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Pakistan Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a call from Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky

17Apr

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Pakistan Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a call from Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky

Today, Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a call from Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky. Reflecting the friendly relations between Pakistan and the Czech Republic, the two Foreign Ministers reiterated their determination to strengthen bilateral cooperation in all areas of interest. Foreign Minister Dar stated that next year will mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the Czech Republic, and emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment, education and people-to-people communication. The two foreign ministers agreed to develop cooperation and dialogue on regional and global issues of mutual interest. Editor: Kamran Raja

Pakistan Government will do everything possible to facilitate Chinese investors

17Apr

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Pakistan Government will do everything possible to facilitate Chinese investors

Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammed Shehbaz Sharif assured that the government will not jeopardise the safety of Chinese workers in Pakistan. The Pakistan Government will do everything possible to facilitate Chinese investors to further expand ongoing projects, the Prime Minister said in a meeting with the Shanghai Energy Group delegation led by Chairman Wu Lei. He called on Chinese Companies to switch from foreign electricity to domestic coal and increase their investments in coal mining. At the meeting, the Prime Minister was informed about the projects carried out by Shanghai Power Group. Stating that he has good relations with China, Prime Minister Shehbaz said that Pakistan wants to further develop friendly relations and strengthen economic cooperation with the country.Shanghai...

Seven terrorists were sent to hell: ISPR

17Apr

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Seven terrorists were sent to hell: ISPR

Seven terrorists were sent to hell: ISPRSecurity personnel in the general vicinity of Spinkai, Ghulam Khan of North Waziristan District, discovered the movement of seven terrorists on April 16, 2024, as they attempted to cross the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. All seven areas were sent to hell when the infiltrators were successfully cornered and engaged in a fierce firefight. The terrorists who were slain also had a significant amount of guns, ammo, and explosives found on them.Pakistan has continuously requested that the Afghan government in transition provide efficient border administration on their end. It is required of the Interim Afghan Government to carry out its duties and prohibit terrorists from using Afghan territory to carry out further acts of terrorism ag...

Pakistan Gets a $10 Million Climate Financing Initiative from USAID

17Apr

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Pakistan Gets a $10 Million Climate Financing Initiative from USAID

Pakistan Gets a $10 Million Climate Financing Initiative from USAIDThe Pakistan Climate Financing Activity, a four-year, up to $10 million project targeted at enhancing sustainability and climate resilience in Pakistan, was introduced today by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Pakistan. This programme, which is funded by USAID, demonstrates the government of the United States' unwavering commitment to promote prudent use of natural resources and address climate change. It is a big step in the right direction towards achieving the goals set forth in the context of the U.S.-Pakistan "Green Alliance".Pakistan's shift to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy will be aided by the USAID Pakistan Climate Financing Activity. The programme seeks to mobilise ...

Turkmenistan Ambassador meeting with the Prime Minister

17Apr

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Turkmenistan Ambassador meeting with the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif met with Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Pakistan, His Excellency Atajan Mulvayev, at the Prime Minister's House. Turkmenistan Ambassador congratulated the Prime Minister on his re-election on behalf of the Turkmenistan leadership. The Prime Minister thanked the President of Turkmenistan, His Excellency Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and the Leader of the People of Turkmenistan, His Excellency Garbenguli Berdimuhamedov, for their thank you messages. Talking about the meeting he had with the two leaders, the Prime Minister expressed his hope that this meeting will continue in the future. Touching on the importance of long-term, historical and cultural relations between Pakistan and Turkmenistan, the Prime Minister said that there is a need to furthe...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets the Saudi Foreign Minister

16Apr

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets the Saudi Foreign Minister

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today received Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, who is leading a powerful delegation during his visit to Pakistan. The Prime Minister expressed his deep gratitude to the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and conveyed his request to His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman of the Two Holy Mosques, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin. Abdul. Aziz Al Saud. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance Pakistan attaches to its long-standing brotherly, economic and cooperative relations with Saudi Arabia. He said that the two countries have always been together. Recalling the warm and productive meeting he had with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Mecca earlier this month, the P...

Saudi Foreign Minister’s visit to Pakistan

14Apr

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Saudi Foreign Minister’s visit to Pakistan

Saudi Foreign Minister's visit to PakistanFrom April 15–16, 2024, Pakistan will host a high-level Saudi delegation led by Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the country's foreign minister. Leading representatives from the Ministry of Energy and Saudi Fund for General Investments are among the delegation's members, which also includes Saudi Minister of Water and Agriculture Eng Abdul Rahman Abdul Mohsen Al-Fadley, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim AlKhorayef, Deputy Minister of Investment Badr AlBadr, Head of the Saudi Special Committee Mohammad Mazyed Al Towaijri.The primary purpose of the visit is to accelerate the implementation of the agreement struck during the recent meeting in Makkah Al Mukarramah between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif an...

A Blast occurred in Khuzdar District, Balochistan

7Apr

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A Blast occurred in Khuzdar District, Balochistan

A Blast occurred in Khuzdar District, BalochistanAn explosion has occurred at Umar Farooq Chowk in Khuzdar area of Balochistan.As a result of the explosion, 3 person died while 10 were injured. A child is also among the injured in the explosion. The injured were shifted to the hospital.The forces surrounded the area and started the operation.Editor: Raja Kamran

Ambassador of Palestine calls on the Prime Minister

4Apr

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Ambassador of Palestine calls on the Prime Minister

Ambassador Ahmed Jawad A.A. Palestinian Ambassador Rabei visited the Prime Minister today. The Prime Minister was appointed by Foreign Minister Szen. Muhammad Ishaq Dar, SAPM Tariq Fatemi and Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Prime Minister thanked the President of Palestine, dr. Mahmoud Abbas sent warm congratulations after his re-election. He said that Pakistan has close and historic relations with the fraternal government of Palestine and has continuously supported the cause of Palestine in the UN, OIC and other international forums.The Prime Minister strongly condemned the current Israeli brutalities in Gaza, which have persisted unabated since October 7, 2023, and demanded an immediate end to Israel's genocidal war against the heroic and innocent Palestinians. He expressed deep ...

Jane Marriott British High Commissioner meet with the Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif

4Apr

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Jane Marriott British High Commissioner meet with the Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif

The Defense Minister expressed that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relationship with Britain and appreciates Britain's efforts in the reconciliation process in Afghanistan. The Defense Minister has expressed his willingness to hold the PAK-UK Defense Cooperation Forum (DCF) at the Defense Ministry level. The minister and the high representative expressed their satisfaction with the continuous cooperation between the two countries for the sake of the stability of the region. Both sides emphasized the need to expand defense and security relations between the two countries. Sub Editor: Ghufran