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Urgent Call for Adaptation: Climate Change Threats Highlighted in Distinguished Guest Lecture

13Jul

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Urgent Call for Adaptation: Climate Change Threats Highlighted in Distinguished Guest Lecture

Urgent Call for Adaptation: Climate Change Threats Highlighted in Distinguished Guest LectureThe Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), based in Islamabad, successfully concluded a Distinguished Guest Lecture titled ‘From Crisis to Opportunity: Harnessing Climate Change for Pakistan's Sustainable Future’ by Dr Adil Najam, President WWF International and Dean Emeritus and Professor of International Relations and Earth and Environment at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. The lecture shed light on the pressing global issue of climate change and its far-reaching impacts on the environment and overall human society, especially for developing countries like Pakistan. Air Marshal Ashfaque Arain (Retd), Advisor & Director Emerging Technologie...

13Jul

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Opening Remarks for the Media Briefing by Spokesperson Thursday 13 July 2023

Opening Remarks for the Media Briefing by Spokesperson Thursday 13 July 2023Welcome to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Last week, we had two important incoming visits.Foreign Minister of the Swiss Confederation, Federal Councillor Mr. Ignazio Cassis visited Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif, from 7th to 9th of July. He called on the Prime Minister and held meetings with Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman, and Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation particularly in the areas of climate change, trade and investment, development cooperation, higher education, and vocational training. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in disaster management ...

President for expanding ties with the Philippines, Iran and Rwanda

13Jul

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President for expanding ties with the Philippines, Iran and Rwanda

President for expanding ties with the Philippines, Iran and RwandaPresident Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan wants to expand bilateral ties with the Philippines, Iran, and Rwanda in the fields of trade, economy, investment, culture, and people-to-people contacts.The President made these remarks while talking to the Ambassadors-designates of the Republic of the Philippines and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the non-resident High-Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Rwanda, who presented their diplomatic credentials to the President and made separate calls on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today.Talking to the Ambassador-designate of the Philippines, Ms Maria Agnes M. Cervantes, the President said that Pakistan was keen to expand bilateral relations with the Philippines acros...

A Seminar by The Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Lahore

12Jul

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A Seminar by The Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Lahore

A Seminar by The Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), LahoreA seminar was conducted by the Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Lahore on the theme of “Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Choices in the Evolving Global Order”. The seminar featured a keynote address by Ambassador (Retd) Javid Husain who underscored the need for a pragmatic approach in Pakistan’s foreign policy towards the great powers, regional countries, and especially the neighboring states. Ambassador (Retd) Naghmana Hashmi dwelt in detail on how to further deepen Pakistan’s strategic ties with China. Ambassador (Retd) Riffat Masood in a video message, reflected on policy options vis a vis India and Pakistan’s representative on Afghanistan, Ambassador (Retd) Asif Durrani emphasized the utmost import...

UNDP-UNAIDS Consultative Session on HIV Tackles Stigma and Discrimination with LEAs Support

11Jul

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UNDP-UNAIDS Consultative Session on HIV Tackles Stigma and Discrimination with LEAs Support

UNDP-UNAIDS Consultative Session on HIV Tackles Stigma and Discrimination with LEAs Support In a collaborative effort, UNDP-UNAIDS successfully organised a consultative session at the CPO in Karachi. The session aimed to address the critical issue of HIV stigma and discrimination, with the valuable support of law enforcement agencies. Attended by approximately 85 officials, including representatives from the Motorway Police, Railways Police, NAB, IB, Sindh Police, CDS HIV, UNDP, UNAIDS, and various healthcare professionals, the event proved to be an important platform for discussions on strategies and the way forward. Under the skillful moderation of Ms. Fahimda from UNAIDS, the session generated fruitful discussions centered around combating stigma and creating a secure, supportive envi...

Pakistan, China agree to to accelerate implementation on ML-I, SEZs

11Jul

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Pakistan, China agree to to accelerate implementation on ML-I, SEZs

Pakistan, China agree to to accelerate implementation on ML-I, SEZsPakistan and China has agreed to fast-track the implementation of ML-1and Special Economic Zones SEZs so that projects can be executed timely. The agreement was reached between Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal and Chairman, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), Mr Zheng Shanjie during a meeting held in Beijing on Tuesday. The Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal is on a four-day official visit to China over the 10 -year celebrations of CPEC. During his visit, he co-chaired a special Joint Cooperation Committee meetings (JCC) meeting with the Vice Chairman, National Development & Reform Commission (NDRC). Besides, several meetings were held with key Chinese o...

AMBASSADOR OF KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA CALLS ON AIR CHIEF

11Jul

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AMBASSADOR OF KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA CALLS ON AIR CHIEF

AMBASSADOR OF KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA CALLS ON AIR CHIEFThe Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Mr. Nawaf Saeed Al-Malakiy, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office today. The meeting was focused on areas of mutual interest and regional developments.During the meeting, Chief of the Air Staff shared his pragmatic policy decisions aimed at modernizing PAF through smart acquisition of niche technologies, upgradation of infrastructure and revitalization of operational & training domains. The Air Chief highlighted that Saudi Arabia being the center of the Muslim world and a significant strategic partner has longstanding religious, cultural and historical bond with Pakistan which is exemplified throu...

Ms. Pang Chunxue, the Chargée d’affaires of the People’s Republic of China called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

11Jul

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Ms. Pang Chunxue, the Chargée d’affaires of the People’s Republic of China called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Ms. Pang Chunxue, the Chargée d'affaires of the People’s Republic of China called on Prime Minister Shehbaz SharifPrime Minister Shehbaz felicitated Communist Party of China on its 102nd anniversary and thanked the CPC leadership for its firm support to Pakistan’s sovereignty, integrity and economic development. He said that as Iron Brothers and old friends, Pakistan and China have always stood together in difficult times and have extended unflinching support to each other on issues of mutual concern.Recalling his substantive interactions with Chinese President and more recently with Premier Li Qiang, the Prime Minister appreciated strong personal commitment of the Chinese leadership for strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. Noting the upward trajectory in Pakis...

12th Special meeting of Joint Cooperation Committee held in Beijing

11Jul

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12th Special meeting of Joint Cooperation Committee held in Beijing

12th Special meeting of Joint Cooperation Committee held in BeijingThe meeting of 12th (Special) Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was held in Beijing on Tuesday. Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal & Vice Chairman, National Development & Reform Commission (NDRC), China Mr, Cong Liang co-chaired the meeting. Senior officials and representatives of various Ministries and departments dealing with CPEC matters from both the sides were also present at the occasion.In his remarks, the Minister noted that CPEC is a remarkable endeavour that symbolizes the deep-rooted ties between China and Pakistan. He recalled that this monumental project, initiated under the visionary leadership of Presi...

11Jul

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Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif’s special message of thanks to the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif's special message of thanks to the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaPrime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif's special message of thanks to the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He said "On behalf of the people of Pakistan, I would like to extend my deep gratitude to the leadership and brotherly people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the US$2 billion deposit with the State Bank of Pakistan. I would like to especially thank my brother Saudi Crown Prince & Prime Minister His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman for ensuring this financial support to Pakistan. This deposit will strengthen Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves. It reflects the growing confidence of our brotherly countries and the international community in P...