PAKISTAN NEWS

Chinese Scholars visit ISSIThe China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a 4-member Chinese delegation led by Mr. Yuan Jianmin, Counsellor of Xinjiang Autonomous Region Government. The delegation included Mr. Liu Zongyi, Secretary of China South Asian Study Centre, Shanghai Institute of International Studies; Mr. Wang Shida, Deputy Director of South Asia Studies, China Institute of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR); and Mr. Li Jingfeng, Associate Professor, Sichuan Academy of Social Science.The wide-ranging exchange of views covered the evolving global environment, developments in major-power relations, impact of ‘Indo-Pacific’ strategy on South Asia, achievements during the ‘Decade of CPEC’, and the salience of Pa...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited China-Pakistan Expo Centre at Gwadar along with the COASPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited China-Pakistan Expo Centre at Gwadar along with the COAS today to attend a ceremony where groundbreaking and inaugural ceremony was performed for various infrastructure development projects.The ceremony was also attended by relevant Federal and Provincial Ministers, Chinese officials, civil administration and representatives from Fishermen Union.The Prime Minister was briefed about various projects including Gwadar International Airport, dredging of Gwadar Port and other projects related to the CPEC.While addressing the ceremony, Prime Minister said that “Balochistan, being rich in minerals and natural resources, holds a ver...

UNODC and FIA Commemorate World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University IslamabadUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency with Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University successfully commemorated the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on 27 July 2023. The event witnessed an overwhelming display of solidarity from medical students, faculty members, distinguished guests, and esteemed partners, all joining hands to raise awareness and combat human trafficking. Human trafficking is a grave human rights violation affecting millions worldwide, exploiting vulnerable individuals and subjecting them to various forms of exploitation, including organ removal, forced labor, sexual exploitation, and domestic se...

Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by Spokesperson Thursday, 27 July 2023Thanks for joining us for the Weekly Briefing.Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had an active agenda over the last several days. He held important telephone conversations with a number of his counterparts and leaders of international organizations and institutions. These include: Foreign Minister of Iran, Dr. Hossien Amir Abdollahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, Organization of Islamic Cooperation Secretary General, Hissein Brahmin Taha, and High Rep...

Pakistan Condemns the Provocative Remarks Made by India's Defence MinisterPakistan condemns the provocative remarks by India's Defence Minister, made on 26 July 2023, in Drass, Ladakh, boasting readiness to cross the Line of Control. We counsel India to exercise utmost caution as its belligerent rhetoric is a threat to the regional peace and stability, and contributes to destabilizing the strategic environment in South Asia. This is not the first time that India's political leaders and senior military officers have made highly irresponsible remarks about Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. This kind of jingoistic statements must stop. The Indian leadership is reminded that Pakistan is fully capable of defending itself against any aggression. The practice of dragging Pakis...

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal launches “National Multisectoral Nutrition to Reduce Stunting & Other Forms of Malnutrition”The Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives on Wednesday formally launched “National Multisectoral Nutrition to Reduce Stunting & Other Forms of Malnutrition” worth Rs. 8.5 billion under Pakistan Nutrition Initiatives (PANI). The formal launched was held at the Planning Ministry where Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal launched it. This multisectoral program is for 36 high burdened stunted, calamity hit and backward districts of the country which includes 12 from Baluchistan, 10 from Sindh, 5 from GB, AJ&K and Punjab 2 each.The objective of the program is to reduce stunting a...

NDMA meeting with all concerned agencies was held today to review the monsoon situationA meeting of NDMA with all concerned agencies was held today to review the monsoon situation. Acting Chairman NDMA chaired the meeting. Acting Chairman NDMA reviewed the flow of rivers including major dams during the recent monsoon. The Meteorological Department said that heavy rains have occurred in Punjab and Sindh, while more heavy rains are expected in the northern areas of Punjab, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from July 26 to August 1. The Provincial Disaster Management Authorities informed about the relief and rehabilitation measures after the recent rains. The Federal Flood Division said that Tarbela Dam is 81% full while Mangala Dam is 77% full. Provincial bodies should take steps to ...

NAVAL CHIEF CHAIRS COMMAND & STAFF CONFERENCE AT NAVAL HEADQUARTERS ISLAMABADCommand & Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The Conference was chaired by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi.During the conference, participants assessed evolving maritime situation in the region and discussed a range of topics related to national security, geostrategic affairs, combat readiness and discussed various service polices. Readiness for disaster relief operations amid potential flood alerts during ongoing monsoon season in the country was also reviewed.The Naval Chief emphasized on maintaining perpetual combat readiness to effectively thwart any aggression against Pakistan. He also directed all naval commands to be...

Home Minister Balochistan Mir Ziaullah Lango made a route visit to review the security arrangementsHome Minister Balochistan Mir Ziaullah Lango made a route visit to review the arrangements for the 7 Muharram Haram procession Interior Minister's conversation with the public and questions on security. Public expressed satisfaction over security arrangements. Briefing by SSP Quetta to Home Minister The arrangements on behalf of the Balochistan government are complete and full-proof. 4000 additional police force has been deployed. 12 platoons of FC have also been additionally deployed. 2 platoons of the army have also been kept on standby. For the past two months, terrorists have been imported from neighboring countries and have been taking lives of innocent people. Looking at the pa...

Two –day International moot concludes with aim to further expand, accelerate CPECThe two-day International conference, organized by the Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of China, concluded on Tuesday amid to continue to implement the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for the country’s prosperity. The conference Decade of CPEC and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), theme "From Vision to Reality, was organized by the Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives in collaboration with Republic of China amid to bring together policymakers, scholars, practitioners, and other stakeholders to exchange ideas and insights related to economic, social, environmental and geopolitical impacts of CPEC and BR...