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Pakistan Cloud Summit 2022 as Chief Guest

18Mar

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Pakistan Cloud Summit 2022 as Chief Guest

The Prime Minister provided Digital Pakistan vision to the country, Syed Amin ul Haque, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication said while addressing Pakistan Cloud Summit 2022 as Chief Guest. He further said that the first Cloud Policy by Ministry of IT and Telecommunication was the greatest milestone achieved by Pakistan and the efforts being made to connect the country to the whole globe through connectivity.Underscoring the need for exploration and investing into Information Technology, the Federal Minister Syed Amin ul Haque said that our target after achieving the milestone of 4G should be towards 5G and the transformation of industrial and Information Technology economy would not only boost economy but would also create job opportunities.The performance of Information ...

Third Computer Ballot for POS Prize Scheme Held at FBR (HQs), Islamabad

16Mar

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Third Computer Ballot for POS Prize Scheme Held at FBR (HQs), Islamabad

Continuing with monthly computer ballot for its innovative POS Prize Scheme, Federal Board of Revenue successfully organised third successive lucky draw at FBR Headquarters Islamabad, this evening. In addition to 1007 lucky winners winning prizes worth 53 Million, another 10 individuals won prize of Rs.100,000 each, sponsored by Metro Stores Pakistan for its valued customers. This has taken the winners list to 1017, winning prizes worth Rs.54 Million.Addressing on the occasion, Chairman FBR/ Secretary Revenue Division,Dr.Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed reiterated that for the past few years, FBR had been vigorously pursuing its drive for digitization, transparency, and automation not only to document the economy but also to plug revenue leakages through a transparent tax system. He further empha...

PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY OF 16TH SHAH KHAN SKI CUP & NATIONAL BIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP- 2022 HELD AT PAF SKI RESORT NALTAR

12Mar

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PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY OF 16TH SHAH KHAN SKI CUP & NATIONAL BIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP- 2022 HELD AT PAF SKI RESORT NALTAR

Prize distribution ceremony of 16th Shah Khan Ski Cup & National Biathlon Championship-2022 was held at PAF Ski Resort, Naltar. Brigadier (Retd) Syed Kausar Hussain, Director Operations & Plans National Logistic Cell was the chief guest at the occasion. The ceremony was also attended by Air Cdre Javed Iqbal, SASO Federal Air Command and other distinguished guests.Addressing the ceremony, the chief guest appreciated the efforts of PAF and WSFP for the promotion of winter sports in Pakistan. He also congratulated all stakeholders for successfully holding the mega event.Pakistan Air Force clinched the winners trophy of 16th Shah Khan Ski Cup. PAF skiers proved their dominance as they clinched 02 medals in the 16th Shah Khan Alpine Ski Cup. In Slalom category, Zakir Hussain of ...

J10-C induction: PM says armed forces fully capable to thwart aggression

12Mar

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J10-C induction: PM says armed forces fully capable to thwart aggression

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said Pakistan had full confidence in its armed forces that possessed the capabilities of the highest degree to defend the country.“We are confident that if anyone makes an aggressive move against Pakistan, it would be retaliated by the armed forces with full force,” the prime minister said in his address at the induction ceremony of J10-C fighter aircraft to Pakistan Air Force (PAF).The ceremony held at Minhas Air Base Kamra was attended by federal ministers, three services chiefs, Chinese ambassador in Pakistan and members of the diplomatic community.The prime minister said a country could remain free and independent until it was able to defend itself.He congratulated the nation on the historic occasion of the induction of J10-C aircraft...

10Mar

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Pakistan to continue cooperation with UN human rights machinery: FM

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said Pakistan would continue cooperation with the United Nations Human Rights machinery for the promotion and protection of all human rights and realisation of the sustainable development agenda. In a meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, the foreign minister underscored Pakistan’s commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. He outlined the government’s policy aimed at ensuring human dignity, empowerment of women, advancing the rights of the child, safeguarding the rights of minorities, and promoting inter-faith harmony. Foreign Minister Qureshi and High Commissioner Bachelet discussed matters relating to the situation in Afghanistan. The fore...

