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Humanitarian Assistance to Flood Vulnerable Communities in Pakistan

20Mar

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Humanitarian Assistance to Flood Vulnerable Communities in Pakistan

Humanitarian organizations, United Nations agencies, international donors and representatives of national and provincial disaster management agencies gathered here on Tuesday to discuss the articles. learn and gain insights into recovery and reconstruction efforts following the devastating floods of 2022-2023 and the way forward to improve a comprehensive humanitarian approach. Responding to vulnerable communities in Pakistan.Organized by the Italian NGO, CESVI, the event was attended by the Danish Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Jakob Linulf, and representatives of the European Agency for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), Mr. Filippo Ortolani, member of DRR National Disaster Management. Regulator Mr. Idrees Mehsud and Managing Director PDMA Sindh Mr.Imdad Hussain Si...

U.S. Ambassador Blome’s Meeting with Finance Minister Aurangzeb

20Mar

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U.S. Ambassador Blome’s Meeting with Finance Minister Aurangzeb

U.S. Ambassador Blome’s Meeting with Finance Minister AurangzebU.S. Ambassador Donald Blome met today with the Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb to discuss further U.S. cooperation and support for Pakistan’s efforts to meet its reform targets, including improvement of the country’s tax administration and investment climate. Ambassador Blome noted the U.S. government’s support for Pakistan’s work with the IMF to complete its current Stand-By Arrangement (SBA).Ambassador Blome underscored his commitment to expanding further U.S.-Pakistan economic cooperation in areas of mutual interest.Sub-Editor: Nosheen

H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong, the Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, meets Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, the minister of finance and revenue

20Mar

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H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong, the Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, meets Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, the minister of finance and revenue

H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong, the Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, meets Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, the minister of finance and revenueAt the Finance Division today, Chinese Ambassador H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong paid a visit to Minister of Finance and Revenue Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb to talk about important issues relating to bilateral ties and economic cooperation between Pakistan and China. China's Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong, congratulated Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb on his appointment as Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue and expressed optimism for the continued development of the two nations' economic relations.Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister of Finance and Revenue, thanked the Chinese government for their tremendous assistance to Pakistan in a number of areas, noting in particula...

U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome Meeting with President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari

18Mar

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U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome Meeting with President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari

Today U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome met with President Asif Ali Zardari to discuss a series of issues important to the relationship bilateral relations, especially the United States' support for continued economic reform, human rights, and regional security.The Ambassador emphasized the importance of our two countries shared interests and the countless opportunities to advance our common goals, including through high-level dialogue and the Green Alliance framework. The Ambassador condoled the loss of Pakistani soldiers in the recent terrorist attack in Waziristan and assured the President that the United States stands with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism. Sub Editor: Ghufran

Early on March 16, 2024, six terrorists assaulted a security force position in the Mir Ali neighbourhood of North Waziristan District

16Mar

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Early on March 16, 2024, six terrorists assaulted a security force position in the Mir Ali neighbourhood of North Waziristan District

Early on March 16, 2024, six terrorists assaulted a security force position in the Mir Ali neighbourhood of North Waziristan DistrictOnce their own forces stopped the first attempt at entry, the terrorists drove a car packed with explosives into the post. They then carried out several suicide bombings, which caused a section of a structure to fall and resulted in the Shahadat of five courageous sons of the land.The Shuhada consist of the following: Sepoy Nasir from Peshawar; Sepoy Raja from Kohat; Havildar Sabir from District Khyber; Naik Khurshid from District Lakki Marwat; and Sepoy Sajjad from District Abbotabad. All six terrorists were successfully fought and consigned to hell by the own forces under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Kashif throughout the course of the subseq...

President Asif Ali Zardari is congratulated by the Turkish President

12Mar

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President Asif Ali Zardari is congratulated by the Turkish President

President Asif Ali Zardari is congratulated by the Turkish PresidentRecep Tayyip Erdoğan, the president of Turkey, gave President Asif Ali Zardari a call to congratulate him on taking up the role of President of Pakistan. Additionally, the two presidents discussed issues of significance to their respective countries and emphasised the necessity of advancing collaboration in all areas of shared interest. President Asif Ali Zardari expressed gratitude to the Turkish President for his kind words and phone conversation. President Asif Ali Zardari wished the people of Turkey a happy Ramadan and expressed his desire to see Turkish women taken seriously in the Islamic world. He also wanted President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to visit Pakistan shortly.Editor: Raja Kamran

The Russian Federation’s ambassador is welcomed by ISSI

12Mar

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The Russian Federation’s ambassador is welcomed by ISSI

The Russian Federation's ambassador is welcomed by ISSIH.E. Albert P. Khorev, the recently appointed Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Pakistan, made his official visit to the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI). The meeting was presided over by ISSI Director-General Ambassador Sohail Mahmood. Others in attendance included Mr. Taimur Khan, Research Associate at CSP-ISSI, Dr. Neelum Nigar, Director of the Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP), and Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman of the Board of Governors (BOG) ISSI.DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood greeted Ambassador Khorev with much affection and expressed the hope that the relationship between Pakistan and Russia will only strengthen under his leadership. In addition, he outlined the history of the Institut...

Professor Ahsan Iqbal, the federal minister of planning, outlines the government’s priorities and its outlook for economic development

12Mar

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Professor Ahsan Iqbal, the federal minister of planning, outlines the government’s priorities and its outlook for economic development

Professor Ahsan Iqbal, the federal minister of planning, outlines the government's priorities and its outlook for economic developmentFederal Minister Prof. Ahsan Iqbal gave a media briefing after formally taking over the role of the Ministry of Planning and Development. In it, he clarified the government's agenda and outlined a thorough plan for the future of the country's economy. Minister Ahsan Iqbal stressed in his address how crucial political stability and ongoing policies are to the nation's progress.Speaking about the next priority action plan, Minister Ahsan Iqbal detailed 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈. In order to provide the groundwork for a thriving future, he emphasised the necessity of developing new infrastruct...

𝗛𝗘𝗖 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀

12Mar

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𝗛𝗘𝗖 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has developed a course on Pakistan Studies, with an emphasis on integrating it into the educational component of Higher Education Policy V. 1.1.In this regard, the HEC Course Design Committee held an important meeting at the HEC Regional Center in Karachi to develop a two-credit course titled “Pakistan Studies” for the university program.Deputy Director of HEC, Mr.Muhammad Ali Baig begins the session by explaining the logic and parameters that guide the consultation process. He emphasized the need for a meticulously crafted course in Pakistan Studies that would provide students with a comprehensive exploration of Pakistan's identity, including geographical, historical and cultural aspects.The Committee comprises eminent experts ...

Ambassador of Saudia Arabia Calls on the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif

11Mar

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Ambassador of Saudia Arabia Calls on the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif

Ambassador of Saudia Arabia Calls on the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz SharifThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, paid Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif a visit earlier today. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to His Majesty King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman for their well-wishes on his reelection. Considering the unique familial bond between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, the prime minister declared that the Saudi ambassador was the first envoy to visit him since taking office.The Prime Minister emphasised that the goal of his government is to turn the long-standing bilateral ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan into a stra...