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1Dec

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Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson Friday 01 December 2023

Opening Remarks for the Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson Friday 01 December 2023Assalam-o-Alaikum,Thank you for joining us.Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar is in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates to participate in the World Climate Action Summit, as part of the UN Climate Change Conference 2023 (COP 28).Prime Minister Kakar's agenda in Dubai includes high-level participation at the Summit and some bilateral meetings on the sidelines. He will address the summit tomorrow, where he will present Pakistan's vision for climate change, advocating for common commitments in mitigation, adaptation, climate finance, and the loss and damage fund. He will also emphasize equity and global cooperation for climate resilience. At COP28, Pakistan aims to collaborate with developin...

4th Round of Pakistan-China Maritime Dialogue

30Nov

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4th Round of Pakistan-China Maritime Dialogue

The 4th round of Pakistan-China Maritime Dialogue was held in Islamabad. Director General (China) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Mohammad Aamir Khan, and Deputy Director General of the Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs of Chinese MFA, Wang Jinfeng, co-chaired the consultations.Deputy Director General Wang Jinfeng later called on Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, Additional Secretary (Asia-Pacific) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.During the session, an in-depth exchange of views on the entire spectrum of bilateral maritime cooperation was held including naval exchanges, regional cooperation, development of maritime infrastructure, collaboration in fisheries, science and technology, search and rescue missions, maritime disaster management and combating maritime polluti...

NADRA PARTICIPATES IN TRUSTECH EXHIBITION IN PARIS.

30Nov

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NADRA PARTICIPATES IN TRUSTECH EXHIBITION IN PARIS.

NADRA PARTICIPATES IN TRUSTECH EXHIBITION IN PARIS. Lieutenant General Muhammad Munir Afsar, Chairman of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is representing Pakistan at a 3-day exhibition of TRUSTECH 2023 which opened today in Paris and will continue till end November 30, 2023.In his speech before TRUSTECH audience, the Chaiman NADRA highlighted the evolving role of NADRA since its establishment in 2000 and briefed all about the accomplishments of the organization inclusive of ID documents (national identity card, overseas card; etc.), financial systems (mobile/branch-less banking, remittances, pension disbursement; etc.), e-governance (online visa, taxation system, e-passport, legal inheritance; etc.), health & education (vaccination system, scholarship progr...

30Nov

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Full Scale Emergency Exercise at IIAP

Full-Scale Airport Emergency Exercise was successfully conducted at Islamabad International Airport to simulate the aircraft accident on airport.The exercise was aimed at evaluating and strengthening the coordinated efforts of PCAA's internal departments, airlines, and external emergency services. The exercise simulated the scenario of aircraft crash in phases of fuel firefighting followed by rescue operations from aircraft separately. This exercise was organized by PCAA in collaboration with PIAC (which provided their Boing-777 for simulation), ASF, Airlines Operating Committee, Ground Handling Agencies, various hospitals, emergency services and government departments. Pakistan Army Aviation also participated by contributing helicopter and skilled medical team.The exercise was e...

𝐇𝐄𝐂 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝟑𝟐𝟏 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

30Nov

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𝐇𝐄𝐂 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝟑𝟐𝟏 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

𝐇𝐄𝐂 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝟑𝟐𝟏 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan held a pre-departure orientation session and award ceremony for 321 Sri Lankan students selected to study in Pakistan under “Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships for Sri Lankan Students.” The students will now fulfil their documentation requirements to fly to Pakistan for joining their universities. Sri Lankan Minister of Education Dr. Susil Premajayantha was chief guest in the award ceremony. High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka Maj. Gen. (R) Umar Farooq Burki, Director General (Scholarships) HEC Ms. Aayesha Ikram, Project Director HEC Mr. Jehanzeb Khan, many Sri Lankan Ministers, Vice Chancellors, senior armed forces officials, Buddhist Monks, alumni of the proj...

Police Khidmat Markaz Inaugurated to improve access to policing services in Balochistan

30Nov

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Police Khidmat Markaz Inaugurated to improve access to policing services in Balochistan

The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) proudly announce the inauguration of Police Khidmat Markaz in Kuchlak, Quetta. This collaborative venture with Balochistan Police marks a pioneering era in community-focused law enforcement, embodying a transformative approach that places a premium on accessibility, responsiveness, and community engagement. Funded through the EU's Deliver Justice Project, a pivotal component of the broader Rule of Law Roadmap (RoLR) in Balochistan, this initiative supports reforms aimed at ensuring people-centered justice, equitable access to justice, particularly for women and marginalized groups, and enhancing the service delivery of the security sector in alignment with constitutional safeguards and international standards...

British Council and Education Above All to upskill 290,000 Pakistani youth on climate change

29Nov

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British Council and Education Above All to upskill 290,000 Pakistani youth on climate change

PYLI will help young people shape their future, James Hampson British Council and Education Above All collaborate to upskill 290,000 Pakistani youth on climate change. The British Council Pakistan and Education Above All signed a youth focused programme called Pakistan Youth Leadership Initiative (PYLI). The agreement was signed at the 11th WISE Summit.“Pakistan Youth Leadership Initiative” (PYLI) is a three-year project led by British Council Pakistan which will be implemented in Pakistan in partnership with Government of Pakistan’s Youth Development Programme, UNDP Pakistan, local CSOs and public universities. The project is co-funded by Education Above All Foundation’s programme “Reach Out to Asia” (ROTA) under their “Global Citizenship Education for Climate Action” (GCED) initi...

Senator Nuzhat Sadiq Advocates for the Establishment of Commission on Women at Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) Executive Council Meeting

28Nov

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Senator Nuzhat Sadiq Advocates for the Establishment of Commission on Women at Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) Executive Council Meeting

Today, a member of Pakistani delegation Senator Nuzhat Sadiq adressed the Executive Council meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) in Antalya, Turkiye. The Senator addressed the participants, emphasizing the critical importance of establishing a Commission on Women within the APA framework.Senator Sadiq began her address by expressing gratitude to Turkiye for their hospitality and highlighted the significance of the Commission on Women in shaping the future of the APA. She asserted Pakistan's full support for this initiative, recognizing its potential to guide the APA's work towards achieving gender equality and empowering women.The Senator stressed the essential role of gender equality in societal progress, emphasizing that no society can attain high levels of developme...

Caretaker Interior Minister call on Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

23Nov

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Caretaker Interior Minister call on Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

Caretaker Interior Minister call on Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti arrived at Kashmir House, Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq warmly welcomed.Detailed discussion regarding the construction and development of Azad Kashmir. Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti said we will provide all possible support to solve the problems of the people of Kashmir and the government.Despite economic difficulties, full cooperation with Azad Kashmir government will continue. Azad Kashmir stands with government and people. Kashmir is our aorta and the hearts of the people of Pakistan are Kashmiris beats with.Editor: Raja Kamran

Prime Minister receives the Ambassador of the Russian Federation for a farewell call

23Nov

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Prime Minister receives the Ambassador of the Russian Federation for a farewell call

Prime Minister receives the Ambassador of the Russian Federation for a farewell callThe Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Danila Ganich paid a farewell call on the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister appreciated the valuable contribution of the Ambassador towards further strengthening bilateral ties. The Prime Minister wished the Ambassador well for his next assignment and hoped that he would always remain Pakistan’s friend. Discussing bilateral relations, the Prime Minister emphasized that Russia, a key player in the region and internationally, remains an important partner of Pakistan. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at the steady growth of bilateral ties and reiterated the need to further develop m...