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ISSI hosts Seminar on “Navigating the Cyber Frontier”
25Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI hosts Seminar on “Navigating the Cyber Frontier”

24 February 2025, Islamabad(Ghufran): The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), hosted a seminar on “Navigating the Cyber Frontier: Governance and Security in a Global Digital Commons” to underscore the commonalities and differences between cyberspace and other global commons by exploring potential threats to national and international security arising from or through cyberspace. Mr. Zarrar Hasham Khan, Secretary, IT & Telecommunication, Government of Pakistan, was the keynote speaker. Other distinguished speakers included: Air Marshal Zahid Mahmood (Retd.), Director, Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies; Dr. Mehreen Afzal, Director GRC, National Cyber Emergency Response Team (nCERT); Dr. Saadia Zahoor, Lawyer and ...
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif’s two-day visit to Azerbaijan
25Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif’s two-day visit to Azerbaijan

24 February 2025 Islamabad(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif visited "Yadgar-e-Fath" in Baku to pay homage to the heroes and martyrs of the 44-day war for the liberation of Nagorno-Karabakh. Prime Minister Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif today visited the recently constructed "Victory Monument" commemorating the Karabakh War (44-Day War), Azerbaijan's historic victory in restoring its territorial integrity. The Prime Minister laid a bouquet of flowers at the monument and paid tribute to the sacrifices of Azerbaijan's national heroes who bravely defended their homeland during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, recording his comments, said that this magnificent monument of victory is a symbol of extreme courage, courage and national pride and i...
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VISIT OF THE MALAYSIAN HIGH COMMISSIONERTO THE MIRPUR CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
24Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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VISIT OF THE MALAYSIAN HIGH COMMISSIONERTO THE MIRPUR CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

Mirpur AJK, 24 February 2025(kamran Raja): His Excellency Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar bin Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan visited Mirpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Mirpur, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). The High Commissioner was accompanied by Mr. Mohd. Syafik Firdaus bin Hasbullah, Deputy Head of Mission of the High Commission. Upon arrival, the High Commissioner was received by general and executive members of the Chamber and former Presidents of MCCI. Among others, former Minister of Government of AJK Ch. M. Saeed, Chair Dist. Council Raja Naveed Akhtar Goga, former President AJK Chamber of Commerce Ch. Sohaib Saeed and Mayor Mirpur Ch. Usman Khalid wasalso present. In his remarks, Ambassador Dato’ Azhar appreciated the Government of Pakistan and Sp...
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ISSI hosts Distinguished Lecture on “Southeast Asia/ASEAN between the U.S. and China” by Thai scholar Dr. Thitinan Pongsudhirak
21Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI hosts Distinguished Lecture on “Southeast Asia/ASEAN between the U.S. and China” by Thai scholar Dr. Thitinan Pongsudhirak

21 February 2025, Islamabad(Nosheen): The China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted Dr. Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Director Institute of Security and International Studies, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, as part of its Distinguished Lecture Series. Dr. Pongsudhirak deliberated on the topic of “Southeast Asia/ASEAN between the U.S. and China: Dynamics and Prospects.” The event was attended by former federal ministers, senior diplomats, practitioners, academicians and members of civil society. In his welcome remarks, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlighted Dr. Thitinan’s intellectual and academic contributions to strategic thought in Thailand and ASEAN region and his role in influencing the research and policy discourse. On Pakis...
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Government Must Prioritize Public Health over Corporate Interests
21Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Government Must Prioritize Public Health over Corporate Interests

21 February 2025,Islamabad( Ghufran):Civil society organizations, academia and medical associations have called for urgent government action to eliminate the undue influence of the food and beverage industry in public health and nutrition policymaking. Expressing deep concern over the increasing involvement of industry and their front groups in influencing public health and nutrition policies, activists highlighted the serious conflict of interest that arises when such companies participate in child nutrition initiatives and government decision-making processes. Despite substantial evidence on the harmful health effects of ultra-processed products and sugary beverages, these corporations continue to expand their influence in policy making in Pakistan. Nestlé Pakistan has recently engage...
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Pakistan Supports UN Resolution on DRC, Calls for Peaceful Resolution of the Conflict
21Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Supports UN Resolution on DRC, Calls for Peaceful Resolution of the Conflict

