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The action plan for the development of 20 most backward districts is ready

3May

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The action plan for the development of 20 most backward districts is ready

The action plan for the development of 20 most backward districts is readyUnder the direction of Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal, the action plan for the development of 20 most backward districts is ready. The completion of the projects will be under the budget of 50% of the federal government and 50% of the provincial governments. The districts include 11 of Balochistan, 5 of Sindh, 3 of KP and one district of Punjab Review meeting on development projects in backward districts.Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said passing on the benefits of development to individuals, communities and under-developed localities was imperative for achieving sustainable national progress. Chairing a meeting on development projects of bac...

H.E. Mr. Andrew Schofer, Charge’d Affaires of the Embassy of United States of America called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar

3May

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H.E. Mr. Andrew Schofer, Charge’d Affaires of the Embassy of United States of America called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar

H.E. Mr. Andrew Schofer, Charge’d Affaires of the Embassy of United States of America called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq DarH.E. Mr. Andrew Schofer, Charge’d Affaires of the Embassy of United States of America called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, at Finance Division, today. Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar warmly welcomed H.E. Mr. Andrew Schofer and exchanged views on remarkable bilateral relations held with the United States on economic and trade fronts. The Finance Minister apprised him of the economy of the country and discussed the current challenges being faced by the country. He further communicated about the difficult policy decisions recently being taken by the government with the aim ...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for Britain today

3May

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for Britain today

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for Britain todayPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for Britain today where he will meet the leader of Muslim League (N) and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the coronation ceremony of the British King Charles, the Prime Minister will also meet Nawaz Sharif in the UK.According to sources in the Prime Minister's Office, Shahbaz Sharif will brief Nawaz Sharif on the current political, economic and party situation. They said the premier would apprise Nawaz Sharif about ongoing talks with PTI and future plans.Editor: Raja Kamran

NDMA Conducts Special NEOC Session to Review Medical & Rain Situation – Issued instructions for continued Proactive Monitoring

2May

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NDMA Conducts Special NEOC Session to Review Medical & Rain Situation – Issued instructions for continued Proactive Monitoring

NDMA Conducts Special NEOC Session to Review Medical & Rain Situation – Issued instructions for continued Proactive MonitoringCn NDMA, LtG Inam Haider Malik presided the special session of NEOC today. NIH team briefed Chairman on Covid & emergence of Monkey Pox in Pakistan. Rep of PMD also briefed the forum on current weather outlook & its likely impacts.Cn NDMA expressed confidence on the overall well-controlled situation & national preparedness. He instructed the relevant department's to proactively monitor conditions & strengthen the preparedness preventive protocols to tackle in case of necessity. Chairman NDMA also directed NIH & PMD to issue precautionary measures & advisories in national-local languages for better understanding/awareness of the ...

A COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY PLAN PREPARED FOR PAKISTAN VS NEW ZEALAND CRICKET MATCHES TO BE PLAYED IN KARACHI

2May

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A COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY PLAN PREPARED FOR PAKISTAN VS NEW ZEALAND CRICKET MATCHES TO BE PLAYED IN KARACHI

A COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY PLAN PREPARED FOR PAKISTAN VS NEW ZEALAND CRICKET MATCHES TO BE PLAYED IN KARACHIA comprehensive fool-proof security plan in connection with the cricket matches starting from 3rd May, 2023 between Pakistan and New Zealand at National Bank Cricket Arena Karachi has been prepared by the Security Division. The security plan was devised during a meeting presided by DIG Security Dr. Maqsood Ahmed at SSU Headquarters which was attended by senior police officers, officials of Pak Army, Sindh Rangers and PCB and all stakeholders.According to the security plan, more than 6500 personnel will be deployed for the security arrangements. 2600 personnel of Security Division including 1000 Special Security Unit (SSU) Commandos and lady commandos, 1800 personnel of Traffi...

