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40th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea

7Nov

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40th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea

40th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea Pakistan and the Republic of Korea are commemorating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations today. To mark the occasion, Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and Foreign Minister of Republic of the Korea Park Jin, exchanged messages of felicitations through diplomatic channels.The relationship between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea is marked by characteristic warmth and candour and features mutually beneficial cooperation in diverse fields.Foreign Minister Jilani and Foreign Minister Park reviewed the rich history of Pakistan-ROK relations, socio-cultural ties, development and economic cooperation and the contribution of respective diasporas, whic...

Prime Minister’s Participation in the 16th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Tashkent

7Nov

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Prime Minister’s Participation in the 16th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Tashkent

Prime Minister’s Participation in the 16th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in TashkentTomorrow, Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar will embark on an official visit to Tashkent, Uzbekistan to participate in the 16th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit being held on 8-9 November 2023.At the Summit, the Prime Minister will reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to ECO Vision 2025 and to promotion of regional cooperation in the areas of trade, transport, connectivity, energy, tourism and economic growth and productivity. He will present Pakistan’s vision for the future work of the organization and for promotion of regional connectivity and mutual prosperity. He will also engage in bilateral discussions with the leadership of Uzbekistan and other participating leader...

Planning Minster reviews progress on CPEC projects

7Nov

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Planning Minster reviews progress on CPEC projects

Planning Minster reviews progress on CPEC projects After the successful third Belt and Road (BRI) forum 2023 held in Beijing, the Caretaker Planning Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives, Muhammad Sami Saeed on Tuesday reviewed a progress over the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects while directed the relevant stakeholders to expedite the projects.The Minister reviewed the projects during his visit at CPEC Secretariat where he was given a detailed briefing over the CPEC projects. The meeting was attended by the Secretary Planning Ministry, Project Director, CPEC and Sector specialists of CPEC Secretariat.Project Director, CPEC gave a comprehensive briefing regarding the progress related to completed projects, the ongoing projects and areas which ...

Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja met with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar

7Nov

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Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja met with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar

Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja met with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq KakarChief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja met with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar at Prime Minister House Islamabad.In the meeting, the Chief Election Commissioner briefed the Prime Minister on the preparations of the commission regarding the conduct of general elections.The Chief Election Commissioner invited the Prime Minister to visit the Election Commission to review the preparations for the general elections.Prime Minister said the government will provide all kinds of support to the Election Commission for conducting free, fair and transparent elections in the country and will ensure the provision of all necessary resources.Editor: Raja Kamran

Book launch ceremony of the book titled handbook of research on deconstructing culture and communication in the global south.

7Nov

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Book launch ceremony of the book titled handbook of research on deconstructing culture and communication in the global south.

The Book launch ceremony brings together senior journalists, communication teachers and researchers at the University of Gujrat. A grand ceremony was held here at Hafiz Hayat Campus of the University of Gujrat on Tuesday to mark the release of 'The Handbook of Research on Deconstructing Culture and Communication in the Global South, authored by Dr. Muhammad Yousaf, a senior academic at the varsity's Centre for Media & Communication Studies (CMCS).Senior journalists and communication teachers and researchers Prof. Dr. Bushra Hameed ur Rehman, Imtiaz Alam, Prof. Dr. Hasan Raza Shirazi, Ahmed Waleed, Dr. Naveed Iqbal Chaudhry, Director Media Sheikh Abdul Rashid and others were among the distinguished guests. Dean Faculty of Social Sciences Prof. Dr Faisal Mehmood Mirza presided over t...