United Nations, February 21, 2025(Ghufran): Pakistan has stated that the adoption of the resolution by consensus on DRC reaffirms Security Council’s strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and upholds the UN Charter principles. Explaining why Pakistan voted in favor of the resolution, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Alternate Permanent Representative to the U.N., said that more importantly, the resolution welcomes and supports the regional efforts and processes, and high-level engagements led by the African Union and other sub-regional organizations to bring peace to the DRC. He said Pakistan expects and calls on all parties to cooperate and fully comply with the provisions of this resolution and their r...
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U.S. Charge d’Affaires Meeting with Prime Minister of Pakistan
18Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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U.S. Charge d’Affaires Meeting with Prime Minister of Pakistan

Islamabad, 18 February 2025 (Kamran Raja): U.S. Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Ms. Natalie Baker, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister, earlier today. While recalling the decades long history of close cooperation between the two countries, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong desire to work closely with the Trump Administration to further strengthen bilateral ties. The Prime Minister emphasized the need to enhance trade, as well as cooperation in the areas of IT, agriculture, health, education, and energy, among other areas of mutual interest. He also stressed upon the need for both countries to continue their close cooperation in the counter-terrorism domain, in particular, to deal with the threat posed by Daesh and Fitna Al Khawaraj (FAK). The U.S. Cd’a thanked the P...
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Ahsan Iqbal and Chinese ambassador discuss future areas of collaboration
18Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Ahsan Iqbal and Chinese ambassador discuss future areas of collaboration

18 February 2025, Islamabad(Kamran Raja): The Ambassador of China to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong, called on the Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, in Islamabad today. The meeting underscored the deep-rooted and time-tested friendship between Pakistan and China and reaffirmed the commitment of both sides to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in diverse sectors. The two sides discussed ongoing and future areas of collaboration, with a particular focus on economic and infrastructure development. The Minister extended warm greetings to the Chinese Ambassador on the occasion of the Chinese New Year and expressed Pakistan’s best wishes for the continued prosperity of the Chinese people. Prof. Ahsan Iqbal reiterated Paki...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Engages with Pakistani Community in New York
17Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Engages with Pakistani Community in New York

New York , 17 February 2025(Ghufran) :Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, H.E. Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, engaged with members of the Pakistani diaspora during his visit to New York. He apprised the community of the purpose of his visit, highlighting his participation in a high-level event at the United Nations Security Council, along with other engagements. He also shared that he had briefed OIC Ambassadors on Pakistan’s key priorities at the United Nations. Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh; Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Munir Akram; Additional Permanent Representative, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar; and Consul General in New York, Aamer Ahmed Atozai, were also present at the event along with members of the ...
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Consul General of Pakistan in New York Attends Fundraiser for Clean Drinking Water Initiative
16Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Consul General of Pakistan in New York Attends Fundraiser for Clean Drinking Water Initiative

16 February 2025, New York(Ghufran): The Consul General of Pakistan in New York, Mr. Aamer Ahmed Atozai, attended a fundraising dinner organized by the Clean Drinking Water (Saaf Pani) NGO of the West Coast. The event brought together a large gathering of Pakistani Americans from various states, who generously contributed to the noble cause of providing clean drinking water to underserved communities. Speaking at the event, Consul General Atozai emphasized that access to clean water is not just a necessity but a fundamental human right. He urged collective efforts to combat the global water crisis and ensure safe drinking water for disadvantaged communities. Commending the NGO’s remarkable efforts, he lauded the completion of 1,300 water projects across Pakistan, recognizing their vi...
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