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Consul General of China Ying Yunding meeting with Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Justice (Rtd) Maqbool Baqir

20Nov

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Consul General of China Ying Yunding meeting with Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Justice (Rtd) Maqbool Baqir

Consul General of China Ying Yunding meeting with Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Justice (Rtd) Maqbool BaqirCPEC, KCR and other issues were discussed in the meeting. CPEC will lead to prosperity in the entire region.China should start passenger and cargo ferry service from Karachi (Pakistan) to Bandar Abbas (Iran), suggested by the caretaker chief minister of Sindh. This service will prove to be important in trade and public communication. Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh informed the Consul General about his recent visit to China. Chinese people are hospitable and best friends, Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Justice (Rtd) Maqbool Baqir.Editor: Raja Kamran

The ministerial committee in charge of the extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit meets with the Chinese Foreign Minister

20Nov

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The ministerial committee in charge of the extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit meets with the Chinese Foreign Minister

The ministerial committee in charge of the extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit meets with the Chinese Foreign MinisterThe Ministerial Committee in charge of the Extraordinary Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, headed by His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, met today with His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Wang Yi, at the Guest Palace in the capital, Beijing. The members of the Ministerial Committee participated in the meeting, namely His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Ayman Al-Safadi, His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Sameh Shukri, H...

ICCI delegation leaves for Thailand to explore business opportunities

20Nov

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ICCI delegation leaves for Thailand to explore business opportunities

ICCI delegation leaves for Thailand to explore business opportunitiesA delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) led by Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President has left for Thailand to explore the business opportunities in the Thai market. The delegation is representing various sectors including pharmaceuticals, textiles, construction, edible oil, marble, light engineering, hospitality, retail sector, importers and exporters. The delegation will visit Thailand Chamber of Commerce & Industry to hold B2B meetings with Thai counterparts and explore business collaborations with them. In his statement before departure, Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that Pakistan and Thailand have great potential to enhance business ...

The U.S. Ambassador inaugurates a U.S.-funded Women and Juveniles Facilitation Centre in Quetta

20Nov

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The U.S. Ambassador inaugurates a U.S.-funded Women and Juveniles Facilitation Centre in Quetta

The U.S. Ambassador inaugurates a U.S.-funded Women and Juveniles Facilitation Centre in Quetta The U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald A. Blome, inaugurated the one-stop Women and Juvenile Facilitation Centre (WJFC) in Quetta on 20 November 2023 in a high-level ceremony hosted at the Chief Minister House in Quetta. The WJFC is funded by the U.S. Embassy Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) and established through the technical support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in coordination with the Balochistan Police and local authorities from the Government of Balochistan. The launch ceremony took place in the presence of Inspector General of Police, Balochistan, Abdul Khalique Sheikh (PSP) and Country Representative for Pakistan, UNODC, Jeremy Mi...

Minister Railways Mr. Shahid Ashraf Tarar met with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong at Ministry of Railways

20Nov

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Minister Railways Mr. Shahid Ashraf Tarar met with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong at Ministry of Railways

Minister of Communication, Maritime Affairs and Railways, Mr. Shahid Ashraf Tarar, held Meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong today at Ministry of RailwaysIn a significant diplomatic development, the Minister of Communication, Maritime Affairs and Railways, Mr. Shahid Ashraf Tarar, held a productive meeting today with the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the realms of transport and communication, with a particular emphasis on advancing the crucial ML-1 project.During the meeting, both parties engaged in constructive dialogue on various topics of mutual interest, affirming the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and China. Minister Mr. Shahid Ashraf Tarar reiterate...

Sherry Inaugurates Sustainability Investment Expo 2023

19Nov

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Sherry Inaugurates Sustainability Investment Expo 2023

Sherry Proposes Creation of Pakistan's Public-Private Forum for Sustainable Investments. Senator Sherry Rehman emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change and its profound impact on Pakistan's capacity to achieve both public and private sector goals. She stated, "Climate Change is a ticking bomb for Pakistan, as is the population. It impacts our capacity to achieve goals in both the public and private sectors."Senator Sherry Rehman, Vice President of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), inaugurated the First Sustainability Investment Expo 2023 as the chief guest and delivered the keynote speech. The event served as a nexus for meaningful interactions between investors, innovators, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, fostering collaboration and partnerships for s...

U.S. Ambassador Blome’s Meetings with Political Actors in Multan and Lahore

18Nov

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U.S. Ambassador Blome’s Meetings with Political Actors in Multan and Lahore

U.S. Ambassador Blome’s Meetings with Political Actors in Multan and LahoreThe following is attributable to U.S. Mission Spokesperson Jonathan Lalley: In the course of his engagements with a broad range of Pakistani political actors, U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald A. Blome met in Multan with representatives of various political parties at a gathering hosted by former Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, and in Lahore with former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) founder Jahangir Khan Tareen. They discussed the importance of free, fair elections and the right of the Pakistani people to choose their future leaders. They also discussed the strengths of the U.S.-Pakistan trade and investment relationship and the development of the U.S.-Pakistan “Green...

ISSI Concludes MoU on Cooperation with South Africa’s Institute for Security Studies (ISS)

18Nov

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ISSI Concludes MoU on Cooperation with South Africa’s Institute for Security Studies (ISS)

ISSI Concludes MoU on Cooperation with South Africa’s Institute for Security Studies (ISS)A virtual ceremony took place today to sign an MoU on cooperation between the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), South Africa, which was facilitated by the Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA). The ISSI was represented by its Director General, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood and Ms Amina Khan, Director, CAMEA.The ISS was represented by its Executive Director, Dr. Fonteh Akum and Dr. Piers Pigou, Head of Southern African Program at ISS.The MoU signing ceremony was also attended by H.E. Aftab Hassan Khan, High Commissioner of Pakistan to South Africa; and H.E. Mthuthuzeli Madikiza, High Commissioner of South Africa to P...

IMO National Seminar on Hong Kong Convention Ratification and Implementation

17Nov

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IMO National Seminar on Hong Kong Convention Ratification and Implementation

IMO National Seminar on Hong Kong Convention Ratification and Implementation Successfully Concludes with High-Profile Guests and Transformative Dialogues The Ministry of Maritime Affairs under the leadership of the hosts, including the Minister of Maritime Affairs, Railway, and Communications, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, V. Admiral (R) Iftikhar Ahmad Rao, is excited to announce the successful conclusion of the "IMO National Seminar on the Ratification and Implementation of the Hong Kong Convention in Pakistan 2023." Held in Karachi, this event marked a defining moment for Pakistan's maritime and environmental sectors.Esteemed Chief Guests, including H.E. Mr. Per Albert Ilsaas, Ambassador of Norway to Pakistan, and Mr. Jun Sun from the International Maritime Organizati...

United States Supports South Punjab and Honors Multan Heritage: U.S. Ambassador Blome in Multan

17Nov

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United States Supports South Punjab and Honors Multan Heritage: U.S. Ambassador Blome in Multan

United States Supports South Punjab and Honors Multan Heritage: U.S. Ambassador Blome in Multan During his first visit to Multan, U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome emphasized the United States’ long-standing support for South Punjab, including in energy, health, business, and education. The Ambassador honored the rich history of Multan during visits to the shrines of Bahauddin Zakria, Shah Rukn-e-Alam and Shah Shams Tabraiz. The United States has funded 32 cultural preservation projects across Pakistan totaling $7.6 million, including the shrine of Shah Shams Tabraiz. Ambassador Blome also met with university students, alumni of U.S. exchange programs, and local business leaders. He toured MG Apparel, a local business that displays the strength of trade between the United States and Pakistan...