President asks MOFA to intensify efforts to expose Indian designs behind planned G-20 Summit in Srinagar

2May

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President asks MOFA to intensify efforts to expose Indian designs behind planned G-20 Summit in Srinagar

President asks MOFA to intensify efforts to expose Indian designs behind planned G-20 Summit in SrinagarPresident Dr Arif Alvi has asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to intensify its efforts to expose India’s nefarious designs and the ulterior motives behind its planned move to hold the G-20 Summit in the UN-recognized disputed territory of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).The President expressed these views while conveying the letter of the Convener of the All Parties Hurriyat (Freedom) Conference (APHC), Mehmood Ahmed Saghar, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), for appropriate action on the issue raised by him, today.In his letter to the President, Mr Mehmood Ahmed Saghar had sought the urgent attention of Pakistan towards the Indian ...

Honorable Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf inaugurated Photo Exhibition on Islamic Architectural Heritage of Hungary

2May

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Honorable Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf inaugurated Photo Exhibition on Islamic Architectural Heritage of Hungary

Honorable Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf inaugurated Photo Exhibition on Islamic Architectural Heritage of HungaryHonorable Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf during his address at the Photo Exhibition on Islamic Architectural Heritage of Hungary, expressed gratitude towards the diplomats of Hungary and Turkey for their valuable support in organizing the event, which enabled the locals to witness and appreciate the Muslim history and its remarkable architecture in Hungary built during Ottoman rule in the country during 16th-17th century.He further acknowledged the strong relationship between Hungary and Pakistan and emphasized the need to further strengthen it through frequent high-level parliamentary exchanges.The Honorable Speaker also highlighted that the event was organized as p...

Czech Republic Deputy Foreign Minister called on Mohsin Dawar

2May

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Czech Republic Deputy Foreign Minister called on Mohsin Dawar

Czech Republic Deputy Foreign Minister called on Mohsin Dawar. The Deputy Foreign Minister of Czech Republic Mr. Jiri Kozak called on the Chairman National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs MNA Mohsin Dawar at Parliament House today. The delegation headed by the Czech Deputy Foreign Minister included the Czech Ambassador Mr. Tomas Smetanka, Deputy Head of the Mission Mr. Vaclay Dobes and Mr. Vaclay Jilek, Commercial Counsellor of the Czech Republic Embassy, Islamabad. Both sides underlined the need for sustained parliamentary diplomacy and concerted action to tackle world’s pressing challenges. Matters of mutual concerns including Ukraine War, situation in Afghanistan and refugees’ influx in Europe and Pakistan respectively came under discussion. The Czech Republic Deputy F...

ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM BY GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN

30Apr

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ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM BY GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN

ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM BY GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN A JOINT EVENT HELD AT "ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM" BY GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN AND COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT, TITLED "THE YEAR OF YOUTH:CO-CREATING SOLUTIONS FOR A COMMON FUTURE The Commonwealth Secretariat and the Government of Pakistan commenced a side event at this year's ECOSOC Youth Forum. Titled”, The Year of Youth: Co-Creating Solutions for a Common Future”, the event aims to promote the Commonwealth Agenda 2030 and highlight Pakistan's commitment to empowering its youth. During the three days UN ECOSOC Youth Forum event, from 25th-27th April, the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme in collaboration with Commonwealth Secretariat and supply of Pakistan permanent mission to UN organised a side event on 26th April. The event called young leaders, youth ...

Planning Minister Sets up Steering Committee for digital transformation, IT sector is the key driver to increase digital exports

27Apr

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Planning Minister Sets up Steering Committee for digital transformation, IT sector is the key driver to increase digital exports

Planning Minister Sets up Steering Committee for digital transformation, IT sector is the key driver to increase digital exportsFederal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday set up a Steering Committee comprising experts from IT and private sector for the implementation of digital transformation and to increase digital exports in the country. The Minister made this announcement while addressing to a roundtable conference on Digital Transformation in Pakistan organized by the Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives on Thursday, after a report on Pakistan’s digital journey, Recommendations for Digital Transformation in Pakistan was launched by Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI).The repor...