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Federal Insurance Ombudsman building confidence among public to get speedy justice: President

17Aug

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Federal Insurance Ombudsman building confidence among public to get speedy justice: President

Federal Insurance Ombudsman building confidence among public to get speedy justice: PresidentPresident Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said the Federal Insurance Ombudsman was doing major work in building confidence among the general public to get speedy justice by following easy steps. The president said only few percent people knew about the ombudsman's role mainly because of less marketing and awareness campaigns. He said approaching the ombudsman was the cheapest and most effective way to get speedy justice.Addressing a Seminar titled 'Insurance Ombudsman and Concept of Speedy Justice at the Doorstep' here at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said all the five ombudsmen including Federal Insurance Ombudsman, Federal Banking Ombudsman, Federal Tax Ombudsman, Federal Harassment Ombudsman an...

17Aug

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Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson on 17 August 2023

Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson on 17 August 2023Thanks for joining us for the Weekly Briefing.Today marks a significant transition in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Ambassador Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi assumes the role of 32nd Foreign Secretary of Pakistan succeeding Ambassador Dr. Asad Majeed Khan. Ambassador Qazi brings with him extensive experience in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy having served at Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Geneva (from 1995 to 1999), Pakistan’s High Commission in New Delhi (from 2005 to 2006), and our Embassy in Washington D.C. (from 2006 to 2013). He served as Pakistan’s Ambassador to Hungary from 2015 to 2017 and to Türkiye from 2017 to 2022.We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Asad...

VISIT OF DG SRI LANKAN COAST GUARD (SLCG) TO HQ PAKISTAN MARITIME SECURITY AGENCY

17Aug

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VISIT OF DG SRI LANKAN COAST GUARD (SLCG) TO HQ PAKISTAN MARITIME SECURITY AGENCY

VISIT OF DG SRI LANKAN COAST GUARD (SLCG) TO HQ PAKISTAN MARITIME SECURITY AGENCYDirector General Sri Lankan Coast Guard Rear Admiral *PUJITHA VITHANA* arrived Pakistan on an official visit to Pakistan Maritime Security Agency. The dignitary visited HQ PMSA where he was briefed on the "Roles, Functions & Organization of PMSA". Upon his arrival DG SLCG was presented the Guard of Honor. The dignitary then laid wreath on PMSA's Shuhada monument and called on DG PMSA to discuss matters of mutual interest.The purpose of visit was to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two Maritime Agencies.Editor: Raja Kamran

Saudi Ambassador Calls on the Caretaker Prime Minister

16Aug

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Saudi Ambassador Calls on the Caretaker Prime Minister

H.E. Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Islamabad.The Saudi Ambassador congratulated the Prime Minister on assuming office and conveyed best wishes and greetings on behalf of the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques, as well as Crown Prince His Royal Highness Mohammed Bin Salman, and the people of Saudi Arabia.The Prime Minister said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoyed historic and deep rooted ties. He thanked the Saudi government for its consistent support for Pakistan’s economic stability and development. He particularly mentioned the large number of Pakistanis working in Saudi Arabia and requested the Saudi side to continue to extend all possible facilitation to them.The Prime Mini...

16Aug

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Saudi Ambassador Calls on the Caretaker Prime Minister

Saudi Ambassador Calls on the Caretaker Prime MinisterH.E. Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Islamabad today.The Saudi Ambassador congratulated the Prime Minister on assuming office and conveyed best wishes and greetings on behalf of the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques, as well as Crown Prince His Royal Highness Mohammed Bin Salman, and the people of Saudi Arabia.The Prime Minister said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoyed historic and deep rooted ties. He thanked the Saudi government for its consistent support for Pakistan’s economic stability and development. He particularly mentioned the large number of Pakistanis working in Saudi Arabia and requested the Saudi side to conti...

“Interim Afghan Government in Power – Two Years On”

15Aug

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“Interim Afghan Government in Power – Two Years On”

“Interim Afghan Government in Power - Two Years On”The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI) hosted a webinar titled “Interim Afghan Government in Power - Two Years On”. The webinar was moderated by Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA. The speakers at the webinar included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI, Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb, Charge d’Affairs/ Minister Counselor, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Ms. Nargis Nehan, Former Afghan Minister of Mining and Petroleum, Ambassador Ayaz Wazir, Former Pakistani Diplomat, Dr Malick Ceesay, Head of Office, UNAMA Liaison Office, Islamabad, Ambassador Omar Samad, Nonresident Senior Fellow Atlantic Council and Mr. Adam Weinstein, Research Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Respo...

15Aug

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Interim Afghan Government in Power, Two Years

The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI) hosted a webinar titled “Interim Afghan Government in Power - Two Years On”. The webinar was moderated by Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA. The speakers at the webinar included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI, Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb, Charge d’Affairs/ Minister Counselor, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Ms. Nargis Nehan, Former Afghan Minister of Mining and Petroleum, Ambassador Ayaz Wazir, Former Pakistani Diplomat, Dr Malick Ceesay, Head of Office, UNAMA Liaison Office, Islamabad, Ambassador Omar Samad, Nonresident Senior Fellow Atlantic Council and Mr. Adam Weinstein, Research Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. The concluding remarks were given by A...

President assures support on PEMRA (Amend) Bill 2023

15Aug

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President assures support on PEMRA (Amend) Bill 2023

President assures support on PEMRA (Amend) Bill 2023President Dr Arif Alvi has assured media workers and the journalist community of his support for the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Amendment Bill 2023.The President expressed these views while talking to a delegation of representatives of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA), Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), and Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (AEMEND), who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. The delegation comprised of Afzal Butt, Arshad Ansari, Naz Afreen Saigol, Sarmad Ali, Shahab Zuberi, Shakeel Masud, Ijaz ul Haq, Kazim Khan, Ayaz Khan, and Azhar Abbas.Talking t...

Azerbaijan statement of Ministry of Foreign Affairs

14Aug

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Azerbaijan statement of Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Azerbaijan MFA: It is important to ensure that the historic opportunity for durable peace is not missed Today, the efforts for durable peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia have become the hostage of Armenia’s policy of deliberate tension and revanchism, and face serious challenges. Despite its first failure in December 2022, Armenia once again attempts to instrumentalize the UN Security Council for its political, military and informational manipulation campaign. Moreover, Armenia is a country that had for almost 30 years brazenly disregarded the four resolutions of 1993 and series of Presidential Statements of the Security Council demanding full, immediate and unconditional withdrawal of occupying forces from the territory of Azerbaijan. Armenia’s appeal to the Security Council on gr...

ICAP President Mr. M. Ali Latif Raises National Flag on Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day

14Aug

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ICAP President Mr. M. Ali Latif Raises National Flag on Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day

ICAP President Mr. M. Ali Latif raised the Flag on Pakistan's 76th Independence Day, Uplifting the Spirit of Patriotism and National Unity. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) commemorated the 76th Independence Day of Pakistan with a flag-raising ceremony at its offices across Pakistan. The event graced with profound reverence and enthusiasm, was presided over by Mr. M. Ali Latif, President ICAP.The ceremony commenced with the hoisting of the national flag, symbolizing the nation's strength, resilience, and the spirit of freedom that binds us together.Speaking on the occasion, President ICAP, Mr. M. Ali Latif, emphasized the significance of Independence Day and the pivotal role of chartered accountants in shaping Pakistan's economic landscape. He sta...