Opposition will soon receive an unforgettable surprise: Usman Buzdar

10Mar

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Opposition will soon receive an unforgettable surprise: Usman Buzdar

The Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab Usman Buzdar on Thursday said that the opposition will soon receive an unforgettable surprise.Amid the current political situation in the country, the CM of Punjab has been encountering continued meetings with the Federal Ministers and members of Assembly. In the meetings, the political situation and matters of mutual interests were discussed. Among those who called on him were Provincial Ministers Ashifa Riaz, Muhammad Sibtain Khan and Punjab Assembly member Muhammad Abdullah Warraich.On the Occasion Usman Buzdar mocked the opposition stating that the opposition who had been inclined towards the no-confidence motion has no confidence in itself. While showcasing trust and reliance in the solidarity of the members he expressed that the no-confidence...

A special PIA plane has repatriated 232 Pakistanis stranded in Ukraine

9Mar

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A special PIA plane has repatriated 232 Pakistanis stranded in Ukraine

A special PIA plane has repatriated 232 Pakistanis stranded in UkraineThe plane was sent from Pakistan to Warsaw, the capital of Poland in the morningThe PIA plane was dispatched on the instructions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Government of PakistanPK7788 landed at Islamabad Airport at 12 midnightEmotional scenes on return home, many travelers flocking to the homelandLong live Pakistan and the aftermath of PIAAt the time of Landing PIA Plane , PIA and Foreign Ministry officials were present at the airport

KABUL: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi called on the caretaker Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Hassan Akhund in Kabul

21Oct

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KABUL: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi called on the caretaker Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Hassan Akhund in Kabul

By kamran RajaMaulvi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Deputy Prime Minister of the Afghan Interim Government, welcomed the Foreign MinisterAfghan Interim Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mottaki was also presentThe Prime Minister's Special Representative for Afghanistan Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood, Pakistani Ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmad Khan, senior military leadership and other members of the Pakistani delegation were also present at the meeting.During the meeting, issues of mutual interest, enhancing cooperation in trade and economic sectors and various aspects of rescuing the Afghan people from the economic crisis were discussed.The Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Hassan Akhund welcomed Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi and ...

PAKISTAN AIR FORCE WINS INTER SERVICES GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP-2021

20Sep

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PAKISTAN AIR FORCE WINS INTER SERVICES GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP-2021

By kamran RajaInter Services Golf Championship-2021 was held at Pakistan Air Force Skyview Golf & Country Club. Air Vice Marshal Zaffar Aslam, Air Officer Commanding, Central Air Command, PAF was the Chief Guest at the prize distribution ceremony.While speaking at the occasion, the Chief Guest thanked all the participants who made the event a success, even during the present Covid Pandemic situation. He further said, the tournament had proven that golf is a powerful game to bring together the sister services to pursue the healthy sports activities.The Chief Guest awarded trophies and prizes to the winners. Pakistan Air Force team was declared the winner of Professional Inter Services Golf Championship Trophy, which was received by Air Vice Marshal Ikram Noor. Pakistan ...

Visit of Foreign Minister to China, 23-24 July 2021

23Jul

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Visit of Foreign Minister to China, 23-24 July 2021

By kamran RajaOn the invitation of the State Councilor and Foreign Minister Mr. Wang Yi, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will visit China from 23-24 July 2021. The Foreign Minister will be accompanied by senior officials. The visit is part of the high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China.During the visit, both sides will inter alia discuss further deepening of bilateral relations, focus on cooperation in the high quality development under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), defence and security cooperation, Covid-19 vaccines, counter-terrorism and regional and international issues of mutual interest. The visit will play an important role in further strengthening Pakistan-China “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” and will expand strategic communication...