PAKISTAN NEWS

67th Meeting of National Logistics Board heldThe 67th meeting of the National Logistics Board (NLB) was held on Thursday. Chaired by Chairman NLB, the honourable Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives (PDSI), Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, the meeting was attended by other members of the apex logistics body. Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali, Quartermaster General Pakistan Army / Officer In-Charge (OIC) NLC, and Major General Farrukh Shahzad Rao, Director General NLC, apprised the participants on the operational, administrative and financial matters of the organization. The Board was apprised of NLC’s regional connectivity initiatives under Transport Internationaux Routiers (TIR), and the bilateral transit trade agreements with China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turk...

Ahsan Iqbal unveils ERC to transform education sector, ensure sustainable developmentFederal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday unveiled a momentous Education Research Commission (ERC) to revolutionize the country’s education system, ensure inclusive and sustainable national development. Chairing a meeting of the commission, the minister shed light on the nation’s paradoxical history, and said “Pakistan has achieved remarkable milestones, defying global opposition, and asserting itself as a nuclear power. However, we face challenges in our education sector, which is vital for our future growth and prosperity. The ERC, comprising experts, policymakers, educators, and other stakeholders, would embark on a comprehensive study t...

Launching of Pakistan's 4th MILGEM Corvette "PNS Tariq" in KarachiIn his address, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz condoled the loss of lives in Bajaur attack and reiterated Turkiye's condemnation of terrorism in all of its forms and manifestations. He said the people of Pakistan had a unique place in the hearts of Turkish people as both stood by each other throughout the centuries.He particularly mentioned the Turkish support to Pakistan after the flood and thanked Pakistan for its solidarity after the deadly earthquake hit Turkiye in the recent past. He said considering the prevailing regional situation, the Pakistan-Turkiye defence cooperation was becoming more relevant with enhanced scope. He said that Pakistan and Turkiye were faced with the challenges like Turkiye like ...

Pakistan Minerals SummitPakistan Minerals Summit – Dust to Development was held at Serena Hotel Islamabad today. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Shareef graced the occasion as Chief Guest while General Syed Asim Munir, COAS was the guest of honor. The Summit was also attended by relevant Federal and Provincial Ministers, foreign dignitaries, investors and technical experts. The summit was jointly organized by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and Barrick Gold Corporation, facilitated by the Ministry of Petroleum.The Summit was curated under the theme of "Dust to Development: Investment Opportunities in Pakistan". The day-long Summit was divided into 4 sessions, comprising four individual addresses, four-panel discussions, one keynote speech and special addresses ...

Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the occasion of World Breastfeeding WeekIn the last 10 years, many countries have made significant progress to increase exclusive breastfeeding rates. Yet even greater progress is possible when breastfeeding is protected and supported, particularly in the workplace. This World Breastfeeding Week, under its theme, “Let’s make breastfeeding at work, work” – UNICEF and WHO are emphasizing the need for greater breastfeeding support across all workplaces to sustain and improve progress on breastfeeding rates globally. In the last decade, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding has increased by a remarkable 10 percentage points, to 48 per cent globally. Countries as d...

Pakistan and China Celebrate 10th Anniversary of CPEC in IslamabadA special ceremony was held today in Islamabad to celebrate the completion of 1st Decade of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). High-level leadership attended the event from Pakistan and China, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative, and the Vice Premier of the State Council of China, Mr. He Lifeng.Senior Ministers of China and Pakistan, high ranking officials from both countries, and corporate executives of leading Chinese companies working in Pakistan also participated in the event.Addressing the event, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Vice Premier He Lifeng paid rich tribute to CPEC for its positive contribution to Pakistan’s socio economic development...

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan left for Iraq on a special invitation of the Iraqi Interior Minister for a 4-day visitInterior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan left for Iraq on a special invitation of the Iraqi Interior Minister for a 4-day visit. A delegation of scholars is also accompanied by the Interior Minister. During his visit, the Interior Minister will meet the Iraqi President, Prime Minister and Interior MinisterMillions of pilgrims travel to Iraq every year, facing difficulties in obtaining visas and staying there, last year the situation became a crisis. During the visit, there will be discussions with the Iraqi government regarding the convenience of pilgrims and the solution to these problems, and an agreement will also be made in this regard.The Interior Mini...

CPEC symbol of prosperity, shared development: PMPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday said over the last ten years, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had emerged as a bedrock of Pakistan's socio-economic trajectory, helping to end crippling energy shortages, building high quality infrastructure, and promoting connectivity and integration not only within the country's various regions but also with the neighbouring countries.The prime minister, in a post on his Twitter account, said, "I was greatly delighted to receive Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and the members of his delegation who came to Pakistan to join us in celebrating the Decade of CPEC. As a special envoy of President Xi Jinping, he brought with him a message of abiding friendship with Pakistan and its people....

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari attends the 18th Extraordinary Meeting of the OIC CFMForeign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari attended the 18th Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in a virtual format today.The Extraordinary CFM was convened to debate the recurring incidents of the desecration of the Holy Quran, which has hurt the sentiments of Muslims across the world.Addressing the CFM, the Foreign Minister condemned, in the strongest terms, the Islamophobic and hateful acts of desecration of the Holy Quran, which manifested religious hatred and intolerance. He underscored that these acts, and the permission to carry them out, did not constitute freedom of expression.The Foreign Mini...