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Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Yunus Emre Enstitusu, Turkiye

29May

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Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Yunus Emre Enstitusu, Turkiye

Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Yunus Emre Enstitusu, TurkiyeFurther strengthening its international collaboration, the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Yunus Emre Enstitusu, Turkiye. The MoU signing ceremony included the participation of the Turkish Ambassador in Islamabad, His Excellency Mehmet Pacaci; Dr. Halil Toker, Coordinator of Yunus Emre Enstitusu; Turkiye, Dr. Yousaf Junaid, Ambassador of Pakistan in Ankara; Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA; and Team CAMEA.While giving her introductory remarks, Ms. Amina Khan said that this MoU is a testament of the long-standing relationship between ...

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal receiving APO award today in Kuala Lumpur

29May

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Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal receiving APO award today in Kuala Lumpur

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal receiving APO award today in Kuala LumpurFederal Minister for Planning and Development Prof. Ahsan Iqbal has been honored with the APO Meritorious and Distinguished Award 2024 by the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO). The award was presented during the 66th Session of the APO Governing Body in recognition of his outstanding contributions to productivity in socio-economic development through policy, strategic thinking, leadership, and management.In his acceptance address, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal expressed his gratitude to the APO, emphasizing the significance of this honor for himself and the people of Pakistan. He highlighted the critical juncture at which the world stands, entering the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Prof. Iqbal highlighted that productivi...

29May

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Launch of Signature Rotana Islamabad A New Era in Luxury Hospitality

Rotana, a name synonymous with luxury and refinement, globally renowned brand, has officially made its grand entrance into Pakistan with the launch of Signature Rotana Islamabad. This landmark event took place at the project's site in TopCity 01, drawing a large gathering from the business community, tourism industry, and media. With a distinguished portfolio of over 100 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye, Rotana has cemented its status as a global leader in the hospitality industry. Now, with a 30-year legacy and a presence in over 20 countries & 36 cities Rotana extends its exceptional service standards to Pakistan, in partnership with the country’s premier 5-star hotel brand.Signature Rotana Islamabad promises a blend of expertise and finesse,...

Message of Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on International Day of UN Peacekeepers

29May

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Message of Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on International Day of UN Peacekeepers

Message of Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on International Day of UN PeacekeepersPakistan joins the international community and the United Nations in honouring the sacrifices and services of the UN peacekeepers around the world on the international day of UN Peacekeepers. The UN peacekeeping missions have been critical to the establishment and maintenance of peace and protecting the civilians in the conflict zones.While we pay homage to all the peacekeepers around the globe, we owe special gratitude to Pakistani peacekeepers whose services to the global peace and security have been acknowledged by all and sundry. Over the 64 years of our commitment to the UN peacekeeping, 230,000 Pakistan military personnel including over 500 female peacekeepers have made the ...

Commemorating Youm-e-Takbeer, ISSI hosts Seminar on “Missile Developments in South Asia: Global and Regional Implications”

29May

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Commemorating Youm-e-Takbeer, ISSI hosts Seminar on “Missile Developments in South Asia: Global and Regional Implications”

Commemorating Youm-e-Takbeer, ISSI hosts Seminar on “Missile Developments in South Asia: Global and Regional Implications”As part of commoration of Youm-e-Takbeer, the Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a seminar titled “Missile Developments in South Asia: Global and Regional Implications.” General (R) Zubair Mahmood Hayat NI(M) HI(M), former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee was the chief guest. Distinguished speakers included: Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal, Dean and Professor SPIR, QAU; Air Commodore (R) Khalid Banuri, Adviser Jinnah Centre for Character and Leadership (JCCL), AHQ Islamabad; Ms. Ghazala Yasmin Jalil, Research Fellow ACDC-ISSI; and Dr. Naeem Salik, President Strategic Vision Institute (SVI).In...

Pakistan joins the international community in commemorating International Peacekeepers Day: ISPR

29May

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Pakistan joins the international community in commemorating International Peacekeepers Day: ISPR

Pakistan joins the international community in commemorating International Peacekeepers Day: ISPRToday, Pakistan joins the international community in commemorating International Peacekeepers Day, paying tribute to the brave men and women who have served in United Nations peacekeeping missions around the world.Pakistan is one of the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping, with around 3,000 Peacekeepers currently serving in missions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Abyei, Central African Republic, Cyprus, Western Sahara and Somalia. Since 1960, Pakistan has contributed 235,000 troops to UN peacekeeping operations in 48 United Nations Missions in 29 countries including almost all continents of the world.Pakistan is proud of its long-standing commitment to UN pea...

Dumping heaven for unhealthy food products taking lives of Pakistanis

28May

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Dumping heaven for unhealthy food products taking lives of Pakistanis

A dumping heaven for unhealthy food products taking lives of Pakistanis Chairman FBR and Finance Minister appealed for increasing FED on all sugar drinks. A country with more than 1100 people dying daily due to diabetes and its complications, over 300 limbs removed every day, the beverage industry is negotiating with Pakistani Finance Minister and Chairman FBR to escape taxes aimed at improving public health. The leading civil society organizations of Pakistan and health professionals rejected such tactics of the beverage industry which is not in the interest of peoples of Pakistan, neither for economy of the country. Government must reject any such investment plan on the name of rural economy and export by beverage industry which leads to killing people and adding miseries by building a...

Twenty three terrorists were sent to hell: ISPR

27May

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Twenty three terrorists were sent to hell: ISPR

Twenty three terrorists were sent to hell: ISPROn 26-27 May 2024, twenty three terrorists were sent to hell by the security forces in three seperate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.On 26 May, an intelligence based operation was conducted in general area Hassan Khel, Peshawar District, where six terrorists were successfully neutralized by the security forces and multiple hideouts were busted. Captain Hussain Jehangir and Havildar Shafiq Ullah also embraced Shahadat on 26 May, while fighting gallantly.On 27 May, in another operation conducted in Tank District, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, as a result of which ten terrorists were sent to hell.The third engagement occurred in general area Bagh, Khyber District, wherein, the security forces ...

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi seeks plan to establish Safe City in Dasu and Chilas

25May

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi seeks plan to establish Safe City in Dasu and Chilas

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi seeks plan to establish Safe City in Dasu and ChilasPreparations have been started for setting up the Safe City project in Dassu-Chilas in order to ensure foolproof security of Chinese and foreign nationals. Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi chaired a meeting regarding the establishment of Safe City Project in Dassu and Chilas today. Interior Minister formed a special committee and sought a comprehensive plan in this regard. He directed the committee to submit final recommendations within 15 days.On this occasion, the Interior Minister said that the Prime Minister has directed to establish safe city project in Dassu and Chilas. He emphasized the implementation of the project on the pattern of safe cities in Islamabad and Lahore . He highlig...

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal’s conversation with Media after the 13th session of JCC

25May

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Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal’s conversation with Media after the 13th session of JCC

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal's conversation with Media after the 13th session of JCCFederal Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal has the honor of having presided over 10 out of 13 JCC meetings. Speaking to the media after the 13th JCC, Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal said that CPEC is a milestone of friendship between Pakistan and China. CPEC has provided this friendship with a strong foundation for economic and economic cooperation. From 2013 to 2018, 25 billion dollars were invested in Pakistan under CPEC. He said that the journey of CPEC slowed down after 2018 due to change of government. Criticism of CPEC during this period caused big investors to leave Pakistan, as a result of which Pakistan suffered huge losses in investment. Further damage to Pakistan's economy was caused by severe cli...