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PAF CONTINGENT RETURNS TRIUMPHANT AFTER PARTICIPATION IN EXERCISE BRIGHT STAR-2023

23Sep

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PAF CONTINGENT RETURNS TRIUMPHANT AFTER PARTICIPATION IN EXERCISE BRIGHT STAR-2023

PAF CONTINGENT RETURNS TRIUMPHANT AFTER PARTICIPATION IN EXERCISE BRIGHT STAR-2023 Pakistan Air Force contingent has landed back at an operational air base after successful participation in the multinational tri-services air exercise Bright Star 2023, held in Egypt. The exercise brought together 30 nations from across the globe, fostering camaraderie and showcasing the prowess of participating armed forces. The distinguished event showcased the remarkable performance of PAF's contingent, consisting of skilled combat pilots, proficient air defence controllers, and adept technical ground crew, who demonstrated pride and professional excellence as a unified team while operating advanced JF-17 Thunder fighter jets.The primary objective of the Bright Star Exercise was to promote interopera...

President Alvi calls for enhanced cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

23Sep

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President Alvi calls for enhanced cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

President Alvi calls for enhanced cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have reiterated their desire to further improve bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade, economy and defence. This was discussed at a meeting between the visiting Chief of General Staff of the Saudi Armed Forces General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, who along with the members of his delegation, called on President Dr Arif Alvi, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today.Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Nawaf Bin Saeed Al-Malki also attended the meeting.Welcoming the delegation, the President said Pakistan highly valued its relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) which had always supported Pakistan at difficult times. He stated that both brotherly countries enjoyed excellen...

Statement by the Prime Minister of Pakistan General debate of the 78th Session of UN General Assembly

22Sep

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Statement by the Prime Minister of Pakistan General debate of the 78th Session of UN General Assembly

New York, 22 Sept 2023: Statement by the Prime Minister of Pakistan General debate of the 78th Session of UN General AssemblyBISMILLAHI AR-RAHMAN AR-RAHIMMr. President, Excellencies, Heads of State, Government and Delegations,Ladies and Gentlemen,On behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, I convey to you, Mr. President, our warm congratulations on your election to guide the work of this historic Session of the UN General Assembly. I am confident that your vast diplomatic experience, and the sunny disposition of your beautiful Island country, will enable you to steer this Assembly to a most successful conclusion.Mr. President, We are meeting at a tense and pivotal moment in modern history. Conflicts rage in Ukraine and in 50 other places around the world. Tensio...

22Sep

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Pakistan Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar addressed the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly on 22 September 2023

Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar addressed the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 22, 2023, and put forth Pakistan stance on a range of regional and global matters including the long-standing unresolved Jammu and Kashmir dispute, actions aimed at strengthening economic recovery and initiatives undertaken to attract both domestic and foreign investments Pakistan commitment to global development, Sustainable Development Goals and poverty reduction; and concerns about the volatile global political landscape. As the world stands at this critical juncture in contemporary history, global conflicts are proliferating, escalating tensions among major powers are evident, and geopolitical considerations are overshadowing economic priorities.This situation i...

NAVAL CHIEF ATTENDS 25TH INTERNATIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM-2023 AT USA

22Sep

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NAVAL CHIEF ATTENDS 25TH INTERNATIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM-2023 AT USA

NAVAL CHIEF ATTENDS 25TH INTERNATIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM-2023 AT USAChief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi attended the 25th International Seapower Symposium-2023 (ISS-25) held at US Naval War College Newport, Rhode Island during official visit to USA. The event involved panel discussions on issues related to common maritime challenges and opportunities to enhance international maritime security cooperation. A Large number of Heads of World Navies or their senior representatives attended ISS-25.During ISS, bilateral meetings and interactions of Chief of the Naval Staff with senior International Naval dignitaries including Chief of Staff Spanish Navy, Naval Chiefs of Azerbaijan, Egypt, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Secretary of the US Navy (SECNAV) and Chief of N...

Kazakhstan delegation keen to explore business and investment prospects in Pakistan

22Sep

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Kazakhstan delegation keen to explore business and investment prospects in Pakistan

A business delegation of Kazakhstan led by H.E. YerzhanKistafin, Ambassador of Kazakhstan visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and showed interest to explore business and investment opportunities in Pakistan. The delegation was representing food & beverages, oil & gas, minerals, precious stones, fertilizers, chemicals, textiles, autoparts, wholesale and retail sectors.Speaking on the occasion, H.E.YerzhanKistafin, Ambassador of Kazakhstan said that his country wants to further strengthen trade relations with Pakistan as both countries have good potential to do trade in many items. He said that last year, a trade delegation of Kazakhstan was organized to Pakistan and hoped that the visit of another Kazakh delegation would contribute to promote business relation...

H.E General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff

22Sep

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H.E General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff

H.E General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al Ruwaili, Chief of General StaffH.E General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff. Armed Forces of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,led by a high powered military delegation called on General Syed Asim Munir, HI(M) Chief of Army Staff.During the meeting, both sides deliberated upon various areas of mutual interest, bilateral cooperation including defence and security matters. Earlier, delegation also met General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, HI(M) Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee at Joint Staff Headquarters.Editor: Raja Kamran

Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar meets USPBC Delegation

22Sep

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Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar meets USPBC Delegation

Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar meets USPBC DelegationNew York, 22 Sept 2023: The U.S. corporate sector must look at ways and means to further enhance its very long and productive relationship with Pakistan, said the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Anwaar-Ul-Haq Kakar while addressing a delegation of the U.S. Pakistan Business Council (USPBC), on the sidelines of annual session of United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday evening.The Prime Minister said attracting foreign investments in all sectors of Pakistan’s economy was government’s top priority. The government was focused on creating a business friendly environment and would welcome all suggestions. The Prime Minister emphasized that the government believed in no-holds-barred foreig...

Prime Minister’s Meeting with Chinese Vice-President in New York

21Sep

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Prime Minister’s Meeting with Chinese Vice-President in New York

Prime Minister’s Meeting with Chinese Vice-President in New YorkCaretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar and Mr. Han Zheng, the Vice-President of People’s Republic of China met at the sidelines of UNGA Summit in New York today. The conversation was marked by traditional warmth and cordiality that has been the hallmark of Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on the entire gamut of bilateral relationship including CPEC and bilateral economic and financial cooperation.Reiterating support to China on core issues, the Prime Minister appreciated China’s unflinching support to Pakistan’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and socio-economic development. He noted that China’s firm opposition to holding an...

In-House session on ‘Pakistan’s Foreign Policy’ with Former Foreign Secretary, Dr. Asad Majeed Khan

21Sep

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In-House session on ‘Pakistan’s Foreign Policy’ with Former Foreign Secretary, Dr. Asad Majeed Khan

In-House session on ‘Pakistan's Foreign Policy’ with Former Foreign Secretary, Dr. Asad Majeed KhanThe Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized an In-House session, titled “Pakistan's Foreign Policy: Conversation with Former Foreign Secretary, Dr. Asad Majeed Khan.”The Round Table interaction was moderated by Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI.Dr. Asad Majeed Khan shed light on a broad range of subjects pertaining to Pakistan’s foreign policy -- including policy formulation process, determinants of foreign policy, Pakistan’s trajectory over the decades, strengths and weaknesses in pursuit of foreign policy goals, and threats and challenges as well as opportunities for Pakistan in the global and regi...