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Prime Minister statement on Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)

21Jun

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Prime Minister statement on Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)

Prime Minister statement on Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)Prime Minister statement on Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). "He said I have fervently advocated a unified approach to steer the country out of the economic challenges on a path to sustainable growth. Employing a whole-of-the-the-government approach, the coalition government has decided to set up a Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) with a mandate to frame economic policies that ensure policy predictability, continuity & effective implementation to revive the economy.By virtue of its composition, the SIFC will serve as a top decision-making forum to push through fundamental reforms in the structure of the economy. To begin with, the forum will focus on leveraging key sectors ...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif statement about his visit to France

21Jun

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif statement about his visit to France

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif statement about his visit to FrancePrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif statement about his visit to France. He said "The reform of international financial architecture has long been a key demand relentlessly made at different forums by public policy scholars, policy practitioners & world leaders especially from the Global South. The grave nature of challenges such as climate change, natural disasters, environment, rising levels of debt and energy transitions has rung alarm bells. The globalisation of the problems has necessitated the need for creative approaches to rethink the global financial system to make it representative and equitable. This is where the New Global Financing Pact Summit in France represents a unique opportunity to the world to come tog...

U.S. Ambassador Blome’s Visit to Gomal Zam Dam Highlights Economic Accomplishments of Bilateral Partnership

20Jun

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U.S. Ambassador Blome’s Visit to Gomal Zam Dam Highlights Economic Accomplishments of Bilateral Partnership

U.S. Ambassador Blome’s Visit to Gomal Zam Dam Highlights Economic Accomplishments of Bilateral PartnershipU.S. Ambassador Donald Blome today visited the multi-purpose Gomal Zam Dam in the South Waziristan District of the Newly Merged Districts (NMDs) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He was accompanied by the Chairman of Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Lt. General (retired) Sajjad Ghani, and the Secretary of the Agriculture Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Javed Marwat.The dam is a joint project of the governments of the United States and Pakistan that has yielded remarkable outcomes. Under the U.S.-Pakistan “Green Alliance” framework, our two countries are working together to advance water management, clean energy, and climate-smart agriculture initiatives. This...

Prime Minister’s Visit to Paris to attend the New Global Financing Pact Summit

20Jun

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Prime Minister’s Visit to Paris to attend the New Global Financing Pact Summit

Prime Minister's Visit to Paris to attend the New Global Financing Pact SummitAt the invitation of H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official visit to France to participate in the New Global Financing Pact Summit being held in Paris from 22-23 June 2023. The Summit affords an opportunity for the leaders to discuss the contours of a new global architecture capable of meeting the challenges of financing sustainable development, environment, energy transition and climate change agenda. In the run up to other important international events and conferences during the next two years, the Summit aims to define the principles and steps required for a comprehensive reform of the international financial system, and pave...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif participation in the ceremony of Chashma 5

20Jun

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif participation in the ceremony of Chashma 5

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's participation in the ceremony of Chashma 5 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the 1200 MW nuclear power plant agreement is another milestone, this agreement will promote Pakistan-China economic relations.Addressing the signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding for the construction of Chashma 5 nuclear power plant, the Prime Minister said that despite the difficult economic conditions, Pakistan is committed to economic recovery, the investment of 4.8 billion dollars by China is a positive step, this agreement. It is a sign of confidence of Chinese investors and companies in Pakistan. Shahbaz Sharif said that China helped us when the IMF agreement was delayed. I congratulate the people of Pakistan. He said that the 1200 MW nuclear power...

President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Message on the occasion of World Refugee Day on 20th June 2023

20Jun

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President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Message on the occasion of World Refugee Day on 20th June 2023

President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Message on the occasion of World Refugee Day on 20th June 2023On the occasion of World Refugee Day, we are reminded of the immense contributions of the Government and people of Pakistan in hosting millions of Afghan refugees over the past four decades. Pakistan's unparalleled humanitarian efforts in providing refuge to such a large number of displaced individuals, despite limited resources, serve as a testament to our spirit of brotherhood and compassion. This day, observed annually on June 20th, brings into focus the hardships endured by refugees and emphasizes our commitment towards supporting them during these challenging times.Pakistan continues to host one of the largest refugee populations in the world. The people and the Govern...

