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Message by Ambassador Munir Akram Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN On Kashmir Solidarity Day

6Feb

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Message by Ambassador Munir Akram Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN On Kashmir Solidarity Day

Message by Ambassador Munir Akram Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN On Kashmir Solidarity DayOn Kashmir Solidarity Day, we commemorate the sacrifices made by heroic Kashmiri people in their enduring struggle for freedom and self determination against India's brutal occupation since 1947. Their right to self determination has been recognized in the UN Security Council resolutions prescribing a UN supervised plebiscite. This is a binding commitment on India, Pakistan and the UN.The future of international order, based on the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, and indeed global peace and security depends on ensuring the just and peaceful resolution of the festering Jammu and Kashmir dispute and securing freedom and self determination for peoples struggling again...

Pakistan Reaffirms Solidarity with the Kashmiri People on the ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day

5Feb

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Pakistan Reaffirms Solidarity with the Kashmiri People on the ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day

Pakistan Reaffirms Solidarity with the Kashmiri People on the ‘Kashmir Solidarity DayToday, the Government and people of Pakistan are observing the ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ to express solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their struggle for realization of their right to self-determination.The President, the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister, in their special messages on the occasion, have renewed Pakistan’s unstinting moral, diplomatic and political support to the Kashmir Cause.The Foreign Minister has addressed letters to the Presidents of the UN Security Council and General Assembly, the UN Secretary General, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the OIC Secretary General to update them on the latest developments in the Indian Illegally Occupied J...

PAKISTAN NAVY & PAKISTAN MARITIME SECURITY AGENCY SAVE LIVES OF SEAMEN AT SEA INCLUDING 9 INDIAN NATIONALS

5Feb

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PAKISTAN NAVY & PAKISTAN MARITIME SECURITY AGENCY SAVE LIVES OF SEAMEN AT SEA INCLUDING 9 INDIAN NATIONALS

PAKISTAN NAVY & PAKISTAN MARITIME SECURITY AGENCY SAVE LIVES OF SEAMEN AT SEA INCLUDING 9 INDIAN NATIONALSPakistan Navy in coordination with Pakistan Maritime Security Agency saved the lives of 9 Indian seamen at sea. An Ocean Tug SAS-5 registered at St Kitts & Nevis was disabled for last few days near the Indian coast at a pisition 167 NM South East of Karachi. The tug suffered a failure of its electric generators and had no electrical supply.In early morning of 04 Feb 24, Pakistan Navy Joint Maritime Information and Coordination Center (JMICC) received a distress signal from the Ocean. The Tug began its voyage from Indian port of Debhol at Maharashtra on 1st Feb 24 and was heading to Sharjah, UAE.Upon receipt of information, Pakistan Navy in coordination with HQ PMS...

Prime Minister of Pakistan, Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and General Syed Asim Munir (COAS) visited Muzaffarabad

5Feb

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Prime Minister of Pakistan, Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and General Syed Asim Munir (COAS) visited Muzaffarabad

Prime Minister of Pakistan, Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and General Syed Asim Munir (COAS) visited MuzaffarabadPrime Minister of Pakistan, Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Muzaffarabad. COAS later visited troops deployed on the front lines along Line of Control (LOC) in Sarian Sector.Upon arrival at Jammu and Kashmir Monument Muzaffarabad, PM of Pakistan, PM of AJ&K and COAS laid floral wreath at Martyrs' Monument and paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of Shuhada.The leadership acknowledged that the fortitude, resilience and unwavering faith of Kashmiris in the face of unabated brutality of Indian occupation forces in IIOJK had been exemplary. The brewing humanitarian and...

Special Investment Facilitation Council convened the 9th meeting of its Apex Committee

2Feb

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Special Investment Facilitation Council convened the 9th meeting of its Apex Committee

Special Investment Facilitation Council convened the 9th meeting of its Apex CommitteeSpecial Investment Facilitation Council convened the 9th meeting of its Apex Committee on 2 February 2024 to review various initiatives being steered through the SIFC forum. The meeting was chaired by the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and attended by Chief of the Army Staff, Federal Cabinet, Provincial Chief Ministers and high level government officials.The ministries presented progress on the projects and policy initiatives, and gave plans for subsequent endeavours to attract the investment. The Committee showed profound satisfaction on overall progress and appreciated ‘Whole of Government the Approach’ in realising the envisioned dividends.The Committee reviewed progress on ...

Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani participated in the 3rd Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum

2Feb

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Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani participated in the 3rd Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum

Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani participated in the 3rd Indo-Pacific Ministerial ForumForeign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani participated in the 3rd Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, in Belgium at the invitation of High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borre.FM also joined the Roundtable on ‘Shared Prosperity, Economic Resilience, and Investments’. In his remarks, FM outlined the future trajectory of global partnerships. He underlined:Shared responsibility to move away from divisive bloc politics and notions of great power contestationClose cooperation and multidisciplinary international partnerships to deal with global challengesProposed a three tier approach involving development of international digital cooperation h...

Dr. Arif Alvi urges equal opportunities for businesswomen to improve the economy

2Feb

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Dr. Arif Alvi urges equal opportunities for businesswomen to improve the economy

Dr. Arif Alvi urges equal opportunities for businesswomen to improve the economy Dr. Arif Alvi, President of Pakistan urged that businesswomen should be provided equal opportunities to grow in the business field that would pave the way for better development of the economy and bring prosperity to the country. He said that enhanced participation of women in business and other fields is so important to reduce poverty and ensure sustainable development of the country. He stressed that the government should create better opportunities for the economic empowerment of women and focus on providing them with a safe and conducive workplace environment. He said this while addressing the award ceremony for businesswomen and young entrepreneurs organized by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Indus...

Terrorists attacked Mach and Kolpur Complexes in Balochistan

2Feb

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Terrorists attacked Mach and Kolpur Complexes in Balochistan

Terrorists attacked Mach and Kolpur Complexes in BalochistanOn night 29/30 January 2024, terrorists attacked Mach and Kolpur Complexes in Balochistan. Law Enforcement Agencies deputed on security offered stiff resistance and forced the attackers to repulse. These terrorists were then hunted down in the ensuing sanitisation and clearance operations which have now been concluded after clearing and securing the area.During the fire fights and sanitisation/ clearance operations, in last three days, *twenty four terrorists* have been sent to hell. Terrorist Shehzad Baloch, Attaullah, Salah Uddin, Abdul Wadood and Zeeshan are key terrorists among the dead. Identification process of remaining terrorists is in process.However, during intense exchange of fire, four brave members of La...

ISSI holds Seminar and Exhibition, “Reflections of Resilience: Showcasing Kashmiri Identity Through Art”

1Feb

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ISSI holds Seminar and Exhibition, “Reflections of Resilience: Showcasing Kashmiri Identity Through Art”

ISSI holds Seminar and Exhibition, “Reflections of Resilience: Showcasing Kashmiri Identity Through Art” In connection with commemoration of Kashmir Solidarity Day, the India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a Seminar and Exhibition on the theme of “Reflections of Resilience: Showcasing Kashmiri Identity Through Art.” The primary purpose of the event was to go beyond the political and diplomatic lenses and to view the Kashmiri resistance from the art, literary and cultural prisms.The Seminar brought together Kashmir movement’s political figures, academics, artists, and think-tank experts to share their insights on the distinct Kashmiri identity and the Kashmiri struggle for self-determination.The Chief Guest on the occasion was Ms...

CDWP meeting presided over by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission

1Feb

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CDWP meeting presided over by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission

CDWP meeting presided over by Deputy Chairman Planning CommissionThe CDWP meeting presided over by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan, approved 1 development project with a cost of Rs.2 billion & recommended 3 projects worth Rs. 136.660 billion to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for further consideration.Secretary Planning Awais Manzur Sumra, senior officials from Planning Commission and Federal Ministries/Divisions participated in the meeting, while Chairman/ACS (Dev) from Provincial Governments also participated in the meeting. Projects related to Energy, Physical Planning & Housing and Transport & Communications sectors were considered in the meeting.A project related to Energy sector under the title "Ex...