PAKISTAN NEWS

By kamran RajaCulture has an important role in the promotion of tourism and cannot be ignored, said chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Khalid Khursheed Khan in a meeting with Director General, Pakistan National Council of the Arts Dr. Fouzia Saeed. Chief Minister G. B appreciated the efforts of Dr. Fouzia Seed for the promotion of culture and especially regional culture PNCA's offices in G.B will certainly play a great role in promoting northern areas culture and bring its artist to the main stream at National and international level. Earlier the DG, PNCA thanked the chief Minister for their help and cooperation in establishment of PNCA regional office. Fouzia Seed discussed the importance of culture with the Chief Minister and put forward few proposals including separate directorate for...

17 April, 2021:By kamran RajaPakistan Squash Federation is pleased to announce that World Squash Federation has allotted their 51st Annual General Meeting and Conference (AGM) to Pakistan which will be held at Islamabad from 24-28 Nov this year in collaboration with Pakistan Air Force and Serena Hotels.In a message to Pakistan Squash Federation, the WSF President Ms. Zena Wooldridge said “Pakistan has a rich heritage in squash with a host of former World No 1s and World Champions hailing from the nation, so it makes sense to start our second half-century of WSF AGMs there.” Stating Squash Legend Mr Jehangir Khan as WSF ambassador she added that, “COVID-19 pandemic meant that we couldn’t meet face-to-face at our most recent AGM last November, so I look forward to catching up w...

By kamran RajaPakistan Navy celebrated Pakistan Day with traditional zeal. This promising day is reminiscent of great efforts of Muslims of sub-continent when they determine their destiny in line with vision of our great leaders. The day resonates the demand of a separate homeland to safeguard sanctity of rights of Muslims in the sub-continent.The day dawned with Gun Salutes and prayers were offered for solidarity and longevity of the beloved homeland. Flag hoisting ceremonies and illuminations were organized onboard Pakistan Navy Ships and Establishments as per ceremonial norms. Pakistan Day marks the determination and special eminence of the resilient nation to fight on-going covid-19 epidemics through strengthened, coordinated and unified national efforts.On the occasion of...

By Kamran RajaSpeaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has remarked that net hydel profit of KP government can be utilized for the development of KP. He also remarked that cooperation between federal department is imperative for resolving this issues. He expressed these views while chairing the meeting to resolve the issues of KP net hydel profit in the Parliament House today. Speaker Asad Qaiser has instructed the Finance Ministery to move Summary in this regard .Mr.Pervaiz Khattak Minister for Defence also asked FBR to resolve the issue of double taxation in this regard. Umur Ayub Federal Minister for Power and Energy also asked the Finance ministry and WAPDA to reslove this issue at the earliest.The meeting was attended by Chief Minister KP Mehmood Khan , Provincial Minister KP T...

By Kamran RajaThe Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and China Puppet Art Theater co-hosted a Celebration of Pakistan-China Civilization and Cultural Heritage through Puppetry and Related Arts, in collaboration with Rafi Peer Theater Workshop. The cultural festivities were held at the Grand Theater of China Puppet Art Theatre.The event, which coincided with the World Puppetry Day, was one of the key highlights of a year-long celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.The event was attended by a large gathering of high-ranking officials from the government departments, members of the diplomatic corps, academia, think tanks, cultural organizations, Pakistani community and Pakistani and Chinese sc...

The Human Security Institution (THSI) Islamabad, organized a National Roundtable Conference titled as “Valuing Water and Restoring Forest: Future Strategies for Pakistan.” The roundtable was attended by distinguished speakers hailing from variety of backgrounds, including subject specialists, practitioners, social activist, academicians and public policy experts. Young researchers also participated in the event.The Director-General THSI, Mr. Rafique Ahmed Qureshi welcomed all the distinguished speakers and thanked them for joining us to celebrate the two most important days related to environment. March 21 is celebrated by United Nations as International Day of Forests” and March 22 “World Water Day”. DG THSI highlighted the need for an integrated approach to tackle the issues related to w...

By kamran RajaThe Government of Pakistan has appointed Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu as Chief of The Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force with effect from 19 March, 2021.Born on 16 April, 1965 Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu was commissioned in GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in April, 1986. During his dazzling career, he has commanded a Fighter Squadron, a Flying Wing, an Operational Air Base and Regional Air Command.  In his staff appointments, he has served as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (OR&D), Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Training-Officers) and Additional Secretary at Ministry of Defence.  He has also served as Director General Projects, Director General Air Force Strategic Command and Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Air Defence) at Air Headquarters Islamaba...