Namaz-e-Janaza of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Hassan Haider was offered today at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi

7Nov

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Namaz-e-Janaza of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Hassan Haider was offered today at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi

Namaz-e-Janaza of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Hassan Haider was offered today at Chaklala Garrison, RawalpindiNamaz-e-Janaza of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Hassan Haider (age 42 years, resident of DHA-2, Islamabad) who embraced shahadat in general area of Tirah Valley, Khyber District was offered today at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi.Shaheed was buried with full military honour at Islamabad.Prime Minister of Pakistan, Defence Minister, CJCSC, COAS and a large number of senior civil and military officers, soldiers, citizens and relatives of shaheed attended the Namaz e Janaza.Funeral prayers of Naik Khushdil Khan (age 31 years, resident of District Lakki Marwat), Naik Rafique Khan (age 27 years, resident of District Charsadda) and Lance Naik Abdul Qadir (age 33 years, res...

CHARGE D’AFFAIRES, EMBASSY OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, H.E. PANG CHUNXUE CALLED ON THE LEADER OF THE HOUSE, SENATOR MOHAMMAD ISHAQ DAR, AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE

7Nov

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CHARGE D’AFFAIRES, EMBASSY OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, H.E. PANG CHUNXUE CALLED ON THE LEADER OF THE HOUSE, SENATOR MOHAMMAD ISHAQ DAR, AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE

CHARGE D’AFFAIRES, EMBASSY OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, H.E. PANG CHUNXUE CALLED ON THE LEADER OF THE HOUSE, SENATOR MOHAMMAD ISHAQ DAR, AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE Charge D’affaires, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Pang Chunxue called on the Leader of the House in the Senate, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, here at the Parliament House today.The two sides discussed and explored the various avenues, especially available for both countries after the General Elections 2024 in Pakistan in order to enhance the existing economic and strategic cooperation between China and Pakistan.Senator Dar highlighted the deep-rooted historical bilateral relations between Pakistan and China and commended the Chinese continuous support to Pakistan on multiple fronts. He also underscored t...

Relief Assistance for the people of Gaza

7Nov

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Relief Assistance for the people of Gaza

Relief Assistance for the people of GazaA special flight carrying the second consignment of relief goods from Pakistan for the people of occupied Gaza was seen off by Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and Minister for Human Rights Khalil George today. Palestinian Ambassador in Islamabad Ahmad Jawad Rabei and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and NDMA were also present during the send-off ceremony at Islamabad International Airport.Speaking on the occasion, the Foreign Minister expressed Pakistan’s full solidarity with the Palestinian brothers and sisters and condemned Israel’s brutal, disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force against civilians, including women and children, currently besieged in Gaza. The Foreign Minister underlined the urgency of bring...

Pakistan Investment Roadshow, Dubai 5-7th November, 2023

7Nov

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Pakistan Investment Roadshow, Dubai 5-7th November, 2023

Pakistan Investment Roadshow, Dubai 5-7th November, 2023SIFC is hosting Pakistan Investment Roadshow in Dubai (5-7 November' 23). The event is being held with a singular focus to project latent potential of Pakistan and attract global investments in the key sectors of economy. On the inaugural day, the roadshow attracted a large number of global businessmen and investors to the event. The officials of SIFC held extensive engagements with global investors, highlighting immense potential and investment opportunities in Pakistan under the auspices of SIFC; projects under SIC were pitched for attracting prospective investments in the key sectors. SIFC initiative gained enormous traction and during engagements, investors' community was given insights into transforming investment climate...

Canadian High Commissioner Calls on the Prime Minister

6Nov

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Canadian High Commissioner Calls on the Prime Minister

Canadian High Commissioner Calls on the Prime Minister Canadian High Commissioner, Ms. Leslie Scanlon called on Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, today at the Prime Minister's House.The Prime Minister and the High Commissioner discussed various aspects of Canada-Pakistan bilateral relations, including Canada's development programs in Pakistan, humanitarian support post 2022 floods, economic and trade ties as well as Canadian investments in Pakistan, particularly the Reko Diq Project.The Prime Minister emphasized the significance of strong ties between Pakistan and Canada. He highlighted the steps being undertaken by the Government in priority areas, particularly for the stabilization of the economy, facilitation of foreign investment through Special Investment Facilitation Counc...