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Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan signed joint protocol of (UAP) railway project
18Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan signed joint protocol of (UAP) railway project

Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan signed joint protocol of (UAP) railway projectUzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan signed joint protocol of (UAP) railway project today at Ministry of Railways Islamabad. The event was witnessed by Federal Minister of Railways Khawaja Saad Rafiq and Federal Minister of Finance, Senator Ishaq Dar. The ambassadors of both Afghanistan & Uzbekistan and other high level officials of the three countries participated in the ceremony. The Joint Protocol was signed by three head of the railways authorities. The Secretary/Chairman Pakistan Railways, Syed Mazhar Ali Shah, Director General and CEO of Afghanistan Railway Authority, Alhaj Bakhtur Rehman Sharaf and Head of Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade and Department of Transport of the Republic...
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General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) presided over the 258th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at GHQ today.
17Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) presided over the 258th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at GHQ today.

General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) presided over the 258th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at GHQ today.The forum paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices persistently being offered by the valiant soldiers in the defence of their motherland against the threat of terrorism.The participants were briefed in detail about the prevailing Internal Security environment. The sanctuaries and liberty of action available to the terrorists of proscribed TTP and other groups of that ilk in a neighboring country and availability of latest weapons to the terrorists were noted as major reasons impacting security of Pakistan.The forum deliberated in detail upon the operational preparedness and training aspects of the army. COAS said, “Objective training remains the ...
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FINANCE MINISTER OF PAKISTAN CALLS ON AIR CHIEF
17Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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FINANCE MINISTER OF PAKISTAN CALLS ON AIR CHIEF

FINANCE MINISTER OF PAKISTAN CALLS ON AIR CHIEFFinance Minister of Pakistan, Mr Muhammad Ishaq Dar, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during his visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad today. Matters pertaining to evolving geo-economic environment and regional security situation were discussed during the meeting.The Air Chief briefed the visiting dignitary about various ongoing projects being carried out by Pakistan Air Force with special focus on modernization and development of indigenous capabilities. Chief of the Air Staff briefed the Finance Minister about PAF's National Aerospace Science & Technology Park project and highlighted that the mega project is aimed at fostering collaborative research, development and...
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United States Supports KP Government to Strengthen Land Records System, Promote Women’s Right to Inheritance, and Improve Security
14Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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United States Supports KP Government to Strengthen Land Records System, Promote Women’s Right to Inheritance, and Improve Security

United States Supports KP Government to Strengthen Land Records System, Promote Women’s Right to Inheritance, and Improve SecurityThe U.S. government is partnering with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to strengthen transparency and accuracy in the land records and registration system, promoting economic growth and investment in the seven subdivisions of the Newly Merged Districts. At a ceremony in Peshawar attended by Ambassador Blome on July 13, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) provided $5 million worth of equipment to the KP Board of Revenue, augmenting its capacity for accurate land measurements. The United States also announced a new partnership to empower the Ombudsperson Secretariat by providing training to Ombudsperson staff on women’s rights and land...
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Urgent Call for Adaptation: Climate Change Threats Highlighted in Distinguished Guest Lecture
13Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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Opening Remarks for the Media Briefing by Spokesperson Thursday 13 July 2023
13Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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 ...
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President for expanding ties with the Philippines, Iran and Rwanda
13Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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A Seminar by The Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Lahore
12Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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UNDP-UNAIDS Consultative Session on HIV Tackles Stigma and Discrimination with LEAs Support
11Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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