshid Alam, on Thursday said that while Pakistan is struggling to cope with exacerbating impacts of climate change particularly heatwaves and floods, the present government is taking all-out policy measures to overcome the impacts, which have already caused irrecoverable economic losses worth billions of rupees.While addressing a national seminar ‘Disaster-Resilient Pakistan held here at the National University of Technology and organised by the National Disaster Management Authority, PM’s aide noted that frequent disruptions in normal weather patterns overall last one decade has severely impacted the country’s agricultural productivity, posing risk to national food water, energy securities, livelihoods of millions, dee...

7th Steering Committee meeting of the European Union-funded ‘Deliver Justice Project

12Jun

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7th Steering Committee meeting of the European Union-funded ‘Deliver Justice Project

In his concluding remarks at the 7th Steering Committee meeting of the European Union-funded ‘Deliver Justice Project’, Balochistan Home Minister, Mr. Ziaullah Langua, hailed the European Union and UN partners for supporting the Government’s rule of law reform agenda. He further said, “It is a journey that we all look forward to as we take the work under the new Rule of Law Roadmap to the next level to realize our vision of a people‑centered rule of law in Balochistan.” He also appreciated the Police, Levies, Prosecution, Probation and Parole, and Prisons for their commendable work by improving their legal and operational capacities. Chairing the 7th Project Steering Committee meeting, Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Government of Balochistan, Mr. Zahid Saleem, congratulated all partne...

Grand event at UNESCO Headquarters Paris

12Jun

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Grand event at UNESCO Headquarters Paris

Grand event at UNESCO Headquarters Paris, focusing on climate change and glacial melting co-hosted by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad & Luc Hardy explorer, environmentalist, filmmaker & entrepreneur. Premier screening of film "Ice Giants: Discovering the Karakorum" followed by a panel discussion with top names in the field - Valerie Masson-Delmotte, paleoclimatologist, Patrick Wagnon, glaciologist, Fanny Brun, glaciologist with Luc Hardy and animated by François Carrel.A full house comprising diplomats, researchers, academicians, think tanks, environmentalists media and general public engrossed by the captivating documentary and discussion with experts - creating greater awareness about the global climate crisis, its impact on populations and ecosystems, and the urgency of colle...

Federal Minister for Interior and Anti-Norcotics Mohsin Naqvi Attends Nimaz-e-Janaza of ANF Martyrs in Jhelum Cantt

12Jun

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Federal Minister for Interior and Anti-Norcotics Mohsin Naqvi Attends Nimaz-e-Janaza of ANF Martyrs in Jhelum Cantt

Federal Minister for Interior and Anti-Norcotics Mohsin Naqvi Attends Nimaz-e-Janaza of ANF Martyrs in Jhelum CanttFederal Minister for Interior and Anti-Norcotics Mohsin Naqvi attended the funeral prayer of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) personnel, Muhammad Gulzar, Mazhar Iqbal, and Zeeshan, who were martyred in a firing incident by drug traffickers at Tarkai Toll Plaza Jhelum.The Interior Minister met with the families of the martyrs and offered heartfelt condolences. He prayed for the elevation of the martyrs' ranks and for the patience of their loved ones.Mohsin Naqvi stated that the martyrs who have laid down their lives in the line of duty are our true heroes. While paying rich tribute to the martyrs, he said that their sacrifices would not go in vain.The funeral pray...

Vice CEO Huawei Pakistan ,Ray Yu called on the Federal Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui

12Jun

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Vice CEO Huawei Pakistan ,Ray Yu called on the Federal Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui

Vice CEO Huawei Pakistan ,Ray Yu called on the Federal Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui today in Islamabad .In the meeting, matters concerning the progress on agreements made during the Prime Minister's visit to China came under discussion.Dr Khalid Maqbool siddiqui stated that youth of Pakistan can play a pivotal role in the development of the IT sector. Every year, 25000 IT graduates churn out from the universities in Pakistan . However, Only 5000 IT graduates get jobs. We have to equip the youth with training in modern technology to plug this gap, the Minister added. The Minister also stressed that There are immense opportunities for cooperation between Pakistan and China in the private sector that need to be harnessed in order to further enhance the ...