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President for enhancing trade, economic, cultural cooperation with Jordan

26Sep

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President for enhancing trade, economic, cultural cooperation with Jordan

President for enhancing trade, economic, cultural cooperation with JordanPresident Dr Arif Alvi has asked Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Jordan to work for further enhancing bilateral cooperation with the brotherly country in the areas of trade, economy, culture, and people-to-people contacts. He said that Pakistan cherished its close, friendly and fraternal relations with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan which were rooted in shared religion, culture and history.Congratulating the Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Jordan, Major General (r) Muhammad Ajmal Iqbal, the President said that Pakistan highly valued its ties with Jordan and wanted to further improve bilateral trade, economic, political and cultural relations for the mutual interest of the two countries. He expressed s...

A meeting of the Investment Climate Working Group under the Revenue Mobilisation Investment and Trade Programme (REMIT) held today

26Sep

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A meeting of the Investment Climate Working Group under the Revenue Mobilisation Investment and Trade Programme (REMIT) held today

A meeting of the Investment Climate Working Group under the Revenue Mobilisation Investment and Trade Programme (REMIT) held todayA meeting of the Investment Climate Working Group under the Revenue Mobilisation Investment and Trade Programme (REMIT) was held today under the chairmanship of Dr. Muhammad Sohail Rajput, Secretary Board of Investment (BOI). The meeting was attended by representatives of REMIT, FCDO, the British High Commission, the Ministries of Planning and Commerce, and the BOI Team. Representatives of Provincial Investment Boards attended the meeting online. The Working Group reviewed progress & action plan for next year. Working Group showed satisfaction with the progress made so far & approved action plan with certain modifications. It was also decided to ho...

Caretaker Home Minister Sarfraz Bugti’s visit to Police Line Headquarters

26Sep

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Caretaker Home Minister Sarfraz Bugti’s visit to Police Line Headquarters

Caretaker Home Minister Sarfraz Bugti's visit to Police Line HeadquartersHome Secretary Aftab Akbar Durrani, ICCPO Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan welcomed. The Minister of Interior visited the Martyrs' Memorial, offered flowers and recited Fatiha. Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti said Martyrs are our precious asset who sacrificed their today for our tomorrow. Happiness like martyrdom comes only to the fortunate. The Home Minister visited the Central Police Office and inaugurated the Women Driving Centre. Interior Minister was given a detailed briefing in a meeting with the officers.The ICCPO thanked the Ministry of Interior for its cooperation with the Islamabad Police at all levels. ICCPO informed the Interior Minister about the achievements and initiatives of Islamabad Police. ICCPO als...

Security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Tirah, Khyber District

26Sep

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Security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Tirah, Khyber District

Security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Tirah, Khyber DistrictOn night 25/26 September 2023, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Tirah, Khyber District on reported presence of terrorists.During conduct of operation, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists which resulted in killing of three terrorists including Terrorist Commander Kifayat @ Tor Adnan who was actively involved in multiple terrorist activities against Law Enforcement Agencies as well as killing of innocent civilians.Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area. Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism.Editor: Raja Kamran

UK’s Foreign Secretary Rt. Hon. James Cleverly calls on Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in London

26Sep

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UK’s Foreign Secretary Rt. Hon. James Cleverly calls on Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in London

UK’s Foreign Secretary Rt. Hon. James Cleverly calls on Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in LondonUK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly called on Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in London today. Discussions focussed on all areas of mutual interest, including multifaceted bilateral relations, and resumption of PIA flights.The two sides agreed on the need to elevate relations covering all areas of mutual benefit. The two sides appreciated the constructive role of the 1.6 million-strong British Pakistani diaspora in strengthening the close and historic ties between the two nations. The UK side lauded Pakistan’s support in hosting and facilitating exit of Afghan nationals for onward resettlement.Editor: Raja Kamran

25Sep

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US Envoy calls on Planning Minister

US Envoy calls on Planning MinisterUS Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Monday called on the Caretaker Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives, Muhammad Sami Saeed and discussed matters of mutual interest between the two countries.During the meeting, the Planning Minister appreciated the support that Pakistan has received from the United States in the field of development cooperation, bilateral trade and investment promotion.The two sides also exchanged views on matters of common interest and expressed their resolve to enhance and strengthen bilateral relations.The Planning Minister highlighted the government’s efforts for economic revival. The Minister further stated that the government has formed a Special Investment Facilitation Council...

Masood Khan reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to eliminate Hepatitis by 2030

25Sep

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Masood Khan reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to eliminate Hepatitis by 2030

Masood Khan reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to eliminate Hepatitis by 2030 New York, 25 Sept 2023: Pakistan remains steadfast in its dedication to addressing the challenge of hepatitis and achieving the World Health Organization's global elimination targets by 2030, said Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States. Our priorities include updating the National Strategic Framework, improving surveillance, expanding hepatitis B birth dose vaccination, increasing HCV testing and treatment, and engaging community-based organisations said. These steps will bring us closer to eliminating hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030,” he added. Ambassador Masood Khan made these remarks while representing Pakistan at the Second Meeting of the United Nations Group of Friends to Eliminate Hepatitis a...

Transfer Chairman PTI to Adiala Jail: Islamabad High Court Order

25Sep

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Transfer Chairman PTI to Adiala Jail: Islamabad High Court Order

Transfer Chairman PTI to Adiala Jail: Islamabad High Court OrderThe Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court ordered the transfer of Chairman PTI from Attock Jail to Adiala Jail. Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamir Farooq heard PTI Chairman's request for transfer from Attock to Adiala Jail. The Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court remarked that Chairman PTI should be shifted to Adiala Jail.During the hearing, the lawyer requested that the PTI chairman be provided with an exercise machine as he is a sportsman. The Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court said that according to the prison rules, they should be given the things they are entitled to, their rights should not be violated.Editor: Raja Kamran

Palestine rejects in the strongest terms the provocative and hateful speech delivered by Israeli Prime Minister

24Sep

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Palestine rejects in the strongest terms the provocative and hateful speech delivered by Israeli Prime Minister

The State of Palestine rejects in the strongest terms the provocative and hateful speech delivered by Israeli Prime Minister at the United Nations General Assembly General Debate. From the podium of the United Nations, Israel’s Prime Minister confirmed, yet again, the colonial designs of his government and the objectives of Israel’s illegal occupation: the forcible and violent annexation of the Palestinian homeland and negation of the presence and rights of the Palestinian people, including their rights to self-determination and return.The international community must firmly reject and condemn Israel’s racist denigration of the Palestinian people and its vehement denial of their roots in the land – an indigenous, centuries-old presence borne out by history.This is being done, open...

Serena Hotels Launches Green Impact Cleanup Drive to promote Environment consciousness

23Sep

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Serena Hotels Launches Green Impact Cleanup Drive to promote Environment consciousness

Serena Hotels launched its sustainable initiative "Green Impact Cleanup Drive," which is aimed at promoting environmental protection, sustainable practices along with raising awareness against littering and use of single use plastic. This inspiring event took place at F-9 Park Islamabad and Saidpur Village simultaneously and was made possible through a collaborative effort between Serena Hotels, the UAE Embassy, Ismaili Civic Pakistan, and the Capital Development Authority (CDA).The activity was organized simultaneously across all Serena Hotels’ units in Pakistan. Quetta Serena Hotel and Rotary International carried the cleanup drive activity. Faisalabad Serena Hotel joined hands with WWF, whilst Gilgit Serena Hotel, Serena Shigar Fort, Serena Khaplu Palace and Serena Altit Fort Re...