NDMA Pakistan & UNICEF to Collaborate for Disaster Mitigation

19Jun

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NDMA Pakistan & UNICEF to Collaborate for Disaster Mitigation

NDMA Pakistan & UNICEF to Collaborate for Disaster MitigationMr. Abdullah A. Fadil the Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Pakistan called on Chairman NDMA, Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik in his office today.Chairman NDMA highlighted that Pakistan at initial stages, needs technical support of the global partners to ensure preparedness to deal with emergencies at Federal level, which later would be replicated down to district/community level. “Cyclone BIPARJOY was a real time simulation exercise for NDMA and all relevant stakeholders, we have assessed the effectiveness of our newly laid down response strategies and also evaluated the readiness in the event of any disaster” Chairman mentioned.Chairman agreed upon the idea for inclusion of...

CPEC Success Story reflected in Karot Power Project, say Senators; Parliamentary Delegation lauds Green Development, Mushahid says time for course correction & regional connectivity to bid goodbye to IMF

19Jun

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CPEC Success Story reflected in Karot Power Project, say Senators; Parliamentary Delegation lauds Green Development, Mushahid says time for course correction & regional connectivity to bid goodbye to IMF

CPEC Success Story reflected in Karot Power Project, say Senators; Parliamentary Delegation lauds Green Development, Mushahid says time for course correction & regional connectivity to bid goodbye to IMFA Parliamentary Delegation visited the Karot Hydropower Project to commemorate its 1st Anniversary and celebrate the 10 years of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the 10 Years of BRI. The Delegation was led by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman Pakistan-China Institute. Mustafa Hyder Sayed, Executive Director Pakistan-China Institute, also accompanied the delegation. This was the first of its kind Cross Party Parliamentary delegation to have visited the Karot Hydropower Project which included Senator Waleed Iqbal, Senator Taj Haider, Senator Sadia Abbasi, Senat...

Commander Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani visited Naval Headquarters Islamabad

19Jun

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Commander Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani visited Naval Headquarters Islamabad

Commander Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani visited Naval Headquarters IslamabadCommander Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani visited Naval Headquarters Islamabad. Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, Chief of the Pakistan Navy, welcomed the distinguished guest on arrival at the Naval Headquarters.The armed forces of Pakistan Navy presented a guard of honor to the distinguished guest. The distinguished guest placed floral wreaths on the martyrs' memorial and later introduced them to the Principal Staff Officers of the Naval Headquarters. The Chief of the Naval Staff discussed issues of mutual interest and promotion of bilateral naval cooperation during the meeting with Commander Iranian Navy.The honorable guest was briefed regarding the responsibilities and cap...

PAKISTAN NAVY CONTINUES RESCUE & RELIEF OPERATION AT CYCLONE EFFECTED AREAS OF SINDH AND BALOCHISTAN

15Jun

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PAKISTAN NAVY CONTINUES RESCUE & RELIEF OPERATION AT CYCLONE EFFECTED AREAS OF SINDH AND BALOCHISTAN

PAKISTAN NAVY CONTINUES RESCUE & RELIEF OPERATION AT CYCLONE EFFECTED AREAS OF SINDH AND BALOCHISTANPakistan Navy continues wide scale Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Operations in far flung coastal areas of Sindh and Balochistan.In the recent developments, PN Emergency Response Teams in coordination with local administration carried out evacuation of personnel and provided edibles to aggrieved populace. PN Emergency Response Teams have so far evacuated over 17,000 inhabitants from various coastal areas of Keti Bandar, Kharo Chan, Shah Bandar, Baghan, Sujawal, Chuhar Jamali and Jati City. Additionally, 46 x fishing boats of local populace of Ormara city have been provided shelter at Ormara Naval Harbour. PN Ships and Emergency Response teams are continuing ...